ASPERA INSURANCE SERVICES
John Bowen, Jr.
Vice President
John is the Vice President of Aspera Insurance Services. He's a proud JMU graduate who started his career in insurance in 2004. He joined Aspera in 2020 after spending ten years as an underwriter and division manager for our sister company. In his spare time, you can find John rooting for his sons in every sport they're playing this season or listening to Tyler Childers. His favorite vacation spot is anywhere there's a cold beer and somewhere to put his feet up.
PERSONAL
Heather Mawn
Division Manager
Heather is the Division Manager of Personal Lines at Aspera Insurance Services. She's a proud Villanova graduate and first started her career in insurance in 2012. Heather has been an integral part of the Aspera team since 2016.
Phillip Brinkley
Senior Underwriter
Phillip is a Senior Underwriter in the Personal Lines Division at Aspera Insurance Services. A VCU alumnus, he's been in insurance since 2011 and with Aspera since 2015. In his free time, you can find Phillip cheering for the Washington Commanders or the VCU Rams. He also enjoys a relaxing beach getaway with his family, especially to Topsail or the Outer Banks.
Felix Rooney
Associate Underwriter
Felix is an Associate Underwriter in the Personal Lines Division at Aspera Insurance Services. A proud University of Richmond graduate, he began his insurance career in 2020 before joining Aspera two years later. In his free time, you can find Felix rooting for the Los Angeles Chargers, listening to Jack Johnson, or reading his favorite novel, "New York" by Edward Rutherfurd.
COMMERCIAL
Kyle Flynn
Division Manager
Kyle is the Division Manager of Commercial Lines at Aspera Insurance Services. He's a Virginia Tech alumnus who began his insurance career in 2007. He joined Aspera in 2022 after ten years at our sister company as an underwriter and product manager. In his off time, you can find Kyle rooting for the Pittsburgh Penguins or relaxing poolside with a hot tub and a bar nearby.
Austin Cheatham
Associate Underwriter
Austin is an Associate Underwriter in the Commercial Lines Division at Aspera Insurance Services. A former Longwood Lancer, he spent four years in the insurance industry before joining the Aspera team in 2023. A sports fan with a team for every season, Austin cheers for the Green Bay Packers, the Washington Capitals, and the Baltimore Orioles. His eclectic music taste counts Old Dominion, Blink-182, and Childish Gambino among his favorite artists.
Chris Hinchcliff
Associate Underwriter
Chris is an Associate Underwriter in the Commercial Lines Division at Aspera Insurance Services. After graduating from the University of Lynchburg and seven years in the insurance industry, he joined the Aspera team in 2022. On the weekends, you can find Chris rooting for the Arizona Cardinals or playing a round of golf.
BROKERAGE OPERATIONS
James Eason
Brokerage Operations Manager
James is the Brokerage Operations Manager at Aspera Insurance Services. After eight years in the insurance industry, he joined Aspera's team in 2019. On the weekend, you can find James watching football, rooting for the San Francisco 49ers.
MARKETING
Steven Yavorsky
AVP, Marketing
Steven is the Assistant Vice President of Marketing at Aspera Insurance Services. His JMU degree and 20+ years of marketing experience bring a unique approach to marketing insurance. Steve's wife & two kids help him recharge and bring fun ways to keep the Aspera name in front of insurance professionals. His hobbies include running, tennis, basketball, exploring new cities with his wife, and finding ways to incorporate more purple and gold into the world (Go Dukes)!
Holly Cline
Digital Marketing Specialist
Holly is the Digital Marketing Specialist for Aspera Insurance Services. She's a proud JMU graduate who first jumped into the world of insurance with Aspera in 2022. Outside of work, Holly enjoys rooting for the Baltimore Orioles, listening to the music of Andrew McMahon, or reading her favorite book, "The People of Paper" by Salvadore Plascencia.
Caroline Freeman
Content Marketing Specialist
Caroline is the Content Marketing Specialist for Aspera Insurance Services. After graduating from Elon University and spending several years in hospitality in Florida, she returned home to Richmond and joined Aspera in 2022. On the weekends, you can find her rooting for the Tampa Bay Lightning, reading any book by Rick Riordan, or relaxing with family on her great-grandfather's pier.