OUR TEAM
JESSE PARSONS, CIC, CISR PRESIDENT
Jesse graduated from the University of Central Arkansas in 2009 with his degree in Insurance & Risk Management. He obtained his Certified Insurance Counselor and Certified Insurance Service Representative in 2012. From 2009 until 2019, he held various positions from Assistant Underwriter, Underwriter, & Underwriting Manager at Union Standard Insurance. This extensive background in underwriting allows him to have a deep understanding of how insurance carriers operate ranging from navigating audits, claims, loss control, and underwriting.
In 2019, Jesse joined the agency side of the business when he purchased an established agency from Jeff Hall. He has grown that initial book of business tremendously in industries such as construction, manufacturing, self-storage, and service-related industries.
Jesse is currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Independent Insurance Agents of Arkansas. In the past, he was the co-chair for the Young Agents Committee for the Independent Insurance Agents of Arkansas.
Away from the office, Jesse is a devoted family man. He is a proud father and a loving husband to Shelly. Jesse's passion for the Arkansas Razorbacks is well-known, and his love for the outdoors often leads to family adventures. He also loves having the opportunity to coach his kids little league teams.
MARY JO ZAKRZEWSKI, ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Mary Jo got her start in the insurance industry in 1990 with Stephens Dell. In 2010 she played an instrumental role in helping launch the creation of MNH Tullis when they separated from Risk Services. With 18 years of construction and bonding experience, she has served with Parsons Insurance since December of 2019.
Mary Jo enjoys being at home with her family and cherishes their travels together. Their two favorite destinations are Seagrove Beach in Florida and the scenic landscapes of Maine. A devoted Arkansas Razorbacks fan, Mary Jo’s passion for family and adventure shines through in all she does.
RIKKI YARBROUGH, CIC ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Rikki graduated from the University of Central Arkansas in 2012 with a degree in Insurance & Risk Management. She began her career in the agency side in 2011 with Mark V. Williamson and earned her CIC designation in 2015. Before joining the team at Parsons Insurance, Rikki served as Manager of Commercial Lines at Haymond Insurance and brings over 12 years of commercial account management experience.
In her spare time, Rikki enjoys farm life with her husband and three boys, traveling to new places, cheering on the Razorbacks, baking, and watching her little ones grow up.
SAMANTHA BEVILL, CISR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Samantha entered the insurance industry in 2005 with State Farm Insurance. In 2016 she made the switch to the independent agent side and began working for Parsons Insurance in June of 2019 when Jesse purchased the established book of business. Samantha handles the Personal Lines segment of our agency and enjoys helping clients understand their insurance needs and helping them feel comfortable and confident with their coverages.
Outside of work, Samantha enjoys spending time with her husband and kids, cycling and rowing miles on the Peloton, volunteering with the Marlins Swim Club, and spending time with the love of her life Penny (the dog).
JESSICA GORMLEY, ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Jessica joined Parsons Insurance in May of 2024 as an Account Executive. Her role focuses on our self-storage program and managing a portion of our smaller commercial business accounts. She is most looking forward to building strong relationships with our clients and expanding her knowledge in the commercial space.
Prior to joining our team, Jessica was a personal lines producer at State Farm Insurance and has been in the business since 2016. Her goal is to earn her CISR designation within the first year of being at Parsons.
Outside of work, Jessica enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, baking treats for her family and friends, and finding quiet corners to read.
CHRIS MASSEY, MARKETING SPECIALIST
Chris is the newest member of the Parsons team. While he is new to this agency, Chris is seasoned in working with and taking care of people. For most of his life, he’s been passionate about creating connections- whether it be individuals to others, to places or to experiences. Chris graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Mass Media Communications. He later received his graduate degree from John Brown University. And as of
June 2024, Chris adds licensed agent to his resume.
At Parsons Insurance, Chris is looking to bring some of his different marketing techniques not only to increase awareness of what we have to offer, but also to foster genuine connections with our clients. He is looking forward to using all things from digital marketing initiatives, to community engagement projects, to help Parsons Insurance be so much more than just a standard insurance agency in our community - ensuring our reach is personal and creates impact.
Outside of the office Chris and his wife raise a house full of girls and they are his joy. He is passionate about being part of adoption initiatives, foster care, and is honored to serve with Every Child Arkansas working towards making sure there are more than enough homes for the children of our state. http://www.everychildarkansas.org
