Employee Directory
Executive Management
John graduated from University of South Carolina with a BS degree in Insurance and Business Management in 1982 and joined WEL with underwriting duties. He was named President and COO in 1992 and CEO in 2012. John served as first Nationally elected chairperson of American Association of Managing General Agents Under Forty Organization (UFO) in 1992. John was the second individual to achieve the AAMGA designation of Certified Insurance Wholesaler (CIW) Currently John serves on the Board of the Motor Carrier Insurance Educational Foundation (MCIEF) and was among the initial group receiving the Transportation Risk Specialist (TRS) designation. A licensed P&C instructor, John enjoys co-hosting our continuing education seminars each year and participating in Advanced Truckers Seminars both with Tommy Ruke of MCIEF. He has worked for WEL for the last 36 years.
John H. Love
President
Extension: (336)516-9195 
john.love@welove.com
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John graduated from University of South Carolina with a BS degree in Insurance and Business Management in 1982 and joined WEL with underwriting duties. He was named President and COO in 1992 and CEO in 2012. John served as first Nationally elected chairperson of American Association of Managing General Agents Under Forty Organization (UFO) in 1992. John was the second individual to achieve the AAMGA designation of Certified Insurance Wholesaler (CIW) Currently John serves on the Board of the Motor Carrier Insurance Educational Foundation (MCIEF) and was among the initial group receiving the Transportation Risk Specialist (TRS) designation. A licensed P&C instructor, John enjoys co-hosting our continuing education seminars each year and participating in Advanced Truckers Seminars both with Tommy Ruke of MCIEF. He has worked for WEL for the last 36 years.
Derek Brooks
Chief Executive Manager
Extension: (336) 516-9171
derek.brooks@welove.com
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Derek began his career at WEL in 1999. His duties include underwriting operations, management of company workflow, staff training, system implementations and new broker appointments. Derek attended the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and is actively a member of the AAMGA Under Forty Organization.
Underwriters
Hamilton Baird
AVP, Underwriting
Extension: (336) 516-9193
hamilton.baird@welove.com
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Hamilton, or “Ham,” joined W.E. Love in 1991 as a Non-Fleet Underwriting Trainee. Presently, Hamilton is responsible for underwriting risks composed of twenty-five or fewer power units. He has become a seasoned underwriter displaying an uncanny memory and great attention to detail. Hamilton was the recipient of our 2001 Employee of The Year award. He graduated from North Carolina State University with a BS in Criminal Justice and Sociology in 1985.
John Glenn
Underwriter
Extension: (336) 516-9194
john.glenn@welove.com
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John Glenn joined W E Love in 2011 as an Assistant Underwriter. He was promoted in April of 2012, after getting his agents license, and is currently an Underwriter. He handles daily submissions of all sizes and works well with all markets to obtain quotes for the industry. John married his wife, Laura, in June of 2005. They have 2 kids, Ashlyn and Bryton.
Chris Jackson
Underwriter
Extension: (336) 436-9953
chris.jackson@welove.com
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Mr. Jackson, aka “tiny” is our 2016-17 Employee of the Year! Chris Jackson has been with W.E. Love since 2003. He was a claims adjuster from 2003 to 2008. After switching his adjuster’s license to an agent’s license, he is now an Underwriter here at W.E. Love. Chris attended Wingate University in North Carolina where he played quarterback for the Bulldogs. Chris and his wife Brandy have 3 girls, Trinity, Yasmine and Calli.
Todd Martin
Underwriter
Extension: (336) 516-9204
todd.martin@welove.com
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Todd joined W.E. Love in 2008 as an assistant underwriter, and he also worked in accounting before being placed in his current position of underwriter. Todd was a third-round draft choice by the Chicago White Sox in 1989. After playing minor league baseball for three seasons, he attended Appalachian State University majoring in psychology. He began playing professional softball in 1993 and played until he retired in 2009. Todd and his wife, Stacey, have a son, Will. Will currently plays football at Lenoir-Rhyne University.
Finance
Sandra Moore
Secretary & Treasurer
Extension: (336) 516-9201
sandra.moore@welove.com
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Sandra Moore is one of our most pleasant employees, and the recipient of our 2005 Employee of the Year Award. Sandra was appointed to Vice President of Finance in January 2010 and named Secretary and Treasurer of WEL in 2017. Sandra handles many duties: accounting, human resources, payroll, and licensing. She’s currently a member of the AAMGA Under Forty Organization. Sandra is married to Robbie Moore and has a beautiful first grade daughter named Bella. This year, she celebrates her 21st year at W.E. Love.
Policy Administration
Paige Cheek
Vice President Underwriting Operations
Extension: (336) 516-9199
paige.cheek@welove.com
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Paige joined W.E. Love in 2006 as an Assistant Underwriter. Paige graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies and a concentration in Psychology. Since starting at W.E. Love, she has worked in endorsement processing, policy issuance, invoicing, processing notices and underwriting. In 2008, Paige was promoted to Vice President of Underwriting Operations. Her values include a strong work ethic, effective and efficient work procedures, and establishing relationships with coworkers and agents. She makes it her goal to provide quick and efficient service to all of our brokers.
Adam Kantmann
Manager of Underwriting Administration
Extension: (336)436-9942
adam.kantmann@welove.com
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Adam began working for WEL in 2009 and has progressed steadily. Adam, his co-workers agree, is extremely bright and intuitive. Today he manages our underwriting workflow. Adam’s superior underwriting skills allow him to direct our concentration on the specific risk where we see best production opportunity and risk fit. He plays a key role in keeping our underwriters focused and on point. Plus, he’s just a nice, nice guy and little brother to another great WEL guy: Brandon Fox.
Ashley Allred
Policy Administration
Extension: (336) 436-9945
ashley.allred@welove.com
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Ashley is married with 2 children Brayden and Katelyn and was a stay at home mom for 12 years before deciding to get back into the work field. She worked in personal lines for 4 years before joining W.E. Love in 2016.
Beverly Douglas
Receptionist
Extension: 1192
beverly.douglas@welove.com
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Beverly joined W.E. Love in 1985 as an Underwriter Assistant. She is the voice of our company as she routes all calls daily. Her longtime experience as a licensed agent and assistant underwriter gives her knowledge of our business that adds professionalism to our call service. Plus, she is so very nice! Give us a call (800 334 9123) and hear her for yourself. We are grateful for the fine job Bev does in greeting all of our retail customers.
