John Wheeler
Adventurer. Josiah's daddy. Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)
John is the agency owner and licensed agent. After teaching special education for several years in central Florida, John joined his dad in the family business in 1999. Around town, you might see John running, riding his mountain bike or hauling kayaks. John is active with Rotary Club of Lake City, Chamber of Commerce, Ichetucknee Partnership and Christian Heritage Church.
Melissa Harden
Disney fanatic. Mother of four daughters. Grandmother of 4. Licensed Personal Lines Insurance Agent.
Melissa is a Personal Lines Agent specializing in auto, home, boat, RV and motorcycle insurance. When Melissa is not at the office, she spends her time with her husband Greg and their team of mules (Dolly and Molly) on the family farm.
Toni Sweat
Lover of rivers & springs. Mother. Licensed General Lines Insurance Agent. Toni is a life long resident of Columbia County. She enjoys spending time with her husband Gary, their daughter Cheryl Lynn, as well as her family and friends. On the weekends, Toni and her family enjoy cookouts, floating down Ichetucknee and visiting the numerous fresh water springs in our area. When you visit our office, feel free to tell Toni which of our springs is your favorite.
Priscilla Wheeler
Cattle rancher (kind of). Mother of two sons. Licensed General Lines Insurance Agent.
There are few things Priscilla can't do. Since The Wheeler Agency opened in 1969, she has been secretary, bookkeeper, human resources manager, computer specialist, and licensed agent. Partially retired, she spends her mornings tending to her small herd of beef cattle. Frequently, she serves as Ed's #1 fishing buddy as they pursue redfish and trout on the Gulf coast.
Ed Wheeler
Redfish hunter. John and Mark’s dad. Deceased.
Our founder, Ed Wheeler, died April 23, 2019. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Risk Management & Insurance from the FSU College of Business in 1967, Ed worked with Travelers Insurance Company as a property/casualty underwriter, covering most of North Florida. His dream, though was to become an independent insurance agent. The year was 1969, Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, and Ed Wheeler opened his insurance agency. Ed provided insurance services to families and businesses in North Florida for almost fifty years. To him, his clients were part of his family. When they suffered, he suffered. When they celebrated, he celebrated.