our team.

 
MICHAEL MAFFETT
Agency Manager
MMaffett@CurryInsurance.com
478-609-0443
As a fourth generation owner in Curry Insurance Agency, Michael feels fortunate to work in a community that he was raised. His great grandfather started the agency in 1902 and Michael is committed to continue the traditions that put the customer first and to work hard to build trusting relationships. Customers are the lifeline of any business and it is important to understand their needs and to implement plans that meet their specific businesses.

Michael graduated from Georgia Southern University in 1996 with a BA degree in Finance with an emphasis in Risk Management. He has also completed insurance coursework and holds the designation of Accredited Advisor of Insurance (AAI) which enables him to hold a Counselors license for the State of Georgia.

Michael is a lifelong resident of Dublin and Laurens County and continues to remain active in his community. He is a member of First United Methodist Church and is Chairman of the Laurens County Airport Authority. He has also served on the local boards for the Chamber of Commerce, United Way, and Habitat for Humanity. He is married to the former Natalie Theriot of Marietta and they have two boys, Davis and Charlie. It is his goal to build upon his family business legacy and perpetuate it into future generations.

 
LEE NEWSOME
LNewsome@CurryInsurance.com
478-609-0455
Before joining the Curry Insurance team in 2007, Lee worked as a golf professional at Dublin Country Club. He specializes in personal lines of insurance including home, auto and umbrella coverage. Lee also can assist with your business insurance needs including general liability, property and workers compensation.

Lee is a native of Wrens, GA and has lived in Dublin-Laurens County since 1997. He is married to Karen Newsome and has three daughters Emilee, Ella and Anna. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia.

 
CAMERON CURRY
CamCurry@CurryInsurance.com
478-609-0440
Cameron is a lifelong resident of Dublin and Laurens County and a 2006 graduate of West Laurens High School. He graduated in 2010 from the University of Georgia Terry College Of Business earning degrees in Real Estate and Marketing.

Cameron obtained his Georgia Property and Casualty Insurance license in 2009 and after an insurance internship at Blount, Burke, Wimberly, & Hendricks in Statesboro; he began his career at Curry Insurance Agency in January 2011. In doing so, he is the fourth generation of his family to work for Curry Insurance Agency. He specializes in commercial property and casualty sales but can also assist you in insuring your home, auto, personal property, as well as umbrella coverage.

 
JAMES LANIER
JLanier@CurryInsurance.com
478-609-0477
James has been a resident of Dublin since 1989, has two children and he is a member of Bethsaida Baptist Church. He is an active member of the community and has held several public positions including Chairman of the Laurens County Public Facilities Authority, Chairman of Keep Dublin-Laurens Beautiful and currently member of the Dublin City Board of Education. James has also been a local state and national level youth coach for several sports.

James began his career in the Insurance Industry in 1987 with a Transportation Agency specializing in trucking risks. In 1994, James was hired by one of his customers and was able to gain some valuable insight and experience as a regional operations manager for a national solid waste company. He was able to deal with Municipalities and County Governments as well as major industry and construction companies. In this capacity, James was responsible for safety and loss control as well as EPD, OSHA, DOT, FMCSA, USDA, APHIS, and many other governmental regulatory agencies by designing and implementing loss control and safety programs on a local, regional, and national level.

In 2001, James decided to return to his roots in the Insurance business and began using his safety and loss control experience to help small, medium and large commercial customers with their insurance needs. His philosophy is there is no account too big, but even more so, none too small. His customers have ranged from small local in home businesses to 400 unit trucking fleets. With the experience and company menu at Curry, James feels confident there is no insurance coverage that he can't place. His goal is to give you the level of service you deserve and not to just do business with friends but do business and become friends.

 
MELISSA WERNICKI
MWernickie@CurryInsurance.com
478-609-0452
Melissa was born and raised in Erie, Pennsylvania. She attended Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. In 2005, Melissa joined Loesel-Schaaf Insurance Agency in Erie, PA and shortly after obtained her property and casualty insurance license. She then moved to Dublin after her husband accepted a position at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center. Melissa has been in the insurance industry for over 5 years as a personal lines customer service agent. Melissa enjoys spending time outdoors.

 
LORI TATUM
LTatum@CurryInsurance.com
478-609-0456
Lori is happily married to Michael Tatum since 1985. A mother of two amazing young adults, Jonathon and Calah. Originally from Ft. Lauderdale , FL. Has been a resident of Dublin, GA since 1993. Graduated from The Institute for Integrative Nutrition and licensed as a Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach. Has been a successful business owner for 25 years. Licensed as a Resident Agent for Property and Casualty Insurance and has been working in Commercial lines insurance since 2007. Passionate about serving others and in spare time works with individuals to achieve their goals in weight management and a healthy lifestyle. Also enjoys running, golfing, riding motorcycle and spending time with family and friends.

 
LOUIE CURRY, JR.
President/CEO of Curry Companies
Louie@CurryCompanies.com
478-609-0441
Louie is an Agent and Chairman of the Board of Curry Insurance Agency and also serves as President and CEO of Curry Companies. He is the grandson of the company's founder, T. A. Curry, Sr.

Soon after earning BBA degrees in Real Estate and Urban Development & Insurance and Risk Management from the University of Georgia, and a MBA in Corporate Finance from Georgia State University, he came back home to Dublin and the family business.

Louie has served in many capacities within the Curry Companies. He is and always has been very involved in his community. He has served in many community organizations through the years and currently is a member (and Past President) of Dublin Rotary Club, and Chairman of the Dublin Laurens Recreation Authority.

Louie is married to Ann, and they have three children.