Avery Hall Insurance Group

Thomas “Tom” Bole is an Account Executive at Avery Hall Insurance in our Salisbury office. Tom joined our team in January of 2021 and will be assisting team members in all of our offices across Delmarva. He has always been passionate about helping others. Tom loves getting to carry that over into his professional life by assisting people in finding the right coverage at the right price.

Tom has a strong background in finances. He has earned a Bachelor’s in Economics and a Master’s in Business Administration. He is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™. Before joining Avery Hall, Tom owned his own agency in Ellicott City, MD, where he provided Comprehensive Personal Protection.

Karen Bromley is the Chief Operations Officer for Avery W. Hall Insurance. She joined the agency in 2016 and works out of the Salisbury office. Karen supervises the Information Technology, Marketing, Accounting, and Human Resources departments. She works to ensure all elements of the agency’s advertising and marketing plan are creative and impactful. She also makes sure that our agency keeps moving forward on its quest to become a digital agency that can serve the needs of all clients. Karen’s specialty is promoting the Avery Hall brand, and she enjoys being creative in the pursuit of finding lifelong Avery Hall clients.

Before Avery Hall, Karen was a Sales Representative in wholesale distribution for over ten years and worked several years in retail and restaurant management.

Theresa (Terri) Charest is an account executive for Benefit Solutions at the Easton office. She began as an account manager for Avery Hall in 2014 and was promoted to account executive in early 2017. Terri specializes in selling group employee benefits and works with employers to find plans that benefit both the employee and the employer.

Prior to Avery Hall, Terri worked as a customer service representative for an insurance agency and as an office manager in a local construction company. She has also worked as a substitute teacher in Talbot County, MD and has had a prior career as a Registered Dental Hygienist. Of Terri’s previous jobs, she is most proud to list “stay-at-home mom” as her most important previous work experience!

She is married to her husband Rob and they have two daughters and three dogs. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family and friends, going to the beach, and taking road trips.

Marissa Clark is an account executive of Avery Hall Benefit Solutions. She joined our team at the Easton office in 2016. Marissa dedicates herself to staying current with the changes in health insurance to provide clients with the utmost support consistently.

Having grown up in Pennsylvania, she is a huge Philadelphia Eagles fan. Marissa and her husband, Tony, moved to Maryland in 2016 to be closer to family. They’ve enjoyed raising their family here so far! Especially since they love swimming and any place there is sun and sand.

In her free time, she loves spending quality time with her family, enjoying cookouts when the weather is nice, and reading when she gets the chance.  Interesting fact, she studied Spanish for seven years!

Maureen Cody is an account executive for the commercial lines department and also provides services to personal insurance lines. She joined Avery Hall in 2009 as an account manager with more than 20 years of experience in the insurance industry and was promoted to her current position in 2013. Maureen works out of the Salisbury office. She specializes in working with business owners to determine their insurance needs.

She is involved in the community, Relay for Life, a volunteer for Hope and Life Outreach (HALO), and the Furnace Town Foundation. 

Joseph Gast, CPCU, ChFC, is the president of Avery W. Hall Insurance Agency, Inc. and works out of the Salisbury office. He has been with the agency since 1984 and accepted his current position in 2013. He is a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC).

Joe is president of the board of the Recovery Resource Center in Salisbury. He was chairman of the inaugural 2018 National Folk Festival fundraising committee. He is currently a member of the following organizations:  Greater Salisbury Committee, the Nanticoke Rotary Club in Seaford, and the Knights of Columbus in Salisbury. Joe is a 33-year member of the YMCA since and sits on the YMCA of the Chesapeake finance committee.

Brandy Guy is an account executive with Avery Hall Benefit Solutions. She joined our team at the Easton office in 2019, with six years of industry experience under her belt. Brandy specializes in working individuals and their families to help navigate the ever-changing world of Medicare, individual medical, dental, vision, life and long-term care.

Personally, Brandy has been a volunteer for CASA of the Mid-Shore since 2017. She is passionate about staying involved in her community.

Tracy K. Jones is an account executive for Avery Hall Benefit Solutions in our Salisbury office. Tracy joined the Avery Hall team in 2021. She specializes in working with individuals and businesses to find the best health coverage for their needs.

Tracy grew up in Berlin, MD, and graduated from Stephen Decatur High School. She attended Wor-Wic Community College and received a Child Development Certification. After completing her education, she worked in the childcare field for 25 years. Tracy owned and operated a Nationally Accredited Family Childcare Center in her home, where she could teach and help children grow, while still being a stay-at-home mom to her two sons.

Dakota Kellermeyer is an account executive for Avery Hall Benefit Solutions in our Easton office. Dakota joined Avery Hall as an intern in the summer of 2020 before becoming a part-time team member. Later in 2020, he earned a promotion to his current position after his graduation.

Dakota focuses on working with businesses to establish group employee benefits packages that meet both the needs of their organization and the needs of their staff.

Dakota was born and raised in Caroline County and attended Salisbury University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Marketing and a minor in Professional Sales. During his time with Avery Hall, he has earned his Life and Health Licenses in Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

Steve Mason is an account executive for our Benefit Solutions team at the Salisbury office. He joined Avery Hall in June of 2021. Steve specializes in working with individuals and families to help them find the best individual medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term care coverage. He also has his Certification in Long-Term Care (CLTC) designation, which focuses on the discipline of extended care planning.

Steve was born and raised in Boonsboro, MD, and came to the Eastern Shore in 1987 to attend Salisbury University. He completed his education with a Bachelor’s Degree from Salisbury. Steve is a veteran and served in the Maryland Army National Guard before joining the insurance industry as a Commercial Underwriter and Casualty Representative prior to Avery Hall.

Mary Mengason is the vice president of Avery Hall Benefit Solutions and is a managing partner of the AHBS office in Salisbury. Her career with Avery Hall began in 1995 as an account executive, and she was later promoted to her current position in 2005, becoming a partner in 2007. Mary’s specialty is designing benefit packages that enable employers to attract an extraordinary workforce. Her customers include businesses of all sizes, from small family businesses to large multi-state companies.

She enjoys selling employee benefits packages because she understands how challenging it is for businesses to be competitive. Today’s employees are not only looking at salaries but want to understand their overall benefits package. For employers, Mary and her team attempt to alleviate the stress of employee benefits, frequently working as an “HR department” for their customers. 

Alyssa Sinagra is a senior account executive for our Benefit Solutions team at the Salisbury office. She joined Avery Hall in 2006 as a customer service representative, was later promoted to account executive, and in 2016 was promoted to her current position.

Her specialty is working with individuals and families, helping them find the best plan that fits their medical, dental, vision, life, annuity, and long-term care insurance needs. Alyssa also works closely with Medicare beneficiaries helping them analyze and choose the best Medicare Supplement and Medicare Part D prescription plans. Her favorite part about her job is when she can help individuals decide whether they can afford to retire. Their medical insurance plays a crucial role in deciding to retire, and when a person realizes they can retire after working their whole life, it is very rewarding for her. She enjoys the educational seminars she offers to both the public and privately.

Tim Wisniewski, CIC, CRM, CISR is an assistant vice president and an account executive. He has been with Avery Hall since 1999 and is based out of the Salisbury office. His focus is working with clients to identify coverage gaps and provide solutions to protect them.

Tim has earned the designations of Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR), and Certified Authority in Workers Compensation (CAWC). Additionally, he is a past board member with Associated Builders and Contractors.

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Alicia, and their two children.  Tim also enjoys watching professional soccer and football.