Meet the Staff
Brent R. ShowalterPresident Brent R. Showalter is President of Weaver Insurance and Financial Advisors, and holds licenses for Property and Casualty Insurance, Life, and Health Insurance. Brent graduated in 1984 from James Madison University with a degree in Business and has worked full-time with the company since that time. He also gained experience by spending summers working part-time for the company while attending school. Brent's father, Leonard Showalter, joined Ralph Weaver in 1960 to form Weaver Insurance Agency, Inc. Brent is married to Melissa, who also works for Weaver Insurance and Financial Advisors. They attend Jollivue United Methodist Church, Staunton.
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Jerry A. ZirkleBusiness/Church Insurance Jerry A. Zirkle is Vice-President of Weaver Insurance and Financial Advisors. He holds licenses for Property and Casualty Insurance and Life and Health Insurance. Jerry graduated from James Madison University in 1975 with a degree in Business Administration and was employed in office administration for 14 years prior to his current position. Jerry has been with Weaver Insurance and Financial Advisors since 1988. He and his wife, Janna, have two grown daughters, Jill and Joy. Jerry and Janna are members of Harrisonburg Mennonite Church.
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Chad Hatter*Financial Services & Investments Chad Hatter is Vice-President and Investment Advisor Representative. He holds CLU (Chartered Life Underwriter), ChFC (Chartered Financial Consultant), and CASL (Chartered Advisor for Senior Living) professional designations. He also holds Series 7, 63, and 65 (for investments), as well as Life and Health Insurance licenses. Chad has been with Weaver Insurance and Financial Advisors since 1997. He and his wife, Lori, have three boys, Zach, Adam and Drew. They are members of Mountain View Mennonite Church, Lyndhurst, where Chad has served on church council, finance committee and as Sunday School teacher. He enjoys all sports, especially golf, baseball and basketball.
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Melissa ShowalterAuto/Home Insurance Melissa Showalter is a Personal Lines Insurance Agent and holds a Property and Casualty Insurance License. She has been in the insurance business since 1990, and has been employed with Weaver Insurance and Financial Advisors since 1994. She is married to Brent, and they attend Jollivue Methodist Church.
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David MiningerAuto/Home Insurance David Mininger will be glad to help you with any of your individual insurance needs. He holds licenses for Property and Casualty Insurance and Life Insurance and works in our Waynesboro office. He is a long term employee having 23 years of insurance experience; 22 of those years with Weaver Insurance and Financial Advisors. Dave and his wife, Marian, have two sons and six grandchildren. They are members of Springdale Mennonite Church in Waynesboro.
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Dwayne ArmstrongBusiness/Commercial Insurance Advisor Dwayne has lived in this area all his life, growing up in Staunton and now living in Waynesboro. He works in the Commercial Lines department but holds licenses in both life and health, and property and casualty insurance. He and his wife Patty have two teenage children, Nathan and Morgan. Dwayne and his family are active members of Springdale Mennonite Church in Waynesboro where Dwayne serves as Chairman of the Discerning Committee, Sunday School teacher, and Worship Leader. Dwayne believes in giving back to the community and is a volunteer EMT with the Waynesboro First Aid Crew, a member of the Waynesboro Kiwanis Club, and serves as the parent advisor for the Builders Club at Kate Collins Middle School.
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Chris GreenCIC - Commercial Advisor Chris was raised in the Richmond, Virginia area, and currently resides in Augusta County. He graduated VCU after serving four years in the U.S. Marines. His degree is in Urban Studies and Planning, and he earned his Certified Insurance Counselor designation in 2000. He is active in the local community, currently serving as the Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro Toys For Tots Coordinator, and Senior Vice Commandant of our local Marine Corps League Detachment. Chris specializes in Commercial Property, Garage, Contractors, and Trucking Insurance. His recreational and personal interests are snowboarding and hiking, along with reading history and politics.
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Liz SheetsAuto/Home Insurance Liz Sheets holds a Property and Casualty Insurance License and is an Accredited Customer Service Representative (ACSR). She has been in the insurance industry since 1988; she has been with Weaver Insurance & Financial Advisors since 2005. She and her husband, Mark, have two boys and attend Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church, Verona.
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Linda WhiteBusiness/Church Insurance Linda M. White works in our Commercial Lines department. She holds a Property and Casualty license and has been in the insurance industry since 1968, and has been employed with Weaver Insurance and Financial Advisors since 1991. She is married and has two grown sons and three grandchildren. She is a member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church.
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Becky KiserAuto/Home Insurance Becky A. Kiser is a Personal Lines Insurance Agent and holds a Property and Casualty Insurance license. She has been employed with Weaver Insurance and Financial Advisors since 2004. She and her husband, Jeff, have four children and attend Waynesboro Mennonite Church.
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Karen B. ProffittBusiness/Church Insurance Karen B. Proffitt works in our Commercial Lines Department and has held her Property and Casualty license sine 1982. She has been with Weaver Insurance and Financial Advisors since 1996. Karen and her husband, Robert, have two grown sons.
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Janna ZirkleBusiness/Church Insurance Janna Zirkle holds a license for Property and Casualty Insurance and works in our Commercial Lines Department. She is married to Jerry Zirkle and they have two grown daughters. Jerry and Janna are members of Harrisonburg Mennonite Church.
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J.R. Showalter*Financial Services & Investments J.R. Showalter has been life, health, and securities licensed since 1998, and has been a part of the financial services division of Weaver Insurance and Financial Advisors since November 2004. He is an Investment Advisor Representative with ProEquities, Inc., and has earned the ChFC (Chartered Financial Consultant) and CASL (Chartered Advisor for Senior Living) professional designations. He also earned a BBA from the University of Georgia where he played shortstop for the 1990 National Champion "Dawgs" baseball team. His wife, Margee, and two sons, Zach and Chandler, live in Waynesboro, Virginia where they attend First Baptist Church.
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Stuart D. HatterLife/Health/LTC Stuart D. Hatter is an Insurance Advisor and Benefits Specialist, and
holds licenses for Life Insurance, Annuities, and Health Insurance. He can also help you with Long Term Care insurance and planning, Disability Income insurance, and Medicare products. He has been employed with Weaver Insurance and Financial Advisors since 2007. Stu and his wife, Heather, have three young children, two sons and one daughter. Stu enjoys all sports, especially baseball and golf, as well as hunting and fishing when time permits!
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Joe Shenk*Financial Services and Investments Joe Shenk holds series 7, 63, and 65 licenses (for investments), and has been licensed for life and health and long-term care insurance planning since 2005. Joe moved to Harrisonburg, VA in 1989 and has lived in the Shenandoah valley ever since. While he was in college, and immediately after, he worked at Rosetta Stone in Harrisonburg as an account executive. Joe and his wife, Amina, and their son, Ari, live in Staunton and attend Staunton Mennonite Church. He serves on the finance committee at church and leads singing from time to time. Joe enjoys tennis, soccer, and games of all kinds.
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Jean Hashagen*Registered Sales Assistant Jean Hashagen is a Registered Sales Assistant working with Chad Hatter and J. R. Showalter in Financial Services. She has been in the investment business since 2000, holds Series 7, 66, 9/10 and life and health insurance licenses, and has been with Weaver since 2010. She is a graduate of Davis & Elkins College with a degree in Accounting and Finance. Jean lives in Waynesboro and is a member of First Presbyterian Church.
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Scott KimmelEstate Planning Specialist Scott Kimmel has been in the life, health, and financial services industry since 1999, and has been a part of the financial services division of Weaver Insurance and Financial Advisors since May 2011. Scott has worked in the Estate Planning area since 1999, and has since developed a niche in helping clients solve their Estate Planning needs. Scott works extensively with local attorneys and CPAs to help assist our Clients with their goals. He earned a BS from Clemson University where he worked as an assistant to the Baseball Team Coaching Staff. Scott is a member of the Victory Worship Center in Staunton, VA. He lives in Verona, Virginia and has two daughters, Madison & Morgan. Scott is an avid sports fan and likes to play golf and travel.
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Debra M. LucasLife/Health/LTC Debra M. Lucas is an agent who specializes in both health and life insurance. She holds licenses for Life Insurance, Health Insurance, and Property and Casualty. Debbie has been with Weaver Insurance and Financial Advisors since 1993, and has experience in insurance since 1984.She is widowed with two grown children. Debbie enjoys spending time with her four fun-loving grandchildren and her two ornery cats, Lucy and Lucky. Debbie is an active member of Faith Point Christian Center, Waynesboro. |
Barbara PenningtonBusiness/Commercial Insurance Advisor Barbara Pennington is a Commercial Insurance Advisor with 14 years experience in the insurance industry. She and her husband, Larry, have two daughters and are members of Christchurch in Waynesboro.
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Virginia C. ThomasCustomer Service Virginia C. Thomas works in Customer Service and will be glad to welcome you in our Waynesboro office. She has been with Weaver Insurance and Financial Advisors since 1973. Virginia has four grown children and six grandchildren, which she enjoys immensely. She attends First Baptist Church, Waynesboro.
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*Advisory services offered through Investment Advisors, a division of ProEquities, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Securities offered through ProEquities, Inc., a registered broker-dealer, member FINRA and SIPC. Weaver Insurance & Financial Advisors is independent from ProEquities, Inc.
Please be advised that presently Chad, J. R., Joe and Jean hold the series 6, 7, 63, and 65 licenses in Virginia. Chad is also licensed in CA, CO, FL, GA, IN, MD, MO, NW, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, UT, WA, and WV. J. R. is also licensed in GA, MD, NC, OH, PA, and WV. Joe is also licensed in MD, PA, IN, and CO. For residents of other states in which registration is not held, proper licenses must be obtained by Chad, J. R., Joe or Jean before proceeding further. No part of this communication should be construed as an offer to sell any security or provide investment advice or recommendation. Securities offered through ProEquities, Inc. will fluctuate in value and are subject to investment risks including possible loss of principal.