Stephen Cole

Deon, a true Georgia Bulldog from Athens, GA, came to us with 20 years' experience in State Farm agent's offices. After high school, Deon joined the Army where she spent 11 years in the Intelligence Division. She graduated with an Associate's Degree in Business & Surgical Technology, but insurance is her passion. She started with a State Farm agent in 1998 and has been taking care of customers ever since. In her off-time, she enjoys traveling & showing her foster son the wonders of our country.

Shannon is a native of Barnesville, GA. She attended Mercer University in Macon where she earned a degree in marketing. Before starting her career with State Farm, she worked with one of the largest & most respected real estate firms in Georgia. Shannon is great at helping customers prepare for the unexpected & realize their dreams. On her own time, she enjoys helping out around her family's farm & riding horses competitively.

Josh is a proud Eagle Scout from Cullman, AL. He first earned a degree in Political Science from Auburn University where he also served as president of Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. He then went on to earn another degree in Sports Management from Mississippi State University. Before joining our team, Josh held research positions for multiple organizations. When he isn't helping customers manage their risks, he enjoys watching sports, traveling, playing golf & cheering on his MSU Bulldogs.

Dexter is a Georgia native & graduate of American InterContinental University with a degree in marketing. Prior to joining our team he was a Logistics Manager with leading fleet & supply chain management company Ryder. Dexter never meets a stranger & enjoys helping customers with their insurance needs. In his free time he enjoys reading & golfing. Dexter, his wife, and their two children reside in Conyers, GA.

Trey was born in Louisiana but raised in Suwanee, GA. He graduated from Georgia College in Milledgeville with a degree in business management. Before joining our team, Trey held important roles at Reynolds Lake Oconee in addition to being an assistant high school football coach. He has a passion for helping customers with their insurance & financial service needs. Trey is an avid sports fan so in his free time he enjoys watching/attending sporting events with his Dad and two younger brothers.

Leah grew up in Macon, GA, and is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of UGA’s Grady College of Journalism & Mass Communication. With experience in marketing, public relations and event planning, she has worked in business and non-profit settings, and served as a volunteer and leader with several professional and community organizations. Leah enjoys time with family and friends, being active in her church, decorating and other home projects, and an occasional long weekend at the beach, or a day in the mountains chasing waterfalls. She and her husband, D.D., are proud parents of two college-aged daughters. Her empty-nester aspirations include some de-cluttering, devoting more time to studying the Bible, and hopefully achieving some of her ever-elusive fitness goals. Leah’s role on our team involves organizing information and assisting with follow-up to help provide excellent service to our customers.

Lee Sjoholm is an Atlanta native & graduate of nearby Milton High School. He went on to study Golf Course Management at Horry-Georgetown College in Myrtle Beach. After college, he worked for multiple luxury private golf clubs including Augusta National over the next six years. With this experience he decided to start his own high-end landscape construction company. After 13 successful years in landscaping, Lee decided it was time to pursue a new career. Lee joined State Farm in 2012 and has spent time as a Team Leader & Agent. Lee works with customers to help manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected and realize their dreams.

Rachel Titania Stein is an Atlanta native who recently graduated Magna Cum Laude from Kennesaw State University with degrees in Musicology and Vocal Performance. Before joining our team, Titania completed an internship with a nationally acclaimed theatre company here in Atlanta. When not helping customers realize their dreams, she participates in medieval reenactment & plays tabletop fantasy role-playing games.