Shepherd Insurance
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WHO WE ARE
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Our Sarasota office joined the Shepherd Insurance team in 2016, becoming our first location in Florida. Formerly serving as Al Purmort Insurance, the team has been serving Sarasota and the surrounding communities for over 35 years as one of the largest and most respected independent insurance agencies in all of Florida.
We are proud to be partnered with the strongest and most stable carriers in the industry, who consistently deliver unparalleled support to both our agency and, most importantly, our clients.
Our knowledgeable and highly-trained group of insurance professionals are skilled at understanding our client’s needs and are committed to developing and maintaining long-term relationships. This expertise, combined with our strong regional and national presence, has been instrumental in our consistent growth year after year.
We take pride in always being there for our clients. We are focused on connecting clients to their personal and professional goals, and we see every relationship as an opportunity to personally provide value, understanding, and customized solutions that exceed expectations.
We would appreciate the opportunity to assist you and look forward to working with you!
MEET THE TEAM
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Patrick Del Medico
COO of the Florida & Arizona Region | Partner![](https://www.shepherdins.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/America-Alaniz-Headshot-500x500.jpg)
America Alaniz
Personal Lines Account Manager![](https://www.shepherdins.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Janice-Burns-Headshot-500x500.jpg)
Janice Bedford
Commercial Lines Account Manager![](https://www.shepherdins.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Stephanie-Bronson-500x500.jpg)
Stephanie Bronson
Personal Lines Account Manager![](https://www.shepherdins.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Pat-Chrapowicki-500x500.jpg)
Patricia Chrapowicki
Commercial LInes Account Manager![](https://www.shepherdins.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Kevin-Dillon-500x500.jpg)
Kevin Dillon
Accounting Assistant![](https://www.shepherdins.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Nili-Dutton-Headshot-500x500.jpg)
Nili Dutton
Commercial Lines Account Manager![](https://www.shepherdins.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Adrianna-Elmore-Headshot-500x500.jpg)
Adrianna Elmore
Account Coordinator![](https://www.shepherdins.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Linsdey-Epting-500x500.jpg)
Lindsey Epting
Insurance Advisor![](https://www.shepherdins.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Linda-Flock-500x500.jpg)
Linda Flock
Personal Lines Account Coordinator![](https://www.shepherdins.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Caden-Foos-500x500.jpg)
Caden Foos
Commercial Lines Account Manager![](https://www.shepherdins.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Margi-Furey-Headshot-500x500.jpg)
Margi Furey
Partner![](https://www.shepherdins.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Karina-Gonzalez-Headshot-500x500.jpg)
Karina Gonzalez
Personal Lines Account Manager![](https://www.shepherdins.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Kelly-Hazledine-500x500.jpg)
Kelly Hazledine
Client Concierge![](https://www.shepherdins.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Chrissy-Hermann-Headshot-500x500.jpg)
Chrissy Hermann
Commercial Lines Account Manager![](https://www.shepherdins.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/She-Hicks-500x500.jpg)
She’ Hicks
Commercial Lines Account Manager![](https://www.shepherdins.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Inna-Kehr-Headshot-500x500.jpg)
Inna Kehr
Personal Lines Account Manager![](https://www.shepherdins.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Josh-McCarthy-500x500.jpg)
Joshua McCarthy
Personal Lines Service Manager![](https://www.shepherdins.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Tania-Morales-Headshot-500x500.jpg)
Tania Morales
Personal Lines Account Manager![](https://www.shepherdins.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Brad-Morrow-Headshot-500x500.jpg)
Brad Morrow
Insurance Advisor![](https://www.shepherdins.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Lisa-OConnor-500x500.jpg)
Lisa O’Connor
Agency Accountant![](https://www.shepherdins.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Rosie-Pallares-Headshot-500x500.jpg)
Rosie Pallares
Personal Lines Account Manager![](https://www.shepherdins.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Ginger-Ramsey-500x500.jpg)
Ginger Ramsey
Personal Lines Account Manager![](https://www.shepherdins.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Katherine-Robertson‑Nishioka-Headshot-500x500.jpg)
Katherine Robertson-Nishioka
Personal Lines Account Coordinator![](https://www.shepherdins.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Tony-Saylor-Headshot-500x500.jpg)
Tony Saylor
Personal Lines Account Manager![](https://www.shepherdins.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Sarah-Scarlett-Headshot-500x500.jpg)
Sarah Scarlett
Personal Lines Account Coordinator![](https://www.shepherdins.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Danielle-Shamblin-500x500.jpg)
Danielle Shamblin
Personal Lines Account Manager![](https://www.shepherdins.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Angela-Smith-Headshot-500x500.jpg)
Angela Smith
Partner![](https://www.shepherdins.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Joanne-Smith-500x500.jpg)
Joanne Smith
Commercial Lines Account Manager![](https://www.shepherdins.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Cindy-Stock-500x500.jpg)
Cindy Stock
Office Manager![](https://www.shepherdins.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Michelle-Vandegriff-500x500.jpg)
Michele Vandegriff
Insurance Advisor![](https://www.shepherdins.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Ed-Valek-Headshot-500x500.jpg)
Ed Valek
Insurance Advisor![](https://www.shepherdins.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Jim-Valek-Headshot-500x500.jpg)
Jim Valek
Insurance Advisor![](https://www.shepherdins.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Laurie-Wood-Peters-Headshot-500x500.jpg)
Laurie Wood-Peters
Personal Lines Account ManagerCLIENT'S TALK
WHAT WE OFFER
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COMMERCIAL
We build custom coverages and tailor-made solutions for businesses of any size.
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PERSONAL
We analyze your specific needs to ensure you are covered when and where you need it most.
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Our passion is to create dynamic benefit plans that support companies and their employees.
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FINANCIAL
As an independent wealth advisory firm, it is our mission to maximize your financial future.
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