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Jim Mines Agency Owner/Agent

James Mines

Agency Owner/Agent

231-726-5081

Jim has been in the insurance industry and a LUTC member since 1991. He started out in life insurance. Jim was in the top 50 of 4500 agents nationwide for Monumental Life. He also became a manager, relocated to Columbus, Ohio. A year later Jim moved back to Michigan to work for Farm Bureau; he quickly became a top 10 producer.

14 years later Jim decided to buy his own agency. Shortly after that, he then purchased the Cloetingh Seaway General agency. Jim decided to change the name to Anchor Insurance Group Inc.

Jim graduated from Oakridge High School in 1985 and Muskegon Community College thereafter. He thoroughly enjoys helping people out with their insurance needs, along with recommending the correct coverages.

Derek Mines VP of Marketing + Agent

Derek Mines

Vice President / Agent

231-744-1333

Derek was born and raised in West Michigan and started his career in the insurance industry shortly after he graduated from Central Michigan University. During his time there, he studied Marketing: Professional Sales Concentration. Derek is a high school graduate of Reeths-Puffer where he spent most of his time playing hockey. He thoroughly enjoys fishing and spending his time with family and friends.

He looks forward to helping you find an insurance policy that is right for you.

Amanda Merrills Licensed CSR

Amanda Merrills

Operations Manager

231-726-5081

Amanda is a lifelong resident of Muskegon, Michigan. She has been in the insurance industry for eighteen years and specializes in Auto & Homeowners Insurance. She attended Mona Shores High School in Muskegon, and went on to attend Baker College for Education. Amanda enjoys working closely with her clients to help them with their insurance needs to make sure their family is properly protected.

Todd Mines Vice President/Agent

Todd Mines

Agent

231-726-5081

Todd has been in the insurance industry since 2010 and specializes in Auto, Home and Commercial Insurance. He attended Oakridge High School in Muskegon and went on to attend Baker College. Todd is a veteran of The U.S. Navy and was in Desert Storm.

Todd is a member of Harvest Bible Chapel Spring Lake. He is a referee for High School & USSF Soccer.

Bob McCarthy Agent

Bob McCarthy

Agent

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Bob has been in the insurance industry since 2012. He specializes in Home, Auto and Commercial Insurance. He graduated from Muskegon Catholic Central High School in 1983 and Albion College in 1987.

Bob attends St. Francis De Sales church in Muskegon. He has been a past board member of: the Muskegon Area Chamber of Commerce, United Way, ARC Muskegon, Muskegon Commerce Bank and Muskegon Catholic Central Foundation.

Nathan Kolkema

Agent

231-744-1333

Nathan is a proud native of West Michigan who specializes in Home, Auto and Commercial Insurance. He graduated from Grand Haven High School in 2014. Living in Norton shores, he owns a home with his wife and beautiful daughter. He enjoys being outdoors as much as possible. Dirt biking, snowboarding, hiking, boating and fishing just to name a few. He is a proud member of his church and loves to serve there. Nate genuinely cares for his clients and it’s important to him that you feel good about your insurance and understand what coverages you have and need.

Randy Willea

Agent

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Jodi Dewitt

Account Manager

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Raluca Terhes Agent

Raluca Mines

Account Manager

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Peter Drost

Commercial Account Manager

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Pete was born and raised in West Michigan. After graduating from Grand Haven High School, he attended to University of Michigan where he studied technical theatre. For almost two decades, Pete designed the lighting for theatre, musical acts, industrials, special events, and personalities, including five former Presidents of the United States. He is active with both Muskegon Civic Theatre and Central Park Players in Grand Haven.

Pete received his property & casualty license in 2011 and CISR designation in 2016.

Emalee Winters

Account Manager

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Melinda Gutierrez

Account Manager

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