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, Brenda joined Surplus, Inc., underwriting property, casualty, and transportation risks, and stayed there until 2010. Throughout the years she has held various positions, including Associate Vice President of Facility Underwriting, in which Brenda was responsible for the underwriting contracts of the facility markets. At Ashley General Agency, she is Vice President of Underwriting. In 2003 Brenda received her CPCU designation, and in her free time she enjoys reading, theater arts, traveling, and spending time with loved ones.