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 Manager
Personal Lines, Account Manager
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, Assistant Account Manager
Personal Lines, Assistant Account Manager
Tim was born in Minnesota and raised in NC. A Graduate of UNCC, Tim joined Parks Insurance Group in October 2018. Eager to help out where ever help is needed and to get to know our customers better. Outside the office, Tim enjoys rooting for the Atlanta Braves and Carolina Panthers, trips to the mountains, hiking, and spending time with family and friends.
Personal Lines, Account Manager
Personal Lines, Account Manager
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
Born in South Carolina, Sandra moved with her family in 1966 to Mooresville. She is a current resident of Mooresville and has over 30 years of insurance experience. She brings knowledge, friendliness and the ability to gain her customer’s trust. When not working she loves baking, travel and spending time with family and friends.
Huntersville, NC Location
Parks Insurance – Commercial Lines
Senior Commercial Lines, Account Executive
Senior Commercial Lines, Account Executive
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, Sales Associate
Commercial Lines, Sales Associate
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!
Administrative & Marketing Director
Administrative & Marketing Director
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.
Commercial Lines, Account Manager
Commercial Lines, Account Manager
Robin began her career in insurance in 2007. Her experience includes working as an Account Executive for a managing general insurance agency for over eight years and as a commercial lines Account Manager for the last five years. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State University in Merchandising Management and is licensed in several states to write life, accident, health, property & casualty insurance. In her spare time, Robin enjoys mountain hiking and traveling with her family.
Charlotte, NC Location
Parks Insurance – Personal Lines
Personal Lines, Account Manager
Personal Lines, Account Manager
Jami Bell is a native of Charlotte and a Graduate of UNCC – she began her business career in Property Management and transitioned over to Property and Casualty Insurance in 2015. Being personable and outgoing, she brings a light hearted attitude to work each day! She truly cares about each and every client and tries to make a personal connection with them to build relationships. Jami loves spending time with friends and family, but her most valued companion is her Black Lab “Gabby” – and the Beach is her second home.
Personal Lines, Sales Associate
Personal Lines, Sales Associate
Gina was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA and moved to Charlotte, NC in 2008. With 12 years of expertise working with Sate Farm as a Personal Lines Account Manager, Gina brings a wealth of industry knowledge to our team. She has a passion for helping others and would love to work with you! Gina is fluent in both English and Spanish and loves spending time with her husband, her two girls and their pug. She and her family consider the beach and Disney as their home away from home.
Personal Lines, Sales Associate
Personal Lines, Sales Associate
Stephanie Magliocca has joined Parks Insurance Group as a P&C Account Executive. She has 10 years of experience in the industry with a strong knowledge of Property & Casualty, Life & Health, and Medicare/Senior Benefits. Stephanie is a NC native and enjoys spending time with her two children, traveling, loves the NC beaches and mountains and of course pulls for the NC Tarheels! Please contact Stephanie for any of your insurance questions or needs.
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, Sales Associate
Personal Lines, Sales Associate
First, I'm a mom, I have a 19 year old daughter who is my whole world. I'm a North Carolina native raised in Harrisburg and my favorite place to visit is Oak Island. I love what I do which is why I have over 24 years of experience in insurance. I promise to provide the best service in the industry while providing the most competitive quotes I can with outstanding customer service. I'm here to help you!
Personal Lines, Account Manager
Personal Lines, Account Manager
Originally from the Northern Virginia area, Paul moved to Charlotte in 2006 with his family to start a new business. Not knowing anyone in the area didn’t stop Paul from chasing his dream of being a small business owner. With over 25 years of customer service in the banking industry and public service, Paul ran a successful inflatable/party rental business for twelve years before deciding to sell his business and start the next chapter of his life in the insurance industry. Paul and his team are eager to learn about their clients and meet their insurance needs. As a stay at home dad to three children and two dogs, Paul is ready to face head-on any challenge thrown his way. Paul lives in North Charlotte with his wife and their children attend Appalachian State, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Central Piedmont Community College. Paul likes to travel, play golf and is an avid gun collector and runner who can be found running local Charlotte races year-round. When he’s not running you can be sure to find Paul in one of the local craft breweries in the area.
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!
Insurance Made Easy
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 DE, GA, MD, MN, NC, ND, OH, SC, TN, TX, VA, & WV.
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