Executive Board
Chairman
About
Originally from Tiptonville, Tennessee, Larry returned to West Tennessee after serving in the Marines during the Vietnam War. He attended The University of Tennessee, Martin following his time in the service before beginning his insurance career in 1972 with Combined Insurance Company, headquartered in Chicago. In 1976, he founded his own independent insurance agency, White & Associates Insurance, and began by working out of the trunk of his car. Soon after, he hired his first employee, Laura Carnell, who is still employed today.
In 1980, White & Associates was awarded one of the first Allstate Independent Agency contracts in Tennessee and grew to be recognized as the top producing financial services Allstate Independent Agency in the country in 2000.Through the years, the agency has had success in partnering and acquiring numerous independent agencies in West Tennessee, Missouri and Arkansas. We currently serve customers from 12 locations. The W&A home office continues to be located in a historic, former hospital building in downtown, Dyersburg.
Over the years, Larry has served on numerous boards and within many impactful organizations. Of all his achievements, his greatest is being husband to his wife, Kay, father to Whitney and grandfather to Edie, Woods, and Bennett.
Chief Executive Officer
About
Tommy joined White & Associates in 2004. He is a double degree graduate of The University of Tennessee at Martin and the 2015 Insurors of TN Young Agent of the Year award recipient. Tommy and his wife, Whitney, have three children: Edie, Woods and Bennett. When not on the road for sporting events, their family loves a good day on the lake. Tommy enjoys biking and watching his two favorite teams, the St. Louis Cardinals and the Tennessee Volunteers.
Fun Facts
What movie can you watch over and over?
Major League
One food that you wouldn't eat as a kid that your love now?
White beans (I need the hot sauce though).
Scariest movie you have ever seen?
I am not into scary movies.
Gutsiest thing you have ever done?
The gutsiest I can think of was during the Dyersburg Leadership retreat when we had to climb to the top of the light pole (harnessed). The last step to get to the top was tough… I can't stand heights. I'm not much into extreme adventure.
Something good that happened today?
I've been out of town all week. Happy I was able to see my family before going into work this morning.
Vice Chairman & Ag Services
About
Whitney officially joined White & Associates in 2003. Unofficially, she has been helping her dad at the office since she was old enough to talk. Not too many people can say that they love being able to work with their family, but Whitney enjoys every minute of being able to work alongside her parents and husband each day, as well as others who have become family over the years. Whitney loves spending time with her three children, Edie, Woods and Bennett, especially when they are somewhere warm. She enjoys devoting time to give back to her hometown of Dyersburg and serving on the Dyersburg City School Board.
Contact Information
Email: whitney.allmon@whiteins.net
Phone: 731-288-1607
Fun Facts
Last book you read?
"My Tea Party" - obviously a children's book. :) I am also in the middle of JKF.
What song is stuck in your head?
"She Talks to Angels"
Quirkiest thing about you?
I can say the alphabet backwards.
How did you meet your husband?
We had a business class together at UT-Martin but didn't start talking until one night at The Pub (Martin grads all have great memories of The Pub). We asked each other to go to our fraternity/sorority socials and the rest is history.
What's your favorite spice?
Smoked paprika right now....thanks to Tona Roberts and her black bean recipe.
Chief Operating Officer
About
Cate joined W&A in 2014 after spending several valuable years with the United States Senate. She is a happy graduate from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville – Go Vols! Cate and her husband, Eric, have two boys, Everett and Ethan, and a rescue pup named Franklin. They enjoy all things to do with their boys, Sunday family dinners, and traveling to visit their many nieces and nephews. Cate is an avid Harry Potter and Chronicles of Narnia fan, and she can recite most any classic Disney movie. She is passionate about recruiting and developing new insurance agents and promoting the fantastic people who make up W&A.
Officers
Vice President, Health Insurance
About
George joined White & Associates in 2007. George and his wife, Karen, have been married for over 40 years and have 3 wonderful children, Leigh Ann, Trae and Mandi. They share 7 fantastic grandchildren. George enjoys duck hunting
Vice President, Employee Benefits
About
Amy joined White & Associates in 2000. Amy and her husband, Tim, married in 2015 and she has two children, Tanner and Trevor. Amy loves yard sales and is always up early on Saturday mornings, and sometimes even
Vice President, Commercial Lines
About
Martin joined W&A in October of 2014. He is a licensed property, casualty, life and health agent. Martin joined W&A after spending four years working within the accounting firms of Alexander Thompson Arnold and Joe Enoch & Associates.
Partners
Partner
About
Daniel Baldwin is an Arkansas native and a graduate of the University of Arkansas. Daniel invested 5 years working with the National Resources Conservation Service Department of the US Department of Agriculture as an irrigation technician, before partnering with White & Associates Insurance to form the Baldwin Conservation Group.
Daniel and his wife, Brittany, were married in 2019 and share a Boykin Spaniel pup named, Lea. Daniel loves being able to be outdoors with his family and is thankful his profession allows him a little extra time outdoors. He enjoys canoeing the Buffalo River, duck hunting, small mouth bass fishing and travelling with Brittany.
Contact Information
Email: daniel@baldwinconservation.com
Phone: 870-450-2653
Fun Facts
What movie can you quote every line to?
O Brother Where Art Thou?
If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
To go back in time.
Last book you read?
The Piggott Boys
What was your biggest cooking/baking flop?
The first time I ever cooked for my now wife, I burnt the pork steaks. Thankfully, she married me anyways.
What is the gutsiest thing you have ever done?
Starting my own business or playing Division 1 sports.
Partner
About
Richie’s father started Bodiford Insurance Agency in Selmer over 50 years ago. Richie followed in his father’s footsteps and joined the agency in 1987. He has been partnered with W&A for more than 20 years and says the best thing about the insurance business is being able to make a living by helping others. Richie and his wife, Lorrie, love to cheer on their daughter, Chelsea, who played basketball at Union University and is now pursuing a graduate degree. He enjoys raising horses and spending time with his friends and family.
Contact Info
Email: richie.bodiford@whiteandassociates.net
Phone: 731-645-6151
Fun Facts
If someone made a movie of your life, who would you want to play you?
Kevin Costner
What is your favorite memory from high school?
Being apart of the first McNairy Central Basketball team to go to the state playoffs!
What song is stuck in your head right now?
The theme song from Frozen. We care for a foster child from our church two-three times a week. Frozen is her absolute favorite…
Quirkiest thing about you that most people don’t know?
I only have one kidney.
How did you meet your wife?
At a basketball game in high school.
Gutsiest thing you’ve ever done?
I rescued two women and a man from drowning in a riptide in Cancun, Mexico in 1995. Don’t know if I could pull that off again now!
Partner
About
Kristal began her insurance career in 2015. After being married to a guy who’s been in the industry most of their 20 year marriage, she felt like she was already in the club! Kristal is a licensed property and casualty agent. She enjoys spending time with friends and family and visits from her son who attends Union University. Kristal loves watching a good black and white movie. Her absolute favorites are Hitchcock classics or anything with Jimmy Stewart, Cary Grant or Grace Kelly.
Contact Information
Email: kristal.carpenter@whiteandassociates.net
Phone: 731-664-2700
Fun Facts
What movie can you watch over and over again?
I love British dramas and my all-time favorite is Pride and Prejudice.
Last book you read?
“Through the Eyes of a Lion” by Levi Luska
One food you wouldn’t eat as a kid that you love now?
Carrots! I love them raw, cooked or any which way.
You have a round-the-world plane ticket and you can pick 5 places to go. Where are you going?
Jerusalem, London, Paris, Amsterdam, and Glasgow
What was your biggest cooking/baking flop?
Weight Watchers “Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas” (during one of my diet kicks). We all took one bite, looked at each other and laughed. The enchiladas' destiny was the trash can and we headed to Johnny’s Pizza!
Partner
About
Stephen Crancer joined the Rector office over 30 years ago and partnered with White & Associates in January of 2018. Stephen is a licensed property, casualty, life and health agent, as well as a long time crop insurance consultant. Stephen and his wife, Michele, have four children, Hayden, Grayson, Marla and Landen. They have two pups, Bruno and Huey. Stephen is very passionate about bird hunting. He and his daughter, Marla, love to host hunts at their lodge and hunting club, Liberty Hill Outfitters.
Contact Information
Email: stephen.crancer@whiteins.net
Phone: 870-595-3291
Fun Facts
What movie can you watch over and over?
The Last of the Mohicans
Your favorite band/musician?
Zac Brown Band
One food you would not eat as a kid that you love now?
Tomatoes
How would you spend a surprise day off?
My “honey - do” list.
What is the gutsiest thing you have ever done?
My wife and I had triplets and I didn’t run away.
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
Partner
About
Larry Lusk has joined W&A as a partner in Tiptonville, Tennessee. After spending 32 years in education, Larry is excited to dive back into the insurance industry and to be back with W&A. He is licensed in all lines and looks forward to being a permanent resident in the Tiptonville community. Larry has three children, Anna, Lawrence and Mimi, and a golden retriever named Mack. He is passionate about his faith, his family, and enjoys hunting, fishing, running and traveling. Larry is currently watching The Chosen, loves Christmas, and can’t get enough of the Chick-Fil-A peach milkshake!
Contact Information
Email: larry.lusk@whiteins.net
Phone: 731-253-7367
Partner
About
Duncan joined the W&A Bodiford Agency in August of 2017. He is a licensed property, casualty, life, health and crop agent and the operating partner of the W&A McKinnie Agency. Duncan graduated from UT Martin with a degree in agriculture engineering technology and obtained his geographical information systems certificate. Duncan and his wife, Anna, were married in 2013 and have three children, Harris, Wyatt and Russell. He enjoys hunting just about anything that walks, crawls, hops, flies or swims. Duncan loves football, family time and, above all, doing God’s work.
Contact Info
Email: duncan.mckinnie@whiteins.net
Phone: 731-658-5301
Fun Facts
Gutsiest thing you have ever done?
Had three kids under the age of 5!
Last place you went on vacation?
Estes Park, Colorado - The most beautiful place on earth!
Quirkiest thing about you that most people don’t know?
Cooking breakfast every Saturday morning is one of my ultimate dreams.
How did you meet your spouse?
I know it’s not the most romantic meeting in the world, but I met my beautiful wife at a fraternity party in Martin.
Movie you can watch over and over again?
Dumb and Dumber, both Ace Ventura movies and Remember the Titans
One thing you refuse to eat, no matter how much money you’re offered?
That is a tough question… I’m a really cheap person and am always looking for a dollar. But I think I would have to turn my head to anything that looks like it is still living.
Partner
About
Dustin joined White & Associates in 2009 and became a partner in 2017. He is a licensed property, casualty, life and health insurance agent. Dustin graduated from Mississippi State University with a degree in Business Administration and Insurance and Risk Management in 2004. He spent the next four years learning many different aspects of the insurance industry as a Senior Claims Adjuster, Field Underwriter and Agency Owner with Farmers Insurance Group. Dustin and his wife, Anna Jayne, have two daughters, Mollie Claire and Emma Catherine. He enjoys sporting events and anything outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and skiing. Dustin’s favorite days are ones spent with his family traveling or going to the lake.
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.