Medford Office

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

Property Loss Prevention

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

Employee 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

Account Manager

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

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

Workers' Compensation 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

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

Property & Casualty Agent

Mark Stoiber is a Medford local with insurance experience that ranges from working for national firms to running his own independent agency. Now that he’s joined Ward Insurance, he’s perfectly situated to help local businesses with their commercial insurance by combining Ward’s vast resources with his client-first commitment to service.

mark@wardinsurance.net

Account Assistant - Commercial Insurance

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

Account Manager - Employee Benefits

Robin Mann started in the industry as an Account Assistant, but her drive and determination were quickly recognized. Robin is now an Account Manager 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