Our Agency

Dave started his insurance sales career in 1980, and from 1982 - 1986, was a partner in an insurance agency located in Twin Falls, ID. After moving to Spokane in 1988, he founded a branch office for Harris Dean Insurance. After over ten years with the firm, he purchased the branch office in 1999, forming Wheat and Associates Insurance. Dave specializes in commercial lines business, and holds a designation of Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC). He is the past President of the Spokane Independent Insurance Agents and currently sits on the board of the WA State Independent Insurance Agents.

Tena Wheat, CIC, Commercial Business Broker

Direct Email: tena@wheatinsurance.com

Types of Insurance:
Specialty Programs
Life, Health & Dental
Business

Tena Wheat, AAI, CPIW, CIC began her insurance career in 1971, working for an insurance company in California. In 1974, she moved to the independent agency side of the business, and has since concentrated her career in commercial lines and benefits. In 1991, Tena co-founded Northcreek Insurance Services located in Woodinville, WA. In 1996, she moved to Spokane to help co-found Wheat & Associates with her husband, Dave. Tena is actively involved in the Washington Association of Landscape Professionals, and is the "go-to" agent for both business and health insurance for the green industry state-wide. She is currently the acting President of the Spokane County Independent Agents and Brokers Association for 2008/2009.

Dan Wareham, CIC, Commercial Business Broker

Direct Email: dan@wheatinsurance.com

Types of Insurance:
Specialty Programs
Business

After earning a B.A. in Business Administration & Risk Management and Insurance from Washington State University, Dan worked several years for Safeco Insurance. A Partner of Wheat and Associates Insurance since 2001, Dan is a licensed Property and Casualty broker as well as licensed Life and Disability agent. Dan achieved his CIC designation from the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors in July of 2004.

Derek Collett, Commercial Account Executive

Direct Email: derek@wheatinsurance.com

Types of Insurance:
Business

A Spokane native, Derek joined Wheat and Associates in January of 2008. Derek's primary focus in on commercial lines, and he has extensive experience working in sales for both national and international companies.

Zac Wheat, Commercial Account Executive

Direct Email: zac@wheatinsurance.com

Types of Insurance:
Business

Zac Wheat graduated from California State University, Long Beach in 2001 with a degree in Business. After a succesful career in real estate development, Zac moved from California in 2008 and joined Wheat and Associates. He specializes in writing an array of commercial accounts focusing on contractors, developers, and lessor’s risk accounts.

Mitch Harle, Personal Lines Manager / Agent

Direct Email: mitch@wheatinsurance.com

Types of Insurance:
Home & Auto

A graduate of Eastern Washington University in 1992, Mitch earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and has been working with the personal lines insurance industry since that time. Mitch has been with Wheat and Associates Insurance as personal lines sales manager since August of 2004.

Pat McNamara, Commercial Business Account Manager

Direct Email: patrick@wheatinsurance.com

Types of Insurance:
Home & Auto

Patrick McNamara joined Wheat & Associates in 2006 as an agent working with the Personal Lines division. In 2008, Pat accepted a position working in the Commercial Lines division as an Account Manager. Prior to Wheat & Associates, Pat worked in the sales department at Amica Insurance.

Rose Records, Personal Lines Agent

Direct Email: rose@wheatinsurance.com

Types of Insurance:
Home & Auto

Rose has been with Wheat & Associates Insurance since May 2007 working in Personal Lines. Rose has been in the insurance business since 2005, and previously worked for Travelers Insurance. She is a licensed Property/Casualty, Life and Disability agent.

Karen Erkens, Life & Health Agent / Benefits Manager

Direct Email: karen@wheatinsurance.com

Types of Insurance:
Life, Health & Dental

Karen has worked in Benefits Insurance since June 2002 specializing in medical (group and individual), dental, life and disability along with long-term care. She is a member of the Washington Association of Landscape Professionals and the Washington Farm Bureau.

Stacy Breithaupt, Commercial Business Account Manager / Accountant

Direct Email: stacy@wheatinsurance.com

Types of Insurance:
Specialty Programs
Business

Stacy started her insurance career with Dave Wheat at the Spokane branch of Harris/Dean Insurance in 1995. She spent 8 years in the Personal Lines department and moved to Commercial Lines in 2003 as an Account Manager for Tena Wheat.

Patti Hayes, Commercial Business Account Manager

Direct Email: Patti@wheatinsurance.com

Types of Insurance:
Specialty Programs
Business

Patti began her insurance career in 1991, and holds the Certified Professional Insurance Woman and Accredited Customer Service Representative designations. She served on the Board of Directors and as Past President of Insurance Professionals of Tri-Cities, Washington.Patti came to work for Wheat & Associates in 2008 as a Commercial Lines Account Manager.

Kathy Whipple, Commercial Business Account Manager

Direct Email: kathy@wheatinsurance.com

Types of Insurance:
Specialty Programs
Business

Have been in the insurance business for the last 27 years. Working commercial accounts, both in Oregon and Wa Have been with Wheat and Associates since March of 1999 working commercial accounts.

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