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Our Leadership Team
Steve Ekberg, President
253-284-9350
steve@pheinsurance.com
In 1972 Steve joined the Frank Ekberg & Company Insurance Agency. He is the third generation Ekberg to be in the insurance business. Steve has been a member of the Gig Harbor community for 37 years,
serving as a member of the Gig Harbor City Council for more than 30 years. He is the past president of the Pierce County Independent Agents Association and has served on the boards of national and regional
insurance company agent councils. Active for many years in the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap counties, he is currently serving as Chair of the Board of Advisors for the Gig Harbor branch. He is also currently president of the Board of Directors of Risk
Management Service Agency, an insurance pool providing coverage to cities and towns in Washington State. His wife, Marion, is a kindergarten teacher. They have two grown children, Adam and Reid.
Gayle C. Holcom, CLU, ChFC, Vice-President, Life,
Health & Employee Benefits
253-284-9353
gholcom@pheinsurance.com
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 an the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, she is a past president of the Pacific Northwest Women's Life
Underwriter Confederation.
She has also served as the chair of the Employee
Benefit Section of the Society of Financial Service Professionals.
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 Professionals and is an active board member
for the local United Way of Pierce County, Tacoma Rescue Mission and an active Rotarian.
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 Bates 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, attending plays , water color painting and travel.
John Shouse, Vice-President, Personal Lines
253-284-9346
john@pheinsurance.com
John joined Pilkey-Hopping & Ekberg in 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 manager 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 golfing, hunting, bicycling, hiking, backpacking and
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 moment's notice.
Commercial Lines
Shawn McClain, Commercial Customer Service Agent
253-284-9356
shawn@pheinsurance.com
Shawn joined us in 2004, bringing a vast amount of knowledge and years of experience to our agency. She began her career in the insurance business in 1984 in Olympia.
Reid Ekberg, Commercial Customer Service Agent
253-284-9343
rekberg@pheinsurance.com
In July 2008, Reid joined our commercial department.
Staci Swain, Commercial Customer Service Agent
253-284-9358
sswain@pheinsurance.com
Staci joined our commercial department in 2010.
Personal Lines
Jamie Williams, New Business
253-284-9351
jamie@pheinsurance.com
In 1979, Jamie started her career in the insurance
world. She joined and has remained with the
Pilkey-Hopping & Ekberg "Family" since 1989.
Beverly Williams, A-K Customer Service
253-284-9348
beverly@pheinsurance.com
Beverly began her career in the insurance business in
Port Orchard in 1981. She joined our team in
1989 and has gladly assisted customers in personal
lines ever since.
Sabrina Warmack, L-Z Customer Service
253-284-9347
sabrina@pheinsurance.com
In 1978, Sabrina began working in the insurance
business here in Tacoma. She joined our staff in 1986 and has since been
servicing personal lines accounts.
Life, Health, & Employee Benefits
Laci Moyer, RHU, CDHC, New Business
253-284-9342
lmoyer@pheinsurance.com
Laci began working with our office in 2004 while attending the University of Washington, Tacoma. After graduating in 2006, she has furthered her professional education by
obtaining a Certificate of Consumer Directed Health Care (CHDC) and her Registered Health Underwriter (RHU) certification from The American College. She continues this venture
with her current pursuit toward becoming a Certified Financial Planner (CFP).
Pam Starkey, Customer Service
253-284-9352
pstarkey@pheinsurance.com
Pam came to PH&E in 1988, where she was first 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.
Sean Gregory, Customer Service
253-284-9349
sgregory@pheinsurance.com
Sean, a graduate of the University of Washington, Tacoma, joined our office in 2010.
Administration
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 as our computer coordinator.
Jerry Merriman, CIC
Accounting