Meet the Staff
Nathan Ashby
Williams & Associates LLC InsuranceNathan began his insurance career in 2004 upon graduation from the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville, IN. He started at a second generation owned independent agency similar to Williams & Associates.
Cecile DeNeal
Williams & Associates LLC InsuranceCecile began working in the insurance field in 1978 with Blankenship Insurance Agency in Eldorado IL. She joined Williams & Associates Insurance in November 1986 and works primarily in personal lines.
Lil Grisham
Williams & Associates LLC InsuranceLily “Lil” started her insurance career in 1998, working in her late husbands insurance office, then know as G & R Insurance Agency, later changed to current name of Grisham & Associates Insurance in Eldorado, in which she still owns and operates.
Sheri Kurtek
Williams & Associates LLC InsuranceSheri began her insurance career in 1995 working for the Driskell Insurance Agency in Eldorado. She has headed up the Eldorado Branch of Williams & Associates since December 2008.
Tracy Owen
Williams & Associates LLC InsuranceTracy was introduced to the insurance field in January 2008 when she was hired at the Kurt Williams Agency. She received her Insurance Producer License in February 2009, and has since become the leading producer of Nonstandard Automobile Insurance policies in the home office.
Debbi Plucinski
Williams & Associates LLC InsuranceDebbie is a native of Chicago and moved to Southern Illinois with her husband in 2000. In Chicago, she was employed as an Executive Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer at an International Law Firm.
Kendra Pate
Williams & Associates LLC InsuranceKendra Pate brings over seven years of customer service and insurance experience to Williams & Associates. She was born and raised in Harrisburg, where she still resides today with her husband and son. After graduating high school, she attended Southeastern Illinois College, where she was named to the President’s List and received her Associates of Arts.
Jennifer Rushing
Williams & Associates LLC InsuranceJennifer started working for Williams & Associates in 2013, prior she worked in the dental field for over 11 years. She enjoys spending time with family & friends, shopping and is obsessed with running.
James Williams
Williams & Associates LLC InsuranceJames W (Jim) Williams is a second generation insurance broker and has been in the insurance business since 1978. Jim worked with his father and uncle until their retirement.
Steve Williams
Williams & Associates LLC InsuranceSteve started in the insurance business in 1989 part-time while working for Sahara Coal Co where he worked on 3rd shift for 15 years.