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Comments from our Clients:
 

"Would like to respond to the recent letter I received in the mail in regards to the Ultimate Question. 'On a scale of 0 to 10 how likely are you to recommend this agency to your friends?' My answer is a 10.
I have found Robert Guardiola very professional as well as helpful and my encounter with the agency has been above average."

  Thank you all,
Beth Smith
Katy, TX
   
"I received your letter requesting feedback on my experience with Geremy and your agency.  Geremy is a wonderful agent, that I refer to ALL of my clients.  As a mortgage broker I take referrals very seriously and Geremy has gone above and beyond to be available for my clients and provides all of us with excellent service and pricing.  You have a true gem in Geremy, and thank you for requesting my feedback.  Have a great day!"
  Sincerely,
Carrie Panacek
C&T Mortgage, LLC
 
"I hope you and your family had a nice Thanksgiving Holiday.  I wanted to let you know that Joseph Sirju helped me move my homeowners and auto insurance to your agency this week.  Joe was very helpful and took great care of my needs.  I would feel confident in referring any of my customers and friends to Joe."
  Regards,
Don Butler
Katy, TX
 
"When I needed a policy written in 2 days in order to close on my house, you were able to deliver. [TPAG] has been a good company to work with to this point, but the company is only as good as its agent (you). As far as I’m concerned, my policy is with you."
  Aaron Thompson
referring to Jane Hiller, a Thom Polvogt Agency Group agent



About the Agency:

Founded in 1993, the Thom Polvogt Agency Group has grown to serve over 4,000 customers with over 7,000 policies! From our original location in Katy, Texas we have expanded across the state including 3 offices in Katy and offices in Sealy, Victoria and El Paso! Please visit our Locations page to find the office nearest you.

We realize that insurance and financial security are not one-size-fits-all. That's why we work with each individual customer to ensure that he / she has the right protection for their individual needs and the needs of their family. We pride ourselves on providing the very best in customer service. Perhaps that is why our growth has come primarily from two key sources: existing customers who seek additional policies from us, and new customers who have been personally referred to us by an existing customer.

We welcome the opportunity to assist you with any questions you may have regarding insurance or financial investments. Feel free to call or stop by one of our offices to speak with an experienced agent regarding your personal needs and goals for the future. We look forward to working with you!




Meet our Staff:
  Thomas B. Polvogt III
Charyl Adler
Kirk Austin
Paul Bertsch
Eunice Briseno
Jim Davis
Bruce Evans
Clarence Giarrusso
Robert Guardiola
Mendy Halip
Jane Hiller
Jessica Hitt
Geremy Kerr
Zanetta Knesek
James Levine
Lois Martin
Desarae Olguin
Greg Reeves
Pam Robertson
Joseph Sirju
Tiffany Stade
Kaye Stewart
Linda Thibodeaux
Olga Torres
Sheila Velasco
Maggi Zamany


Thom Polvogt
Thomas B. Polvogt III, ChFC, CIC, CLU  
Education & Certifications
Contact Thom
  BA, Colorado Christian University
281-395-9400
  MA, University of Colorado
  Registered Health Underwriter (RHU)
  Life Underwriting Training Council Fellow (LUTCF)
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  Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC)
  Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU)  
    Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)  
       
  Awards  
    Champion Award  
    Presidents Conference Award  
    Nationwide Auto Council  
    Nationwide Life Council  
       
  Community & Family  
    Katy, TX resident since 1978  
    Four daughters and eleven grandchildren  
    Elder, Bear Creek Community Church  
    Past President, Houston Chapter of the SFSP  
    Past President, Fellowship of CFAs  
    Past President, Heights Exchange Club of Houston  
    BNI  



Charyl Adler
Charyl Adler  
Commercial Customer Service Representative
Contact Charyl
 
281-395-9400
 
   
 
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Kirk Austin Kirk Austin  
Agent
Contact Kirk
Education & Certifications
915-772-5750
  Associate Degree, Electronics, New Mexico State University
  Radiation Safety Officer Training
  ISO 9000 & 9172 Series of International Standards Training
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  Ultrasonic Techniques and Eddy Current Inspection
  Bachelors Degree in Theology, Slidell Baptist Seminary
    Masters Degree in Theology, Slidell Baptist Seminary  
       
  Experience  
    2 Years in Insurance: General Lines, Life, Accident, Health & HMO, Property & Casualty
    5 Years as a Pastor for a Community Church
    19 Years in Geophysical Technology & Business Development
     
  Community Involvement
    BNI - Java Chapter
    Past Chairman, American Society for Nondestructive Testing - Greater Houston Section
    Fluent in Spanish



Paul Bertsch Paul Bertsch
Commercial Sales Account Executive
Contact Paul
 
281-395-9400
 
   
 
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Eunice Briseno
 
Contact Eunice
 
361-575-9400
 
 
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Jim Davis Jim Davis
Vice President of Sales
Contact Jim
Personal & Commercial Lines
281-395-9776
Brokered Business
281-395-9455 fax
Education & Certifications
  BA Marketing / Pre Law, University of Houston  
  South Texas College of Law
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  Commercial Insurance Specialist
  Life & Personal Lines  
   
  Experience  
    18 Years in the Insurance Industry  
    11 Years with Thom Polvogt Agency Group  
    22 Years in Retail Store Development & Construction  
       
  Community & Family  
    Native Houstonian. Attended S.F. Austin High School and University of Houston
    Married to wife, Ann, for 39 years. Daugher & son-in-law live in Cedar Park, TX.
    Member, SS Teacher & Elder at Grace Presbyterian Church, Houston, TX (since 1973)
    Volunteer, Brookwood Community, Brookshire, TX



Bruce Evans Bruce Evans, CPCU
Commercial Lines Account Executive
Contact Bruce
Education & Certifications
281-395-9400
  BBA, Southwest Texas State
  Licensed State of Texas Risk Manager  
  Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)
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  Life Underwriting Training Council (LUTC)
  Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC)
       
  Experience  
    10 Years as a Property & Casualty Underwriter
    20 Years as an Agent working directly with business owners
     
  Bruce, On Your Side
   

Bruce believes that the long-term profitability of a business can be greatly improved through prudent risk management. He guides his clients through a process that identifies the risks inherent to the client's business and then develops a plan to effectively and economically control, avoid or transfer those risks.

With his extensive academic background and experience, Bruce has established himself as a professional within the insurance industry who is ready to work in order to accomodate your needs.




Clarence Giarrusso Clarence Giarrusso  
Life Specialist
Contact Clarence
Education & Certifications
281-395-9400
  Bachelor of Science & Business, University of New Orleans
  Master of Health & Human Performance, U of New Orleans  
  Life Insurance License
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  Health Insurance License
  Securities Specialist
       
  Experience  
    5 Years in Insurance and Investments with Nationwide
    10+ Years of Sales and Client Services experience
     
  Clarence, On Your Side
    Using his academic knowledge and his insurance experience, Clarence can accomodate your personalized insurance needs in order to protect the future financial needs of you and your family. Whether you are interested in securities, life insurance or professional financial advice, Clarence will work with you in order to optimize your life, retirement, education, wealth and more.



Robert Guardiola Robert Guardiola  
Personal Lines Account Executive
Contact Robert
   
281-395-9400
   
     
   
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Mendy Halip
Personal Lines Account Executive
Contact Mendy
 
281-395-9400
   
   
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Jane Hiller
 
Contact Jane
   
361-575-9400
   
     
   
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Jessica Hitt  
Receptionist
Contact Jessica
 
281-395-9400
   
   
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Geremy Kerr Geremy Kerr  
Personal Lines Account Executive
Contact Geremy
Education & Certifications
281-395-9400
  BBA, Stephen F Austin University
  MBA, Stephen F Austin University  
  Casualty & Property License
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Experience  
    4 Years of Property & Casualty Sales  
       
  Geremy, On Your Side  
    Whatever your needs may be, Geremy will be there to help. With specific and expansive knowledge of the insurance industry, he can help you choose the policy that is right for you (and save you money in the process!). Jeremy is on your side for services or to answer any questions that you may have.



Zanetta Knesek
Branch Manager & Agent
Contact Zanetta
Education & Certifications
979-885-0022
  Associate Degree in Photojournalism
  Property & Casualty
  Life, Accident, Health & HMO
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Experience
    2 Years as Health, Life, Accident & Long-Term Care Agent
    6 Years as Multiple-Lines Agent working with personal and commercial lines
     
  Community Involvement
    Chairperson, Fantasy of Lights Parade (3 years)
    Blue Blazer, Sealy Chamber of Commerce
    Blue Blazer of the Year 2006
     
  Zanetta, On Your Side
   

Zanetta believes clients make the best insurance decisions only after they understand the products and their coverages. Helping clients understand the risk that they have and how best to protect themselves is her highest priority. Educating her clients is the most rewarding part of her work.

Zanetta writes personal and commercial insurance policies. She insures many of the businesses and organizations in Sealy as well as residents. She has been a resident of Sealy for 14 years. She and her husband, Mike, have four children.




James Levine  
 
Contact James
 
281-395-9400
   
     
   
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Lois Martin Lois Martin  
Customer Service Representative
Contact Lois
Education & Certifications
281-395-9400
  BS in Education
  Certified Benefit Specialist  
  Certified Compensation Specialist
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Experience  
    35 Years in Compensation & Benefit Plan Design for major corporations
       
  Lois, On Your Side  
    After 35 years of experience with several major companies, Lois realizes that a business' success depends on how well it treats every individual client. That is why she does her best to meet the needs of everyone she speaks with. Whether you have a simple question or need a lot of assistance, Lois is on your side and ready to help.



Desarae Olguin  
 
Contact Desarae
 
361-575-9400
   
   
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Greg Reeves  
 
Contact Greg
 
281-391-4734
   
     
   
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Pam Robertson Pam Robertson  
Financial Administrator
Contact Pam
 
281-395-9400
   
     
   
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Joseph Sirju  
Property & Casualty Agent
Contact Joseph
Education & Certifications
281-782-6379
  Associate Degree in Business Administration
     
Experience
Office:
  9+ Years as a Licensed Sales & Customer Service Rep
     
  Joseph, On Your Side  
    For Joseph, insurance isn't simply about selling the right policies to each individual client. For him, insurance is about building trust and confidence; and that is exactly what he strives to do with every client. Whether you need your home insured against floods or your new car protected from the risks of an accident, Joseph will be there to make sure that what you value is protected so you can be at ease.



Tiffany Stade  
Customer Service Representative
Contact Tiffany
 
281-395-9400
   
   
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Kaye Stewart Kaye Stewart  
Office Manager
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281-395-9400
   
     
   
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Linda Thibodeaux Linda Thibodeaux  
Property & Casualty Agent
Contact Linda
Education & Certifications
281-395-9400
  BS Marketing, McNeese State University (Cum Laude)
  Licensed Agent  
  Licensed Claims Adjustor
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  Certified Master Arbitrator (Arbitrations Forums Program)
     
  Experience  
    20 Years in Claims
    2 Years as an Arbitrator
     
  Linda, On Your Side
   

Linda Thibodeaux makes it her mission and passion to personalize policies that fit a client's particular needs. Beyond making sure that her clients are educated regarding the right policies to optimize their protection, she also makes sure that clients are aware of which policies and services are not necessary for them.

Linda brings a true caring spirit to the business and is glad to provide service long after a policy is sold. She understands claims services and is always on your side.




Olga Torres  
Customer Service Representative
Contact Olga
 
281-782-6379
   
   
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Sheila Velasco  
 
Contact Sheila
 
281-395-9400
   
     
   
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Maggi Zamany  
Commercial Sales Account Executive
Contact Maggi
Experience
281-395-9400
  30+ Years in the Mortgage Industry
     
Community & Family
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  Married to husband, Alex, for 28 years with 2 children
     
  Maggi, On Your Side  
    Maggi is a native Houstonian. With her background, she strives for quality customer service. She believes that success depends on her ability to meet her clients' needs. The trust of her clients is paramount. Maggi is on your side.

 

 

 

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