Meet The Wilgus Team

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 28 years. In 2018 Charissa became the Vacation Rental Manager. 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 County led her to begin Residential and Commercial Sales. Her greatest reward is in helping make other peoples "Dreams Come True." Being a mother of 3 girls and grandmother of three, 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.

Cindy, originally from Baltimore began as a part time resident in Ocean View, DE in 1990 and became a full time resident in 2004. After retiring from the US Postal Service in 2008 with over 30 years of service she took a well deserved break for 18 months. In 2010 when her son was accepted at the University of Delaware she decided to go back to work part time. Cindy began her second career in 2010 with Wilgus Associates as an administrative assistant in the Sales and Insurance Department. Cindy lives in Ocean View, DE with her son Ryan and granddaughter Cali. In her spare time she enjoys gardening, time at the beach and winter vacations skiing and snowboarding with friends.

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 Representatives 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.

Joseph was born on April 10, 1959 in Philadelphia, Pa. He married his beautiful wife Anne Polichetti in 1985. Joe moved to Delaware in 1992. Joe and Anne have 6 children and 2 grandchildren and currently reside in Rehoboth Beach, DE. Joe has worked in the insurance industry since 1984. He has successfully completed Prudential Insurance Company's Professional Development Program in 1987. He was awarded the designation of LUTCF in 1990 by the Life Underwriting Training Council. He is currently working on obtaining the designation of CIC from The Society of Certified Insurance Counselors. Joe was the recipient of the National Leadership Award from the Republican Congressional Committee. Joe joined Wilgus Associates, Inc. in 1992 and he is currently the Commercial Insurance Lines Manager for the Lewes, DE office of Wilgus Associates, Inc. Joe is a respected businessman in the Lewes and Rehoboth Beach area and is currently an active member of the Rehoboth 1 Business Networkers International. Joe takes pride in giving his clients excellent service and making sure they have the proper coverage for their insurance needs. He is always accessible for his customers and will do what he says, when he says he is going to do it. Joe would like to review your current insurance coverage or develop a new insurance portfolio for you. His motto is: Second opinions are not only wise, they are free!

Kim Bailey is a native Delawarean, born and raised in Newark. Kim graduated from Christina High School in 1982. She attended Wilmington College on a volleyball scholarship; obtaining an Associate’s Degree in Behavioral Science. She also was named to the 1985 East Coast All American Volleyball team. Kim brings with her a life time of customer service experience and strong work ethic from her early years working in her parents commercial flooring business. Kim also brings 20 years of commercial insurance customer service experience. Prior relocating to Lewes in 2011, with her husband Russell, a Lewes native, Kim worked as a commercial insurance agent in Wilmington and suburban Philadelphia, focusing on large commercial accounts. Kim is still actively playing volleyball and softball.

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". In 2018 Kyle was designated Commercial Lines Manager, 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.

Machel is a year round rental agent with Wilgus Associates. She is a lifelong 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.

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 Beebe Healthcare, http://www.beebehealthcare.org/html/news.cfm. As a lifetime resident of Bethany Beach, Michael enjoys spending time with his family, fishing on his boat and traveling.

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 3 of 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.

Sandy, the Rental Accountant, began working at Wilgus Associates, Inc. in the Vacation Rental Department over 15 years ago. Sandy has over 25 years of experience in the banking industry and has proven to be a true asset to the company. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her 3 grandchildren, friends and family and riding her Harley with her husband.