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

Producer

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

Producer

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

Producer

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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Stacey Roberson

Personal Lines Account Manager

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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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 Armstrong

Personal Lines CSR

Victoria, who you may also know as Madison, joined Morris Insurance Agency in January of 2023. Although she is newer to the insurance industry, she has over 6 years of telecommunications, operations management, and customer service experience. When it comes to Property and Casualty Insurance, she always has a people first mindset, and is passionate about building great relationships, all while creating the highest quality plan for your insurance needs.

Born and raised in Chocowinity NC, she also spent much of her time with family in Hyde County growing up. It was there she developed her love for fishing, bird watching, and nature walks. Overall, family is what drives her devotion for serving others and making sure each customer has the best experience and most adequate coverage. Outside of work she continues this devotion in her community volunteer work, and by attending Ignite Church in Chocowinity.

Victoria is a graduate of Beaufort County Community College, with plans to continue her business management career at ECU in the future. She enjoys spending her free time with family and friends and playing the guitar or drums.

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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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Raleigh Location Staff

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John Stilley

Producer

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

Producer and Commercial Lines CSR

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

Producer and Commercial Lines CSR

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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Mary Vann

Commercial Lines Account Manager

Mary Vann, originally from Goldsboro, is a proud graduate of N.C. State University.  After a successful and challenging career in federal law enforcement, she retired in June 2023.  Later that year, she became licensed in property and casualty and joined Morris Insurance Agency.  Mary Vann enjoys the day-today interactions with our valued clients and assisting with their insurance needs.     

 In her free time, Mary Vann enjoys spending time with her husband, two children (when they are home from college), and their lab at the beach or mountains. 

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Ed Thompson

Benefits Advisor

ed@morrisins.com
704-562-2831

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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