Get to know our dedicated team of insurance agents serving clients in North Carolina
Providing our communities of Charlotte and Lake Norman with individualized home, auto, life, business, umbrella insurance, and more! Call us today at 704-548-0500.
Meet the Parks Insurance Group Team
Get to know the people who have made our services possible! Our team members are dedicated to bringing a fresh look to the insurance world, developing personal relationships with each and every client, and providing exceptional customer service. From the perseverance and leadership of our founder to the expertise of our insurance agents, our team strives each day to best serve you.
Founder & CEORon Parksron@goparksins.com
Work
Ron began his career in 1989 selling personal insurance, offering Home, Auto, and Life insurance. With a few agency acquisitions and the addition of Business insurance to his portfolio of offerings, he has grown Parks Insurance Group into one of the larger agencies in Charlotte, NC. Ron credits much of this growth to his highly trained staff and his many loyal clients. Over the past 30 years, Ron has accrued countless achievements, including several production honors from multiple carriers. He has also served on numerous advisory committees helping steer the insurance industry to better serve clients.
Education
Ron is an Honors Graduate of Appalachian State University – Class of 1984 – with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Risk & Insurance Management.
Agent Qualifications
In addition to becoming a Life Underwriters Training Council Graduate, he is fully licensed in multiple states throughout the US.
Community activities
Ron is a member of the Red Shoe Society for the Charlotte Ronald McDonald House and has served on multiple fundraising committees for various local charities.
Hobbies
Ron is an avid golfer but primarily enjoys traveling with family and friends.
Davidson, NC Location
Carney Insurance – Personal & Commercial Lines
Personal & Commercial Lines, VP of Operations
Personal & Commercial Lines, VP of Operations
Wes was born and raised in Mooresville, NC and has been a licensed agent since 2000 in the Lake Norman area. He works hard to help clients with personal lines, commercial lines, and life insurance solutions. Wes joined Parks Insurance Group in 2018 as a trusted and valued member of our team. When he is not in the office, Wes enjoys being out on the lake and spending time with his 3 beautiful daughters.
Personal Lines, Account Executive
Personal Lines, Account Executive
Jennifer graduated from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC with a Bachelor’s in Social Work and a Minor in Psychology. She began her working career over 13 years ago in her family’s insurance agency as a Personal Lines Account Manager. This career path has been a great fit for Jennifer’s friendly, outgoing personality. Jennifer is a well organized, efficient, thoughtful person that takes joy in helping other people. Jennifer is a Mooresville, NC native where she continues to live with her husband, two children, and two dogs. When she is not working she enjoys spending time with her very large family and close friends. She also loves to cook, workout, travel, or spend time at the pool, lake, or beach!
Commercial Lines, Account Manager
Commercial Lines, Account Manager
Lisa was born and still resides in Mooresville, NC. She lives with her husband of 29 years and all her children have paws. She brings 31 years of Insurance experience to the agency and 20 of those years have been in commercial insurance. Small accounts to the largest of accounts, she enjoys them all. Lisa maintains incredible retention of her commercial clients and is always looking forward to writing new clients. Away from the office, she loves hanging out with family and friends on Lake Norman.
Personal Lines, Account Executive
Personal Lines, Account Executive
Originally from Texas, Lee Ann and her family have been in NC for 23 years. She started her insurance career with Personal Lines over 20 years ago and also has experience in Commercial Lines and Voluntary Benefits. She loves to help people and uses a consultative approach to making sure that her clients have the coverages they need. When she is away from the office, Lee Ann enjoys reading, cooking and camping with her family.
Personal Lines Account Manager
Personal Lines Account Manager
Andrea was raised in Queens, NY and moved to North Carolina with her family in 2002. She began her career in insurance in 1995, and immediately knew it was going to be her long-term career path. An avid learner, referring to herself as a sponge constantly absorbing new information, she has completed her CISR designation (Certified Insurance Service Representative) and she followed it up, less than a year later, with achieving her CISR Elite designation as well Andrea’s passion for insurance lies in helping clients assess their needs and truly understand the coverages provided. Outside of insurance, she has three beautiful children and enjoys reading, baking, cooking, and traveling.
Huntersville, NC Location
Parks Insurance – Commercial Lines
Commercial Lines, Senior Account Manager
Commercial Lines, Senior Account Manager
Melissa began her career in Commercial Insurance over 30 years ago and strives to provide outstanding customer service to all our clients. Since joining Parks Insurance Group in 2003, her experience has helped to maintain a high level of retention of our existing clients, as well as contribute to growth each year of many new clients, both large and small. Currently she is pursuing the CPCU designation and previously obtained the CISR designation from St. John Fisher College in New York. She graduated with an Accounting degree from Alfred State College in Western New York and has experience as a Residential Real Estate Appraiser which are very helpful in the Insurance marketplace. In her spare time Melissa is an avid sports fan who likes to travel with her family and friends.
Commercial Lines, Account Executive
Commercial Lines, Account Executive
Tara was born and raised in Minnesota. She earned her Bachelor's degree from Minnesota State University Moorhead and worked primarily in the legal field before joining the insurance industry. In 2008, she moved to Charlotte and has been enjoying the beautiful weather and mild winters ever since! She spent a few years working within the Mecklenburg County court system but eventually transitioned to commercial insurance and has never looked back. She joined Parks Insurance Group in 2016. Tara specializes in business insurance for a variety of industries -- technology, hospitality and the non- profit sector to name a few. She can help with any type of business though and currently handles a wide variety of business accounts. She works with clients in the Southeast - as well as clients back "home" in Minnesota and North Dakota. Tara enjoys spending time with family and friends and traveling. These days, her most common travel route is from CLT to MSP or FAR!
Operations Manager
Operations Manager
Mary was born and raised in Davidson, NC and still resides there today. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a Double Major in International Business and Marketing. She brings a vast background in administrative and marketing capabilities, as well as three years of recruiting. When not working she enjoys visiting local antique shops and spending time with her husband and two dogs, Bonnie and Maybelle.
Charlotte, NC Location
Parks Insurance – Personal Lines
Personal Lines, Account Manager
Personal Lines, Account Manager
Lola is a Charlotte, NC native who joined Parks Insurance Group in January of 2019. Her easy-going demeanor and eagerness to help make her an excellent addition to our team. Lola has been part of the insurance industry for more than 10 years and loves to share her knowledge with clients to help them understand their policies and meet their needs. When she is away from the office, Lola enjoys spending time with her husband and their two sons. She also enjoys sewing, crafts, and cheering on the Panthers!
Personal Lines, Account Manager
Personal Lines, Account Manager
Priscilla has been serving the area in insurance for over 10 years. Her clients have always trusted her for coverage reviews and she enjoys putting them at ease. A native of Florida, she moved up to North Carolina about 20 years ago. She loves to travel and drive classic cars. Who doesn’t? An avid animal lover, Priscilla likes to spend time with family and enjoy the great outdoors.
Personal Lines, Account Executive
Personal Lines, Account Executive
Tonya is a North Carolina native, raised here locally in Harrisburg. Her daughter, Morgan, is her whole world, and you will always hear Tonya say, “I am a Mom, above all else.” With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Tonya is a master of insurance knowledge and is extremely passionate about what she does. She has always operated on the mindset of providing the best service in the industry, with the most competitive and accurate quotes possible. When she’s not working, you can find Tonya relaxing at her favorite place in the world, Oak Island.
Office Manager
Office Manager
Keren was born and raised in Chicago, IL. She relocated to Charlotte at the end of 2021, which has been a lifelong dream of hers, and joined the Parks team. Keren attended Hampton University, in Hampton, Virginia. Prior to relocating to Charlotte, she worked as an Administrative Assistant for the Oak Park School District. When she is not working she is spending time with her two children, attending church or watching football. Keren is a diehard Vikings fan, but she doesn’t have anything against the Panthers winning as long as it isn’t against her Vikings.
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At Parks Insurance Group, we believe your plans and dreams for life are yours for the taking. We’re here to provide individualized insurance to help you achieve those dreams, even when life doesn’t go as planned. Licensed in AZ, CA, DE, FL, GA, MD, MN, NC, ND, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV, & WY.
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Charlotte, NC Location
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Huntersville, NC Location
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Davidson, NC Location
704-892-1115
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