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.

Freda is a Georgia native, growing up in Atlanta, but moving outside the perimeter to Jasper County where she still resides. She began her insurance career in 1998 when she started working for a top-ranked State Farm agent's office in Conyers, Georgia and continuing until the agent's retirement. She joins our team with over 20 years' insurance experience and loves helping customers with all their insurance needs. Freda strives to go above and beyond to deliver remarkable service and she’s excited about building new relationships with customers! When she’s not working, Freda most enjoys spending time with her husband Greg, and their grandchildren, at their home on Lake Sinclair.

Pam was born and raised in metro Atlanta but is a recent transplant to the North Georgia mountains. Pam now has a decade's worth of experience working in State Farm agents' offices in addition to her six years prior experience working inside the State Farm claims department. Customer service is a passion for her, and she strives to treat each customer with professionalism and great care. In her away time, she and her husband enjoy all of the outdoor activities that mountain living provides, actively serving at their church, and going on grand adventures with their many grandchildren!

• Sarah was born and raised in Florida, but moved to Georgia as a teenager. She graduated from Kennesaw State University, where she majored in Integrative Studies with a certificate in Leadership Studies. Sarah loves to put others' needs first and make sure they receive quality assistance. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking with her dog, swimming, and thrift shopping.

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.

Max was born and raised in Helen, GA. He attended the University of Georgia where he graduated with a degree in marketing. Prior to joining State Farm, Max worked as a facility manager for the Ramsey Student Center at UGA while also serving as the UGA Paint Line president. He has always put others' needs ahead of his own and is consistently seeking out opportunities to help people. Max likes to find time to get back to his roots in the mountains, so in his time out of the office you can find him either hiking or camping with friends and family.

Lavinia, or Vini as we call her, is a native of Brazil and moved to Georgia in 2005.  She's fluent in three languages: English, Spanish & Portuguese.  Prior to joining our insurance team she worked with one of the largest car dealerships in the Metro-Atlanta area.  Lavinia enjoys working honestly and transparently with customers to help them with their insurance & banking needs.  She is a passionate artist and also enjoys gaming in her down time.

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.