In Memoriam

Gary McGahey, CIC

President

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Gary joined The Insurance Center in 1987 and currently serves as Executive Vice-President of The Insurance Center. 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 six grandchildren as well as playing golf, soccer, tennis and softball.

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.

Clara Wegner

Customer Service Agent

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Carrasse Jasper

Receptionist

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Patrick McBrayer

Vice President

Life & Health Manager

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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 and joined The Insurance Center in 2017. He enjoys playing golf, spending time outdoors, and cooking for his friends and family.

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.

Mandy Ramey

Customer Service Agent

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