Meet Your Total Protection Team
At the Dickerson Agency, we've built our team with individuals who have the highest standards and a true heart of service. For over 25 years, our insurance agents have been helping people, just like you, buy the protection they need to protect all the things they work so hard for. Our entire goal is to help you protect your quality of life in the event of a claim.
No matter which insurance agent you interact with here at the agency, you'll have the best experience possible.
Get Familiar With The Dickerson Insurance Team
Kimberly Dickerson
Kimberly is a Second Generation Independent Insurance Agency Owner with over 17 years of experience in the industry. Hailing from Texas and then planting her roots in Georgia, she has spent the majority of her life growing up in the South. Don't let that fool you though, she loves to travel all over, and relishes the experience of being in new countries and trying new things.
Kimberly is a Licensed Life and Health, Property and Casualty Agent in multiple states in the Southeast. Recognized as a dedicated industry professional, she served as the inaugural chairman of the reinvented Young Professionals Committee of the PIA of Georgia, and in 2012, was honored as the Young Professional Agent of the Year. Kimberly has served on a number of Agent Advisory Boards and is a strong advocate of the Independent Insurance Agency model.
Fun Facts:
- Loves to watch a good soccer match.
- Can raise her voice several octaves when she gets excited.
- Beagle enthusiast and rescue animal supporter.
Lisa Dickerson
Lisa, the youngest of three siblings, was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, though she spent her formative years, right here in Kennesaw. She loves spending time with family & friends, including her beloved dogs, Opie & Temma, and her cantankerous cat, Maggie. When not wrangling her animals who are vying for her affections, you are likely to find Lisa hoofing it down a fairway on a local golf course or traveling to a faraway destination.
Lisa began helping out around the agency while she was still in high school, started a full-time position as an agent in 2001, and ultimately took the reigns as President of the company in 2009. As any President of a company can tell you, Lisa wears many hats throughout the office. She helps handle Commercial and Personal Lines accounts, continuing education and on-going training for the staff, pursues new and emerging technologies, and serves on a number of Agent Advisory boards.
Fun Facts:
- Papillion Pooch Enthusiast
- Loves the microphone and giving speeches.
- Will be the first to start a line dance if given the chance
Matt Lutes
Matt joined the Dickerson Agency team in 2017, although he has been an honorary member of the Dickerson family since 1990. Originally from Arkansas, Matt has lived all over the country, from Missouri to Alabama, New York to California. He settled back down in Atlanta in 2008. With a background in event planning and fundraising, as well as restaurant management, Matt brings his unique perspectives as an outsider to the insurance arena.
Matt currently manages our daily operations, social media sites and agency webpage, as well as our advertising and marketing materials. He also coordinates our client communications that keep everyone engaged with what is going on at the agency.
Fun Facts:
- Matt has several tattoos, all of which have been for various charity organizations.
- Remembers way too many song lyrics and random "useless" facts.
- Is Belinda Carlisle's #1 Fan
Chris Jorge
Born and raised in SoCal, I'm an outdoors enthusiast who loves hiking, working out, and riding bikes. I also cherish quality time with my 4-year-old son and my best friend which I married. We’ve been together for a decade and married for five years. That package came with two dogs, Bella, and Sophie, although Bella sadly passed away this year. We are foodies and will travel great distances for food, our favorite is sushi!
Accidentally entering the insurance industry due to my mom's influence as a Farmers agent, I eventually owned a Farmers agency for about two years before leaving captivity and joining the independent world. I've worked as an insurance agent, personal & commercial lines account manager, in an auto claims department, and as a personal lines underwriter for an insurance company. Now, I'm happily part of the Dickerson Agency, where I love the culture and team they have here.
Fun Facts:
- Despite being 37, my lower back feels like it's 65
- I have a strong dislike for artichokes and eggplants
- On his 3rd birthday, my son mastered riding a bike without training wheels
- These facts are true but this whole thing was written by ChatGPT, I enjoy tech!
Keecia Taylor
Meet Keecia, a true Kansas native who grew up on a bustling farm—where chickens outnumbered people—and spent her summers chasing the thrill at local dirt tracks and her winters warming up in gyms. After a stint as a teacher, she pivoted to the world of insurance in 2017 following a dramatic episode where her house decided to spontaneously combust (everyone was fine, thankfully!). She's since dedicated herself to helping others protect their homes with less pyrotechnics involved.
When she's not crafting the perfect policy, you might find her in the great outdoors, getting her hands dirty in her garden or perfecting her flower beds—and yes, she scrubs up nicely! As a supermom on wheels, she's logged over a million miles supporting her three kids’ dreams from sports fields to academic halls. Her eldest's departure for wrestling at Oregon State is giving her all the feels (and maybe a few gray hairs).
Fun Facts:
- Though she barely scrapes five feet, Keecia can still walk on her hands and stand on her head—just not at the same time!
- She's traveled enough miles to touch the moon and back (twice!), all in the name of parental support.
- Her secret indulgence? A Starbucks pistachio latte—it's practically a hug in a cup!
Lindsy Solano
Lindsy was born, raised and currently resides in Abilene, KS. When she's not too busy throwing witty or funny sarcastic quips our way, you'll likely find her vegging out and watching Bravo. We don't hold that against her though, she does live in Kansas afterall. 🙂 She also has the added benefit of 3 humans, 2 hounds and all the neighborhood birds to call her "mom".
Lindsy joined the agency in 2023, but has been well versed in commercial lines, personal lines and life insurance since 2016. She likes learning how our clients have turned their passions into their businesses and in turn uses her insurance powers to keep those businesses protected. After seeing the value of life insurance first hand, she also likes to help people see the not so morbid benefits that can come with having proper life insurance coverage.
Fun Facts:
- Pink Flamingos are her spirit animal.
- Self-Proclaimed Boggle champion of Texas (We think Snopes would say otherwise)
- Accidently trapped & married her favorite person.
Mariah Hutchings
Mariah was born and raised in Marietta, GA. When she's not busy playing couch potato with her husband and watching Notre Dame football, you can find her researching her next beach vacation. The only girl in a family with three brothers, she is a self-proclaimed "neat freak" and you'll not find things untidy or misplaced around her home or office any time soon.
Mariah joined the agency in 2019. She was introduced to the insurance field by her mother-in-law when she was just 19 years old, and has been going strong ever since. Mariah plays a key role in helping our commercial lines agents, by assisting the entire department with renewals, emails, audits and handling certificate requests.
Fun Facts:
- Loves country music, but is especially a sucker for John Mayer and Ed Sheeran.
- Is susceptible to most bribes that involve gummy bears.
- Don't get her started on her cat, Una
Melissa Byrd
Melissa is originally from Long Island, New York and has planted her roots in Cobb County with her husband, two children, and boxer Bella. They are active members of their church and love giving back to the community. She enjoys cooking and has been designated the official baker of the office for any event requiring desserts.
Melissa is one of our commercial lines agents that specializes in business insurance coverage. She got her start in insurance in 2007 and has never looked back. From general liability to business auto fleets, she will go that extra mile to make sure she has your business protected. Her dedication to her clients and willingness to help her fellow coworkers won her employee of the year and a trip to Antigua.
Fun Facts:
- Former Chef (and a great one at that).
- Loves the Denver Broncos (don't talk about this with her husband who loves the Atlanta Falcon's).
- Has never met a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc that she didn't like.
Nicholas Illanes
Nicholas represents the Dickerson Agency as a proud veteran from his sunny home on the West Coast. Born in Orange, California he has also made trails and ventured through Oregon and Texas. After serving 4 years in the 1st Calvary Division, Nicholas decided to take up MMA and Muay Thai, where he now enjoys coaching up and coming fighters. Don't let the toughness fool you though, he's the father of 3 daughters, a big softy and is lovingly referred to as "nicky-poo" by most of the staff.
Nicholas has been in insurance as a personal lines producer, office manager, regional sales manager and is now comfortably sitting in a chair within our Commercial Lines department. His favorite thing about insurance is living up to the Dickerson Agency Mission Statement by "helping you buy insurance that will protect your quality of life, in the event of a claim".
Fun Facts:
- Likes to go dancing.
- Has never met a sour candy he didn't like
- Has been self-awarded Employee of the Month at every job he's had
Terri See
Terri is no stranger to the insurance world. She’s been working in the industry for 25 years this year! Born in Hawaii (a military brat, like a lot of us), she eventually moved to Virginia Beach before settling in central Virginia.
A mom of 5, she definitely knows the importance of having the right protections and coverage in place for families and loves educating others on the insurance world. In her spare time she enjoys camping, crabbing, reading and spoiling her grandchildren.
Fun Facts:
- Has written 2 Childrens Books
- Loves to cook, but hates the clean up.
- Has met the Doobie Brothers.
Vicki Fuller
Vicki hails from the State of Louisiana, where she was born and raised in New Orleans. She started her insurance career straight out of high school and has been in the industry ever since. She moved to Georgia with her family in 2001, has 2 daughters and a set of identical twin grandsons that she adores.
Vicki really enjoys getting to know her clients, and making them feel welcomed as part of her own family. Knowing the small details of her client's lives helps her to navigate the best options available to best suit their needs, and to make recommendations of when things might need to change.
Fun Facts:
- She's a total gamer and loves video games!
- She enjoys making deco mesh door wreaths.
- If there is a rock show in town, you'll more than likely be able to find her there.
Otis "The WonderDog" Lutes
If Otis were to descibe himself, he'd probably say something along the lines of "Woof woof woof. Ruff ruff woof. Ruff ruff, woof woof", and we couldn't agree more. When he's not running around the office making sure everyone has seen him and given him attention, he likes to stare at his toys in the hopes that they will animate and come to life to play with him.
Although Otis is an English Lab, he no longer has an accent. In his free time, which is always, he enjoys acting like he hasn't been fed in weeks when he sees you eat food, chasing any type of toy or ball, and crop dusting the office.
Fun Facts:
- Everything about Otis is fun, and that's a Fact.