Trout Insurance is a Full Service, Local, Independent Insurance Agency

We serve the communities of WNC and are committed to providing great customer service. Our staff looks forward to the opportunity to serve you! 

Dave Trout

Owner & Managing Agent
828.279.4681  |  dave@troutinsurance.com

Agent for ACA/Marketplace Health Insurance, Life & Disability, Commercial Property & Liability, Medicare Supplement and Long-Term Care

Jan Trout

Owner & Agent
​828.279.4681 |  jantroutinsurance@gmail.com

Agent for Medicare Supplement and Advantage Plans, Life Insurance, Annuities

Jessica Cody

Agent: Office: 828.450.1348
Cell: 828.713.8640
jessica@troutinsurance.com

Agent for Home & Auto, Life & Health, Medicare, Commercial

Jeremy Sheridan

Agent: Mobile 828.606.7994
​Office 828.484.8032 
jsheridan@troutinsuranceservices.com

Specializing in Employee Benefits & Individual Health, Life and Dental 

​John Phillips

Agent: 828.575.3193
john@troutinsurance.com

We proudly welcome John as the newest certified, independent agent to join Trout Insurance. A WNC native, he loves spending time with his wife & kids and exploring the local mountains. Find out more about John at www.yanceyhealthplans.com 

​Steve Dillingham

Agent: 828.713.9915
stevedillingham.ins@gmail.com 

An area native, Steve retired as a financial advisor and sales manager to concentrate on helping his clients solely with their insurance needs. His primary focus is Life, Health, and Medicare Products.

Jennifer Trout

Operations Manager
jennifer@troutinsurance.com

Jennifer runs the internal operations of Trout Insurance while being a wonder mom of two.

Sara Barrack

I hold a BS in Marketing Management with a minor in Communications. Prior work experience includes Corporate Media Manager at IBM & Business Development Manager at Farmers Insurance. My focus at Trout Insurance is how to best help customers solve problems, enhance their experience of working with us, and have fun while doing it.

When not on the clock, I enjoy hiking these stunning mountains in WNC. The spirit of the Trout Insurance team is soulful and engaging. I am thrilled to be a member of this caring team of insurance professionals.

Nancy Veres

Nancy moved to Weaverville in 1998 and has been a resident ever since. She attended University of Georgia, where she received her BS in Family Relations and went on to receive a Masters of Science in Human Development/Counseling. Over the years she has worked a range of roles in business and healthcare, ultimately retiring as a Midwife.  
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Nancy obtained her Certificate of Ordination and has provided spiritual counseling to hospital inpatients as a volunteer Chaplin, and to officiate weddings and funerals. 
Nancy lives on 7 acres, surrounded by her 5 children and 13 grandchildren in the WNC mountains. She enjoys jewelry making, spending intentional time with her loved ones, and supporting individual health and well-being.

Cindy Moors

Agency Coordinator

A woman with many hats, Cindy helps keep Trout Insurance running smoothly. 

Roxanne Turpen

Marketing & Communications Director

Leads digital & visual communications, web development, marketing, and design services.  

Jeannie Blackwelder

Senior Sales Support

All star assistance for Trout Insurance. 

Ralph Redpath

Agent Emeritus

The wise sage for all of us. 

Call Trout Insurance Today! 828.279.4681