The People Behind Ashmead Insurance Associates

A local team you can verify, contact directly, and rely on for clear, responsive support across every part of your insurance needs.

Producers

Megan Ashmead Pacella
Co-Managing Principal
Greg Smith
Co-Managing Principal
John Blystone
Commercial Insurance Producer and Partner
Kim Ashmead Leyens
Commercial/Personal Insurance Producer
Dylan Hurley
Commercial Insurance Producer

Office

Mel Cooksey
Risk Management Director
Christina Snyder
Customer Service Rep
Shannon Gerhart
Accounting/Office Operations Manager

Commercial Lines

Kim Dragone
Commercial Lines Operations Manager
Ethan Martin
Commercial Lines Account Executive
Nick Sarver
Commercial Lines Account Executive
Brian Carr
Small Business Account Executive
Isaac Flores
Commercial Lines Customer Service Rep
Janine Ruiz
Commercial Lines Customer Service Rep
Angelo Guerrero
Commercial Lines Customer Service

Personal Lines

Sue Martino
Personal Lines Account Executive
Ed Shroeder
Personal Lines Account Executive
Ellen Kopp
Personal Lines Operations Manager
Bruna Soares
Personal Lines Customer Service
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Built Around Real People

When you’re reaching out about insurance, you want to know exactly who you’re talking to and what they handle. Many clients come here after seeing a name on an email, invoice, or certificate and want quick confirmation they’re in the right place. Ashmead Insurance Associates is structured so you can connect directly with the right person—whether it’s commercial coverage, personal policies, or certificate requests. With clearly defined roles and a visible Colmar-based team, getting help feels straightforward and efficient.