Our People - Agents and Brokers
Neil Beaton
-Agent
Neil was raised in the village of Princeton, being the 4th generation in his family to be involved in the dairy and cheese industry. He joined Ayr Farmers Mutual in 1986 and has served on various committees and workgroups that have helped make Ayr Farmers Mutual a leader in the insurance business. Neil enjoys working with people and lending a supportive hand. Nei... Read More
Jennifer Brooks
-Agent
Jennifer joined Ayr Farmers Mutual in 1999 with a background in the insurance industry. She started her career at Fanshawe College where she received her business insurance diploma. From there, she became an auto claims adjuster before transferring into the sales position as an agent. Jennifer is also a very active Board of Director at the Paris Agricultural Society. ... Read More
Bob Darby
-Agent
Bob started his career as a beef farmer on the family farm. With his first-hand knowledge of farming and the community surrounding us, Bob has been a huge asset to Ayr Farmers Mutual since joining in 1986. He enjoys working with people and helping them meet their insurance needs. Bob is still involved with farming, sports, and community events such as being a Director ... Read More
Chris Demarest
-Agent
Chris brings many years of experience to Ayr Farmers Mutual, having begun his insurance career in 1994 after graduating with a diploma in Fire Protection Engineering. Chris has a strong work ethic and commitment to providing exceptional customer service, ensuring that you are always well served and protected. Chris is a board member of the Princeton & District Housing ... Read More
Miguel De Sousa
-Agent
Miguel De Sousa was born and raised in Kitchener. He resided in British Columbia for three years where he completed the Accounting Management program at Douglas College. Upon returning to Ontario, Miguel continued his accounting studies with the Certified General Accountants of Ontario. Since his academic years, Miguel spent time employed in different industries only to realize ... Read More
Ed Down
-Agent
Ed has been an agent with Ayr Farmers since 1999 and previously worked as an insurance broker for an office in Woodstock. Ed and his wife live on their farm north of Woodstock. He has been active in the community for many years and is currently on the Board of Trust for the Woodstock General Hospital.
Sandy File
-Agent
Sandy joined the Ayr Farmers' Agent Team in 1994 after successfully completing the OMIA Agent's Licensing Course. She is also a graduate from Paris District High School and the University of Waterloo. There have been various committees, within Ayr Farmers Mutual, that she has sat on to help the company work towards positive growth. Sandy grew up in St. George where ... Read More
Jeff Holmes
-Agent
Jeff was raised on a 50 acre farm outside of Drumbo and graduated from Paris District High School. He furthered his education in Business Administration at Conestoga College, Kitchener. Jeff is a recipient of the Outstanding Customer Service Award presented by the President of Canadian Tire where he worked throughout high school and college. This acknowlegement is reflected ... Read More
Martin Mason
-Agent
Martin was born and raised in the UK – the son of a dairy farmer and Jersey breeder. He graduated with an Honours Degree in Agriculture (Animal Production) from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne. He worked for a few years on the family dairy farm, where they also operated a milk retail business, before moving to Canada in 1982. Here he was fortunate ... Read More
Kevin McComb
-Agent
Kevin was born and raised in the St. George area, where he graduated from the Mohawk College Insurance Administration Program, Hamilton. He gained his insurance experience with a brokerage firm in Brantford prior to joining Ayr Farmers Mutual in 1996. Kevin and his family reside in St. George, where Kevin is actively involved with his children's sporting activities.
Bob Moore
-Agent
Bob graduated from the Ridgetown College of Agriculture in 1979. He joined Ayr Farmers Mutual as an Agent in 1988. Bob has been quite active in the community, having served as Chairman of the Waterloo Regional Crime Stoppers and as Chairman of Gates & Tickets for the International Plowing Match . Currently, he is Chairman of the KW Community Foundation IPM 95 Grants ... Read More
Jim Pate
-Agent
Jim joined Ayr Farmers Mutual in 2001, bringing with him extensive, first-hand knowledge of the farming community. Raised on Brantwood Farms in Brant County, he graduated from the University of Guelph, and now operates a cash crop/poultry farm in Flamboro. Jim finds that he frequently draws on his own experiences to better serve his policyholders. But it's the interaction ... Read More
Jonathan Richmond
-Agent
Jonathan is a graduate of the Mohawk College Insurance Program and has recently received his CIP (certified insurance professional) Certificate. He joined Ayr Farmers Mutual in 2002 after working for several years as an independent insurance adjuster. Jonathan lives in Cambridge with his wife Suzana and their three children.
E. Bollenbach Insurance Brokers
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268 Frederick Street, Kitchener ON N2H 2N4 Phone: 519-743-6379 www.bollenbachinsurance.com
Burns Insurance Service
-Broker
105 Grand River Street North, Paris ON N3L 2M4 Phone: 519-442-2285 www.db-ins.com
Dalrymple Insurance Brokers Ltd.
-Broker
16 Stanley Street, Ayr ON N0B 1E0 Phone: 519-632-7494 www.db-ins.com
Gleeson Insurance Brokers Inc.
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11 Arthur Street South, Elmira, ON N3B 2M4 Phone: 519-669-1611
Humberview Insurance Brokers Inc.
-Broker
19 Ridout Street West, Tillsonburg ON N4G 2C8 Phone: 519-842-7584
Pirie & Burgess Insurance Brokers Inc.
-Broker
81 Broadway Street, Orangeville ON L9W 1K1 Phone: 519-941-6769
Roth Nowak Insurance Brokers
-Broker
119 University Avenue East, Waterloo ON N2J 2W1 Phone: 519-746-1151 www.rothnowak.com
