Staff
Partner
About
Tommy began his insurance career more than 35 years ago and has been a W&A partner for over 10 years. He says, “It’s a great thing to come to work doing something I love with a great group of people.” He and his wife, Debi, have three children: Brian, Brandon and Beth. They share five fantastic grandchildren: Sarah Jane, Reese, Caleb, Ann Taylor and Rebekah Ann. Tommy enjoys playing golf, ballroom dancing and traveling with Debi. He has been blessed to call Paris home for all his life and plans to keep it that way!
Contact Info
Email: tommy.wimberley@whiteandassociates.net
Phone: 731-642-5132
Fun Facts
Who is your favorite musician?
Bob Seger
What was your biggest cooking/baking flop?
None, I only do the grilling and I never mess that up. My wife does the cooking and she never fails.
Scariest movie you’ve ever seen?
The Exorcist way back in the 70’s. I stopped going to scary movies after that.
How did you meet your wife?
At the Little League baseball park on May 7, 1965. Her brother was on my team and my father was the coach.
You have a surprise day off, how are you spending it?
Taking my grandkids to Disney World!
Gutsiest thing you’ve ever done?
Asked my prospective father-in-law if I could marry his daughter.
PARTNER
About
Jon joined the Wimberley Agency in 2015 and has rapidly grown into a knowledgeable Property, Casualty, Life and Health agent. Jon and his wife, Savanna, met in high school and sparks flew when they were both sophomores at Bethel University. They were married in 2015 and share one pup named, Piper, and the sweetest baby girl, Demi Jo. Jon enjoys spending time on Kentucky Lake with friends, golfing, hunting and Tennessee Football.
Contact Info
Email: jon.dyer@whiteandassociates.net
Phone: 731-642-5132
Fun Facts
What is the gutsiest thing you’ve ever done?
I’ve competed in several wakeboarding competitions. Some of the tricks/flips can be very intense!
What is one thing you refuse to eat, no matter how much someone offered to pay you?
There is a price for everything.
Last book you read?
R.L. Stine’s “Goosebumps”…just kidding. Actually, my older brother was published recently. His book is called, “Esoteric Hollywood.” It is about symbolism in movies and available for purchase on Amazon :).
If someone made a movie of your life, who would you want to play you?
Definitely Morgan Freeman.
What song is stuck in your head right now?
“You should probably leave” - Chris Stapleton
Office Manager / Account Manager
About
Kenitha joined the insurance industry almost 30 years ago. She enjoys the challenges, problem solving and the victories that come with working in insurance, as well as getting to know her customers and spending time with her co-workers. She and her husband, Ernie, have seven children between them, Marc, Adam, Amanda, Josh, Luke and Calen. They have seven grandchildren, Rian, Alaina, Kennedy, Aden, Daniella, Kendall and Brooklyn. Kenitha likes to read a good book. She loves spending time with her grandchildren and dogs, being with friends and family and her 1977 Red Corvette!
Contact Information
Email: kenitha.ferguson@whiteandassociates.net
Phone: 731-642-5132
Fun Facts
One food you wouldn’t eat as a kid that you love now?
Avocados
Last book you read?
At the suggestion of my doctor, “Younger Next Year.” Don’t read it unless you really want to make some changes and take responsibility for your health.
Scariest movie you have ever seen?
I do not watch any scary movies, EEEK!
Quirkiest thing about you that most people don’t know?
We bury people. My husband and I own a burial vault company. We work with different funeral homes and do the set-ups at the grave sites. If you come to my house you will see 20+ burial vaults sitting in my driveway.
Something good that happened today?
At my age, most people do not have their parents, but I still have my mom, Carnell, and that is a blessing to me everyday. She is my biggest fan.
Account Manager
About
Candy began her insurance career more than 20 years ago. Candy fell into the industry by chance and she says she quickly realized that it was a great way to make a good living while offering her the opportunity to help others. She and her husband, Jess, stay busy with their four children, Callon, Colson, Carter and Corrye Blaire. Candy loves spending time with her family, working in the yard, going to the beach, watching Carter play baseball and dressing up her little girl, Corrye. For the past 14 years, she and Jess have presided over the Paris Soccer Club, which had blessed them with the opportunity to work with many children in the Paris area.
Contact Information
Email: candy.hedges@whiteandassociates.net
Phone: 731-642-5132
Fun Facts
What movie can you watch over and over again, no matter how many times you’ve seen it?
Facing the Giants
Who is your favorite band right now?
Casting Crowns
You have a round-the-world plane ticket and you can pick 5 places. Where are you going?
Hawaii, Australia, Italy, Spain and Switzerland
You have a surprise day off; how are you spending it?
Playing/Shopping with Corrye!
Something good that happened today?
Received a phone call from my son, Callon. He serves in the Marines and was somewhere in the Red Sea.
Account Manager
About
Valerie joined the Wimberley agency in 2014. She loves getting to know her clients and hopes that each one leaves her office with a smile on their face. Valerie loves spending time outdoors, especially hiking and bike riding.
Contact Information
Email: valerie.barber@whiteins.net
Phone: 731-642-5132
Fun Facts
Scariest movie you have ever seen?
The Jetsons
If someone made a movie of your life, who would you want to play you?
Tammy Trent
What song is stuck in your head right now?
Peace by OAR
You have a round-the-world plane ticket and you can pick 5 places to go. Where are you going?
Italy, Alaska, Montana, Switzerland and Jerusalem
You have a surprise day off; how are you spending it?
SURPRISED!!! 🙂
Producer
About
Rob Hessing joined W&A in July of 2021. Rob is a graduate from Austin Peay State University and came to W&A with more than seven years of expereicnce in the insurance industry. Rob enjoys playing golf, being outdoors and cheering for the Vols. His best days are spent visiting his daughter, Sydney, who attends Bethel University.
Contact Information
Email: Rob.hessing@whiteins.net
Phone: 731-642-0417
Fun Facts
What is the gutsiest thing you’ve ever done?
Get in a cab by myself in Bogota, Columbia
Someone you look up to?
My Father
Favorite ice cream flavor?
Butter Pecan
Last book you read?
Miracle on the 17th Green
Client Service Specialist
About
Cayce Matterson joined W&A in the Paris Agency in December of 2023. She has lived in Paris for 25 years and joins W&A after more than 15 years spent in higher education. Cayce is a licensed property & casualty agent and holds her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Ole Miss and Masters of Education from Belmont University. Cayce and her daughter, Maddie, love to spend time together on the lake and enjoy any opportunity to skip down to the beach. She loves to read, paint, attend concerts and fly. She has even flown a C-185 to Mackinac Island!
Contact Information
Email: cayce.matterson@whiteins.net
Phone: 731-642-0417
Client Service Specialist
About
Caleb Grissom joined W&A in December 2023 and is a licensed property & casualty agent. Caleb grew up in Paris and comes to W&A with ten years of customer service experience. He is a member of Rotary, Executive Director of the Paris/Henry Co. Arts Council and a board member of the Paris/Henry County Heritage Center. He is also a member of 1st Christian Church, his church Historian, and serves as the substitute pianist. Caleb is passionate about genealogy and researching Henry Co. artifacts. He loves his huge, yellow cat named Molitor, his favorite holiday is Easter and can quote every line to “Hocus Pocus.”
Contact Information
Email: caleb.grissom@whiteins.net
Phone: 731-642-0417