Agency Manager

Nick Carter

Nick started working for Forestry Mutual in April 2003. He started as a loss control representative for SC as Forestry Mutual was obtaining its license in that state. In 2007 he started working for FMIC Insurance Agency as an insurance producer in NC, VA and SC. In 2013 he was promoted to the agency personnel manager, managing 9 employees. In January 2015 he was promoted to the agency manager, as well as still a producer.

Prior to FMIC Nick was in school at NCSU studying forestry. During his summers he conducted 2 separate internships with Columbia Carolina Forest Products working for one of FMIC board of directors. He has a B.S. degree in Forest Management and a minor in Business Management from North Carolina State University.  He resides in Columbia SC with his wife and son.

Account Executive

Alan Schaefer

As a result of growing up around the timber business, Alan knew what path he would take at a very young age. He attended Clemson University where he majored in Forestry and immediately started his career in the forest products industry. After spending five years on the procurement side with Canal Wood and Jordan Lumber Alan ventured into the insurance sector and has been with FMIC Insurance Agency for the past five years. His territory includes GA, SC, lower piedmont of NC, and eastern TN. 

Interest was always with the loggers and having a better understanding of their challenges in order to be more effective. Working one on one with loggers is what drew him to the Insurance side of the business, having the chance to work closely with business owners from various states within our territory. Alan currently resides in Blythewood, SC.

Account Executive

Chris huff

Chris graduated from Wayne Community College in Goldsboro, NC in December of 1995 with an associate degree in Forest Management.  After graduation Chris spent four years working in the forest industry with Jerry G. Williams Lumber Co. a sawmill located in Smithfield, NC.  During that time, he procured timber for the mill and managed contract loggers. 

In November of 1999 Chris went to work with Forestry Mutual Insurance Company as a loss control field representative.  As a field representative Chris was responsible for safety inspections, safety meetings, audits and visits for the insureds in his respected area. 

In 2010 Chris made a move from the loss control division of Forestry Mutual Insurance to FMIC Agency. Chris has been working with insureds to write their workers compensation through Forestry Mutual and package their other lines of insurance.  Chris has stayed true to his loss control roots and continued to perform training with his loggers to help solidify the relationships with his insureds in NC and VA. Chris currently resides in Smithfield with his wife and two daughters.

Account Executive

EDDIE CAMPBELL, CIC

After graduating from NC State with a forestry degree, Eddie worked with timber companies for 16 years before he switched over to providing insurance for the industry. In 2002, after 8 years with another carrier, he began with FMIC Insurance Agency. Eddie really enjoys working with our customers and the challenges of the ever-changing insurance world. His main territory is NC with some business in VA. He resides in Sanford, NC with my wife Susan. Eddie has 2 children. We have a great team at FMIC.

Account Executive

Jack Williams

Jack brings fifteen years of independent commercial agency experience to the FMIC team as the Account Executive serving Mississippi.  In Jack’s role as the MS Account Executive, his goal is to provide the highest level of professional service and competitively priced insurance solutions to his clients, as well as serve as an advocate for the Forestry Industry.  Jack is an active member of the Mississippi Loggers Association, Mississippi Forestry Association, Independent Insurance Agents of Mississippi, Gulfport Youth Sports Association, and St. James Catholic Church in Gulfport, MS.  Jack resides in Gulfport with his wife Sara and two sons Jackson and Reed, and when he’s not in the woods meeting with clients you can find him on the golf course or fishing the bayous of MS and Louisiana. 

Agency Manager

Nick Carter

Nick started working for Forestry Mutual in April 2003. He started as a loss control representative for SC as Forestry Mutual was obtaining its license in that state. In 2007 he started working for FMIC Insurance Agency as an insurance producer in NC, VA and SC. In 2013 he was promoted to the agency personnel manager, managing 9 employees. In January 2015 he was promoted to the agency manager, as well as still a producer.

Prior to FMIC Nick was in school at NCSU studying forestry. During his summers he conducted 2 separate internships with Columbia Carolina Forest Products working for one of FMIC board of directors. He has a B.S. degree in Forest Management and a minor in Business Management from North Carolina State University.  He resides in Columbia SC with his wife and son.

Account Manager

CHRIS COVINGTON

Chris was born Greensboro, NC, and lived in NC most of his life until he moved to VA in 2014 and currently lives in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia as he works remotely as an account manager. Chris has been married since 2003 and has two young boys. Chris has been in insurance since 2008 when he started with FMIC Insurance Agency. He primarily works Nicks’ SC accounts, the majority of Alan’s accounts, and working with Jack in MS. Some of his favorite hobbies include sports and woodworking.

Account Manager

EMMA TURNER, CIC

Emma has been in the insurance sector specializing in the forest industry for the last 30 years. Emma started working for FMIC Insurance Agency in 2014 as an account manager specifically working with clients in North Carolina and Virginia. Emma received her Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC accreditation) in 1987. Emma works remote and resides in Sedley, VA

Account Manager

Lindsey Burns

Lindsey has over 12 years of insurance experience and has worked in the wood products sector for nearly 10 of those years. She came to FMIC Insurance Agency in 2019 with a host of knowledge in our very niche market. She works as an account manager primarily working West TN, NC, and a few VA accounts. Lindsey works remotely and resides in Midlothian VA with her son.  In her spare time, you can find her at the Beach, Lake, or the Mountains with friends and family.  Lindsey and her son also visit her family in West Virginia and can always be found cheering on the WVU Mountaineers.

Account Manager

SHELIA EARLS, CIC

Sheila Earls has over thirty years of experience in the insurance industry and has focused on the Logging sector for the past twenty years.  With that experience, she came to FMIC Insurance Agency in 2014 holding a Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation.  She has proven her commitment to excellence in customer service.   She strives on building her long-term relationships with her customers. She works mainly with Chris Huff working VA and NC insureds. She resides in Franklin VA with her husband as a remote worker for the agency. She has two children.

Accounting Administrator

SUSAN OGDEN, CISR

Susan is the Accounting Administrator for the agency and handles all the accounting for the agency working in the Raleigh office.  She has been with the company since 2002, the longest-tenured employee for the agency.  She lives in Wendell, NC near her daughter and her family which fills up most of her spare time.  When she’s not with them, she enjoys spending time with friends and family. Music and singing are also a favorite pastime of hers.

Account Representative

THEA BARBER

Thea is a professional experienced Account Representative that directly interacts with customers, helping to provide them with the support and assistance they require. She has been in the insurance profession for 3 years now. She works hand in hand with Sheila Earls. Thea is customer focused with a passion to provide a great service and to protect her client from all potential risks. She’s a mother of four and grandmother of one. She was born and raised in Bronx NY. In her free time, Thea enjoys reading, sewing, traveling, and spending time with her family. Thea resides in Durham and works in the Raleigh office.

Account Representative

JUDY ANGLEY

Judy has been in insurance for over 18 years.  She was a claims adjuster for 5 of those years and sold various insurance services for 8 years. She started with FMIC Insurance Agency in July of 2015 as an account representative.  Her favorite hobbies are spending time with my teenage daughters, reading, walking, and visiting the beach. She works remotely and resides in Hendersonville, TN with her husband and two girls.

Account Representative

MELANIE MCKEE

Melanie is an Account Representative with over 25 years of working in the Insurance Industry. She was born and raised in Michigan. Six years ago, she and her family decided to take the plunge and move to North Carolina. Outside of work, she is a mother of four and a Mimi of three. She enjoys spending time with my family and friends especially jeeping and at the beach. She resides in the Holly Springs area and works in the Raleigh office.