About Us

Terri is the principal and President of Goodman Gravley Insurance Source, an independent insurance agency. Terri purchased the agency in May of 1994 and since that time, we have aggressively grown the agency more than tenfold, with premiums exceeding $17 million and 20 team members. During these years Terri has served on several Agency Advisory Councils for national companies such as Safeco Insurance, Ohio Casualty, and Progressive. Terri has also served on the Mid America Nazarene University Foundation Board, committees for TLC Children and families, Inc. and serves on the Board of Directors for First Federal Saving & Loan Assn.

Our agency and its key personnel have been active members of the Olathe Chamber of Commerce for more than 17 years, and attribute much of the agency‘s success to the Olathe Chamber and the networking functions provided throughout the years. In addition to our main office in Olathe, we have an additional office in Laurie, MO that focuses on personal and commercial business in and around the Lake of the Ozarks.

The goal of the Agency is to be one of the largest independent agencies in southern Johnson County, provide excellent customer service, be a great place to work and most importantly develop relationships with their customers and community.

Dan is a graduate of Central Missouri State University with over 30 years insurance experience. He began his insurance career with Crum & Forster Insurance Company and worked there for 16 years holding several roles with underwriting, marketing and management responsibilities. With a desire to get closer to the customer he moved to the independent agency side of the business in 1998 and has been very involved in marketing, customer relations and carrier relations. Dan is committed to developing great customer relationships and delivering superior service while maintaining a high degree of integrity. He has served on several Agency Advisory Councils for companies such as Liberty Mutual, The Hartford, CNA, Accident Fund, Safeco and Missouri Employers Mutual.

In his spare time Dan enjoys spending time with his family, watching the Kansas City Royals and traveling.

Andrew left active duty military in 1992 and opened a multi-line insurance office in Olathe. In 2004 he joined the Goodman Gravley team specializing in auto, home, and business insurance. His emphasis is on his finding the appropriate coverage at the appropriate price for his clients.

After spending 23 years of active, reserve, and National Guard duty, Andrew is now active as an ambassador for the Olathe Chamber of Commerce, was a founding member and still serves on the Olathe Police Foundation, past member and chairman of the Olathe Police Advisory Board, is a past president of the Olathe Jaycees, and is a member of the American Legion and the Military Officers Association of America. Andrew takes great pride in being awarded the Army Meritorious Service Medal.

Brady has over 12 years of insurance experience. He has been with Goodman Gravley for 9 of those years. His specialties are commercial and personal property and casualty insurance with a wide range of clients all over the United States. Brady prides himself on customer relationships, honesty, and hard work.

Jim is a graduate of Northwest Missouri State University who started his insurance career with Aetna Life and Casualty in 1974 and worked for insurance companies for 10 years, holding underwriter and supervisory positions in Omaha, NE, Louisville, KY and Kansas City.

I joined the Independent Agency ranks in 1984 and have been a licensed Property and Casualty and Life and Health agent since then.

My wife and I have two grown children and four grandchildren. I enjoy spending time with the grandkids and boating and fishing at Lake of the Ozarks.

Lori Barnes is an insurance professional with more than 12 years of insurance experience and has been with GGIS for 7 years. She specializes in commercial and personal property and casualty as well as health and life insurance. Lori started her career on the direct writer side of insurance and her experiences there make her appreciate the value of an independent agency. Lori’s mission is and will always be to insure her clients with integrity and honesty and will never sell a client something they don’t need. She understands the needs of her clients and will listen and always make herself available when a need arises. She also believes in responding to clients in a timely manner and treating her clients with the respect they deserve.

Billie LeAnn Oberste has been in the insurance industry for 35 years. Experienced in all lines of insurance, Billie is manager of our Laurie Office at Lake of the Ozarks. Billie holds the CISR(Certified Insurance Service Representative) designation and her insurance experience gives her an advantage in handling all aspects of our clients insurance needs. Previously, she was personal lines manager of agency in Overland Park, KS.

Billie has lived at Lake of the Ozarks since 1995. She serves on the board of a non profit organization in the Lake Area and is also active in the Lake West Chamber.

Colleen has been in the insurance business for over 30 years and earned the CISR(Certified Insurance Service Representative) designation. Colleen is a personal lines account manager. She handles marketing new business, remarketing and servicing current clients.

Colleen lives in Overland Park & enjoys spending time with her two grandchildren, family & friends.

Julie thrives on educating her clients about their insurance coverage and building strong relationships with them. She finds great pleasure in servicing and helping our clients maintain adequate insurance coverage. Her enthusiasm, communication and attention to detail show her commitment in building a great rapport and a trusting relationships with our clients! Celebrating more than 25 years in the insurance world, Julie has served in a number of roles before accepting a client manager position and becoming a licensed agent 20 years ago.

Julie is married, maintains an active social life and volunteers at her sons’ schools, a kids wrestling club program and Harvesters. She also enjoys the outdoor activities.

Ade has been with Goodman Gravley for over 16 years and has over 40 years experience in the personal lines area of insurance. Ade holds the CISR (Certified Insurance Service Representative) designation and is an account manager in our personal lines department. Ade enjoys working with both new and long standing customers of the agency.

I have been in the insurance industry for 3 years with a direct line company. I have recently moved back into the Kansas City area and I am interested in expanding my service area and products that I can provide for customers.  I accepted a position at Goodman Gravley in September of 2015. I look forward to working with our team of producers and clients to insure everyone gets the best coverages for their insurance needs. My enthusiasm and attention to detail can only improve the relationship between our agency and clients for years to come. I hold my license in property and casualty, life and health insurance fields.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending it with my son and dog. Watching Kansas Jayhawks Basketball , the Royals and Chiefs WIN!!!

Paula began her insurance with USAA in the Phoenix area. After moving back to her hometown in 2006, she worked for other local, independent agencies before joining Goodman Gravley as the Personal Lines Department Manager. Bringing over 15 years of personal lines insurance experience, she enjoys educating her clients on their insurance needs, explaining coverages and providing a customer centric atmosphere.

In her spare time Paula is a Girl Scout leader for her granddaughter’s troop, works part-time for the Kansas City Royals and enjoys camping in her vintage trailer.

Amber holds the CISR (Certified Insurance Service Representative) designation and is a 2001 graduate of Stephens College (Columbia, MO) with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration. Amber has 10 years of experience in the Insurance Industry, all with Goodman Gravley Insurance Source.
In her role as Account Executive, Amber prides herself on quick responsiveness to customer questions, helping to navigate the world of commercial insurance for a range of small to large businesses. In her home-life, Amber enjoys cooking, reading, and attending Royals baseball games and Tiger football games with family and friends.

Cheryl is part of the Commercial Lines team, working with insurance partners to bring the most quality solutions to our clients.

She has 15 years professional experience in the insurance field. Prior to joining Goodman Gravley Insurance Source, she worked 6+ years as a commercial account manager for one of the largest insurance brokerage firms in the world. Cheryl earned her CISR (Certified Insurance Service Representative) designation to better serve her clients.

Cindie joined Goodman Gravley Insurance Source in 2015 with over 25 years experience in the insurance industry. Prior to joining Goodman Gravley, she worked for 12+ years as a Commercial Account Manager for a major insurance company. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

I have 35+ years in the insurance industry on both the company side and the agency side. I feel customer service is top priority and that the customer should be treated with the utmost respect and as though they are my only customer.

I am from the Kansas City area. When I am not working, I enjoy cooking, traveling and spending time with my family and friends. I also enjoy spending time with my two cats.

Geralyn joined Goodman Gravley in December 2016 and comes to us with 12 years of commercial insurance experience. She finds immense pleasure in servicing and helping our clients find quality solutions to their insurance needs. Geralyn lives in Leawood, KS and enjoys new adventures.

Susan Lee is an insurance professional with 19 years of insurance experience. She just recently began her career with GGIS in July 2017. Her insurance career began 19 years ago working on the corporate side as a personal lines processor, team leader, policy coordinator and finished as a processor II. Assisting underwriting with more large line homes and umbrella renewals than processing general endorsements. Having spent so long on the corporate side, she has changed over to agency life and she is currently switching gears to the commercial side to assist in the same capacity. I’ve always believed firmly in delivering the best customer service and work ethic possible as I feel it is a reflection of the person I am. Susan is happy to be of service to you with your needs at GGIS!

Tasha began her insurance career in 2011 with Farmers insurance in the claims department, where she would file claims for insurance losses. Tasha started her career with Goodman Gravley in 2013 learning all aspects of an independent insurance agency. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. When she has extra time her hobbies consists of photography and playing tennis. Tasha two dogs Rascal and Malee who she adores.

Andy has over 10 years of commercial property and casualty experience. At Goodman Gravley his primary focus is working with dentists and dental practices in Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma as part of a national insurance program. At the core of his mission is a focus to provide services that build on Goodman Gravley’s value proposition and delivering insurance solutions that provide an unparalleled level of service.

Previous to Goodman Gravley, Andy worked for one of the world’s largest insurance brokers as a producer and a sales team leader. Andy gained substantial national account experience working with some of the most recognizable names in the franchise, trade association and membership space.

Allison joined Goodman Gravley Insurance Source in January 2017 as the Accounting and Human Resource Manager. With over 10 years of accounting experience, Allison is excited to be part of the insurance industry.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, and cheering on the Kansas Jayhawks and Kansas City Royals.