Tim Makowski
Tim began his insurance career in 1973 as a casualty underwriter trainee and quickly advanced to casualty underwriter by 1974. By 1977, he was a supervising underwriter, marking the start of a successful career. Tim gained valuable experience with USF&G, Chicago Facultative Reinsurance, Treaty Reinsurance, and Scor Reinsurance. In 1990, he founded his own company, […]
Jack Ashley
Jack Ashley is a seasoned insurance professional with over three decades of experience in the industry. He began his career in 1990 with Surplus Inc., where he gained expertise in personal lines before transitioning into transportation and ultimately finding his niche in marketing. In 2011, Jack joined Ashley Wholesale Brokerage’s marketing department, where he continues […]
Beth Blair
Beth Blair began her insurance career in 1993 at Allied Insurance Services in Houston, Texas. Her exceptional skill and dedication quickly propelled her to the role of Commercial Lines Account Manager within just six months. Her career continued to flourish as she joined national firms like Arthur J. Gallagher, where she served as a Senior […]
Bethany Ashley
Bethany Ashley began her insurance career in 2014, transitioning from the banking industry. She enjoys her current role on the accounting and operations side of the business, where her knowledge of underwriting and management provides her with a well-rounded skill set for success. Outside of her professional life, Bethany enjoys spending quality time with her […]
Brenda Richardson, CPCU
Brenda began her insurance career in 1976, and has worked in retail, MGA, and company levels in the industry. Due to her immense knowledge and experience in the field, she has successfully developed a profitable book of business and written countless hard-to-place risks; all while establishing blossoming relationships with numerous agents and carriers. In 1991, […]
Madeline Parsons
Madeline graduated from Texas Tech University in 2020 with a degree in Communication Studies and a minor in Media Strategies. In 2021, she joined Ashley as the third generation in the family business. From 2021 to 2025, Madeline served as our Marketing Coordinator. She currently holds an underwriting position on Heather Nelson’s team, where she […]
Heather Nelson
Heather Nelson graduated from Texas State University with a degree in organizational communications. After completing her degree, she spent several months interning with a broker at Lloyd’s of London. Heather has held various positions in marketing and underwriting on the MGA side and currently serves as Assistant Vice President, Senior Underwriter, and Marketing Director. She […]
Misti Fortune
Misti Fortune began her career in Banking in 2001 where she served in many key roles such as BSA Assistant and Wire Department Supervisor. Before leaving banking, Misti was designated Vice President, CRA Officer, and managed loan compliance and the loan department. In 2015, Misti joined AGA as Operations Manager. She holds both an MGA […]
Shannon Boland
Shannon Boland’s career began in 1988 at a retail agency. Over the next 10 years, she dedicated her time to studying risk management to obtain knowledge and credentials including life and health license, property and casualty license, paralegal certification, and ACSR designation. In 1997, she discovered the Surplus Lines Industry and joined Surplus, Inc. She […]
Billie Gorrell
Billie Gorrell, co-founder of Ashley General Agency alongside her father, E. Lyle Ashley, works closely with companies both domestically and internationally, enjoying the many facets of the insurance industry, particularly the relationships she builds with people. Before founding her own agency in 2010, Billie served as Assistant Vice President and Brokerage Underwriting Manager at HRH/Bliss […]
