About Us

Meet Our Staff

Our team at Professional Insurance Services provides our clients the coverage that best fits their unique insurance needs.

Kent Daughtry

Kent Daughtry

President
Phone: 910-592-2224

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Kent Daughtry is the Owner / President of Professional Insurance Services, Inc. He has over 40 years of experience in the insurance industry. With two locations approximately 100 miles apart he is proud of his ability to serve almost all of NC. His commitment to education is exemplified by his LUTCF and CIC designations. His dedication to education, service and growth have proven to be a successful combination for his agency, his staff and his customers. Kent married a high school classmate and together they share 3 daughters and 1 son. They also share 4 granddaughters and 2 grandsons. Together they have a horse and four cows to help them keep in touch with their roots. Kent enjoys spending time with his family, fishing and barbershop singing, church activities and his Rotary Club. All these activities are worked in around the requirements of maintaining and harvesting the 8.5 acre family vineyard. It is located on the land that has been in his family for over 200 years.

Darin Ridge

Darin Ridge

Office Manager
Phone: 336-625-8600

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Darin Ridge joined Professional Insurance Services, Inc. in 2005 and is the current office manager in the Asheboro office. With over 19 years of experience in both commercial and personal lines, Darin is committed to customer service and strives to make insurance coverage simple to understand.

Outside of the office, Darin is very involved with his family and enjoys exploring the North Carolina mountains through its many hiking trails.

Theresa Thurston

Theresa Thurston

Agent
Phone: 336-625-8600

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Theresa Thurston has been with Professional Insurance Services, Inc. in our Asheboro office since 2008. She has over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry. She makes customer service her focus and strives to build trust and long term relationships with her clients.

In her free time, Theresa enjoys taking motorcycle road trips with her husband, Bradley, and playing with her loving dog, Gigi.

Julie Wright

Julie Wright

Agent
Phone: 910-592-2224

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Julie is new to Professional Insurance Services, Inc. in the Clinton office. Eager to learn, she already has her Property & Casualty license and is currently working on obtaining her Life Insurance license. With 15 years of customer service experience, it has been an easy transition to insurance.   

Outside of the office Julie enjoys gardening, walking her little rescue dog, Digit, spoiling her 5 chickens, and spending time with her husband Tom of 35 years. She is also an active member of Corinth Baptist Church where she volunteers where needed.

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Jessica Harrington

Agent
Phone: 336-625-8600
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Jessica Harrington is on the cusp of 2 years into the insurance world and is striving to learn something new every single day. Jessica comes from a career in Law Enforcement therefore she is no stranger to helping create solutions for problems. Jessica is currently licensed in Property & Casualty and is currently studying for her Life Insurance license. Outside of work, she is also planning a wedding with her fiancé, Caleb. She loves watching and spending quality time with her two beautiful children, Tucker & Beau and spoiling their family dog, Chief.

Jhoena Lira-Escalera

Agent
Phone: 910-592-2224
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Jhoena Lira-Escalera has been in the insurance industry for the past 11 years focused on both personal and commercial lines. Jhoena enjoys meeting the clients and building relationships to better service their individual insurance needs. She is a mother to two young children, one daughter and one son. Jhoena, like many others, like to take “one day at a time” loving her husband, family, and community and taking advantage of each day gifted. I do not have her photo yet so you can leave that part blank for now.

Located in Asheboro & Clinton, North Carolina, Professional Insurance Services serves both individuals and local businesses. With products ranging from homeowners insurance and auto insurance to business insurance, our professionally trained, licensed insurance agents can guide you through the complicated process of setting up an insurance plan customized just for you. We value client relationships and understand that service involves the search for coverage gaps and providing the opportunity to fill those gaps. Our local presence combined with our technology allows for enhanced customer service and interactions.

An Independent Advantage

We are Independent Agents in Asheboro & Clinton, North Carolina, free to choose the best carrier for your insurance needs. We do not work for an insurance company; we work for you. We work on your side when you have a loss and follow through to see that you get fair, prompt payment and service. Professional Insurance Services represents a carefully selected group of financially strong, reputable insurance companies, therefore, we are able to offer you the best coverage at the most competitive price.

What is an Independent Insurance Agent?

When you decide to buy a car, you wouldn’t purchase the first one you see. What if one day the automobile industry decided to make only one type of car, one make and one model. You wouldn’t have a choice!

The same situation holds true for insurance. You need insurance to drive a car, to purchase a house, to protect your family’s financial future and to run a small business. But if there was only one insurance company that offered only one type of insurance, car insurance, home insurance or businessowner policy — you wouldn’t have a choice. The only solution would be going to that one company.

With an independent insurance agent, you have choices. Independent agents are not tied to any one insurance company. One of the advantages of using an independent agent is that he or she works to satisfy your needs. You are using an expert for an important financial decision.

An independent agent has several companies that he or she can approach to get you the best coverage at the best price. And your independent agent will know the companies with the most efficient claims departments to recover your losses as quickly as possible.

When you buy insurance, whether it’s for your home, your car or your business, you want an advocate who will properly assess the risks you face and give you an objective analysis of the marketplace, it’s up to you to make the final choice.

Two locations to serve you

Asheboro Office

(336) 625-8600
275-C Rock Crusher Rd
Asheboro, NC 27203

Hours

Monday - Friday 9AM - 5PM

Clinton Office

(910) 592-2224
124 E Elizabeth St
Clinton, NC 28328

Hours

Monday - Friday 9AM - 5PM

Toll-free: 1-800-682-0145
Phone: 330-852-4087
Fax: 330-852-2025
Two locations to serve you

Asheboro Office

(336) 625-8600
275-C Rock Crusher Rd
Asheboro, NC 27203

Hours

Monday - Friday 9AM - 5PM

Clinton Office

(910) 592-2224
124 E Elizabeth St
Clinton, NC 28328

Hours

Monday - Friday 9AM - 5PM