MEET THE TEAM
The Insurance Center is dedicated to providing quality insurance products that keep you protected. Contact us today and we will provide our professional advice on the type and amount insurance coverage options that are right for you.
Gary McGahey, CIC
President
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Gary joined The Insurance Center in 1987. He graduated from Mount Union College in 1974 with a B.A. in Business and began his insurance career immediately at The Travelers Insurance Company. He earned the professional designation as a CIC (Certified Insurance Counselor) in 1989. Gary has served as a past president for the Southern Pines Business Association, the Malcolm Blue Society, the Sandhills Youth Soccer League, the Knights of Columbus, the Rotary club of Southern Pines and has been a board member of the Chamber of Commerce, the Relay for Life and St. Anthony’s of Padua. He enjoys spending time with his family, wife Debbie, four children and their spouses and eight grandchildren as well as playing golf, soccer, tennis and softball.
Patrick McBrayer
Vice President
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Born and raised in the Moore County area, Patrick has spent most of his life in the community. He graduated Pinecrest High School and received his degree from Sandhills Community College. After spending 10 years in the restaurant industry, he decided to come back home to Moore County He decided to come back home to Moore County and joined The Insurance Center in 2017 and is licensed in all lines including Home, Auto, Farm, Business, Life, Health, Medicare, and Long-Term Care. He enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, playing golf, spending time outdoors, and cooking for his friends and family.
Beth Elliott
Commercial Lines Manager
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Beth joined The Insurance Center in 2014. She has had an extensive career in the financial industry. She is currently a Commercial Lines Service Representative and Agent. She enjoys spending time with her children and granddaughter as well as shopping, working in the yard and trail riding.
Carrasse Jasper
Customer Service Agent
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Carrasse started at The Insurance Center in 2017. Born and raised in Richmond County, Carrasse has worked most of her life here in Moore County. You would be hard pressed to find someone who she doesn’t know in the area. She enjoys spending quality time with Family and Friends and enjoys exercising and curling up with a great book as often as possible.
Odette Zetina
Customer Service Agent
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Odette joined The Insurance Center in 2022. After years in Southern Pines schools and graduating from Pinecrest High School, Odette received her Associates in Business Administration at Sandhills Community College. She enjoys hiking with friends and family. Odette is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Danica Wanko
Personal Lines Manager
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Danica joined the team at The Insurance Center in 2019. She has been in the Insurance Industry for over 20 years. As a resident of Moore County since 1988, she enjoys walking at kayaking at The Reservoir Park, watching Tennis Matches, and spending time at the beach.
Amanda Lopiccolo
Customer Service Agent
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Amanda joined The Insurance Center in 2021. Though she was born in Savannah, GA, Amanda moved around all over the world as her father was in the Military. Eventually settling in Moore County in 2013, she went to Pinecrest High school, and then received her Degree from Sandhills Community College. Amanda enjoys reading and knitting in her spare time, as well as spending time with her dog, Harrison.
In Memoriam
Glenn Nelson, Jr., CIC
1969 - 2020
Glenn was the President of The Insurance Center. He grew up in the Sandhills area and graduated Pinecrest High School in 1987. After Graduation he attended the University of North Carolina Wilmington on a golf scholarship and graduated in 1992. He joined The Insurance Center in 1994, working at the Greenville location for 5 years. In 1999 he returned to Southern Pines. He loved playing golf and spending time at the beach with his dog, Bosco.