About Brevard Insurance Agency, Inc

Jay Coan

PRESIDENT

Jay, the agency manager, has been with Brevard Insurance for since 2001. While supporting clients with their insurance needs, he also oversees daily operations of the agency. Jay is licensed in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida; and holds licenses in property, casualty, life and health, and Medicare. After earning a Business Management degree from the University of South Carolina in 1999, Jay became a Certified Insurance Counselor in 2010 after completing an insurance education program sponsored by the National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research. Jay and wife Nora have two daughters Charlotte & Claire, and they enjoy a wide array of outdoor activities.

Kate Chaump

PERSONAL LINES AGENT

Kate Chaump joined the Brevard Insurance team in June 2021 as a Personal Lines Agent. Originally from east Texas, she moved to Brevard in 2016 to attend Brevard College where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Wilderness Leadership and Experiential Education. After college, she knew Brevard, NC is where she wanted to stay and is grateful to Brevard Insurance Agency for making that happen. Kate is excited to use her role as an insurance agent to support the community she has come to love.

In her free time, you can find Kate playing with her dog Bennett, hiking, fishing, or generally basking in the outdoors. She also enjoys baking, drinking coffee and spending time with her family.

Katie Sweeney

BRAND MANAGER

Katie joined the Brevard Insurance team in early 2021 after owning her own marketing company for several years. Originally from Georgia, she moved to Brevard in 2016 from West Virginia where she helped manage a 10,000 acre ATV park. Katie graduated from Georgia Tech with a B.S. in International Affairs. She really enjoys using her varied background to find creative marketing solutions in the insurance space.

When not in the office, you can often find Katie adventuring and traveling with her family, mountain biking, cooking or gardening.

Chris Ford

CLIENT EXPERIENCE REPRESENTATIVE

Chris joined the Brevard Insurance team in March of 2023 as a Client Experience Representative. While Chris grew up in suburban Jacksonville, Florida, he was imprinted by summers spent in the mountains of WNC. After graduating from Florida State University with a master's degree in Recreation Management; Chris (& his wife Beth) moved as fast as they could to the area! Chris has spent his career in various customer service, sales, and program management roles – including outdoor & wilderness programs, employee wellness at a large brewery, and most recently sales at a local bike shop. Chris is excited to use his years of experience in his current role of supporting Brevard Insurance clients!

Chris, his wife Beth, and their three boys (Noah, Stokely, & Solomon) live in Pisgah Forest. They enjoy family adventures in the forest, mountain biking, or a good book or movie!

Adam Spencer

CLIENT EXPERIENCE REPRESENTATIVE

Adam Joined the Brevard Insurance team in July of 2023 as a Client Experience Representative. He grew up in Woburn, Massachusetts but moved to Mooresville, NC for high school. Adam found Brevard when he was recruited to play soccer at Brevard College. After falling in love with Brevard, he graduated from Brevard College with a degree in Business and Organizational Leadership in 2021.

Adam is excited to be a part of the BIA team and to be even more involved in the community. When not in the office, you can generally find Adam playing soccer, golf, chess or climbing. He coaches soccer for Transylvania Youth Soccer Association and loves to get out in the woods.