Jeanice Myrtue joined LaPorte in early 2022 with 30 plus years of insurance knowledge earning an AU and AIS designation.  During Jeanice’s career she has worked on both the carrier and agency side of the business which brings a unique perspective to her job as a Commercial Account Manager.  Jeanice prides herself on providing efficient and accurate customer service to both small and large clients.  It’s important to her that regardless of the size of the account that all the clients she works with are treated equally.  When Jeanice has free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, exploring the outdoors and enjoying a good book.

Joshua joined LaPorte in early 2022 bringing 12 years sales experience with him with 6 of those years focused on Property and Casualty Insurance.  His priority with every client is to be seen as a long-term business partner. Joshua earns his customers’ trust by taking the big picture approach. This includes addressing loss control, compliance, risk management and HR to make sure he is securing the best coverage and rates for his insureds. The main industries Joshua is focused on are Construction Trades and Manufacturing.  Workers’ Compensation and Cyber coverages are his main coverage knowledge areas.

Joshua attended Oregon State University and Mt. Hood Community College graduating with honors.  He and his lovely wife Melody have been married for 15 years and have three amazing kids ages, 11, 12 and 14.  In his free time you can find Joshua at one of his kids sporting events, in his garden, running or reading a good book.

Heather joined LaPorte early in 2022 as an Associate Account Manager in the Commercial Department.  Heather brings ten years of commercial insurance experience, and a CISR designation to her role.  Heather prides herself in keeping an open mind and positive attitude when listening to clients to help assess their needs.  She understands that good listening and communication skills is critical in her position as insurance can be a difficult field to navigate.  Making sure her clients understand the risk and what coverages need to be in place to protect them in the event a loss occurs is important to her.   Heather holds a Bachelor of Arts and enjoys drawing, writing, gardening and hanging out with her two cats during her free time.