Meet The GUS BATES Family
Our Team
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Commercial Property & Casualty

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Matt Orlie
Sr. Consultant

- 817.529.5364
- matto@gusbates.com
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I love being with my family. On the weekends you can find me coaching my son’s sports or I’m on the lake.
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Russ Morris, PLCS
Sr. Consultant

- 817.529.5312
- russ@gusbates.com
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Outside of Gus Bates, I am spending time with my family, riding motorcycles, fishing, camping and woodworking.
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Chanda Yim
Consultant

- 817.529.5356
- chanda@gusbates.com
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Whether it’s traveling, cooking, reading or tattoos, I am always giving too much affection to my cats.
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Dillon Hawkins
Consultant

- 817.529.5331
- dillon@gusbates.com
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Dana Guinn, CISR
Account Manager

- 817.529.5304
- dana@gusbates.com
I enjoy spending time with family and friends, getting involved in youth sports, and supporting and attending our son’s athletic games and meets.
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Juli Willmott, ACSR
Sr. Account Manager

- 817.529.5315
- juli@gusbates.com
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Outside of work I am reading, riding bike trails, spending time with family, traveling and hiking!
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Karen Harden
Sr. Account Manager

- 817.529.5363
- karenh@gusbates.com
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Outside of work I like spending time with my family, shopping with my granddaughters and volunteering with Union Gospel Mission.
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Kathy Roosz, CIC, ACSR
Sr. Account Manager

- 817.529.5340
- kathyr@gusbates.com
I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I also spend time cycling Trinity Trails and through Benbrook State Park.
Employee Benefits

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Cammie Nowell, CBC
VP, Employee Benefits

- 817.529.5323
- cammie@gusbates.com
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My favorite thing outside of work is spending time doing active things with my husband, Jimmy, and two children Olivia & Mitchell and dog Coco. I also love to travel, snow ski, cycle, hang with friends, go to church and anything outdoors especially TCU & Aggie sports!
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Gary Lewis
Sr. Consultant

- 817.529.5326
- gary@gusbates.com
Gary loves spending time with my wife Megan, and their boys Locke & Cal. He also likes to travel and support TCU athletics!
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Justin Phipps, CBC
VP, Employee Benefits

- 817.529.5311
- justin@gusbates.com
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I love spending time with wife Michelle and sons Parker & Mason whether it’s hunting, fishing and watching sports.
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Peter Welch
Sr. Consultant

- 817.529.5307
- peter@gusbates.com
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I love being outside – whether it’s hunting, fishing, cheering on the Frogs, or spending time with my wife, Morgan, and our yellow lab, Packer. A cold beer on a patio is tough to beat, too!
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Mark Grace
Consultant

- 817.529.5353
- mark@gusbates.com
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I like to remain active with golf, fitness, and TCU & Texas Tech sporting events.
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Matthew Hawkins
Consultant

- 817.529.5366
- hawkins@gusbates.com
I enjoy hanging out with my family, being outside, and anything sports related!
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Mitchell Traver
Consultant

- 817.529.5371
- mitchell@gusbates.com
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Husband to Olivia. Horned Frog for life. Lover of the Green Bay Packers, Heim BBQ, and C.S. Lewis books.
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April Harris
Sr. Claims Manager

- 817.529.5328
- april@gusbates.com
When I am not spending time with my granddaughter, I am either reading, playing with pets or outside hiking/ camping.
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Claudia Deleon
Internal Service Representative

- (817)529-5310
- claudia@gusbates.com
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When I’m not at work, I love doing things with my family. It’s what I live for.
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Davina Golden
Senior Account Manager

- 817.529.5354
- davina@gusbates.com
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Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Davina moved to Texas in 2019. In her free time, she enjoys volunteering, reading and shopping!
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Elizabeth Valdez
Account Manager

- 817.529.5316
- elizabeth@gusbates.com
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Outside of Gus Bates, I enjoy traveling and listening to live music.
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Elaine Birdwell
Account Manager

- 8175295305
- elaine@gusbates.com
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Salt water fishing, hunting, riding horses, ranching, and cooking are my favorite things in the world behind my husband and two children, Beau and Maci!
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Jennifer Reed
Compliance and HR Technology Consultant

- 817.529.5309
- jennifer@gusbates.com
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I love spending time with family and friends! When time allows, I am all about photography.
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Jose Valles
Customer Service Representative

- 817-529-5373
- jose@gusbates.com
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In my free time, I enjoy watching football and MLB baseball. I am a huge Dallas Cowboys fan!
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Megan Lewis
Sr. Account Manager

- 817.529.5327
- megan@gusbates.com
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I always stay active with my boys, traveling, cooking or trying out new restaurants.
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Michelle Turner, CBC
Sr. Account Manager

- 817.529.5349
- michellet@gusbates.com
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I travel, ride bikes, play soccer, exercise and spend time with my family on our boat or just playing games.
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Molly Whitaker
New Business Manager

- 817.529.5344
- molly@gusbates.com
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I love to travel, cook, and spend time with my family – especially my 5 nieces and nephews!
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Olivia Cummings
Account Manager

- 817.529.5319
- olivia@gusbates.com
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Chances are you will have to be outdoors to catch me outside of Gus Bates. I enjoy hiking, running, skiing, playing tennis, watersports, tropical vacations, spending time with friends and family.
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Ryley Denson
Account Manager & Wellness Coordinator

- 817.529.5357
- ryley@gusbates.com
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When I’m not spoiling my dogs Madi and Murphy, I love spending time outdoors hunting, fishing and hiking with family and friends.
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Shara Coufal, CBC
Sr. Account Manager

- 817.529.5351
- shara@gusbates.com
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Family time is a must with three children and their many involvements (barrel racing, baseball, basketball, and track)
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Sylvia Uranga
Sr. Account Manager

- 817.529.5314
- sylvia@gusbates.com
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You can find me at church, leading bible study, spending time with grandsons or watching Joshua play high school baseball.
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Tara Lazarine
Account Manager

- 817.529.5372
- taral@gusbates.com
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I enjoy reading the Bible, spending time with my family and friends, exercising, traveling, eating, learning, and being outside.
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Tara Daniels, CBC
New Business Manager

- 817.529.5313
- tara@gusbates.com
I enjoy cooking, gardening and spending time with family.
Financial Services

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Gus Bates III
Founder

- 817.529.5321
- gusiii@gusbates.com
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In my free time, I enjoy golfing, traveling, collecting baseball and sports memorabilia, watching sports and being active by working out and swimming.
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Paul Faidley, ChFC
Sr. Consultant

- 817.529.5337
- paul@gusbates.com
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You can find me at a Texas Rangers game, playing golf or watching sports in general.
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Susan Whitby, PSA, CAP
Sr. Account Manager

- 817.529.5322
- susan@gusbates.com
Outside of Gus Bates you can find me at the movies, trying new restaurants, reading, walking, singing and gathering with family & friends.
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Linda Berry
Sr. Account Manager

- 817.529.5358
- linda@gusbates.com
Outside of work I enjoy reading, going to the movies and cheering on the Texas Rangers!
Operations

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Gus S. Bates
Owner

- 817.529.5318
- gus@gusbates.com
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When not cheering on the Horned Frogs, I enjoy traveling and spending time with my family and friends.
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Matt Morris, CBC
President

- 817.529.5325
- matt@gusbates.com
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I love spending time with my family, including hunting, fishing, camping, and anything outdoors. Also enjoy reading & traveling.
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Bailey Foldi
Accounts Receivable Manager

- 817.529.5345
- bailey@gusbates.com
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I enjoy reading, bowling and spending time with family, friends and my dogs!
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Brenda Benthall
Office Manager

- 817.529.5324
- brenda@gusbates.com
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I love going on vacation with my husband & family! Taking my granddaughter, Christina for walks in the park, to the FW Zoo, Chuck E Cheese and to the movies, she just melts my heart!
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Cassidy Bates
Marketing and Development Associate

- 817.529.5374
- cassidy@gusbates.com
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In my free time, I enjoy volunteering with Saving Hope Animal Rescue, traveling and watching TCU football!
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Katey Douglas
Controller

- 817.529.5317
- katey@gusbates.com
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Outside of work I am spending time with my family or traveling with family & friends.
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Kristi Brhlik
Management Coordinator

- 817.529.5370
- kristi@gusbates.com
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Kristi enjoys spending time with her family, volunteering with the Junior League of Fort Worth and the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo.
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Megan Valusek
Consultant

- 817.529.5334
- meganv@gusbates.com
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Whether I am with friends, family or traveling, I truly enjoy being outside!
Personal Property & Casualty

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Anna Pamplin, PLCS
Vice President, Private Client Group

- 817.529.5347
- anna@gusbates.com
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If I’m not watching my husband and son rodeo or watching my daughters play softball, I’m bowling!
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Mackenzie Wiatrek
Consultant

- 817.529.5367
- mackenzie@gusbates.com
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In my free time I love spending time with family and friends, reading, traveling, wake boarding, and water skiing.
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Jackie Ilich
Account Manager

- 817.529.5346
- jackie@gusbates.com
I love to travel, spend time with my kids and go to concerts as much as possible. A patio, music and nice weather are my favorite things!
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Meagan Moore
Account Manager

- 817.529.5333
- meagan@gusbates.com
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Meagan enjoys staying active as a yoga instructor and running/walking the Trinity Trails! She loves drinking coffee, hosting parties, traveling and eating breakfast foods!
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Whitney Will
Consultant

- 817.529.5348
- whitney@gusbates.com
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When not chasing my 3 year old around, I enjoy listening to live music, connecting with friends and family, eating delicious food and catching up on the latest Netflix and Amazon shows!
Retirement Plan Services

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Kip Adams*+
VP, Retirement Services

- 817.529.5336
- kip@gusbates.com
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I love spending time with my twin daughters and golfing.
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Blake Hiett*
Consultant

- 817.529.5368
- blake@gusbates.com
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Outside of work, I enjoy hunting & fishing, playing golf, live music and hanging out with friends & family.
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Abbie Cone
Account Manager

- 817.529.5375
- abbie@gusbates.com
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Abbie is originally from Georgia! As a University of Georgia graduate, she enjoys watching Georgia football and cheering on the Bulldogs! Abbie and her husband Jarrod enjoy traveling, cooking and exploring new restaurants!
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Susan Blassingame*
Sr. Account Manager

- 817.529.5335
- susanb@gusbates.com
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Pick a sport and I am there! I enjoy attending or watching sporting events (Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, Baylor Bears) and spending time with family and friends.
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Victoria Smaldone
Education Specialist

- 817.529.5308
- victoria@gusbates.com
I enjoy being outside, gardening, skiing and spending time with family and friends.
Voluntary Benefits

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David Fisher
Senior Consultant

- 817.529.5338
- fisher@gusbates.com
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Personally, I golf, fish, workout, and love live music. I also enjoy family time and watching my children participate in their sports (Ella – golf, Jack – baseball)
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