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Meet Our Staff

As our client, you will have a team of highly qualified professionals working for you to provide you with the best coverage for you, your family, or your business.  Building a long-lasting relationship with our clients is our number one priority.

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J.W. Brown

Agency Owner

Our founder, J.W. Brown, has spent his entire life in Central Kentucky. He began his insurance career as a Claims Adjuster after graduating from Georgetown College in 2008. He learned the basics of insurance contracts, the significance of high-quality customer service, and the importance of being there for a customer in their time of need. Wanting to explore the other side of the insurance business and the corporate world, he returned to graduate school to earn his MBA and that opened the door to additional opportunities in the sales organization. He thrived as a Territory Sales Manager through establishing trusting relationships, building credibility as a product expert, and leading his team and territory through years of profitable and substantial growth.

J.W. spent 13.5 years working for a Fortune 500 Insurance Company and one of the largest insurance companies in the United States. He excels in customer interaction and counseling customers on their needs, which led to his desire to start the Midway Insurance Group.

J.W. is passionate about his family and helping people. He and his wife, Rachel, reside in Midway, KY with their beautiful daughter Edith. He loves meeting and networking with people, anything outdoors (and his green lawn), and the Kentucky Wildcats.

Kim Smith

Agent

Kim has years of experience, a deep understanding of both personal and commercial insurance, and extensive knowledge of our partner companies, Kim is an incredible asset to our office. Her dedication to advocating for her customers and helping them protect what matters most is unmatched.

Outside of work, Kim is all about family, especially her beloved granddaughters. We’re excited to see the positive impact she’ll have on our team and our clients.

Stephanie Stefanic

Agent
Stephanie Stefanic brings a unique blend of education, leadership, and real-world experience to her role in the insurance industry. She graduated from the University of Kentucky in May 2003 with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Education, Communication, and Leadership, along with a minor in Animal Science—both with an Equine emphasis. After working in the equine industry, Stephanie returned to school and earned a Master of Arts in Education from Georgetown College in August 2005.
Stephanie spent several years as a certified special education teacher with Scott County Schools, where her passion for helping others and advocating for their needs truly flourished. While teaching, she continued her own education, earning a second Master of Arts in Education in Instructional Leadership from Eastern Kentucky University in May 2008.
In 2006, Stephanie married her husband Damon, also an educator and now the principal at Garth Elementary. After welcoming their first daughter, Adalynn, in 2011, Stephanie made the decision to stay home and focus on family. This transition also marked the beginning of her insurance career, initially specializing in equine and livestock insurance—an area where her background and passion naturally aligned. Their second daughter, Brookelynn, was born in 2013.
Over the years, Stephanie has expanded her expertise into personal and commercial insurance, continuing to build strong relationships with clients and providing thoughtful guidance to help them protect what they’ve worked so hard to achieve. She takes great pride in getting to know her clients, understanding their needs, and always working in their best interest.
Outside of work, Stephanie stays incredibly active in the community. She supports Damon and Garth Elementary, manages life on their Kentucky Proud farm, and keeps up with her daughters’ busy schedules. Adalynn and Brookelynn are heavily involved in 4-H and FFA, showing multiple species, including cattle and Mini Lop rabbits. Stephanie is a member of Southland Christian Church, serves on the Board of Directors for the Georgetown/Scott County Chamber of Commerce, chairs the Chamber’s Emerging Leaders Committee, volunteers with Alliance of Therapy Dogs alongside two of her dogs, trains and handles search and recovery dogs, shows Catahoula dogs, and is always willing to lend a helping hand.