Meet Our Team

At Morris Insurance Agency, we've built our team with individuals who have the highest standards for client communication and servicing. No matter who you interact with at Morris Insurance Agency, you'll have the best experience possible.

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Robert
Taylor

President

Robert went to East Carolina University and studied Business. He has been in the insurance business since 2005 starting out as a claims representative.

This allowed him to learn the insurance business from the ground up. 

Outside of the insurance world, he enjoys spending time with his family. He has a great wife and 3 boys- which keeps him very busy.

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Kimberly Warren

Vice President

Kimberly graduated East Carolina University with a degree in Recreational Therapy in 2004 but in 2014 she joined Morris Insurance Agency to become a producer and in 2020 became a partner in the agency. She is licensed in property and casualty as well as life and health insurance.

She has truly enjoyed every aspect as well as getting to know her customers and finding insurance for their individual needs.

In spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Jaret and two children, Lainey and Leyton.

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Washington Location Staff

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Dick Barber

Risk Management Advisor

Dick Barber joined Morris Insurance Agency in December, 1973, after graduating from N. C. State, and working for a year in New Bern, NC at the New Bern Golf and CC.

He was elected president of Morris Insurance in 1987, and he continues in that role today. Dick and his wife, Jane, have two daughters and four grandchildren, and he stays active in the community serving as president of the Beaufort County Committee of 100, a facilitator for economic development, elder in the Church of the Good Shepherd, and member of the board of directors of the Washington Harbour Homeowners Association.

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Joe Taylor

Risk Management Advisor

Joe Taylor Commercial and personal Insurance specialist
He graduated from East Carolina University in 1971.

After Graduating with a Business degree he worked 5 year in banking. Since that time he has been active in the real estate and Insurance industry. Joe Joined Morris Insurance Agency in 1990.

Community Activities include Chairmen of the Washington Recreation Advisory board, Church of the Good Shepherd Elder and past board member of Washington United Way.

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Scott Pake

Risk Management Advisor

Scott joined Morris Insurance Agency in March of 2021.  Born and raised in Washington, he graduated from Washington High School in 1996 and attended the Brody School of Art and Design at East Carolina University.  Scott has worked in multiple jobs serving the community.  He is still employed as a year-round swim coach, a role he has held for over 20 years, helping the area youth learn water safety and reach competitive goals.  He has worked with several state and sectional level champions and was involved with the WHS back-to-back 1A/2A State Championship teams in 2016-17 and 2017-18.  During the time of his coaching career, he also had an 8 year stint as a Physical Education teacher.  He believes strongly in the values he instills in his athletes including determination, dedication, and hard work, and brings these values to the Agency on behalf of our clients.

Scott is licensed in health, life, property, and casualty and works in both personal and commercial lines.  He is eager to serve your needs.

Scott serves as a Deacon and Worship Leader at the Old Ford Church of Christ.  He resides in Washington with his wife Emily, and 3 girls, Elli, Anna Brey, and Hayley. 

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Christy Boykin

Commercial Lines Account Manager

Christy became a part of Morris Insurance Agency in October of 2014, where she began her insurance career specializing in Commercial lines. Born and raised in Beaufort County, and resides in Chocowinity.

In her free time Christy enjoys all things sports with her children, and spending time with her granddaughter Harper Jo. 

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Melissa Moore

Commercial Lines CSR

Born and raised in Beaufort County Stacey started her career in Washington and has over 17 years of financial and administrative experience. She loves her hometown of Washington and was excited to start her insurance career in July 2016. She enjoys working with her clients and helping them find insurance for their personal needs.

 

She enjoys spending time with family especially her three children Josh, Noah and Anaclare. As a breast cancer survivor she shares her story and experiences in hope that it will help others make their journey easier. She resides in Washington with her husband Kelly and their daughter. They attend First Church of Christ in Washington.

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Victoria Madison Edwards

Personal Lines CSR

Victoria, also known as Madison, joined Morris Insurance Agency in January 2023. A graduate of Beaufort County Community College, she brings several years of telecommunications experience to the agency. Licensed in Property and Casualty, she is ready to help clients with both personal and commercial coverage needs.

Born and raised in Chocowinity NC, she also spent much of her time with family in Hyde County growing up. Above all, her devotion to serving others is driven by her strong commitment to family and community. She is dedicated to ensuring every customer receives an exceptional experience and coverage that best meets their individual needs.

In her free time, she enjoys traveling, playing music, and spending time with her husband. 

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Tabitha Vann

Personal Lines CSR

Tabitha joined the Morris Insurance Family in December 2019. She is licensed in Property and Casualty and is passionate about helping her clients find the right insurance for their Personal needs. She was born and raised in Washington, NC, graduated from Beaufort County Community College with two degrees and truly loves living in a small town. She has over 15 years of experience working within the community and truly aims to help everyone she can.

She married her high school sweetheart, Clinton, after 16 years together and they have two beautiful girls, Cheyanne and Novalee. She loves spending time with her family and creating new memories with her children.  She is devoted to provide the best for her clients and the insurance community and looks forward to helping you with your insurance needs.

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Feidi Benitez Barrera

Receptionist

My name is Feidi Benitez Barrera. I’m a bilingual sales professional fluent in English and Spanish, with experience in customer service, problem-solving, and building strong customer relationships. I’m also licensed in property and casualty insurance and take pride in helping people understand their options and find coverage that fits their needs.

Outside of work, I love spending time with my four children, Tony, Heidi, Itzel, and Ivett. I also enjoy traveling, exploring new places, and making special memories with my family.

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Dawn Brookins

Personal Lines CSR

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Emily Carr

Risk Management Advisor

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Raleigh Location Staff

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John Stilley

Risk Management Advisor

John went to N.C. State and studied History and Communications.  He started in the insurance business after graduating in 2009.  John went right into sales beginning with home, auto, and life.  He then learned the commercial side of the business.

 

John enjoys spending time with his wife and son when he’s not working.  He grew a passion for Raleigh during his time at State. He also enjoys going to the beach and the farm as much as possible.

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Sara Ceisner

Commercial Lines Account Manager

Sara joined the Morris Agency in 2021 and is a licensed property and casualty agent.  She handles both Commercial & Personal Accounts.

 

She has a background of over 25 years in Customer Service, where the customer always comes first attitude helped excel her management career. Developing relationships with clients has always been a success for her, making sure the clients have exactly what they need.

 

Outside of work, Sara is an avid reader, loves movies and spending time with her Husband, 2 kids and 3 dogs.

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Ryan Bird

Commercial Lines Account Manager and Risk Advisor

Ryan grew up in Morehead City, NC and went to UNC Wilmington where he studied Entrepreneurship and Business Development. He started in the insurance business in 2013 where he focused his years on sales with home, auto, and life insurance. Ryan also managed a boat manufacturing company for nearly a decade before returning to his career in insurance.

Ryan enjoys spending time with his wife and his two children, Wooten and Corbett. Outside of work, he enjoys spending his days with family on the boat at Hoop Pole Creek or Cape Lookout, fishing or hunting outdoors at the farm, or playing a round of golf.

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Kenan Ruth

Commercial Lines Account Manager and Risk Advisor

Kenan was born and raised in Wake County. He attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he graduated with a degree in History. Kenan’s career has consisted of 2 years with MetLife as an Insurance Agent and after a merger in 2021, he continued working with Farmers Insurance for 3 years.

His experience with MetLife and Farmers has provided him with the knowledge, flexibility, and understanding of the insurance world, which he has expanded upon at Morris Insurance Agency to find his customers the best in both Personal and Commercial Insurance.

Outside of work, Kenan enjoys golfing, snowboarding, and attending Carolina Hurricanes games. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Shelby, and taking trips to their house in Banner Elk with family and friends.

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Ed Thompson

Benefits Advisor

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Ed comes to Morris Insurance Agency with a broad background of more than 30 years in employee benefits. He joined his father’s insurance business shortly after graduating from Wake Forest University. Few things make Ed happier than sitting down with an employer and finding out about the company mission, the culture of its staff, and the goals that management has set to attract and retain the best employees. With Ed’s wide range of knowledge and ability to think outside the ubiquitous box, he especially thrives when given the opportunity to provide unique and creative strategies to accomplish the employers’ goals of providing well-rounded benefits while keeping costs in check. Raised in northern Virginia, Ed has called North Carolina home for 25 years. He and his wife have two daughters, two grandchildren and live in Pinehurst.

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Connor Edwards

Commercial Lines CSR

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