Our Sales Team
Atlas Insurance agents are dedicated to providing the highest quality service to our valued customers. Our staff offers friendly and personal service. You will always talk with a trusted adviser who understands your individual needs.
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Rob P. Brown, CPCU
Rob P. Brown President of Atlas Mortgage and Insurance Co. Inc., dba Atlas Insurance, joined the agency in 1954, six months after his father Lee Brown started the agency. Rob attended Princeton University, Paris Island and Union college; he received his designation of Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) in 1964.
Contact Rob P. Brown
941-366-8424 Ext 4164
rpbrown@atlasinsuranceagency.com
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Rob W. Brown, CIC
Rob W. Brown, a third generation insurance agent has been active in the insurance industry for over 25 years and a partner since 1988. He holds licenses in Property / Casualty and in Life and Health and recently celebrated his 23rd anniversary of achieving his Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation. Rob is the current managing partner and was named 2008 best boss of the year by Biz 941. He is a Sarasota native and graduate of the University of Florida. Rob has served on a number of not for profit organization boards and is a past President of the Sarasota Association of Independent Agents (SAIA). He is an active member in the community . Rob is an avid outdoorsman and he and his family resides in Sarasota.
Contact Rob W. Brown
941-552-4114
rwbrown@atlasinsuranceagency.com
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Darren Howard, CPCU
Darren Howard has been active in the insurance industry for the past 21 years and a partner at Atlas Insurance since 1994. He is a graduate of Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Risk Management and Insurance and has his Certified Property & Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation. Darren is a past president of the Sarasota Association of Independent Insurance Agents (SAIIA) and has served on the Board of Directors for the Sarasota Little League. He remains active in the community as a business partner with both Cardinal Mooney and Sarasota Middle School.
Contact Darren Howard
941-552-4116
dhoward@atlasinsuranceagency.com
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Tommy W. Kochis, CIC/CRM
Tommy Kochis has been a shareholder and Vice President of Sales for Atlas Insurance since 2006. Tommy joined Atlas in 1996 as a commercial lines executive after graduating from Florida State University with a B.S. degree in Political Science. He obtained the designation of Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) in 2000 and holds licenses in Property/Casualty and Life and Health. His community and professional activities include board member for the Sarasota Association of Independent Agents (SAIA) and board member for the ESJ Branch of the Sarasota Family YMCA. Tommy has been a resident of Sarasota County for thirty years and is married to Nicole Kochis
Contact Tommy W. Kochis
941-552-4112
tkochis@atlasinsuranceagency.com
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David W. McMahon, MBA, AAI
David W. McMahon joined Atlas Insurance as a commercial lines executive in 2003. He is a graduate of Valparaiso University earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1988 and his Masters of Business (MBA) in 1995. David is an active member of The West Florida Chapter of Community Association Institute (CAI), Commercial Investment Division (CID) of the Sarasota Association of Realtors, among others. David and his wife, Kimberly, are actively involved in the community as business partners to local schools, coaches and/or mentors while raising their four children.
Contact David W. McMahon
941-552-5042
dmcmahon@atlasinsuranceagency.com
Christopher N. O'Brien
Chris O’Brien has been active in the insurance industry for the past 20 years and holds licenses in Property / Casualty as well as Life and Health. He attended Canisius College in Buffalo, NY and graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree. Chris began his professional career in Bradenton with the Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball team in 1983. He is twice past president of the Manatee County Independent Insurance Agents Association (MCIIAA), has served on the Manatee West Little League Board of Directors, sat on Agency Advisory Board for a major insurance carrier and received several awards for his work within the insurance industry. Chris enjoys spending time with his three children, and is an avid golfer and tour bicyclist.
Contact Christopher N. O'Brien
941-487-6219
cobrien@atlasinsuranceagency.com
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Jared Hawkins
Jared Hawkins joined Atlas insurance in 2011 after six years in the commercial banking industry. Jared is a “Double-Gator”, having earned his Bachelor’s degree in Finance in 2004 and his Masters in Business Administration in 2010 from the University of Florida. As such, he brings an extensive knowledge of underwriting and a deep understanding of financial statements to his clients, an ideal combination for the contractor who does bonded work, or the business owner that needs an insurance specialist who truly understands the demands of the modern business world. In his free time, Jared enjoys fishing, hunting, boating, diving or anything in the outdoors and is a long-time volunteer with Mote Marine. He also sits on the board of directors for the Sarasota Sportsmen’s Association and is active in his church.
Contact Jared Hawkins
941-993-6753
jhawkins@atlasinsuranceagency.com
