State Farm® Insurance Agent Julie Whitaker

Pat joined our State Farm office in Mechanicsville, VA in 2015 as our Administrative Assistant and Marketing Director. She has 15 years prior experience in the Financial Services Industry. Pat helps service our customers with Homeowner's, Renter's, Life and Health Insurance. Pat Brooks Hines is the first lady of Hanover County and a lifetime resident.  

Prior to joining the Julie Whitaker State Farm Agency in 2006, Latreese worked in financial services for 8 years servicing the Glen Allen area. With her experience, she is able to help customers with their Auto, Homeowner's and Renter's Insurance service needs and Auto Financing. Latreese graduated from John Marshall High School and attended VCU. 

Patty has been in the insurance industry for over 22 years with an emphasis in the health insurance field. Her knowledge of Homeowner's, Renter's, Auto, Life and Health Insurance and her passion has helped our agency meet and exceed our customers' expectations. Patty is a graduate of VCU and prior to joining our office in 1997, she was a Pediatric Play Therapist at MCV . She has two sons and four grandchildren.

Michelle has been in the Home, Auto, Life and Health Insurance industry for the greater part of the last 30 years. She took some time off to raise her 3 sons and returned to our office in 2015. She concentrates in the retention of our customers and also helps with our outside marketing.

Lauren joined our team in March of 2020 and is an Insurance Account Representative where she spends most of her time assisting our customers with all of their Auto, Home, Life and Health needs. She has lived around the Richmond area her entire life and has a Business Administration degree from J Sargeant Reynolds Community College . Lauren is committed to providing value and excellent service with every State Farm customer interaction.

Sarah joined Julie Whitaker’s State Farm Agency in 2006 and is Team Manager for our office in Mechanicsville, VA. Sarah focuses her time helping our customers with their Auto, Home, Life, and Health Insurance needs. She is committed to making sure families in the Greater Richmond Area are prepared in the event of a loss. Sarah is a 2000 graduate of King William High School and earned an Associate's Degree in Applied Sciences. Sarah resides in King William with her Husband and Daughter. 

Taylor came back home to the Richmond area and joined our team in 2019. She has been in the insurance industry since 2014. She focuses on helping our customers with their Home, Auto, Life and Health Insurance needs. Taylor lives in King William with her husband, son and two dogs. She enjoys time with family and friends, spending time outdoors and shopping. 

Prior to joining our agency in 2019, Ellen Anne gathered 12 years of experience in the insurance and financial services industry. She graduated from Virginia Tech with an emphasis in personal finance. Ellen Anne enjoys developing relationships with State Farm customers while paying close attention to detail while helping them with Retirement and Education Planning as well as Auto, Homeowner's, Renter's, Life and Health Insurance.. When she is not at work, you can find her running her three young children to their various activities, taking a hot yoga class or cheering on the Hokies! 

Robin came to us in 2008 bringing with her 23 years of experience in the banking and financial services industries. Robin's main focuses include business insurance, home financing and health supplement policies. In her free time she enjoys Women's Ministry and spending time with her Husband and Son.  

Chris joined our team in January of 2013. Prior to 2013 he worked as an auto claims adjuster for State Farm Insurance. Chris uses his knowledge of Home, Auto, Life and Health Insurance and his claims background to perform reviews with our existing customers as well as developing insurance plans for new customers. Chris is a graduate of NC State. He lives in Richmond, Virginia with his wife and two boys and enjoys spending time outdoors. 

Lainey joined our team in February of 2021. Lainey is excited to put all of her customer service experience towards helping customers with any of their questions or concerns. She enjoys building valuable relationships with customers, and is committed to providing assistance with any Auto, Homeowner’s, and Renter’s Insurance needs. In her free time, Lainey enjoys playing with her dog Jaro, spending time out in the sun, and going to the beach.

Tina joined the Julie Whitaker State Farm Team in March of 2021 and is the Customer Service Manager for our office in Mechanicsville, VA. Prior to joining our team, Tina worked with Virginia Transportation Agencies for over 18 years focusing primarily on managing the Integrated Directional Signing Program with VDOT. Her management and customer service experience provides value and commitment to our customers. She resides in King William with her husband, two daughters and three crazy pups.