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   Steven Ekberg
   President

    (253) 284-9350
    steve@pheinsurance.com

In 1972 Steve joined the Frank Ekberg & Company Insurance Company. He is the third generation Ekberg to be in the insurance business. Steve has been a member of the Gig Harbor community for 32 years, serving as a member of the Gig Harbor City council for more than 22 years. He is the past president of the Pierce County Independent Agents Association, and has served on the boards of national and regional agent councils. His wife, Marion, is a kindergarten teacher. They have two children, Adam and Reid.


 

   Gayle Holcom
    President

    (253) 284-9353
    gayle@pheinsurance.com

 

Gayle C. Holcom, CLU, ChFC, FLMI, is president of PH&E, Inc.  She is a member of the Society of Financial Service Professionals, served on the 1998-2001 Board of Directors representing its Western Region and currently serves as Chair of the Employee Benefit Section and Past President of the local South Sound Chapter in Tacoma, WA.

Gayle earned her Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation in 1977 and her Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation in 1987. A member of the Tacoma Estate Planning Council, the National Association of Health Underwriters and the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, she is a past president of the Pacific Northwest Women’s Life Underwriter Confederation.

Gayle earned her undergraduate degree at Wellesley (Mass.) College and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Puget Sound, Tacoma. Active in the community, she is a past president of the Hospice of Tacoma Foundation, two local Parent Teacher Associations and the Dash Point Community Club.


 

    Donna Haynes CPCU
    Vice-President, Commercial Lines

    (253) 284-9354
    donna@pheinsurance.com

Donna joined Pilkey-Hopping & Ekberg in 1981 as a producer in the commercial lines division.  She speaks fondly of her early years with Pilkey-Hopping & Ekberg, usually telling stories of the kindness of Don Pilkey.  Donna is the past President of the Washington State Independent Agents and Brokers Association.  She is also an active member of the local chapter of this national organization.  Donna is a long-time member of the National Association of Insurance Women and is an active board member for the local United Way of Pierce County.

She is a Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter and holds a degree from the Insurance Institute of America.  In addition, her personal contributions to the community include former board member of the Gonyea Boys & Girls Club, Den Leader and advisory board member for Clover Park Technical College and past President of the PTA for Life Christian School.

She lives in University place with her husband, Paul and son, Jarrod.  She enjoys reading, golfing, baking and attending plays

 


                                       

     John Shouse

     Vice-President, Personal Lines

     (253) 284-9346
      john@pheinsurance.com

John joined Pilkey-Hopping & Ekberg in September of 2003 when his own agency, Jack Shouse Insurance, merged with the firm.  He brought 24 years of personal lines sales and service experience with him, and became the manager of our personal lines department.  In addition to managing the department he is active in selling new business for the agency.

Though John was born in Missouri, his family moved to Washington State in the early 1960’s, and he attended public schools in the Lakewood area.  John has been active over the years in outdoor activities including golf, hunting, bicycling, hiking and backpacking as well as mountain climbing.  These days his main passion out of the office is riding around the country on his motorcycle.

John resides in Tacoma and keeps his motorcycle ready to hit the road at a moments notice. 
Beverly Williams
A-K Personal Lines CSR

(253) 284-9348

beverly@pheinsurance.com

Beverly began her start in the insurance business in Port Orchard in 1981.  She joined Pilkey-Hopping & Ekberg in 1989 and has gladly assisted customers in personal lines ever since.


Sabrina Warmack
L-Z Personal lines CSR

(253) 284-9347

sabrina@pheinsurance.com

In 1978, Sabrina began working in the insurance business here in Tacoma.  She joined Pilkey-Hopping & Ekberg in 1986 and has since been servicing personal line accounts.


Jamie Williams
New Business, Personal Lines

(253) 284-9351
jamie@pheinsurance.com

In 1979, Jamie started her career in the insurance world with her start at Stern, Thompson & Kennedy in Tacoma.  She joined and has remained with  the Pilkey-Hopping & Ekberg "Family" since 1989.


Shawn McClain
Customer Service Agent, Commercial Lines

(253) 284-9356
shawn@pheinsurance.com

Shawn joined us in 2004, bringing a vast knowledge and years of experience to our agency.  She first began her career in the insurance business in 1984 in Olympia.


Will Morrison
Customer Service Rep, Commercial Lines

(253) 284-9343
wmorrison@pheinsurance.com

In August 2007, Will joined our commercial department.


Pam Starkey
PH&E, Life, Health, & Employee Benefits

(253) 284-9352
pstarkey@pheinsurance.com

Pam came to PH&E in 1988 where she became licensed in both the Life & Disability, as well as Property & Casualty. She has built a vast knowledge in the life, health, and employee benefits department.


Laci Moyer
PH&E, Life, Health & Employee Benefits

(253) 284-9342
laci@pheinsurance.com

Laci began working part-time with PH&E in 2004 and joined our office full time in June 2006 after graduating from the University of Washington, Tacoma.


Dayle Conrad
Office Manager

(253) 284-9345
dayle@pheinsurance.com

Dayle entered the insurance business in 1976 working with Great American Insurance Company in Seattle. In 1989, she joined Pilkey-Hopping & Ekberg and has been here since.


Jerry Merriman, CIC
Accounting

(253) 756-2000

 
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