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
Phone: 910-692-9251
Specializing In: Commercial Lines, Personal Lines, Life, Health, Medicare, Long-Term Care
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
Executive Vice President
Phone: 910-692-9251
Specializing In: Personal Lines, Commercial Lines, Life, Health, Medicare, Long-Term Care
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 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.
Odette Zetina
Personal Lines Manager
Habla Español
Phone: 910-692-9251
Specializing In: Personal & Commercial Lines, Life
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.
Caleb Huskins
Insurance Advisor
Phone: 910-692-9251
Mobile: 910-724-3795
Specializing In: Medicare, Personal Lines, Commercial Lines, Life, Health, Long-Term Care
Caleb joined the insurance center in 2023. A Moore County native, he graduated from Union Pines High School and later North Carolina State University with a degree in Communication. After receiving his diploma, he spent several years working as an insurance agent in Winston-Salem before returning home to the Sandhills. Caleb is licensed in all lines of insurance including Home, Auto, Farm, Business, Life, Health, Medicare, and Long-Term Care. He enjoys playing golf, watching baseball, and relaxing at his home with his two cats.
Dave Burrows
Insurance Advisor
Phone: 910-692-9251
Specializing In: Group Health, Individual Health, Commercial & Personal Lines, Life
Dave has called Moore County home for over 20 years. After ten years as a wholesale beverage sales representative, Dave was recruited by FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company, where he served as a trusted employee benefits advisor. Following the closing of FCC, Dave pursued new opportunities to continue his passion for caring for people and joined The Insurance Center. His portfolio as a NC licensed agent includes health, life, business, home, auto and farm. Along with volunteering as an ambassador for the Moore County Chamber of Commerce, he enjoys spending time with family, traveling, golf and fishing.
Carrasse Jasper
Customer Service Agent
Phone: 910-692-9251
Specializing In: Office Administration
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.
Jasmine De La Sancha Vallejo
Customer Service Agent
Habla Español
Phone: 910-692-9251
Specializing In: Personal Lines
Jasmine joined The Insurance Center in 2022. She graduated from Pinecrest High School in 2020 and is currently attending Sandhills Community College and working for her Associate in Applied Science Degree in Accounting. She likes to spend most of her time her friends and family, painting and loves to listen and dance to all kinds of music. Jasmine is also fluent in both English and Spanish!
Beth Elliott
Customer Service Agent
Phone: 910-692-9251
Specializing In: Commercial Lines
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.
Kailyn Collins
Customer Service Agent
Phone: 910-692-9251
Specializing In: Personal & Commercial Lines, Life
Born and raised in Moore County. Graduated from Union Pines 2016. Gained an Associates from Sandhills Community College in 2019. Spent several years in the health care industry and decided to make the switch to insurance. Enjoys snowboarding, hiking, camping, and traveling with loved ones.
Mary Heyer
Customer Service Agent
Phone: 910-692-9251
Specializing In: Commercial Lines
A proud North Carolina native, Mary graduated from Union Pines High School and earned a degree from Sandhills Community College. With over a decade of experience in Moore County’s restaurant and service industry, she brings a strong connection to the local community and a people-first approach to her work. Outside the office, she enjoys spending time outdoors—especially with friends and family at Lake Tillery—and cherishes any time spent with her dog, Cooper. A lifelong creative, she also enjoys painting, pottery, and other hands-on art forms.
Ashley Martinez Perez
Customer Service Agent
Habla Español
Phone: 910-692-9251
Specializing In: Personal Lines
Born and raised in Moore County. Graduated from Pinecrest High School in 2021. Ashley earned her Associates in Business Administration at Sandhills Community College in 2023. Spent several years in the Business industry in Moore County before joining The Insurance Center. Ashley enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, enjoys cooking, painting, and traveling with loved ones. Ashley is a fluent speaker in both English and Spanish.