Clay Bradley | President, CIC

Certified Insurance Counselor

Clay was born and raised in Marion, Illinois. He graduated from Marion High School in 1974, and from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale in 1979. His father, Robert D. Bradley, brought Clay into the Bob Bradley Insurance Agency in 1980. After a complete renovation of the agency’s current location, the business name was changed to The Insurance House. In 1991, Clay earned the prestigious CIC insurance designation making him one of only a select few to possess that exclusive status in Southern Illinois. Then, in 1995, Clay purchased the agency from his father. To date, Clay has followed his family’s example of serving both his business and his community with the highest commitment to excellence.

Curt Mayer | Vice President, CLCS

Commercial and Personal Insurance Agent 

Curt Mayer is a native of Marion, Illinois and now resides in nearby Carterville. He graduated from Southern Illinois University in 2007 with a degree in Business Management. He has spent the last ten years in the automotive world, but has now turned his attention toward personal and commercial insurance.  Curt attended the State Auto Pacesetter program in Columbus, Ohio, in July of 2017, where he received his Commercial Line Coverage Specialist (CLCS) designation. In his free time Curt enjoys playing golf, working out, and hanging around the pool with his family. He and his wife have two boys that keep them on their feet most of the time.

Brittny Reising

Commercial and Personal Lines Agent 

Brittny is a native of Marion, Illinois.  She attended Marion High School and John A. Logan College.  She began selling insurance in 2009.  Brittny is married and is kept busy with her two children.  When she isn’t working, Brittny and her family are on Lake of Egypt or at the family farm.

Melissa Phillips | CSR

Personal Lines Manager 

Melissa was born and raised in Marion, Illinois. After spending 12 years in the Finance Industry, she began her insurance career in 2009. She was licensed as an Illinois Insurance Producer in 2010, and has continued to learn and grow with the ever-changing industry laws since that time. Outside of the office, she keeps busy with the never-ending duties of devoted wife, mother of two boys.

Bonnie Williams | CSR

Commercial Lines Manager

Bonnie is a native of Southern Illinois, and currently resides in Carterville. She has over 18 years of business development and insurance experience.  She was licensed as an Illinois Insurance Producer in 2014.  She has worked closely with not-for-profit, for-profit, governmental, state, and private businesses and organizations. In addition to insurance sales, she previously managed a local financial institution, served as the Executive Director of Bethany Village Family Crisis Center, and most recently, consulted and provided training for the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services. Outside of work, she keeps busy with her family, church activities, and writing.

Rachel Sneed | CSR

Receptionist/Claims Manager

Karen Cripps | MSW

Medicare, Health and Life Insurance Specialist

Karen joined The Insurance House in 2012. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Southern Illinois University and a Master’s Degree in Social Service Administration from the University of Chicago, School of Social Service Administration. Wanting to spend more time with her family, Karen made a career change in 2008, and became a licensed insurance agent after spending nearly 15 years providing geriatric services through the state. Karen’s focus area and passion is Medicare products and health insurance. Given her background in healthcare and with seniors, she is able to foster excellent relationships with her clients and is able to utilize her knowledge and contacts in the community to assist them in accessing other programs and services as needed. She remains active in groups which focus on services to seniors, including FWHCC Healthy Seniors Action Team which organizes the annual Senior Fun Fest. Karen lives in Carterville, Illinois, with her husband, Jeff, and two teenage daughters.

Paula Reeves | CSR

Medicare, Health and Life Insurance.

Deanna Stonecipher | CSR

Office Manager