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At Tingley Insurance, we pride ourselves on offering our customers responsive, competent and excellent customer service. Our customers are the most important part of our business and we are committed to providing you with the highest level of service.
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Meet Our President
Chris Tingley
Chris’ expertise includes Commercial Insurance, Worker’s Compensation and Life Insurance. Chris has proven instrumental in the growth and success of Tingley Insurance Agency, Inc. over the last 20 years increasing the volume of the agency 3 fold. Chris currently serves on the Greater Effingham Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, is a member of the Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois and is a member of Pekin Insurance Chairmains Council. He also serves as an officer for the St. Anthony Booster Club. In 1997 Chris received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communications with a minor in Business from Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, IL.
Chris resides in Effingham with his wife, Michelle, and their three children, Davis, Emma and Curtis.
Meet Our Agents
Kathy Powell- Life & Health Agent
Having over 20 years experience in Health and Life insurance, Kathy is here to help you find the best all round protection to fit your needs. Whether you need a life quote, health quote, annuity, long term care, or disability insurance, she is here to help you understand all of your coverage. Kathy can also help you make updates to existing policies, such as adding dependents to your current plan.
Martha Vogt- Personal Lines Customer Service Representative
Having over 30 years insurance experience, Martha specializes in the personal lines department. Whether you are looking for a new home or auto quote, need to schedule items on your homeowners insurance, or add a good student discount to your policy, she will be able to help you!
Emily Aden- Commercial Lines Customer Service Representative
Emily, having over 15 years experience in both personal lines and commercial lines, specializes in our commercial department. She can help you with adding a commercial vehicle, commercial property, obtaining an insurance fleet card, billing questions, submitting a claim, obtaining a certificate of insurance or by helping you understand any questions you may have on your policy.
Mackenzie Seip - Personal Lines Customer Service Representative
Holding a degree in Business Marketing and having past insurance experience, Mackenzie specializes in the personal lines department. Whether you have traded vehicles, are in the market for a new home, or would just like your policy to be reviewed to find your best coverage, she is the one to call!
Brenda Westjohn- Accounting
Brenda has been with Tingley Insurance Agency for well over a decade. She specializes in our Human Resources and payable departments, as well as runs our system coordination. Being a small, family-owned business, we love to give back to our community any chance we get. If you are looking for possible sponsorship for an event, a donation for a charitable cause or marketing for public events, Brenda would be happy to assist you!
Jody Probst- Administrative Assistant
Jody has been with Tingley Insurance Agency since 2015 and is our warm, friendly face when you walk through the door. Whether you need to handle a payment, update contact information, need a new copy of your insurance card or just want to stop in and say hi, Jody can be the one to assist you with those needs.