JP Capital & Insurance Associates

Experience:

• Founder of JP Capital & Insurance
• Risk Manager of Jones Petroleum
• 13 years of insurance brokerage and risk management experience
  

Professional Expertise:

• Property and casualty insurance program design
• Marketing and placement
• Carrier relations
• Contract negotiations
• Agency management
• Client relations
  

Industry Expertise:

• Wholesale distributors
• Retail
• Energy specialty products
• Property management
• Pollution exposures
• Real estate and development
  

Education and Professional Development:

• B.S. History, University of Georgia
  
• Hartford School of Insurance

Professional and Community Affiliations:

• Current Member of the Butts County Rotary Club
  
• Board Member of Partners for Smart Growth, which is a group dedicated to establishing and promoting quality growth in Butts County and the surrounding areas
• Appointed Board Member of the Butts County Water and Sewage Department
• Advisory Board Member of both Donegal Insurance Company and Utica National Insurance Company
• Active Member of the University of Georgia Lettermen’s Club
• Active Member of Rock Springs Church
• Member of the Grid Iron Society

Background: 

A sixth-generation native of Jackson, GA, Mr. Jones founded JP Capital & Insurance in 2004 with the purpose of serving as the risk management advisor for the parent company, Jones Petroleum. Mr. Jones quickly saw the opportunity for expansion into the retail insurance brokerage market. Through hard work and dedication, Mr. Jones has built the start-up agency into an established insurance brokerage house founded on professionalism and client service. 

Before his career in insurance, Mr. Jones was a student-athlete at the University of Georgia. Mr. Jones was a four-year letterman for the University of Georgia Football team. A former walk-on, Mr. Jones was voted a Permanent Team Captain on the 2002 SEC Championship Team. His contributions to the team helped bring UGA their first SEC Championship in 20 years.

Mr. Jones is married to the former Miss Janice L. Boswell of Griffin, GA. They have two children, one daughter, Stella Owen Jones and one son, William Banks Jones. Burt enjoys water skiing, fishing, hunting, and attending sporting events with his family.

Experience:

• 10 years of business development experience in a broad range of industries
• Operations and management experience with large accounts
  

Professional Expertise:

• Strategic business development and management
  
• Contract negotiations
• Client relations

Industry Expertise:

• Wholesale distributors
• Retail
• Energy specialty products
• Property management
• Pollution exposures
• Real estate a development
  

Education and Professional Development:

• Bachelor of Business Management, Auburn University 
  
• Juris Doctor, Cumberland School of Law, Samford University

Background: 

Miss Natalie Jones is a sixth-generation native of Jackson, GA, and she currently resides in Butts County. Natalie oversees the day-to-day operations of large client relationships pertaining to the wholesale, retail, and property management industries. Natalie also focuses on the development of new client relationships and the strategic growth of the agency. Her legal background is a vital resource to our firm regarding carrier contracts and agency acquisitions.

Natalie is an avid Auburn football fan and enjoys entertaining family and friends, decorating, and aerobics. Her outgoing personality and can-do attitude uplifts everyone around her.

Experience:

• 5 years of commercial insurance brokerage and risk management experience
• Formerly with Wachovia Insurance Services / Wells Fargo Insurance Services 
  

Professional Expertise:

• Property and casualty insurance program design, marketing, and placement
• Contractual insurance language
• Client relations
  

Industry Expertise:

• Contractors
• Real estate and development
• Retail
• Property management
• Wholesale distributors
• Pollution exposures
  

Education and Professional Development:

• B.A. in English, University of Georgia 
  
• Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) 
• Hartford School of Insurance

Background: 

A native of Loganville, GA, Mr. Thomas has been active in the insurance industry since 2006. He has provided risk management advice and property-casualty insurance brokerage services as both a commercial producer and account manager since entering the business. Mr. Thomas has experience in a wide range of industries and remains committed to protecting his clients’ assets and effectively managing their risks.

Before his career in insurance, Mr. Thomas was a two-time letterman at the University of Georgia Football Team and a member of the 2002 SEC Championship Team. A former walk-on, Mr. Thomas started at Fullback for the Bulldogs for two years and was the recipient of the Georgia Football Senior Scholar Award.

Mr. Thomas resides in Athens, GA. He is the son of Randy and Vickie Thomas of Loganville, GA, and has one sister, Maegan. Maegan is married to Jason Arrowood, and they have two sons, Mac and Mason . Jeremy enjoys spending time with his nephew, trout fishing, and attending sporting events.

Experience:

• Focused expertise since 2016 specializing and managing Commercial Lines and Personal Lines accounts.
  

Industry Expertise:

• Working on both the Independent and Direct carrier side, specializing in Client Service and customer retention.
• Adept at creating and designing insurance products designed to align with current and future Commercial and Personal needs for her clients.
  

Education and Professional Development:

• Eastside High School; graduated 2014
• Governor’s Honors Program; State Level 2013
• State Property and Casualty Insurance licenses

Background: 

Aly was born and raised in Covington, GA. Aly currently lives in Social Circle and enjoys spending her free time barrel racing, gardening and spending time with her friends and family. She’s received both Equine Science and Agribusiness Awards and has been an avoid member of FFA.

A native of Lamar County Ga, Theresa began her insurance career in 2008 & specializes in personal lines risk management. Theresa utilizes her extensive experience and knowledge of the insurance industry to service her clients insurance needs. Her core values include honesty and integrity and she takes great pride in representing clients. Theresa’s goal is to build long lasting relationships with her customers. 

Theresa is married to Marcus Snead. She has two children, Dylan and Kinley. Dylan and Kinley attend school at Rock Springs Christian Academy. Theresa enjoys attending her children’s sporting events, spending time with family, shopping, and being outdoors.

Experience:

• 5 years compiling financial reports and providing analysis for the largest insurance provider in the state of Georgia
• 5+ years’ experience compiling GAAP reports for JP Capital & Insurance

Industry Expertise:

• Compiling and reporting on agency financial information
• Managing agency activity within a professional agency management system

Education and Professional Development:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Associate in General Insurance (AINS)
• Certified Insurance Accountant (CIA)

Background:

Callie graduated with degrees in both Accounting and Finance from Florida State University in 2009. After marrying her husband Myles shortly after graduation, she moved to Georgia where she began her professional career in the accounting department at one of the largest insurance carriers in the state. She accumulated 5 years of experience with running financial statements, providing management with reports and analysis, and managing various accounting activities before switching to agency accounting in 2015. Callie’s experience has left her well-versed in both statutory accounting and GAAP accounting and enables her to assist the agency with making sound financial decisions.

Callie is a native of Tallahassee, FL but has embraced life in Georgia and now considers it home. She and her husband Myles live near Athens with their two small children, Harris and Kendall.

Front Office Receptionist

770-775-4880

Experience:

• Strong customer service experience within the banking & insurance industry.

Professional Expertise:

• Cash transactions, data entry, front desk administration functions, customer service and receptionist.

Education and Professional Development:

• Graduated from Jackson High School in 2019
• Expected to obtain State Property and Casualty Insurance licenses by 2024

Background:

Shelly was born in Washington, Ga., but has lived the past 9 years in Jackson, Ga. She values honesty, integrity and strong work ethics. She enjoys hiking, riding horses and spending time with her family and pets during her free time.