MEDFORD & SOUTHERN OREGON

Branch Manager

Jim Cox, who has a 35-year career in Southern Oregon’s commercial insurance industry, has advised all types of local businesses in all lines of insurance. He serves as Ward’s branch operations manager and as an agent.

jim@wardinsurance.net

Agent – Wood Products Specialist

Geoffrey Stathos brings 38 years of Southern Oregon industry experience to Ward Insurance. He specializes in wood products and many clients know him from his years at Fred S. James, Mission Insurance and United Risk Solutions. Geoffrey’s background combined with Ward’s experienced staff, loss prevention department and in-house claims division makes Ward’s Medford office the new leader in Southern Oregon commercial insurance.

geoff@wardinsurance.net

Agent

Betty began her insurance career in 2015, focusing on supplemental health and life insurance programs. She brings that knowledge to Ward Insurance within the Employee Benefits Team.

Agent

Don Watson brings over 20 years of legal experience in insurance and finance and uses that expertise to assist businesses with risk management and commercial insurance programs.

Agent

David Niderost specializes in Workers Compensation and is backed up by an entire Ward team of workers compensation professionals who help clients with everything from policy review to claims support.

david@wardinsurance.net

Benefits Consultant

Long-time Medford insurance executive Les Cracraft is a local expert in Employee Benefits. He will lead the southern Oregon team in this area of coverage.

les@wardinsurance.net

Employee Benefits Director of Operations

Lucinda Blesse, Director of Operations for the Employee Benefits department, understands both the agency and employer perspectives of today’s rapidly changing health insurance environment.

lucinda@wardinsurance.net

Customer Service Representative

Lynn Wray works as an account manager. She is well known in the Medford area commercial insurance business with many years of experience, specializing in logging and related businesses.

lynn@wardinsurance.net

Claims Consultant

Elaine Aschbacher has been servicing the claims needs for commercial insurance clients in Southern Oregon since 1979. She knows how to provide clients with clear and professional communication during the claims process, and how to work towards the best possible settlement for her clients.

elaine@wardinsurance.net

Field Loss Prevention – Property

Jeremy Laws is Ward’s in-house loss prevention specialist who helps clients develop custom loss prevention plans to keep them informed, safe, and complaint, resulting in fewer losses and lower costs of insurance.

jeremy@wardinsurance.net

Customer Service Assistant

Ashleigh Emonds started her commercial insurance career in 2015 and has quickly excelled as a reliable assistant in the Property & Casualty department. She works closely with the Medford Account Management and Sales teams to ensure clients’ needs are not only met but that their expectations are exceeded.

ashleigh@wardinsurance.net

Customer Service Representative

Robin Mann started in the industry as an Account Assistant, but her drive and determination were quickly recognized. Robin is now a Customer Service Representative within the Benefits Department where she provides great care and attention to Ward Insurance clients. Her commitment to clients, team, and community sets her apart.

robin@wardinsurance.net

Customer Service Representative

Daniel’s insurance career began years ago in Southern Oregon, working for one of the largest employee benefits carriers in the area. Daniel’s in-depth knowledge of both the carrier and agency side gives him a unique perspective and ability to service his clients.

daniel@wardinsurance.net

Benefits Consultant

Mike has a broad range of experience in the public sector with over 30 years in human resources, labor relations, and benefit administration and negotiation. His addition to the Ward Team opens a unique level of service for our clients in these areas.