Dan Browne earned his degree in Risk Management & Insurance from the University of Georgia. Before joining Forest Agency, he worked for Great American Insurance and Millers National Insurance companies. Browne holds the Accredited Adviser in Insurance Designation (AAI) which involves intensive coursework and passing three national exams. He also holds the Certified Insurance Counselor designation (CIC) which also involves coursework, passing five national examinations and the obligation to attend courses annually. Browne is currently working towards the Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter designation (CPCU), having already passed three of ten courses, and the Chartered Life Underwriter designation (CLU) having passed five of eight courses. His past and ongoing education and training ensures the level of dedication and commitment that you seek in an insurance agent. Dan Browne was raised and currently resides in Oak Park with his wife and two sons. His interests are golf, skeet, running, swimming and vacationing in Door County.

Cathy Hall started in the insurance industry in 1977, joining Forest Agency in 1988. She is now the Manager of the Personal Lines department. She has earned the Accredited Adviser in Insurance Designation (AAI), which involves intensive coursework and passing three national exams. She also earned the Certified Professional Insurance Agent (CPIA) designation, and several others, and is currently working on her Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter designation (CPCU.) She is a member of the National Association of Insurance Women (NAIW.)

Cathy is a member of the Citizen Corps, having completed the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. Her interests include gardening, hiking, needlework, and reading. She is also a volunteer for Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory (FOPCON.)

 

 

Peggy Ballew has over 40 years experience in the insurance industry. She started her career at CNA, with six years in its personal insurance group. After spending a few additional years at Marsh & McLennan, she started Porter & Associates Insurance Agency with her husband Tom in 1984. For the last 26 years she has been fortunate to work alongside her friend Sandi Bennett at Porter & Associates. In 2011 Porter & Associates agreed to join forces with Forest Agency and we are thrilled to have Peggy as a member of our Forest Agency team.