About
Our UC team welcomed Jessica Jeffrey to the agency in 2025. Originally from Michigan, Jessica has lived in Union City for 13 years and has three children, Davian (20 years old), Daija (17 years old) and Demarco (14 years old). She enjoys relaxing at home, spending time with family and watching a good movie.
Contact Information
Email: jessica.jeffrey@whiteins.net
Phone: 731-885-2599
About
Stephanie Burr joined the Life & Financial Services department in 2025 and is a licensed life agent. Stephanie grew up in Finley, is a graduate of Dyer County High School, and currently lives in Tatumville. She and her husband, Derrick, have two dogs named Maggie and Molly Ann. Stephanie enjoys spending time with family, being outdoors and loves her church, Dyersburg Church of God. She can quote every line of the movie Rush Hour. No amount of money could get her to eat a hamburger, and her favorite holiday is Christmas!
Contact Information
Email: stephanie.burr@whiteins.net
Phone: 731-288-1602
Fun Facts
What are you binge watching?
Anything Bachelor related
Last book you read?
“Be Joyful” by Joyce Meyer
Go-to karaoke song?
Anything Kid Rock
Something that makes you smile?
Hummingbirds
About
Haley Birmingham joined the Benefits department in 2025. She aced her life and health exams in her first week with W&A and has quickly become an integral part of the team. She and her husband, Toby, have been married for nine years and have a dog named Walnut and cat named Coconut. Hayli enjoys gardening, reading and spending time with loved ones.
Contact Information
Email: haley.birmingham@whiteins.net
Phone: 731-288-3542
Fun Facts
Movie you can quote every line to?
The Little Mermaid
Favorite spice?
Tajin
Go-to karaoke song?
“My Heart Will Go On”
Something that makes you smile?
Flowers
About
Katie joined our Employee Benefits Department in August of 2024. Katie is a Dyer County native and graduate of Dyersburg High School and Dyersburg State. She and her husband, Justin, have a fur-baby named Rolo and love working outside together. Katie loves cheering for Alabama and enjoys singing at her church. She can quote every line to the movie Now & Then and is currently binge watching The Golden Girls.
Contact Information
Email: katie.james@whiteins.net
Phone: 731-288-3553
Fun Facts
Who would play you in a movie?
Reese Witherspoon
Last book you read?
“The Best is Yet to Come” by Debbie Macomber
Go-to karaoke song?
“Strawberry Wine”
Something that makes you smile?
Jokes!
About
Kathryn McGuire joined W&A with 11 years of insurance experience and has spent more than 20 years in business development and operational management. She is licensed in property, casualty, life and health insurance and passionate about helping people navigate the complexities of the health insurance marketplace. Kathryn enjoys spending time with her three children, Dalton, Wyatt and Eden, and being a part of the worship team at Community Church of Dyersburg. She loves singing, a good golf outing, studying the bible and being involved in community events.
Contact Info
Email: kathryn.mcguire@whiteins.net
Phone: 731-288-3540
Fun Facts
Go-to karaoke song?
“Islands in the Stream”
What are you currently binge watching?
The Crown
If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
Healing the sick and broken hearted
Favorite holiday?
Christmas
About
Kendyl Davidson joined our Jackson team in 2024 and is a licensed property and casualty agent. She has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management from UT Martin and will complete her masters degree in December. Kendyl enjoys her being involved in her church and traveling to new places. She love any classic Dolly Parton song, spending time with her family and being able to fulfill the goals set before her.
Contact Information
Email: kendyl.davidson@whiteins.net
Phone: 731-664-2700
Fun Facts
Who would play you in a movie?
Anne Hathaway
Superpower you would want?
Invisibility
Go to karaoke song?
9 to 5 – Dolly!!
Name someone you look up to?
My sister – Brooklyn Walls
About
Gloria McDonald joined W&A in May of 2023. She has lived in Newbern for 45 years. She and her husband, Randy, have three children: Randy II (34), Emily (28) and Amariana (11 years old). Gloria also has a Yorkie named Maggie. She enjoys cooking, swimming, and working in the yard. Gloria attends Greater Vision Church in Troy where she volunteers in the nursery.
Contact Information
Email: gloria.mcdonald@whiteins.net
Phone: 731-285-0565
About
Walker Gorman joined our Employee Benefits team in 2024. Walker holds life, health, property, and casualty insurance licenses. Prior to joining W&A, he spent four years working with a very respected captive insurance agency, following in both his grandfather and uncle’s footsteps. Walker attended the University of Mississippi and Jackson State. He and his wife, Taylor, have three daughters – Leighton, Holland, and Aurora (1). They also have three huskies – Shadow, Shasta and Flash. Walker loves spending time with his girls, cheering on Ole Miss and all things basketball.
Contact Information
Email: walker.gorman@whiteins.net
Phone: 731-288-1610
Fun Facts
Favorite holiday?
Christmas
Movie you can quote every line to?
School of Rock
Superpower you would want?
Flying
Last book you read?
The Art of War
About
Kick Hickman joined W&A in 2024 and serves as our sales manager for our Advanced Planning and Financial Services Department. Kirk joins W&A with three years of experience in the Life, Annuities and Retirement Planning field and over 15 years spent in the sales industry. Kirk and his wife, Megan, have two daughters – Avery (15) and Addy (12). They also have two pups – Finn and Maggie. He is a 2002 graduate of Dyersburg High School and attended the University of Tennessee at Martin. Kirk enjoys playing the guitar and cheering on the Vols and the Cubs. Kirk is also a twin!
Contact Information
Email: kirk.hickman@whiteins.net
Phone: 731-288-1613
Fun Facts
Movie you can quote every line to?
Varsity Blues
Go-to karaoke song?
Misery & Gin by Merle Haggard
Superpower you would want?
Mind Reading
Gutsiest thing you have ever done?
Climbed and jumped off the Black Rock into the Pacific Ocean in Maui last summer with my youngest daughter.
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