• Emily Adams, MHP, RHUSenior Case Manager, New Business Submissions
    Department
    New Business Submissions

    Emily joined The Cason Group in 2005. She processes new group case submissions.

  • Miles AdamsGroup Sales Representative
    Department
    Sales

    Miles, a graduate of Auburn University, joined The Cason Group in 2017. He works with advisors in GA to obtain quotes, negotiate with carriers and assist in selling and enrolling new groups.

  • Saige AllisonEnrollments Specialist
    Department
    Benefits Systems Eligibility

    Saige joined The Cason Group in 2019. She works with advisors to process group enrollments.

  • Victoria AndersEnrollments Coordinator
    Department
    Benefits Systems Eligibility

    Victoria, a Columbia International University graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2018. She coordinates and delegates the workflow of group enrollments.

  • Will AndersonRegional Consultant
    Department
    Sales

    Will joined The Cason Group in 2020. He works with advisors selling individual life and individual disability insurance products in North Carolina.

  • Graham AsheRegional Consultant
    Department
    Sales

    Graham, a UNC-Chapel Hill graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2016. He works with advisors selling individual life and individual disability insurance products in North Carolina.

  • Connor BaadeGroup Sales Representative
    Department
    Sales

    Connor, a University of South Carolina graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2016.  He works with advisors in TN to obtain quotes, negotiate with carriers and assist in selling and enrolling new medical groups.

  • Shannon BaudryFinancial Services Internal Rep
    Departments
    Financial Services
    Sales

    Shannon, a University of San Francisco graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2018. She is responsible for placing individual life and DI business.

  • Lee BehrBenefits Counselor
    Department
    Benefits Education

    Lee, a University of Alabama graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2019. She conducts employee group benefit enrollments.

  • Caroline BeldonBenefits Counselor
    Department
    Benefits Education

    Caroline, a University of Georgia graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2020. She conducts employee group benefit enrollments.

  • Boone BensonCase Manager
    Department
    Financial Services

    Boone joined The Cason Group in 2020. He assists financial services advisors with product questions and application processing.

  • Sara BetenbaughCase Manager, New Business Submissions
    Department
    New Business Submissions

    Sara, a University of South Carolina graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2020. She processes new group case submissions.

  • Matt BlackGroup Sales Representative
    Department
    Sales

    Matt, a University of South Carolina graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2013. He works with advisors to obtain quotes, negotiates with carriers and assists advisors in selling and enrolling new medical and ancillary groups in the Triangle and Eastern regions of North Carolina.

  • Hub BlankenshipGroup Sales Representative
    Department
    Sales

    Hub, a University of South Carolina graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2013. He works with advisors selling and enrolling new groups and individuals in medical and ancillary products for the Lowcountry region of South Carolina and Savannah, Georgia.

  • Davis BoyleRegional Consultant
    Department
    Sales

    Davis, a graduate of The Citadel, joined The Cason Group in 2015. He works with advisors selling Individual Life and Individual Disability insurance products.

  • Molly BrewerGroup Sales Specialist
    Department
    Group Sales Support

    Molly, a graduate of Clemson University, joined The Cason Group in 2020. She follows up on quote requests, prescreens and renewals, as well as answers questions regarding group products.

  • Anna BrickweddeBenefits Counselor
    Department
    Benefits Education

    Anna, a University of South Carolina graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2018. She conducts employee group benefit enrollments.

  • Drew BrickweddeGroup Sales Specialist
    Department
    Group Sales Support

    Drew, a graduate of the University of South Carolina, joined The Cason Group in 2018. He follows up on quote requests, prescreens and renewals, as well as answers questions regarding group products.

  • Matson BryngelsonEnrollments Specialist
    Department
    Benefits Systems Eligibility

    Matson joined The Cason Group in 2019. He works with advisors to process group enrollments.

  • Ryan BughGroup Sales Representative
    Department
    Sales

    Ryan, a Clemson University graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2017. He works with advisors in Georgia to obtain quotes, negotiate with carriers and assist in selling and enrolling new medical groups.

  • Stephanie BurketExecutive Assistant
    Department
    Human Resources

    Stephanie, a University of South Carolina-Aiken graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2014. She provides confidential administrative assistance to the President, Chairman of the Board and Executive Team as well as maintains official corporate records.

  • Laura CamplejohnNew Business Administrative Assistant
    Department
    New Business Submissions

    Laura joined The Cason Group in 2020. She assists the New Business department with various responsibilities.

  • Max CarrollFinancial Services Associate
    Department
    Financial Services

    Max, a University of South Carolina graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2020. He provides individual life and individual disability insurance proposals, processes prescreens and provides policy service.

  • Louie Cason, Jr., CLU, RHU, REBCChairman of the Board
    Department
    Executive

    Louie founded The Cason Group in 1991 as a general agency for health and life products. He is responsible for strategic planning and setting the overall direction of the company. Louie, a University of Georgia graduate, has more than 30 years of experience in the insurance industry and is a past president of the South Carolina Association of Health Underwriters.

  • William Cason, RHU, CLU, ChFCPresident
    Department
    Executive

    William was named President of The Cason Group in 2011 and oversees its day to day operations. Since joining The Cason Group in 2003, William has served as a Sales Rep, Manager and, most recently, Vice President of Sales. William, a University of South Carolina graduate, is an active member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors.

  • Cara ChristieSupervisor, Financial Services Case Managers
    Department
    Financial Services

    Cara, a University of South Carolina graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2016. Cara processes applications for Financial Services from receipt of request through the policy’s placement and supervises the case managers.

  • Chase ClackRegional Consultant
    Department
    Sales

    Chase, a graduate from East Tennessee State University, joined The Cason Group in 2018. He works with advisors selling Individual Life and Individual Disability insurance products.

  • Bethany ColtSenior Case Manager, Financial Services
    Department
    Financial Services

    Bethany joined The Cason Group in 2017 and is a graduate from CIU. She assists financial services advisors with product questions and application processing.

  • Ainhoa CopelandSupervisor, New Business Submissions
    Department
    New Business Submissions

    Ainhoa, a University of South Carolina graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2015. She processes new group case submissions.

  • Claire DabeckCase Manager, New Business Submissions
    Department
    New Business Submissions

    Claire graduated from Columbia International University and joined The Cason Group in 2019. She processes new group case submissions.

  • Lizzie DeLoachCase Manager, Financial Services
    Department
    Financial Services

    Lizzie, a University of South Carolina graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2019. She assists financial services advisors with product questions and application processing.

  • Jason DewarGroup Sales Representative
    Department
    Sales

    Jason, a University of North Carolina graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2008. He works with advisors in NC to obtain quotes, negotiate with carriers and assist in selling and enrolling new groups.

  • Anna DillerSupervisor, Financial Services Sales Support
    Department
    Financial Services

    Anna, a graduate of the University of South Carolina, joined The Cason Group in 2017. She supervises the Financial Services Sales Support department.

  • Mason DrummondEnrollments Specialist
    Department
    Benefits Systems Eligibility

    Mason, an Anderson University graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2018. He works with advisors to process group enrollments.

  • Christa EllisonProposal Specialist
    Department
    Group Sales Support

    Christa joined The Cason Group in 2019 and helps with processing group proposals.

  • Ryan EvansVice President of Operations
    Department
    Executive

    Ryan, a Columbia International University graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2007.  He oversees the operations of our group and worksite departments.

  • Melissa FennellEnrollments Specialist
    Department
    Benefits Systems Eligibility

    Melissa, a University of South Carolina graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2016. She works with advisors to process group enrollments.

  • Andrew ForbesManager, Benefits Systems
    Department
    Benefits Systems

    Andrew Forbes, a Columbia International University graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2013. Andrew serves advisors and group administrators by coordinating all aspects of the enrollment system process.

  • Kyle FosterAccount Specialist, Benefit Systems
    Department
    Benefits Systems

    Kyle, a graduate from the University of South Carolina, joined The Cason Group in 2019. He works to resolve service issues within benefit systems platforms.

  • Lakeala FrinkImplementation Specialist
    Department
    Benefits Systems

    Lakeala joined The Cason Group in 2020. She manages cases enrolled and serviced through the benefit enrollment systems.

  • Becca GarnettSenior Account Specialist, Benefit Systems
    Department
    Benefits Systems

    Becca, a University of South Carolina graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2018. She works to resolve service issues within benefit systems platforms.

  • Chris GrahamSr. Group Sales Associate
    Department
    Group Sales Support

    Chris, a Washington and Lee graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2014. He follows up on quote requests, prescreens and renewals, as well as answers questions regarding group products.

  • Josh Gregory, RHU, REBCSr. Sales Representative
    Department
    Sales

    Josh, a graduate of USC, joined The Cason Group in 2003. He works with advisors in SC to obtain quotes, negotiate with carriers and assist in selling and enrolling new groups.

  • Eric Griffin, RHU, CLUExecutive Vice President of Financial Services
    Department
    Executive

    Eric, a University of South Carolina graduate, directs our Financial Services Sales Representatives, as well as develops key sales strategies for Financial Services. Eric was with The Cason Group in 1998-2005 and rejoined us in 2008.

  • Alex HackettBenefit Systems Account Manager
    Department
    Benefits Systems

    Alex, a graduate from Columbia International University, joined The Cason Group in 2017. He manages cases enrolled and serviced through the benefit enrollment systems.

  • Ansley HagenburgerAssociate Case Manager, Financial Services
    Department
    Financial Services

    Ansley, a University of South Carolina graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2020. She assists financial services advisors with product questions and application processing.

  • Brian Harmon, CLUManager, Group Sales Support
    Department
    Group Sales Support

    Brian joined The Cason Group in 2012. A University of South Carolina graduate, he follows up on quote requests, prescreens and renewals, as well as answers questions regarding group products.

  • Brent HarrisEnrollments Specialist
    Department
    Benefits Systems Eligibility

    Brent, a graduate from Midlands Technical College, joined The Cason Group in 2020. He works with advisors to process group enrollments.

  • Chris HarrisFinancial Sales Specialist
    Department
    Financial Services

    Chris, a University of South Carolina graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2015. He provides individual life and individual disability insurance proposals, processes prescreens and provides policy service.

  • Basil HawkCase Manager, Financial Services
    Department
    Financial Services

    Basil, a University of South Carolina graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2019. She assists financial services advisors with product questions and application processing.

  • Becky HellandBusiness Operations Associate II
    Department
    Finance

    Becky, a graduate from Columbia International University, joined The Cason Group in 2018. She supports the Finance and IT area by performing various administrative tasks.

  • Elliott HillSales Rep Trainee
    Department
    Sales

    Elliott, a University of Memphis graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2020. He trains with various departments in preparation for launch as a Sales Representative.

  • Culby HinsonDirector, Key Accounts and Strategic Relationships
    Department
    Sales

    Culby, a graduate of The University of Georgia, joined The Cason Group in 2020 with prior experience as a carrier sales representative. Culby oversees broker strategy, select carrier strategy, and continued growth of key accounts across our market.

  • Kayla-Marie HolderAdministrative Assistant
    Department
    Administrative Services

    Kayla joined The Cason Group in 2020. She provides administrative support to all departments through general clerical and receptionist duties.

  • Greg HudgensSenior Regional Consultant
    Department
    Sales

    Greg, a graduate of the University of South Carolina, joined The Cason Group in 2002. He works with advisors selling individual life and individual disability insurance products.

  • Jonathan Hudgens, RHU, REBCGroup Sales Representative
    Department
    Sales

    Jonathan, a University of South Carolina graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2000. He works with advisors in SC to obtain quotes, negotiate with carriers and assist in selling and enrolling new medical groups.

  • Mary HugheySupervisor, Administrative Services
    Department
    Administrative Services

    Mary, a University of South Carolina graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2015. She coordinates the workflow of Administrative Assistants and oversees operational activities.

  • Joseph HuynhIT Helpdesk
    Department
    IT

    Joseph joined The Cason Group in 2019. He assists with the maintenance and support of computer hardware, software, data, and communications.

  • Daniel KnauerAdministrative Assistant
    Department
    Administrative Services

    Daniel, a graduate from Columbia International University, joined The Cason Group in 2020. He provides administrative support to all departments through general clerical and receptionist duties.

  • Sally LipeDirector of HR and Training
    Departments
    Executive
    Human Resources

    Sally, a Winthrop College graduate, joined The Cason Group in 1998. She manages the Human Resources and Administrative Services departments.

  • Lydia LorensonEnrollments Specialist
    Department
    Benefits Systems Eligibility

    Lydia joined The Cason Group in 2016. A Columbia International University graduate, she enrolls Beacon Benefits Solution cases for groups.

  • Cissy LucasCoordinator, Implementation and Integration
    Department
    Benefits Systems

    Cissy joined The Cason Group in 2015. Cissy sets up the Online Enrollment System for new and inforce Beacon Benefits Solution groups, and coordinates both the ongoing carrier integrations and changes to the build process.

  • Michael MaddoxGroup Sales Associate
    Department
    Group Sales Support

    Michael joined The Cason Group in 2018 after graduating from The University of South Carolina. He follows up on quote requests, prescreens and renewals, as well as answers questions regarding group products.

  • Justin MatthewsAccount Coordinator, Benefits Education
    Department
    Benefits Education

    Justin, a Columbia International University graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2016. He conducts employee group benefit enrollments.

  • Micah McCoyCase Manager, Financial Services
    Department
    Financial Services

    Micah joined The Cason Group in 2019. He assists financial services advisors with product questions and application processing.

  • Robert McLeanGroup Sales Representative
    Department
    Sales

    Robert, a Wofford College graduate, joined The Cason Group in June 2019. He works with advisors in Tennessee to obtain quotes, negotiate with carriers and assist in selling and enrolling new groups.

  • Andrew MonkManager, Benefits Education
    Department
    Benefits Education

    Andrew, a Columbia International University graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2013. He oversees employee benefit enrollments and manages the Benefits Counselors.

  • Abby MooreBenefit Systems Account Manager
    Department
    Benefits Systems

    Abby, a University of South Carolina graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2018. She manages cases enrolled and serviced through the benefit enrollment systems.

  • JB MurphyGroup Sales Representative
    Department
    Sales
  • Jake NeiderhauserGroup Floater
    Department
    Benefits Systems

    Jake joined The Cason Group in 2020. He manages cases enrolled and serviced through the benefit enrollment systems.

  • Ashleigh NettlesGroup Sales Associate
    Department
    Group Sales Support

    Ashleigh, a Presbyterian College graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2019. She follows up on quote requests, prescreens and renewals, as well as answers questions regarding group products.

  • Hanna OdomProcess Improvement Leader
    Department

    Hanna joined The Cason Group after graduating from The University of South Carolina in 2018. She works with department leadership to create and implement processes to increase workflow efficiency.

  • Pierce OrmondGroup Sales Representative
    Department
    Sales

    Pierce, a Wofford College graduate, joined The Cason Group in June 2019. He works with advisors in Virginia to obtain quotes, negotiate with carriers and assist in selling and enrolling new groups.

  • Jacob PageIndividual Medical Sales & Service Associate
    Department
    Group Sales Support

    Jacob, a University of South Carolina graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2016. He processes individual medical applications, answers underwriting questions and provides status to advisors for both Over- and Under-65 products.

  • Corey PembertonCoordinator, Proposal Specialists
    Department
    Group Sales Support

    Corey joined The Cason Group in 2019 and helps with coordinating and processing group proposals.

  • Kyle PetersonFinancial Sales Specialist
    Department
    Financial Services

    Kyle joined The Cason Group in 2019. He provides individual life and individual disability insurance proposals, processes prescreens and provides policy service.

  • Jesse Pikus, CMA, RHU, MHPVice President of Finance
    Departments
    Executive
    Finance

    Jesse received his B.S. from Columbia International University and his Masters of Accountancy from the University of South Carolina. He oversees The Cason Group’s finance and HR departments. Jesse joined The Cason Group in 2004.

  • Zach PooleFinancial Services Floater
    Department
    Financial Services

    Zach joined The Cason Group in 2019. He provides assistance with various responsibilities to the Financial Services team.

  • Barin PowellGroup Sales Representative & Market Leader
    Department
    Sales

    Barin, a University of South Carolina graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2014. He works with advisors throughout Georgia selling and enrolling new groups in ancillary and worksite products.

  • Blake PowellAccount Coordinator, Benefits Education
    Department
    Benefits Education

    Blake, a University of South Carolina, joined The Cason Group in 2017. She conducts employee group benefit enrollments.

  • Caroline PreasGroup Sales Representative
    Department
    Sales

    Caroline, a University of South Carolina graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2015. She works with advisors in VA to obtain quotes, negotiate with carriers and assist in selling and enrolling new groups.

  • Jordan Puckett-WilliamsEnrollments Specialist
    Department
    Benefits Systems Eligibility

    Jordan joined The Cason Group in 2019. He works with advisors to process group enrollments.

  • Amy PughAdministrative Assistant
    Department
    Administrative Services

    Amy joined The Cason Group in 2020. She provides administrative support to all departments through general clerical and receptionist duties.

  • Alex RichardsRegional Consultant
    Department
    Sales

    Alex, a graduate from Anderson University, joined The Cason Group in 2017.  He works with advisors selling individual life and disability insurance products.

  • Hux RiddleSales Rep Trainee
    Department
    Sales

    Hux, a Georgia Southern graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2020. He trains with various departments in preparation for launch as a Sales Representative.

  • Megan RifeBenefits Counselor
    Department
    Benefits Education

    Megan, a graduate of the University of South Carolina, joined The Cason Group in 2019. She conducts employee group benefit enrollments.

  • Jared RubinsonEnrollments Specialist
    Department
    Benefits Systems Eligibility

    Jared joined The Cason Group in 2020. He works with advisors to process group enrollments.

  • Joe SadowskiGroup Sales Specialist
    Department
    Group Sales Support

    Joe, a graduate from East Tennessee State University, joined The Cason Group in 2020. He follows up on quote requests, prescreens and renewals, as well as answers questions regarding group products.

  • Kelly SafranekRegional Consultant
    Department
    Sales

    Kelly works with advisors selling individual life and disability insurance products.

  • Jenna SavanAssociate Case Manager, New Business Submissions
    Department
    New Business Submissions

    Jenna, a University of South Carolina graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2019. She assists the New Business department with various responsibilities.

  • Cam ShaverCommissions Analyst II
    Department
    Finance

    Cam, a UNC-Wilmington graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2016. He processes accounts payable and receivable.

  • Meredith SimmonsCorporate Planner
    Department
    Human Resources

    Meredith, a NC State graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2015. She facilitates the corporate strategic planning process, coordinates marketing efforts and other corporate initiatives.

  • Andrew SmithSales Rep Trainee
    Department
    Sales

    Andrew joined The Cason Group in 2020. He trains with various departments in preparation for launch as a Sales Representative.

  • Rayne SmithEnrollments Specialist
    Department
    Benefits Systems Eligibility

    Rayne joined The Cason Group in 2019. She works with advisors to process group enrollments.

  • Aaron SpurlockIndividual Medical Sales Representative
    Department
    Sales

    Aaron, a graduate of CIU, joined The Cason Group in 2017. He is responsible for individual medical marketing activities including direct contact via phone and in person, as well as product consultation, quoting, and enrollment of client-direct products.

  • Forrest StewartVice President of Group Sales
    Department
    Executive

    Forrest, a Washington and Lee University graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2014 with prior experience in sales, HR, and management.  Forrest directs the company’s overall sales and marketing for the Group Benefits division and supports the Group Sales Reps across our geographic footprint.

  • Andy SuppleeData Coordinator
    Department
    Finance

    Andy, a University of South Carolina graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2009. He updates internal systems and coordinates corporate communications and reports.

  • Andy Thompson, RHUGroup Sales Representative
    Department
    Sales

    Andy is a graduate of Mars Hill College and holds a masters degree from Appalachian State University. He joined The Cason Group in 2006, and works with advisors in NC to obtain quotes, negotiate with carriers and assist in selling and enrolling new groups.

  • Daniel ThompsonIT Supervisor
    Department
    IT

    Daniel attended Midlands Technical College and joined The Cason Group in 2011. He provides IT support for employees and coordinates IT special projects.

  • Tyler TurnageEnrollments Specialist
    Department
    Benefits Systems Eligibility

    Tyler joined The Cason Group in 2019, after graduating from The University of South Carolina. He works with advisors to process group enrollments.

  • Kristin WashburnManager, Financial Services Case Managers
    Department
    Financial Services

    Kristin, a Francis Marion University graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2014.  She processes individual life applications, answers underwriting questions and provides status to advisors and oversees the Financial Services Case Managers.

  • Trey WeaverGroup Sales Representative
    Department
    Sales

    Trey graduated from The University of South Carolina and joined The Cason Group in 2019. He works with advisors in Alabama and Georgia to obtain quotes, negotiate with carriers and assist in selling and enrolling new groups.

  • Sheri WestManager, Training & Administration
    Department
    Training

    Sheri, a University of South Carolina graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2011. She oversees the Training and Administration departments, ensuring both meet standards and goals of departments

  • Mamie WilkersonHR Assistant
    Department
    Human Resources

    Mamie joined The Cason Group in 2018. She assists in Human Resources.

  • Megan WilliamsSupervisor, Benefit Systems Account Managers
    Department
    Benefits Systems

    Megan joined The Cason Group in 2019. She supervises the Benefit Systems Account Managers and assists in managing cases enrolled and serviced through the benefit enrollment systems.

  • Shannon WilliamsCase Manager, New Business Submissions
    Department
    New Business Submissions

    Shannon, a University of South Carolina graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2019. She processes new group case submissions.

  • Susannah WilliamsFinancial Sales Specialist
    Department
    Financial Services

    Susannah joined The Cason Group in 2020. She provides individual life and individual disability insurance proposals, processes prescreens and provides policy service.

  • Beth WilsonSenior Receptionist & Administrative Assistant
    Department
    Administrative Services

    Beth joined The Cason Group in 2007. She answers phones and assists advisors with brochures, enrollments, and directories.

  • Jenna WilsonBenefit Systems Account Manager
    Department
    Benefits Systems

    Jenna, a Columbia International University graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2018. She manages cases enrolled and serviced through the benefit enrollment systems.

  • Jeremy WilsonSupervisor, Benefits Systems Eligibility
    Department
    Benefits Systems Eligibility

    Jeremy joined The Cason Group in 2018. A Columbia International University graduate, he coordinates and enrolls Beacon Benefits Solution cases for groups.

  • Derek WisnerImplementation Specialist
    Department
    Benefits Systems

    Derek joined The Cason Group in 2019. He sets up the Online Enrollment System for new and inforce Beacon Benefits Solution groups.

  • Katherine WojtowiczBusiness Manager
    Departments
    Finance
    IT

    Katherine, a Columbia International University graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2015. She manages the Finance and IT departments.

  • Daniel YilmazImplementation Specialist
    Department
    Benefits Systems

    Daniel, a North Greenville University graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2018. He sets up the Online Enrollment System for new and inforce Beacon Benefits Solution groups.