The Woodlands, Texas-based retail and managing general insurance agency, The Woodlands Financial Group Inc. (TWFG), has opened 6 new branch locations.
Shawn Thomas has opened a new branch in Houston. Thomas comes to TWFG with nine years’ insurance experience, most of which were with Farmers Insurance.
Ashley Smith also has opened a new branch in Houston. She previously worked more than two years at Farmers.
Gretchen Metzbower has opened a new branch location in Baldwin, Md. Metzbower joins TWFG with three years of experience with Allstate.
Kenneth Kirkpatrick opened a new branch in Killeen, Texas. Kirkpatrick previously was with Farmers Insurance. He also has an extensive real estate background.
Harold Treadway has opened a new location in Baton Rouge, La. Treadway started in the insurance business in 1961 and served more than 35 years with Allstate.
And finally, Robert Gualtieri has opened a new branch location in Marrero, La. Gualtieri comes to TWFG with 43 years of experience in the insurance industry, more than 37 of which were with Allstate.
Source: TWFG, www.twfg.net


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