MEET THE TEAM
David Thornton, CIC
President
859-224-2477 ext. 224
859-224-3128

David is the agency's President and commercial lines guru, helping clients identify and mitigate the risk associated with running a business. He specializes in contractors coverages with endorsed programs for liability, work comp, builders risk and bonds. David serves as a life director of the BIA of Central Kentucky and serves the HBAK and NAHB. Email or call him anytime you want to go bird hunting or break some clay.
R Jason Kroggel, CIC
Agent
859-224-2477 ext. 230
859-224-3128

Jason graduated from the University of Kentucky with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2003. He received his Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation from The National Alliance of Insurance Education & Research in 2012. His focus is helping small businesses (<50 employees) mitigate their risk through business planning, risk management, and insurance.
Laura Trippy
Customer Service Agent
859-224-2477 ext. 234
859-224-3128

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Wendy Slone
Customer Service Agent
859-224-2477 ext. 225
859-224-3128

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Jerry Kroggel, CIC, LUTCF
Secretary / Treasurer
859-224-2477 ext. 223
859-224-3128

Jerry is one of the co-founders of the agency and has been President since 1990. He is a Certified Insurance Counselor and Life Underwriting Training Council fellow. Call or email Jerry anytime you want to go fishing.
Tracy Lee Kroggel Francis
Life & Health Services
859-224-2477 ext. 237
859-224-3128

A Message from Tracy: In this age of up and down investment markets, uncertain retirement outlooks, and ever-changing financial products, many clients feel overwhelmed. Some are simply too busy. Others want a professional advisor to help them create a game plan or tactic for their financial needs and concerns. By determining your wants and needs and walking thru your options, we will design, (together) a strategy to better insure completion of your dreams.
Jason Chapman
Agent
859-224-2477
859-224-3128

Entering the insurance industry in 2000, Jason helps his clients gain peace of mind by leveraging the different offerings and services available through Greater Lexington Insurance Agency. Jason's individual clients enjoy a "client centered" and straight forward approach as they explore how and where insurance fits into their portfolio and personal goals. Business clients appreciate Jason's consultative, "Let's get Real" philosophy as he seeks to understand how insurance truly impacts their bottom line. Companies have selected Jason to help them align/calibrate their insurance needs with their budget while keeping their strategic objectives top of mind. With experience, knowledge and his team at Greater Lexington, Jason is poised to help organization, leverage the "right" financial products as you grow, seek to mitigate risk or improve employee productivity.