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About Us

At HQ Insurance our focus is to provide superior insurance products, personal attention to detail and exceptional service to each of our valued clients.

We can compare and shop multiple carriers to find the best policy and the best value for your specific situation. Call us today for a free consultation with one of our experienced agents.

We want to help you ‘Protect what Matters Most ‘.

Phil Martin

President

Originally from Wales, Phil founded our Tennessee office over 15 years ago. He likes to be active and enjoys the outdoors – running, hiking, swimming, kayaking and being on the water. He is also a keen golfer and loves to play when it’s not open enrollment! Phil is married with 3 boys and their family loves to travel and experience new adventures together. Phil is the Agency Principal and specializes in Health Insurance for individuals, families, and our small business clients.

Jeremy Cyr

Vice President & Agent

Jeremy has been in the insurance business since 2008. Passionate about music, he loves trying out all different types of instruments and playing live in a local band. Jeremy is active in his church and loves making his children laugh. When he’s not in the office and supporting Nashville SC, Jeremy can be found spending time with his wife and their 3 children.

Sonya McNabb

Vice President & Office Manager

Sonya lives in Mt Juliet with her husband, 2 daughters and their goldendoodle, Dolly. Sonya is very involved with her local church and serves on the Pastoral Staff. She also sings on the worship team. A native of the Smoky Mountains in Western North Carolina, Sonya is a mountain mama at heart. She loves Dolly Parton, baking, cooking and entertaining for friends, and going on fun vacations with her family. Sonya is the head of our Customer Service Team. Making our clients happy with her bubbly personality and years of experience is Sonya’s number one goal every workday.

Joan Terry

Vice President & Agent

Joan graduated with her MBA from Murray State University in 2008 and has worked in the Insurance and Medicare industry since then. She enjoys going on walks with her dogs, seeing live music, and spending time with her husband and young son. Joan is a keen volunteer in her community and loves to help people. Joan specializes in Health Insurance and Medicare plans for our clients.

Jonathan Melton

Commercial Insurance Agent

Jonathan Melton is the Commercial Insurance specialist at HQ Insurance. Jon earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Lipscomb University. He enjoys music, bluegrass in particular and playing the guitar, banjo and mandolin. Jon also enjoys golf, woodworking, grilling and being a girl dad. Jon has been with HQ Insurance for over 10 years and helps clients with Commercial Insurance as well as Home, Auto and Life Insurance.

Rhonda Jackson

Agent

Rhonda has been in the Insurance industry for over 25 years and has extensive experience in the field. She loves people and providing solutions for their needs. She specializes in Home, Auto, Life and Commercial Insurance and especially loves helping local realtors find great options for their clients. Rhonda also has a passion for traveling and schedules a fun adventure any chance she can. When she’s not working or traveling, Rhonda loves spending time with friends and is a big animal lover.

Josh Minton

Josh Minton

Agent

Josh is a Nashville native and graduate from Hume-Fogg High School and MTSU. He is passionate about sports and loves spending time at Vanderbilt games, playing recreational sports, and coaching youth sports. Josh is active in the community and enjoys volunteering with several local non-profits, including Camp Horizon. Josh loves spending time with his wife and their family, including their pup, Leia.
  

Lisa Hanning

Account Manager

Lisa has been part of the Insurance world for over 20 years, and if you’ve called our office, you’ve most likely had the pleasure of chatting with her. In her free time, Lisa enjoys spending time with her husband and their two sons who both attend University of Tennessee – Go Vols! Lisa and her husband love to keep active and spend time outdoors, as well as attending Nashville Soccer Club and UT football games.

Mackenzie Smith

Account Manager

Born and raised in Nashville, Mackenzie is a wonderful asset to our Customer Service team. She is very family oriented and is an identical twin to her sister. In her spare time, she loves going to movies, trying new foods, cooking, and most of all – shopping! Mackenzie loves traveling, especially to the beach. Her goal is to travel to all 50 states and visit their most popular attractions.

Courtney Haines

Account Manager

Hailing from the Destin FL area, Courtney is a hockey aficionado who loves the Tampa Bay Lightning and her golden retriever, Hank. Courtney brings years of Insurance experience to our team. She is easy going and loves working alongside Jeremy Cyr to make the insurance buying process as smooth as possible for their clients. After hours, you can find Courtney enjoying the outdoors, whether exploring trails with Hank or going for adventures in her Jeep.

George Creagh

Agent

George is a Nashville native and graduated from MBA and Vanderbilt. He has built up 50 years of experience running his own insurance agency before joining HQ Insurance. George loves to golf and has won the Belle Meade CC club championship 8 times over 5 different decades. He also won the Tennessee State Amateur championship twice and has played in 5 US Amateur championships. George was also a Lieutenant in the US Navy. He enjoys spending time with his wife Susan, their 4 daughters and 12 grandchildren.

Davis Stewart

Agent

Davis is a lifelong Tennessean who has always called the Nashville area home. He’s a proud graduate of the University of Tennessee and a loyal fan of both the Vols and the Tennessee Titans. Outside of work, Davis loves spending time outdoors hiking, hunting, kayaking or grilling. He also enjoys watching sports and values quality time with family and friends.


An Independent Advantage

We are Independent Agents, free to choose the best carrier for your insurance needs. We do not work for an insurance company; we work for you. We work on your side when you have a loss and follow through to see that you get fair, prompt payment and service. HQ Insurance represents a carefully selected group of financially strong, reputable insurance companies, therefore, we are able to offer you the best coverage at the most competitive price.