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MARLENE MORRISON NICHOLLS
RIB (ON), CAIB, CIP, EIP President
MARLENE MORRISON NICHOLLS
RIB (ON), CAIB, CIP, EIP
President
Areas of expertise:
Personal, Business, Commercial, Farm, Not for Profit, Group Insurance
Locations:
Lindsay, Fenelon Falls, Bobcaygeon, Port Perry, Peterborough
About MARLENE:
Marlene grew up on a farm west of Little Britain, working along with her Dad, Stewart Morrison, she learned to work and play hard and assisted him in the early years of development of the insurance business. Marlene has never stopped advocating for her clients. Having been married for nearly 40 years, Marlene and Ken have watched their three daughters grow into successful individuals all in their own right: Rachael, a teacher and PhD candidate, Jacquelyn, a Chiropractor, with a new clinic in Lindsay and Catherine, a CA, CPA. Marlene loves spending time with her family, and her four 'grand dogs' Elsa, Wilhelmina, Gus and Banjo. More often than not, you will find Wila in the Lindsay office following Marlene around like a perfect little protective shadow. Marlene enjoys theater, skiing, travelling, golf and good wine. An avid volunteer, Marlene believes in giving back to the communities we serve. Marlene has been on the board of the Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce for over 14 years; holding positions such as President & Past-Pres., Marlene used this platform to champion business in our communities and campaigns such as the Diversity Initiative to enhance economic growth and just simply make our communities safer and kinder. Other volunteer positions have included past Vice-Chair of KLHCI looking after doctor recruitment, Marlene sits on the founding committee to establish the Kawartha Lakes Community Foundation. Marlene is also active Rotarian, and sponsors over 40 community events each year.
KEN NICHOLLS
RIB (ON), CIP, CAIB Vice President
KEN NICHOLLS
RIB (ON), CIP, CAIB
Vice President
Areas of expertise:
Personal, Business, Commercial, Farm
Locations:
Lindsay, Fenelon Falls, Bobcaygeon, Port Perry, Peterborough
About KEN:
EMILY AVERY-GRAVES
BA., CIP, RIB (ON) Business Development Manager
EMILY AVERY-GRAVES
BA., CIP, RIB (ON)
Business Development Manager
Areas of expertise:
Personal, Business, Commercial, Not for Profit, Group Insurance
Locations:
Lindsay, Fenelon Falls, Bobcaygeon, Port Perry, Peterborough
About EMILY:
JULIE BECKETT
Controller
JULIE BECKETT
Controller
Locations:
Lindsay, Port Perry
About JULIE:
CINDY STEPHENSON
RIB (ON) Operations Manager
CINDY STEPHENSON
RIB (ON)
Operations Manager
Area of expertise:
Personal
Locations:
Lindsay, Port Perry
About CINDY:
JOHN MCMAHON
RIB (ON) Account Executive
JOHN MCMAHON
RIB (ON)
Account Executive
Areas of expertise:
Personal, Business, Farm
Location:
Lindsay
About JOHN:
LISA MILLIGAN
RIB (ON) Account Executive
LISA MILLIGAN
RIB (ON)
Account Executive
Area of expertise:
Personal
Location:
Bobcaygeon
About LISA:
STEVE GREEN
RIB (ON), CAIB Account Executive
STEVE GREEN
RIB (ON), CAIB
Account Executive
Areas of expertise:
Personal, Business, Commercial, Farm
Locations:
Lindsay, Bobcaygeon
About STEVE:
PAT HALES
RIB (ON) Account Executive
PAT HALES
RIB (ON)
Account Executive
Areas of expertise:
Personal, Business, Commercial, Farm
Location:
Lindsay
About PAT:
DAPHNE ROBERTSON
RIB (ON) Account Executive
DAPHNE ROBERTSON
RIB (ON)
Account Executive
Areas of expertise:
Personal, Business, Commercial, Group Insurance
Location:
Peterborough
About DAPHNE:
BEV FISHER
RIB (ON), CAIB Account Manager
BEV FISHER
RIB (ON), CAIB
Account Manager
Areas of expertise:
Personal, Farm
Location:
Lindsay
About BEV:
CHERYL DAVIES
RIB (ON), CIP Account Manager
CHERYL DAVIES
RIB (ON), CIP
Account Manager
Areas of expertise:
Personal, Business, Commercial
Location:
Lindsay
About CHERYL:
KELLY PATRICK
RIB (ON) Account Manager
KELLY PATRICK
RIB (ON)
Account Manager
Area of expertise:
Personal
Location:
Lindsay
About KELLY:
LEANNE CARTIER
RIB (ON), CAIB, CIP Account Manager
LEANNE CARTIER
RIB (ON), CAIB, CIP
Account Manager
Area of expertise:
Personal
Locations:
Lindsay, Port Perry
About LEANNE:
SUSAN WRIGHT
RIB (ON), CAIB Account Manager
SUSAN WRIGHT
RIB (ON), CAIB
Account Manager
Area of expertise:
Personal
Location:
Lindsay
About SUSAN:
JENNIFER ANDERSON
RIB (ON), CIP Account Manager
JENNIFER ANDERSON
RIB (ON), CIP
Account Manager
Area of expertise:
Personal
Location:
Fenelon Falls
About JENNIFER:
ANGELA HOGG
RIB (ON) Account Manager
ANGELA HOGG
RIB (ON)
Account Manager
Area of expertise:
Personal
Location:
Fenelon Falls
About ANGELA:
CAREY BARTON
RIB (ON), CAIB, CIP Account Manager
CAREY BARTON
RIB (ON), CAIB, CIP
Account Manager
Area of expertise:
Personal
Location:
Fenelon Falls
About CAREY:
JOHANNA EDWARDS
RIB (ON), CIP Account Manager
JOHANNA EDWARDS
RIB (ON), CIP
Account Manager
Areas of expertise:
Business, Commercial
Location:
Lindsay
About JOHANNA:
SUE THOMPSON
RIB (ON) Account Manager
SUE THOMPSON
RIB (ON)
Account Manager
Area of expertise:
Personal
Location:
Port Perry
About SUE:
HEATHER GRATTO
RIB (ON) Account Manager
HEATHER GRATTO
RIB (ON)
Account Manager
Area of expertise:
Commercial
Locations:
Lindsay, Bobcaygeon
About HEATHER:
Heather grew up in Scarborough but had always spent weekends and summers in Bobcaygeon, visiting her grandparents at Nogies Creek. Eventually her family bought their own cottage right across the street. After her parents retired and moved to “the crick”, and her brother moved to Scugog Point, Heather grew tired of sitting in traffic while coming up to visit. So in 2019, she took the plunge and moved north herself. Heather enjoys hiking with her dog Laci and fishing with her husband Clayton.
Heather has been working in the insurance industry for 18 years. She previously worked at a large brokerage in Toronto, specializing in commercial lines for Canadian clients expanding into the U.S. She loves music and singing. In the summer she enjoys gardening, camping, swimming & kayaking. In the winter she prefers to hibernate and read historical fiction novels, write and study genealogy. Heather is proud to be a part of the SMI team!
JENN ANDERSON
CAIB, CRM Account Manager
JENN ANDERSON
CAIB, CRM
Account Manager
Area of expertise:
Commercial
Location:
Lindsay
About JENN:
Jenn just relocated from Alberta!! Having been in the insurance industry for well over 22 years in Alberta, Jenn has worked at different brokerages in the Edmonton area, mostly in commercial insurance. Jenn and her husband just moved back to ON to be close to her husband’s family, and she joined the SMI team at the end of 2019. Jenn is an avid Yogi and enjoys practicing as well as teaching yoga. Her interests include reading and playing with her three dogs and two kitties.
SHERRY DOBLE
Accounting Coordinator
SHERRY DOBLE
Accounting Coordinator
Location:
Port Perry
About SHERRY:
SYDNEY BARTON
RIB (ON) Customer Service Representative
SYDNEY BARTON
RIB (ON)
Customer Service Representative
Area of expertise:
Personal
Locations:
Fenelon Falls, Bobcaygeon
About SYDNEY:
BRITTANY RYALL
Administrative Officer/Technical Support Representative
BRITTANY RYALL
Administrative Officer/Technical Support Representative
Location:
Fenelon Falls
About BRITTANY:
DANNIELLE DICKINSON
Administrative Officer/Technical Support Representative
DANNIELLE DICKINSON
Administrative Officer/Technical Support Representative
Location:
Lindsay
About DANNIELLE:
BONNIE MANINTVELD
Administrative Officer/Executive Assistant
BONNIE MANINTVELD
Administrative Officer/Executive Assistant
Location:
Lindsay
About BONNIE:
KRISTEN DOYLE
Technical Support Representative
KRISTEN DOYLE
Technical Support Representative
Location:
Lindsay
About KRISTEN:
SOPHIE WOTTEN
BCOMM, RIB (ON) Marketing & Events Coordinator
SOPHIE WOTTEN
BCOMM, RIB (ON)
Marketing & Events Coordinator
Location:
Lindsay
About SOPHIE:
Sophie joined the SMI team in 2019. She is a marketing professional with a creative flare. Sophie is passionate about agriculture, the local community and served as the 2015 Lindsay Exhibition Fair Ambassador. She recently moved back to the Kawartha Lakes with her fiancé, Matt. They run a small herd of purebred black Angus cattle along with their two cats, Zoe and Zeus! Sophie graduated from the University of Guelph with a Bachelor of Commerce degree majoring in Marketing Management. Outside of the office, you will find Sophie working on the farm, with family or crafting! Sophie is excited to be apart of the SMI Team!