Our Bethany Beach, DE Office Staff
Bethany Beach, DE Office | Georgetown, DE Office | Lewes, Delaware Office
Kyle Brasure | Insurance Agent (Commercial Lines)
Kyle Brasure is a 2001 graduate of Indian River High School. Upon graduation Kyle began working for his family's restaurant business located in Bethany Beach. Kyle has also worked for 3 years in the automotive sales business.
In 2009, Kyle began his insurance career by studying for and passing the Delaware Insurance Licensing Examination. Soon thereafter, Kyle enrolled in The Hartford School of Insurance and began his studies in commercial insurance. Upon completion of his schooling, Kyle obtained the professional designation of "Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist". As a commercial lines specialist, Kyle finds satisfaction in making the customer number one and will go above and beyond to be sure his clients are completely satisfied with his service.
In Kyle's spare time you can find him playing paint-ball or surf fishing on Bethany Beach.
Phone: 302-539-7511
Email: kyle@wilgusassociates.com
Kim Derrickson | REALTOR® and Year Round Rental Agent
Kim Derrickson is a sales agent with Wilgus Associates and a Year Round Rental Agent. Kim has been in the Real Estate business for over 7 years. She moved to the Bethany area from Kennett Square, PA just over 3 years ago and has been loving it ever since. She is married with a stepson and a beautiful Lab named Dewey. She and her husband enjoy boating in their spare time.
Email: kim@wilgusassociates.com
Dottie Eakins | Insurance Agent (Claims, Payments & Proof of Insurance)
Dottie has been with Wilgus Associates since 2002 as the Customer Service Specialist and licensed agent. She finds the position very rewarding and challenging. It brings her pleasure and a sense of accomplishment when her customers say "thank you – you went out of your way to help us" and when she finds a solution to their problem or satisfy their needs efficiently. Dottie feels her position is one of importance as her demeanor with the insured's is a direct reflection on Wilgus Associates. Her specialty is Insurance and Customer Service.
She has always been in a position that has contact with people; her background includes 25+ years as an Executive Assistant, Legal Secretary and Marketing. Her husband and her are originally from the Washington, D.C area and vacationed here in Bethany Beach for 40+ years. They have always loved the beach and are pleased to have been able to build a house and move to Ocean View, DE on a permanent basis. Her favorite things are her family, friends, pets, and traveling. Growing up, Dottie was a "military brat" and traveled throughout the world and lived in many places – She is pleased to have established her roots on Delmarva.
Phone: (302) 539-7511 x 3022
Email: dottie@wilgusassociates.com
Thomas Einstein | Insurance Agent (Commercial Lines)
Tom moved to Delaware from Chester county, PA 23 years ago and became a permanent resident of Fenwick Island 3 years ago. His insurance experience spans 38 years where he has worked with both large and small accounts. He has designed insurance programs for large Retail, Trucking, Manufacturing and Construction clients, some of which are well know household names. In contrast, Tom has developed a statewide program for small businesses. He is experienced in all lines of insurance and has specialized in Self Insured Plans, General Liability, Professional Liability and Workers Compensation. He also holds the designation of Certified Insurance Counselor.
Tom's hobbies include fishing, hunting, boating and woodworking. In his spare time he has restored 7 homes, 2 cars and 2 boats. He has 2 sons and three grandchildren. He is not related to Albert but his boat's name is "RELATIVITY". Tom works in our Bethany Beach office and can be reached at 302-539-7511
Email: tom@wilgusassociates.com
Patty Emler | Insurance Agent (Personal Lines) and Insurance Manager
Patty has been employed with Wilgus Associates, Inc. in Bethany Beach for 14 years and has held the title of Personal Lines manager for the past 4 years. Emler has served as President of Insurance Women of Sussex County in 2000 and 2005 and was designated Insurance Woman of the year 3of the last 5 years. Patty also served as the Delaware State Director for the National Association of Insurance Women International (NAIL) in 2002 and 2003. Patty’s knowledge of insurance and passion for serving others makes her a valued resource and huge contributor to the success of Wilgus Associates, Inc.
In her free time she enjoys bowling, shopping, relaxing by her pool, hanging out with friends and family and spoiling her Dauschhund, Raisin. Patty currently resides in Dagsboro with her husband John and son Sean.
Bill Gaines | REALTOR®
Bill started his real estate career with Wilgus Associates in 2000. Being a Sussex County local, Bill has a vast knowledge and understanding of the area. Over the past 7 years he has listed and sold a wide range of properties including: residential, commercial and developmental land. He is committed to exceptional service and professionalism for his clients.
Email: BGainesAB@aol.com
Peggy Holleger | Insurance Agent (Personal Lines)
Peggy has been working in Insurance since 2000 and joined Wilgus Associates in 2005. Her specialty is Personal Lines. Before she began in insurance, she was employed in banking.
Peggy is single and lives in Georgetown and has 3 grown children and 1 grandson. She is also a part time Mary Kay Consultant. She enjoys the beach, boating, antique stores and motorcycles.
Phone: (302) 539-7511 x 3024
Email: peggy@wilgusassociates.com
Leah Mayfield | Maintenance Controller
Leah has worked for Wilgus Property Management since 2003 as the Maintenance Coordinator. She was raised in Sussex County and resides in Dagsboro, DE with her husband Eddie, daughter Samantha and two dogs Jazmine and Mya.
Phone: (302) 539-7511 x 3045
Email: leah@wilgusassociates.com
Kenda Mitchell | Insurance Agent (Personal Lines)
Kenda Mitchell has worked for Wilgus Associates since January 2004 however, she became a part of the insurance department in 2006. Kenda received her insurance license in July 2006 and is a member of the Insurance Women Of Sussex County. Her specialty is personal lines and customer service.
She lives in Georgetown, DE with her husband Shane.
Phone: (302) 539-7511 x 3029
Email: kenda@wilgusassociates.com
Joan O'Neill | Insurance Renewals
Joan Has been with Wilgus Associates for over 10 years. She became a licensed insurance agent back in New Jersey in 1981 and retired to Bethany Beach with her husband Hugh in 1996. Joan was not ready for full retirement and feels lucky to have "found" Wilgus where she works in personal lines renewals two days/week.
Joan is originally from Brooklyn, NY. She and Hugh often head north to visit their four children and six grandchildren and to get their New York "fix".
Joan loves music (especially opera); mentors at Frankford Elementary School and is actively involved in St. Ann's Parish.
Phone: (302) 539-7511
Email: Joan@Wilgusassociates.com
Vejuna Pangonyte | Accounting
Vejuna has been with Wilgus Associates since 2007.
Email: vejuna@wilgusassociates.com
Christina Pritchett | Insurance Agent (Personal Lines)
Christina is a life-long local of Sussex County, primarily the Long Neck area. Currently, she resides in Longneck with her family! She has been working in many aspects of customer service for over twenty years.
She began working in the Insurance Industry in 2003. Wilgus Associates, Inc. encourages continuous education and personal growth, with which, she has obtained The Certified Insurance Service Representative designation, CISR, in 2005 and The Certified Professional Insurance Agent, CPIA, in 2007! She was voted Insurance Woman of the Year in 2005-2006 by the Insurance Woman of Sussex County and serves as the newsletter chairperson for that organization.
She enjoys obtaining personal polices for consumers at a value without sacrificing needed coverage's! She loves talking with the local customers about the areas changes and being the first to welcome newcomers to the beach!
Veronica Radalin Mumford | Property Manager
Veronica brings 15 years of experience in volunteer administration, 10 of those in property management, to her role as a Property Manager for Wilgus Associates, Inc. She has received both the designation of Association Management Specialist and Certified Manager of Community Associations from the Community Associations Institute, a professional organization dedicated to Home Owner Association Management. She covers the areas of Ocean View, West Fenwick and Dagsboro and currently manages 10 properties. Veronica is proud to be a member of the Wilgus team!
Phone: (302) 539-7511 x 3048
Email: veronica@wilgusassociates.com
Crystal Serman | Office Manager
This duplicate contact is for admin purposes. The other contact displays on the public website.
Phone: (302) 539-7511 x 3008
Email: crystals@wilgusassociates.com
Kristy Conaway | REALTOR®
Kristy is a lifetime resident of beautiful Sussex County, Delaware. In 1997, she graduated from Sussex Central High School. Three years later, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in environmental health with a minor in biology from Salisbury State University. In August 2005, Kristy became a REALTOR and joined the wonderful staff at Wilgus Associates. Kristy, her husband, K.C., and daughter, Keelie, live in Georgetown. They are actively involved in their church. With most of their free time spent leading the young adult ministry and doing community outreach.
Phone: (302) 249-0238
Email: Kristy.conaway@mchsi.com
Bob Rucier | REALTOR®
Bob has been a licensed sales agent since 1999 and has been with Wilgus since 2005. Prior to joining Wilgus, Bob served as the Director of Corporate Real Estate for MBNA. In this position he managed the acquisition, lease and disposition of commercial and residential properties and land throughout North America and Europe. Bob is married and has one daughter. In his spare time he enjoys kayaking, exercise and collecting wine.
Phone: (302) 218-0137
Email: RRucier@aol.com
Allyn Fruman | Insurance- Health & Life
Allyn has been with Wilgus for 10 years and specializes in group health business insurance, individual health, life, and long term care insurance. She is a Certified Senior Advisor, CSA. Her specialty is life and health insurance.
Allyn is married to Harry and they have one daughter and 2 grandchildren. She enjoys gardening, reading and of course, walking to the beach.
Phone: (302) 539-7511 x 3047
Email: allyn@wilgusassociates.com
Annette Marine | REALTOR® and Rental Manager
Annette has been employed by Wilgus Associates, Inc. since 1994 and has been the rental manager for the Bethany Beach Office since 1995. She is a graduate of Goldey-Beacom College in Wilmington, Delaware. She was the first recipient of the "Outstanding Rental Agent 2004."
Annette is the chairperson for the Rental Affairs Committee of Sussex County for 2009 and is part of the Leadership Team for the Sussex County Board of Realtors .
Annette resides in Rehoboth Beach with her husband Bruce and Boxer "Scrappi". She enjoys the "beach life" with friends and family.
Phone: (302) 539-7511 x 3007
Email: annette@wilgusassociates.com
Crystal Serman | Administration, REALTOR® and Rental Agent
Crystal is a life long native of Sussex County and attended Indian River High School. After graduating she enlisted in the United States Air Force and served her Country from 1994 to 1999 as a Security Forces Specialist (MP). After returning home, she continued in the law enforcement arena until starting at the front desk of the Rental Department. With her organization and professional nature, she quickly advanced to office administrator. Crystal is now a full time licensed REALTOR. She specializes in the rental market and has been with Wilgus Associates since 1999.
Crystal resides in Clarksville with her two Jack Russell puppies (one is a rescued puppy). She enjoys bowling and has awards for her many honor scores including a perfect game.
Phone: (302) 539-7511 x 3008
Email: crystals@wilgusassociates.com
Kylie Givens | REALTOR® and Rental Agent
Kylie Wilgus Givens is a 2001 graduate of Indian River High School and a 2006 graduate of Goldey Beacom College where she obtained a Bachelors degree in Marketing Management. In 2007 she obtained her Real Estate License and joined her dad, Michael in the family business as the 4th generation of Wilgus Associates Inc. Currently, Kylie is employeed in the Vacation Rental Department of the Bethany Beach office where she also does Real Estate Sales. Kylie also assists in the marketing and advertising division of WIlgus Associates and helps manage the company website.
As a lifelong native to Bethany Beach she has a unique appreciation and understanding of the resort area.
In her spare time she enjoys the beach life, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Call or e mail Kylie with any of your Real Estate needs. (302)-539-7511*3002 Kylie@Wilgusassociates.com.
Phone: 302-539-7511
Email: kylie@wilgusassociates.com
Machel Gibbs | Receptionist
Machel is administrative assistant in Wilgus Associates, Vacation Rentals Department. She is a life long native of Sussex County and lives in Clarksville. She stays active in her church and community and enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Phone: 302-539-7511
Email: Machel@wilgusassociates.com
Leslie Rinker | REALTOR® and Rental Agent
Leslie works in our Bethany Beach Vacation Rental Department. She has been a licensed REALTOR since 1989 and had been employed with Wilgus Associates since 2002. Leslie can assist you with both sales and rentals. With her twenty plus years experience in Vacation Rentals she can help you find just the right rental for a memorable family vacation or a great property when you are ready to invest in your own vacation home.
Leslie is a graduate from the University of Maryland, College Park.
Before her Real Estate career, Leslie was a day care director for the YWCA in Baltimore. She moved to Delaware and now enjoys the beach with her family.
Phone: (302) 539-7511 x 3033
Email: lrinker@wilgusassociates.com
Charissa Joachimowski | REALTOR® and Rental Agent
Charissa has vacationed in Bethany since she was 8 years old and fell in love with the area many years ago. She chose to make this her permanent residence in April 1988.
Charissa began working for Wilgus Associates, Inc's Summer Rental Department in 1988 and is proud to be part of the company for over 20 years. She is familiar with what will rent the best and what vacationers are looking for when they venture to the Bethany Beach area.
Her awareness of the real estate needs, availability, and the market in Sussex Countly led her to begin Residential and Commercial Sales. Since then she has been awarded Top Sales and Top Unit Sales in 2003, and Masters Emerald in 2005. Her greatest reward is in helping make other peoples "Dreams Come True."
Being a mother of 3 girls, she finds life very rewarding and Wilgus Associates, Inc. has been very accommodating to her family life. Charissa loves sunsets, nature, photography, fishing, boating and the tranquility of the bay and ocean.
Sandy Putz | REALTOR® and Rental Accounting
Sandy, the Rental Accountnat, began working at Wilgus Associates, Inc. in the Vacation Rental Department over10 years ago. Sandy has over 20 years of experience in the banking industry and has proven to be a true asset to the company.
Currently, Sandy lives in Delmar with her husband Kevin and two children, Barry and Brandy. In her free time she enjoys spending time with friends and family and riding her Harley with her husband.
Phone: (302) 539-7511 x 3010
Email: sputz@wilgusassociates.com
Tim Hill | Senior Property Manager and Vice President
Timothy C. Hill has 28 years experience in the real estate industry. Tim began his real estate career in the Baltimore area in 1979 as a real estate sales agent, property manager and construction contractor.
Tim moved to Sussex County in 1985 and began working at Wilgus Associates in 1986 as a summer rental agent. Tim became property manager in 1988 and in 2006 became corporate vice president. Tim resides in Georgetown Delaware with his wife Cindy and daughters Elizabeth and Mary.
Phone: (302) 539-7511 x 3026
Email: seniorpm@wilgusassociates.com
David Wilgus | Insurance Agent (Commercial Lines), Secretary and Treasurer
David T. Wilgus is a 1981 graduate of Indian River High School and a 1985 graduate of the University of Delaware. He is a graduate of the Insurance Institute of America and is a member of The Society of Certified Insurance Counselors.
In 1992, David was recognized as the Delaware Insurance Agent of the Year by the Delaware Field Represanitives of Delaware. In 1996, he was elected President of the Independent Insurance Agents Association of Delaware. In 2002, 2004 and 2008, Wilgus Associates, Inc.'s Insurance Department was recognized as one of the top insurance agencies in the United States by Regan Consulting's Best Practices Survey.
David is a Deacon of the Ocean View Church of Christ. He also is on the Board of Directors of Delaware National Bank and is an assistant Boy Scout Troop Leader for Troop 281.
David resides in Ocean View with his wife Colleen and two sons Seth and Derek.
Phone: (302) 539-7511 x 3023
Email: david@wilgusassociates.com
Michael Wilgus | Broker, President and REALTOR®
Michael L. Wilgus is a 1977 graduate of Indian River High School and a 1981 graduate of the University of Delaware. Michael became part of Wilgus Associates in 1981 and has progressed within the company, beginning as a clerk in the Summer Rental Department, followed by becoming a Rental Agent, Real Estate Sales Agent, Associate Broker, Vice President of Wilgus Associates, Broker of Record, and in 2002 became the President of Wilgus Associates, Inc.
Michael is a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (GRI) and holds the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation from the Realtors National Marketing Institute, an affiliate of the National Association of Realtors. He is also a member of the Ocean View Church of Christ, and a past President of both the Bethany-Fenwick Chamber of Commerce and the Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company. Currently, Michael sits on the Advisory Board of the Friends of the South Coastal Library and on the Board of Directors for BeBee Hospital, www.beebemed.org/html/news.cfm.
As a lifetime resident of Bethany Beach, Michael enjoys spending time with his wife Sandy and his 3 daughters, Kylie, Jenna and Olivia.
Email: mwilgus@wilgusassociates.com
