Meet The Team

Mike Vozar
Quincy Office
517-639-5143
Mike came to the agency in 2000. He is a graduate of Quincy High School and of Western Michigan University.

Brian Earles
Quincy Office
517-639-5143
Brian joined Vozar Insurance in 2015. He worked in the golf business for several years before joining our agency. Brian and his family have lived in Coldwater since 2008. Brian is an active member of the Quincy Rotary and enjoys working with the people of Branch and Hillsdale counties.

Joe Drennan
Quincy Office
517-639-5143
Joe recently joined Vozar Insurance in December of 2021. Like Brian, Joe also worked in the golf business for several years before joining our agency. Joe, Ashely, and their three boys currently live in Bronson. Joe has been a Branch County member for nearly 30 years and is an active member of the Coldwater Noon Rotary. Joe has been in customer service nearly half of his life and looks forward to his new endeavor in the insurance world.

Barbie Stayton
Athens Office
269-729-4000
Barbie brings strong farm and equine skills to Vozar Insurance. Barbie spent the last 22 years as a senior farm underwriter for Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. Barbie is also the past co-director for the National Barrel Horse association of Michigan; NBHA. Barbie lives on a small farm with her family, horses and a menagerie of critters. Give Barbie a call with your farm/equine questions.

Mary Wallace
Union City Office
517-741-3607
Mary joined Vozar Insurance in 2004. A lifelong resident of the Union City area, Mary has a wealth of insurance knowledge and specializes in providing outstanding customer service. Mary has been the manager of Vozar Insurance in Athens, MI since 2010. Our local customers have come to rely on Mary for great customer service.

Dawn Vozar
Quincy & Union City Office
517-639-5143
Dawn joined the agency in 2000. She is a 1986 graduate of Western Michigan University, majoring in Accounting. In addition to offering outstanding customer service, she is the owner/operator of Quincy Accounting & Tax and Arleen’s Accounting & Tax Service in Union City, MI.

Nichole Walls
Quincy Office
517-639-5143
Nichole joined Vozar Insurance Agency in March of 2021. A lifelong resident of Branch County, grew up in Quincy and currently resides in Coldwater with her family. In her spare time she enjoys golfing and going to her sons sporting events. Nichole worked in Banking for over 12 years as a Deposit Service Representative and Treasury Management Specialist. Nichole became a Licensed Insurance Agent in April of 2021. She brings with her a strong customer service background and looks forward to servicing current and new clients.

Katie Brodock
Athens Office
269-729-4000
Katie joined Vozar Insurance in 2014. A lifelong resident of the Athens area, Katie grew up on the family farm, graduated from Athens High School and Michigan State University with a major in Equine Management. Katie brings you strong customer service and a broad knowledge of all things farm.

Martha Merchant
Athens Office
269-729-4000
As a lifelong resident of the Union City area, Martha grew up watching her family dedicate their lives to serving the community through the local hardware store. Naturally, this instilled a desire to provide the same support. Pursuing a career in insurance has allowed her the opportunity to serve the community by providing a personal experience tailored to protect you and your family.

Lori Bahlman
Union City Office
517-741-3607
Lori joined Vozar Insurance agency in 2016. Lori is a lifelong resident of Union City and has over a decade in Insurance knowledge and customer service. Lori would like to welcome her old friends and NEW customers, as she designs an insurance program to meet your needs and budget.

Wava Gano
Quincy Office
517-639-5143
Wava joined Vozar insurance in 2005. A lifelong resident of Branch County and a former teacher at Quincy Elementary, Wava brings outstanding customer service skills to the agency.

Pam Pohl
Quincy Office
517-639-5143
Pam joined Vozar Insurance in 2020. A lifelong resident of the Coldwater/Quincy area, Pam grew up on a farm in Coldwater and graduated from Quincy High School and Davenport University. Pam provides great customer service for the Quincy office.

John Vandeweerd
Athens Office
269-729-4000
An Account Executive, John has a Bachelor of Business Administration from Western Michigan University. He began his insurance career in 1995 as a multi-line insurance agent. Located in the Kalamazoo-Battle Creek area, he serviced clients throughout Michigan. John is licensed in Property and Casualty and Life and Health insurance.

Jayna Schmidt
Athens Office
269-729-4000
Jayna Schmidt joined Vozar Insurance in May of 2019. However, she has been in the insurance industry since 1998 with a focus in both Personal and Commercial lines. She is a native of St. Joseph, Michigan and moved to Battle Creek in 2003 and resides there with her two children. She is a graduate of Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Art. Jayna specializes in insurance for Contractors of all industries (including bonds), restaurants, offices and habitational risks. She prides herself on assessing insurance needs and providing a comprehensive insurance package tailored uniquely to each customer. In her spare time, Jayna enjoys photography, drawing, painting, gardening, cooking, boating and most importantly, seeking adventure with her son and daughter.

Courtney Rice
Union City Office
517-741-3607