John Wheeler
Adventurer. Florida State Seminole. 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 rucking, riding his mountain bike or hauling kayaks. John is active with Rotary Club of Lake City, Chamber of Commerce, Boy Scouts Troop 85 and Hopeful Baptist Church.
Melissa Harden
Wife to her awesome husband, Greg. Mother of four beautiful daughters. Mimi to eight amazing grandchildren. Disney fanatic. 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 enjoys her time with her husband as they travel to see places in their RV. She also spends her time with her husband Greg on the family farm and is a member of Hopeful Baptist Church.
Ryan Trespalacios
Husband. Father. Soccer enthusiast.
Ryan brings a mission-first mindset and a heart for service to The Wheeler Agency. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy and Naval War College, Ryan has built a career focused on leadership and problem-solving. His professional background includes serving as a management consultant with Deloitte and as Chief of Staff for the Florida Department of Transportation District Two. A Lake City native, Ryan actively serves Parkview Baptist Church, the Rotary Club of Lake City, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and All Pro Dads. He and Melanie are the proud parents of two daughters who keep life fun and full.
Josh Heringer
Tech Nerd, father of two daughters. Licensed General Lines Agent.
Joshua is our designated inside commercial agent. He spends his time serving small businesses throughout North Florida. When not working, he enjoys learning about new technologies and spending time with his wife Tammy and children. Josh is active with Church on the Way.
Bobbie Necessary
Mother of 4 and Nanna of two beautiful little girls. Licensed Customer Service Representative.
Bobbie enjoys the outdoors, traveling, fishing, beading, and spending time with family. Usually, wherever they have the best view (or the fish are biting).
Kate Weiss
Kate is a Licensed Personal Lines Agent specializing in auto, home, boat, motorcycle, and RV insurance. She brings knowledgeable guidance, a friendly attitude, and just enough personality to make insurance conversations enjoyable.
When she’s not talking coverage, Kate is the mom of one fully grown two‑legged child and five four‑legged babies who keep life interesting. A devoted foodie with a love for travel, she’s most at home on warm, sunny days—whether kayaking, lounging poolside, or soaking up the vibes at the beach or springs.
Barbara Hallman
Mother of four children. Grandmother of three. Licensed Personal Lines Agent.
When I am not at the office, you can find me at home wrangling Nigerian dwarf goats or out near the water somewhere. Equal parts responsible adult and “let’s see what happens,” I specialize in policies, patience, farm animals and sunburns.
Shawn Morrison
High School Football Official
Shawn is Licensed Life & Health Insurance Agency specializing in Group Benefits. In his free time, Shawn officiates high school football around North Florida. Shawn is an active member of Parkview Baptist Church.
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.
Ed Wheeler
Founder, 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.