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At Brevard Insurance Agency, Inc, we've built our team with individuals who have the highest standards for client communication and servicing. No matter who you interact with at Brevard Insurance Agency, Inc, you'll have the best experience possible.

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Jay Coan

Jay Coan

President
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Jay, the agency manager, has been with Brevard Insurance for since 2001. While supporting clients with their insurance needs, he also oversees daily operations of the agency. Jay is licensed in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida; and holds licenses in property, casualty, life and health, and Medicare. After earning a Business Management degree from the University of South Carolina in 1999, Jay became a Certified Insurance Counselor in 2010 after completing an insurance education program sponsored by the National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research. Jay and wife Nora have two daughters Charlotte & Claire, and they enjoy a wide array of outdoor activities.

3 fun facts:

  1. Jay loves camping, mountain biking, swimming, hiking and fishing with my wife and daughters.
  2. He worked on a Charter Fishing Boat in Hatteras, NC for about 2 years after college.
  3. Jay is trying to get to every state in the country before he turns 50, he has some work to do!!!
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Kate Lowden

Personal Lines Agent
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Kate Lowden joined the Brevard Insurance team in June 2021 as a Personal Lines Agent. Originally from east Texas, she moved to Brevard in 2016 to attend Brevard College where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Wilderness Leadership and Experiential Education. After college, she knew Brevard, NC is where she wanted to stay and is grateful to Brevard Insurance Agency for making that happen. Kate is excited to use her role as an insurance agent to support the community she has come to love.

In her free time, you can find Kate playing with her dogs Bennett and Avery, hiking, fishing, or generally basking in the outdoors. She also enjoys baking, drinking coffee and spending time with her family.

3 fun facts:

  1. Kate REALLY loves going to the dentist.
  2. On the flip side, Kate REALLY doesn't like Halloween.
  3. Kate enjoys power lifting when not in the office.
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Chris Ford

Chris Ford

Client Experience Representative
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Chris joined the Brevard Insurance team in March of 2023 as a Client Experience Representative. While Chris grew up in suburban Jacksonville, Florida, he was imprinted by summers spent in the mountains of WNC. After graduating from Florida State University with a master's degree in Recreation Management; Chris (& his wife Beth) moved as fast as they could to the area! Chris has spent his career in various customer service, sales, and program management roles – including outdoor & wilderness programs, employee wellness at a large brewery, and most recently sales at a local bike shop. Chris is excited to use his years of experience in his current role of supporting Brevard Insurance clients!

Chris, his wife Beth, and their three boys (Noah, Stokely, & Solomon) live in Pisgah Forest. They enjoy family adventures in the forest, mountain biking, or a good book or movie!

3 fun facts:

  1. Chris has visited 14 National Parks across the country – and even had a herd of buffalo walk through his campsite while in Yellowstone!
  2. In the time he's been married, Chris and his wife have lived in 11 houses – averaging moving every 1.45 years (even thought they’ve lived here for 4+ years).
  3. He is currently cultivating moss lawn at our forested home and have attracted a growing gnome population.

 

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Sara Pacifici

Business Insurance Specialist
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Sara was born and raised in Western North Carolina and now lives in Asheville with her husband, daughter and 2 golden doodle dogs. She has a B.A. in Political Science from the University of South Carolina. She has 15 years experience in the industry with nine years at an independent agency and 6 years working for insurance companies focusing on commercial sales and products. In her free time, she loves to read, write, travel to new places with her family, go on walks and cook.

3 fun facts:

  1. Sara loves to read, especially books that are set in England.
  2. Sitting on the beach in California, with her toes in the sand is her happy place.
  3. She has a political science degree, and prior to insurance, Sara worked for 2 state senators in Raleigh as a legislative aide.
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Katie Sweeney | Brand Manager

Katie Sweeney

Brand Manager
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Katie joined the Brevard Insurance team in early 2021 after owning her own marketing company for several years. Originally from Georgia, she moved to Brevard in 2016 from West Virginia where she helped manage a 10,000 acre ATV park. Katie graduated from Georgia Tech with a B.S. in International Affairs. She really enjoys using her varied background to find creative marketing solutions in the insurance space.

When not in the office, you can often find Katie adventuring and traveling with her family, mountain biking, cooking or gardening.

3 fun facts:

  1. Katie just hit a 500 day streak learning French on Duolingo.
  2. She was a registered lobbyist in Georgia when she worked for the Office of Government Affairs at Geogia Tech.  
  3. Katie love growing flowers.
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Adam Spencer

Client Experience Representative
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Adam Joined the Brevard Insurance team in July of 2023 as a Client Experience Representative. He grew up in Woburn, Massachusetts but moved to Mooresville, NC for high school. Adam found Brevard when he was recruited to play soccer at Brevard College. He graduated from Brevard College with a degree in Business and Organizational Leadership in 2021.

Adam is excited to be a part of the BIA team and to be even more involved in the community. When not in the office, you can generally find Adam playing soccer, golf, chess or climbing. He coaches soccer for Transylvania Youth Soccer Association and loves to get out in the woods. Adam is the founder and active president of the new Transylvania Adult Soccer Association est. 2024.

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Christina Wright

Business Insurance Specialist
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Christina was born and raised in North Georgia so her heart is always in the mountains. Both her and her husband are part of a local American Legion Chapter.  She has over 9 years of commercial experience, working on both the agency and carrier side. Her passion for any knowledge about insurance drives her need to help her clients as much as possible.

3 fun facts:

  1. Christina loves to travel and has a goal to visit all the Caribbean Islands. 
  2. Christina and her husband have two wonderful fur babies, Viviane (dog) and Eleanore (cat).
  3. She loves to tie dye in her spare time. 
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Ayme Cabrera

Ayme Cabrera

Client Experience Representative
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Amye is of Ecuadorian Nationality but was born in NYC. She moved to Charlotte in 2004 and now lives in Olin, NC with her husband and two-year-old, Santino. She also has a stepson named Dylan who loves to play soccer. With nearly a decade of Insurance experience, Ayme is regularly pursing continuing education opportunities to better serve those around her. She enjoys spending time with her family, friends and pets.

3 fun facts:

  1. Ayme enjoys poetry and creative writing and did creative editing for a published author. 
  2. She has developed an interest in baking. 
  3. Ayme has found her greatest fulfillment in life is being a mother. 
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