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 and Glennon. She has also held various roles across the insurance sector, including accounting, claims, underwriting, and management. Billie currently serves as Secretary/Treasurer on the executive board of the Texas Surplus Lines Association. Today, Billie focuses on mentoring her employees, considering her dedication to their growth a key element of her success. Active in both the industry and her community, she is involved in several trade associations and supports the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. She also mentors’ students through her local school district.  In her free time, Billie enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, and cheering on her favorite college football team—Go Raiders! She and her husband, Dennis, have two daughters, Sarah and Madeline, and Billie takes great joy in being “BeBe” to her grandchildren, Carter, Charlee Grace, and Grae.