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 over34 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 four, 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.

Christina is a life-long local of Sussex County, primarily the Long Neck area. Currently, she resides in Laurel with her family! She has been working in many aspects of customer service for over thirty 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. She enjoys obtaining commercial 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!

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). She specializes in vacation rentals but also does sales. Crystal has been with Wilgus Associates since 1999. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She is also an avid bowler and has awards for her many honor scores including a perfect game.

I relocated with my husband and started working at Wilgus Associates in Sept. of 2015. We enjoy the beach and spending time with friends and family.

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.

Nancy has been with Wilgus Associates, Inc. since 1996. She is the financial link of all departments of Wilgus Associates, Inc. aka “Controller”. The quality and integrity of the management and all the people she works with at Wilgus Associates, Inc. makes her proud to be a part of the extended Wilgus “family”. Aside from working, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends at the beach, in the boat, and at any activity in which her children are involved.

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.

My family moved to Delaware in 2004, we enjoy the outdoors such as camping, fishing, crabbing & hunting. In 2009 I self-studied and obtained my State of Delaware license for Property & Casualty then moved on and obtained my Life & Health license. I enjoy working & helping people understand their insurances.