“The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual.”
– Vince Lombardi
We have assembled a team of exceptional individuals that are dedicated to continuous improvement, professionalism and the highest ethical standards in the industry. Because of them, we believe we are the most professional insurance organization in the State of Florida, as recognized by our clients, our colleagues, our companies, and our communities.
George C. Schmelzle, CPCU, ARM, AAI, AIC, AIM, AIS, AUPRESIDENT / CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER / SALES DEPARTMENT MANAGER
239.649.1444, Ext 374 | GCSchmelzle@IRMSinc.com
Sara Hines, AIM, AIT
ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT MANAGER / SERVICE DEPARTMENT MANAGER – PERSONAL INSURANCE DIVISION
239.649.1444, Ext 227 | SHines@IRMSinc.com
Donna Engel, AAI, AIS, AIM, CISR
SERVICE DEPARTMENT MANAGER – BUSINESS INSURANCE DIVISION
239.649.1444, Ext 239 | DMEngel@IRMSinc.com
Brandon Hipwell, AU, ChFC
UNDERWRITING DEPARTMENT MANAGER
239.649.1444, Ext 236 | BHHipwell@IRMSinc.com
Sara Hines, AIM, AITADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT MANAGER
239.649.1444, Ext 227 | SHines@IRMSinc.com
Analie Maestu
ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT
239.649.1444, Ext 206 | AMaestu@IRMSinc.com
Alisa Smith
ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT
239.649.1444, Ext 230 | ASmith@IRMSinc.com
Joan Menier
ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIST
239.649.1444, Ext 215 | JMenier@IRMSinc.com
Keylis Roque
ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIST
239.649.1444 Ext 201 | KRoque@IRMSinc.com
Joseph Maestu
ADMINISTRATION INTERN
239.649.1444 | JMaestu@IRMSinc.com
Business Insurance
George C. Schmelzle, CPCU, ARM, AAI, AIC, AIM, AIS, AU
SALES DEPARTMENT MANAGER
239.649.1444, Ext 374 | GCSchmelzle@IRMSinc.com
William Kuhlman, CPCU, ARM, AU, AAI
RISK MANAGER / EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
239.649.1444, Ext 371 | WHKuhlman@IRMSinc.com
Samuel Neidigh, CPCU, ARM, AU, AAI
RISK MANAGER
239.649.1444, Ext 366 | SRNeidigh@IRMSinc.com
Charles Schmelzle, CPCU, ARe, AAI
RISK MANAGER / EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
239.649.1444, Ext 415 | CDSchmelzle@IRMSinc.com
Douglas Shipp, CPCU, CIC, AAI
RISK MANAGER / EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
239.649.1444, Ext 330 | DRShipp@IRMSinc.com
Dave Sumner
RISK MANAGER / EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
239.649.1444, Ext 367 | DWSumner@IRMSinc.com
Adrian Otero
ASSISTANT RISK MANAGER
239.649.1444, Ext 358 | AOtero@IRMSinc.com
Ryan Pina
ASSISTANT RISK MANAGER
239.649.1444, Ext 363 | RPina@IRMSinc.com
Carole Rhodes, AAI, AIS
ASSISTANT RISK MANAGER
239.649.1444, Ext 372 | CARhodes@IRMSinc.com
Sonia Zuniga
BUSINESS INSURANCE SPECIALIST
239.649.1444, Ext 365 | SZuniga@IRMSinc.com
Gary Eskin, AAI, SPHR
RISK MANAGER CONSULTANT
239.649.1444, Ext 352 | GHEskin@IRMSinc.com
Personal Insurance
George C. Schmelzle, CPCU, ARM, AAI, AIC, AIM, AIS, AU
SALES DEPARTMENT MANAGER
239.649.1444, Ext 374 | GCSchmelzle@IRMSinc.com
Joann Whitney, API, AIC
RISK MANAGER
239.649.1444, Ext 374 | TJWhitney@IRMSinc.com
Dawn Zettler, AINS
RISK MANAGER
239.649.1444, Ext 406 | DZettler@IRMSinc.com
Business Insurance
Donna Engel, AAI, AIS, AIM, CISR
SERVICE DEPARTMENT MANAGER – BUSINESS INSURANCE DIVISION
239.649.1444, Ext 239 | DMEngel@IRMSinc.com
Diane Brooks
CLIENT SERVICE MANAGER
239.649.1444, Ext 213 | DSBrooks@IRMSinc.com
Donald Engel
CLIENT SERVICE MANAGER
239.649.1444, Ext 360 | DGEngel@IRMSinc.com
Marcella Gonzalez
CLIENT SERVICE MANAGER
239.649.1444, Ext 246 | MGonzalez@IRMSinc.com
Melissa Milito
CLIENT SERVICE MANAGER
239.649.1444, Ext 224 | MMilito@IRMSinc.com
Patricia Pierson
CLIENT SERVICE MANAGER
239.649.1444, Ext 401 | PPierson@IRMSinc.com
Nancy Canfield, CPCU
CLIENT SERVICE ASSISTANT
239.649.1444, Ext 374 | NCanfield@IRMSinc.com
Doris Laurence
CLIENT SERVICE ASSISTANT
239.649.1444, Ext 420 | DMLaurence@IRMSinc.com
Patricia Linville
CLIENT SERVICE ASSISTANT
239.649.1444, Ext 210 | PLinville@IRMSinc.com
Candice Stapleton
CLIENT SERVICE ASSISTANT
239.649.1444, Ext 208 | CStapleton@IRMSinc.com
Vicki Konieczko, AIS, AINS
CLIENT SERVICE SPECIALIST
239.649.1444, Ext 245 | VKonieczko@IRMSinc.com
Diana Tejada
CLIENT SERVICE SPECIALIST
239.649.1444, Ext 219 | DTejada@IRMSinc.com
Personal Insurance
Sara Hines, AIM, AIT
SERVICE DEPARTMENT MANAGER – PERSONAL INSURANCE DIVISION
239.649.1444, Ext 227 | SHines@IRMSinc.com
Heather Aybar
CLIENT SERVICE MANAGER
239.649.1444, Ext 211 | HAybar@IRMSinc.com
Kim Kish
CLIENT SERVICE ASSISTANT
239.649.1444, Ext 235 | KKish@IRMSinc.com
Amy Bessey
CLIENT SERVICE SPECIALIST
239.649.1444 Ext 402 | ABessey@IRMSinc.com
Brandon Hipwell, AU, ChFCUNDERWRITING DEPARTMENT MANAGER
239.649.1444, Ext 236 | BHHipwell@IRMSinc.com
Liz Lewis
UNDERWRITER
239.649.1444, Ext 221 | LLewis@IRMSinc.com
Robert Thorngate, CPCU, ARM
UNDERWRITER / EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
239.649.1444, Ext 203 | REThorngate@IRMSinc.com
Shannon Gutierrez
UNDERWRITING ASSISTANT
239.649.1444, Ext 216 | SGutierrez@IRMSinc.com
Alexander Hawkins
UNDERWRITING ASSISTANT
239.649.1444, Ext 237 | AHawkins@IRMSinc.com
Jill Longfellow, AU, ANFI
UNDERWRITING ASSISTANT
239.649.1444, Ext 214 | JLongfellow@IRMSinc.com
Yosdany Perez, AIS
UNDERWRITING ASSISTANT
239.649.1444, Ext 217 | YPerez@IRMSinc.com
Lindsey Cooney
UNDERWRITING SPECIALIST
239.649.1444, Ext 218 | LCooney@IRMSinc.com
Natasha Hipwell
UNDERWRITING SPECIALIST
239.649.1444 | NHipwell@IRMSinc.com
Theresa Ross
UNDERWRITING SPECIALIST
239.649.1444, Ext 234 | TRoss@IRMSinc.com
