team

Rick Thorne

contact : 615-443-3849

Rick is a Partner at THW Insurance Services and has been a licensed Life and Health Insurance agent since Oct. 1, 1976.  Educated in the public schools in Wilson County and graduated from Lebanon High School in 1970.  Rick obtained his A.S. Degree from Cumberland College in Lebanon, and then B.S. from East Tennessee State University.  He attended Nashville School of Law.  Rick works primarily in the group health insurance market and Long Term Care Insurance sales.

Rick is married to Pam Jones Thorne.  They have two children, Heath and Bevin.

Jud Nave

contact : 615 443-3849

Lou Judson Nave- "Jud" is a native of Lebanon, TN; attended Castle Heights Military Academy from 1980 through 1986, was a 1989 graduate of Lebanon High School, and earned his B.S. in Psychology from MTSU in 1996. Jud Nave has been with THW Insurance Services, LLC since 2007 becoming a partner in 2015. He works with local/regional employers ranging in sizes from two to six hundred employees helping businesses with commercial insurance coverage, workers compensation and employee benefits. Jud is also a member of Lebanon Breakfast Rotary Club, serves on the board of directors of The Lebanon Chamber of Commerce as chairman of the Economic Development Committee and serves on the board of directors for The Brooks House a Community Homeless Outreach Organization. Contact Jud and put his experience to work for you!

Brownie Hall 1953-2020

contact : THW Insurance Services, LLC

THW Insurance Services, LLC. was established in 1999 by three local insurance executives. Rick Thorne, Brownie Hall and Richard Whitener all had varied backgrounds in the insurance industry and combined their efforts and experience to form a full-service, multi-line, independent insurance agency. The agency grew over the years and serves customers in Lebanon, Mt. Juliet, Watertown and parts of the middle Tennessee area. In 2011,  Brownie, who managed the group life, health and benefits department of the company, was diagnosed with cancer. He fought a fierce fight against this diesease for a number of years but lost his battles in July of 2020. Brownie was well known and respected among his colleagues, the companies he represented, his customers and his competitors. He had a passion for life and a drive for success and a way of encouraging those around him to do the same. Although he may be physically gone from this world, his family and his colleagues at THW, his legacy lives on as we continue to pursue his dream and ambition of serving those in our market by offering the best insurance companies backed by the best service. The partners of THW Insurance Services, LLC., Rick Thorne and Jud Nave, as well as the employees, salute the life of Brownie D. Hall, and we are proud to carry on in his memory.

Richard Whitener 1961-2019

contact : THW Insurance Services, LLC

THW Insurance Services, LLC. was established in 1999 by three local insurance executives. Rick Thorne, Brownie Hall and Richard Whitener had varied backgrounds in the insurance industry and combined their efforts and experience to form a full-service, multi-line, independent insurance agency. The agency grew over the years and serves customers in Lebanon, Mt. Juliet, Watertown and parts of the middle Tennessee area.

In early 2019, Richard, who managed the commercial division of the company, was diagnosed with cancer. He fought the disease for nearly four months before his passing in May of 2019.  As stated, Richard managed the commercial insurance division of the agency and was well known and respected among his colleagues, the companies he represented, his customers and his competitors.

Although he may be physically gone from this world, his family and his colleagues at THW, his legacy lives on as we continue to pursue his dream and ambition of serving those in our market by offering the best insurance companies backed by the best service. 

The partners of THW Insurance Services, LLC., Rick Thorne, Brownie Hall and Jud Nave, as well as the employees, salute the life of Richard R. Whitener, and we are proud to carry on in his memory.

Carl Ragland

contact : 615 443-6530

Carl has been a licensed agent for Life and Health and Property and Casualty since 1998.  Carl graduated from Lebanon High School, and then received his B.S. degree in Business Administration and Marketing from Cumberland University.  Carl has been with THW Insurance since 1999. 

Carl is married to Gina and they have twin daughters, Molly and Jenny.

John B. Bryan

contact : 615-466-9747

John B. Bryan is a life-long Lebanon resident and has been active in the community through his service in the Kiwanis Club of Lebanon and the Lebanon/Wilson County Chamber of Commerce. He served in all offices of the Kiwanis Club as well as Lt. Governor for Division II of the Kentucky-Tennessee District of Kiwanis International. He has served on the board of Prospect, Inc. and Hearthside at Castle Heights. He served as Chairman of the Board for the Lebanon/Wilson County Chamber of Commerce in 2014 and currently serves on the board of the Joint Economic Community Development Board (JECDB) as well as Secretary and Board Member for the Wilson County Industrial Bond Board.

A 1980 graduate of Lebanon High School, Bryan continued his education at Cumberland College and finished his formal education at Middle Tennessee State University while obtaining his insurance license in 1983. In addition to his banking experience at CedarStone Bank, Bryan served as a member of the Board of Directors of Liberty State Bank for 4 years. He is a former partner in the Wilson World Newspaper and he and his wife owned and operated a cosmetology school in Lebanon for over 15 years.

He is married to his wife of 31 years, Kim McCrary Bryan, and they have three children, Megan (Blaine) Whitaker, Mallory (Michael) Gonzalez,  and John Ross Bryan and four grandchildren, John Caden Whitaker, Corey Jackson Whitaker, Camden Beau Whitaker, Sophia Jane Gonzalez, Adeline Kate Gonzalez, Elizabeth Joyce Gonzalez, and Veda Marie Gonzalez. They are members of the Berea Church of Christ. 

 

Debra Harp

contact : 615 443-3849

Debra Harp joined THW in September of 2011 as office manager. She had twenty years experience in the healthcare industry managing physician practice's prior to joining the THW team. Her specialty was in patient satisfaction and insurance benefit education. Debra is a graduate from Lebanon High School and was a certified medical secretary and billing specialist.  

She is married to Jason and they have two children, Spencer and Gavin.

 

 

Kaye White

contact : 615-443-3849

Kaye White joined THW Insurance in October 2014. Kaye serves as Executive Account Admin at THW's main office. She has been in the insurance industry for 16 years. Kaye is originally from Alabama but has been a Lebanon resident since 2007.  

Kaye is married to Dennis and they have one son, Jensen. 

Jeff Lea

contact : 615-466-9739

Jeff has been licensed in property, casualty, life, and health since 2003. Jeff graduated from Lebanon High School and received his B.S degree from Middle Tennessee State University. He also received his Certified Insurance Councilor designation from The National Alliance in 2012. 

Jeff is married to Andrea Lea who teaches third grade in the Lebanon Special School District and have two children, Jackson and Lucy.

 

Lori Carter

contact : 615-443-6530

Lori Carter joined THW Insurance Services, LLC in August of 2015 as Commercial Account Representative. She brings with her over 10 years of experience in the insurance industry and is licensed in Property and Casualty. Lori graduated from Smith County High School and then received her B.S. degree in Business Administration from Tennessee Technological University in 2003.  

Lori has one daughter, Kaelyn.

Linda Vantrease

contact : 615 443-3849

Linda joined the THW Insurance team in July 2010.  Linda has worked in the insurance industry for over 25 years, previously at Bragg Insurance Agency as a Life and Health agent and claims specialist.  Linda is a graduate of Jackson County High School and then later received her Associates Degree in Business Administration from Draughons College.

Linda is married to Eddie Vantrease and they have one poodle.

Allison Shepherd

contact : 615-443-3849

Allison Shepherd is a native of Lebanon, TN. Allison joined THW in January of 2019 as Administrative Assistant.  Prior to working at THW Insurance, Allison, worked as customer service representative at Genesis Career College in Lebanon.  Allison is a 2012 graduate of Lebanon High School. 

Allison is married to Kyle and they have two sons,  Walker and Westen

Will Adams

contact : 615-466-9741

As a native of Lebanon, Tennessee, he joined the THW Insurance team in January of 2023. Will serves as a commercial lines agent. Prior to joining the THW team, he received his B.S. degree from Auburn University. Will is a member of the 2017 graduating class of Lebanon High School.

Tiffany Tisdale

contact : 615-443-3849

Tiffany joined THW Insurance in 2023 as an Executive Administration Assistant at THW. Previously was employed for State Farm Insurance. She is licensed in Property, Casualty and Life Insurance. 

 Tiffany and her husband have two daughters Gracie and Haylen. 

Madison Corbin

contact : 615-443-3849

Madison joined the THW Insurance team in 2023. Madison serves as a CSR in the commercial lines department.

Madison has one son Knox.

Amanda Poling

contact : 615-443-3849

Amanda joined out THW team in 2024. Amanda serves as a CSR in our Wilson Bank and Trust Lebanon branch. Amanda and her husband live in the Lebanon community and they have three children.