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Bart Garrison, CIC - I started my insurance career in 1985 and joined the High Country Agency in 2005 when my family and I moved to Ruidoso.  Believing that it is important to give back to the terrific community I belong to, I have served on numerous boards.  I am currently a member of the Ruidoso Rotary Club and serve as the President; First Assembly of God and serve as the New Mexico District Commander for Royal Rangers.  I truly enjoy Ruidoso and working with this terrific staff.

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Kathy Yeager, CIC (Manager) - My first job out of high school was working as a personal lines insurance underwriter.  Ten years and three children later, my husband and I made a decision to move to Ruidoso and raise our children in a “small town” environment.  I began my tenure at High Country Agency in 1994 and became a commercial account representative and producer.  In 2001 I earned my CIC (Certified Insurance Counselor) designation and have been working in the insurance industry since 1984.  The friendly and inclusive environment in Ruidoso has allowed me to jump right in and become involved in coaching soccer, serving on the Parks and Recreation Commission Board, and recently I graduated from Leadership Lincoln (Class of 2005-2006).

Donna Crandall (Personal Lines CSR) - My name is Donna Crandall and I have worked at High Country Agency since July of 2000.  I have 22 years experience working in the banking industry which is where I obtained my insurance license in 1997.  Currently I assist customers with their personal lines insurance needs.  I am working towards earning my CISR designation.  With three wonderful children and 3 (almost 4) amazing grandchildren, I am very busy.  I have volunteered since 1989 at the Smokey Bear Stampede as a timer and have been involved with the Old Lincoln Days Pageant since 1985 (where I am the senior standing can-can girl).  There is no better place to work in Ruidoso than High Country Agency.

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Debbie Hernandez (Personal Lines CSR) - My family and I moved to the Ruidoso area in 1994, and settled in Capitan in 1995.  I became employed at High Country Agency February 2001 as a receptionist when I was given the opportunity to become an Insurance agent.  I am currently working on earning my CISR.  I am bi-lingual (Spanish) and really enjoy working with my customers.  The friendly community of Capitan allowed me to be Cub Scout Master for 2 years. I have three children; Dustin, Victoria, and Joshua who are all very involved with rodeo, 4-H and FFA. My two oldest children are Cadets at the New Mexico Military Institute.  I love living in these wonderful mountains.

Tammy Chapman (Receptionist and Bookkeeper) - I have been with High Country Agency since August 2005 and currently live in Capitan with my daughter Stormi. My activities include being a member of the Capitan Booster Club, the Capitan Women's Club, and the Lincoln County Pageants and Festivals Corp., and participating in The Last Escape of Billy the Kid. I am a Ruidoso High School alumnus. My job at High Country Agency is very enjoyable and I enjoy working with the staff.

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Ashley Holder (Commercial Lines CSR) -   I have been with High Country since April of 2007, but I already feel like part of the team.  I am grateful to be able to work with the best staff in Ruidoso, and I greatly enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the office.  I am working towards earning my CISR and hope to one day work in commercial lines.  I devote all of my time to my beautiful son Kason who is about to celebrate his first.  I am truly blessed to be part of High Country Agency.

Cindy Nowell (Personal Lines CSR) - I have been with High Country Agency since July of 2007.  I am currently working towards getting my insurance license.  I grew up in Ruidoso and I now live in Capitan.  I have 2 wonderful sons and 1 adorable grandson.  I enjoy working in my yard, playing with my grandbaby and spending time with my family and friends.  I am proud to be a part of High Country Agency and I really enjoy working with the staff.

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Dave Parks - As a lifelong resident of Ruidoso, I earned a Master of Science in Education from Western New Mexico University.  I have been an insurance and real estate agent since 1960.  Being involved in the community is important to me.  I have been a member of the Ruidoso Volunteer Fire Department since 1949 and have served on the Ruidoso Firewise Group, the Ruidoso Wildland Urban Interface Committee, the Ruidoso Village Forest Health Taskforce, the Ruidoso School Board and many other civic and community activities.  I am also a member of the Community United Methodist Church.  I am truly proud to be a part of High Country Agency.