Meet Our Agents

C. Russ Fender, President

Russ Fender is the president of the agency and is a producer of both commercial and personal lines.  He is a graduate of the Citadel and former Army officer and helicopter pilot.  Russ holds several licenses including Property, Casualty, Life and Health and is also a licensed broker.  He has achieved several designations including the Accredited Advisor of Insurance designation, AAI, and is a Certified Insurance Consultant, CIC.

To contact him, please call 803-534-5231 or email russ@wannamakeragency.com

Valerie Bostrom, Office Manager/Accounting

Valerie has worked for the Wannamaker Agency since 1996.  She is the Office Manager and handles the agency accounting.  She is a licensed Property and Casualty agent and has earned her AAI accreditation.

Please contact her by phone or email, valerie@wannamakeragency.com

Jeffrey Fender, Agent

Jeffrey graduated from The University of South Carolina in 1996 with a BA in Economics and then began working at the Wannamaker Agency. He is a licensed Property and Casualty Insurance Agent.   He can handle all lines of business from personal auto to workers compensation.  Please contact him anytime for your insurance needs. He can be reached by phone, 803-534-5231, or by email, jeffrey@wannamakeragency.com

Sheryl Grubbs, Commercial Lines Customer Service Agent

Sheryl has worked with the Wannamaker Agency since 1978.  She is a Commercial Lines Manager and handles our Business accounts. She is a licensed Property and Casualty agent and has earned her AAI accreditation. Please contact her by phone or email, sheryl@wannamakeragency.com

Angela Daniels, Personal Lines Agent/Customer Service

Joining the Wannamaker Agency in 2002, Angela works with Personal Lines customers as a licensed agent. Her knowledge of the industry enables her to give informed answers to her customers’ questions. She is available to give quotes and address your concerns by phone or email

angela@wannamakeragency.com

Sunny Smith, Personal Lines Agent/Customer Service

Sunny joined the Wannamaker Agency in 2004 as a Personal Lines Customer Service Representative and received her Property and Casualty license in 2007.  Her goal is to help individuals and families select insurance coverage that provides the best protection for their lives and property, and also to give them exceptional service.  If you have questions or concerns, please give Sunny a call or email her at sunny@wannamakeragency.com

Joel Williams, Agent

Joel is a native of Calhoun County and long-time resident of Orangeburg County.  He is a 1991 University of Notre Dame graduate in Business and previously spent 12 years in real estate development, sales, analysis, and franchising.  He is now a producer for the Wannamaker Agency in the Santee office. Joel is truly excited about every opportunity to make certain that people and companies are properly covered and at the best price.
joel@wannamakeragency.com

Mollie Dent, Personal Lines Agent/Customer Service

Mollie has worked for the Wannamaker Agency since early 2008 in the Santee office, previously having worked in the Columbia area.  She is a licensed Property and Casualty agent and Life, Health and Accident agent and has earned her CISR accreditation.  Please contact her by phone at 803-854-9700 if you are in or near the Santee area, or by email, mollie@wannamakeragency.com

She will be more than happy to help you with your insurance needs!

Ken Parkman, Life and Health Agent

Ken has been active in the insurance industry since 1984. He received his BS and Masters degrees from Clemson University. Ken is a member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors - Midlands Chapter, and holds multiple insurance licenses. A member of the Wannamaker Agency team since 1999, Ken's focus is the life, health, employee benefits, and senior market. Ken can be reached by phone at 803-536-4009, or by email at ken@wannamakeragency.com

Orangeburg

1469 Amelia St.
Orangeburg, SC 29115

toll free: 800.544.1085
phone: 803.534.5231
fax: 803.534.1286
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Santee

210 Plaza Circle
Santee, SC 29142

toll free: 800.544.1085
phone: 803-854-9700
fax: 803-854-9702
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