I grew up in the Grand Rapids area and graduated from Grand Rapids Central High School. In 2013, I moved to Grandville and have grown to love the area. West Michigan is beautiful - My family and I enjoy the bike trails at Grand Ravines Park and spending time on Lake Michigan.
I know and love the lifestyle here, and it’s important for me to give back to the community that I care so much about. The nonprofit I am most involved with is the Forest Hills Transition Center since my wife, Jamie, used to work there. The organization provides life skills training to special needs young adults in the area. My team and I also believe in supporting local businesses in the area, and we are members of the Allendale Chamber of Commerce.
My brother is an Allstate agency owner, and I started working in the insurance industry when I accepted a role in his agency in 2014. After realizing how rewarding it was to take care of others in the community, I knew I wanted to become an Allstate agency owner.
My agency has a friendly, caring staff that is committed to making a difference in our community. We take the time to get to know customers so that we can help them learn to choose coverage that will work to protect their loved ones and assets. Please stop by the office or give us a call – we would love to meet you and hear your story!
Meet the Team
Ashley Knight from the Joseph Smits Allstate Insurance Staff
Ashley Knight
Licensed Sales Professional
Ashley was born and raised in West Michigan. She joined our team in 2017, and we love the customer-focused mentality she brings to the agency. Ashley takes time to get to know customers in the greater Allendale community so that she can help them learn to choose coverages tailored to their needs. In her spare time, Ashley enjoys seeing her loved ones, reading and playing with her cat and two dogs.
Jamie Yost from the Joseph Smits Allstate Insurance Staff
Jamie Yost
Administration
Jamie graduated from Grand Rapids Central High School and joined my team in 2018. She handles most of the office administrative work, including scheduling and scanning. Jamie is the first person you will be greeted by when you enter our office, and we love how she makes customers feel right at home. Outside of the agency, Jamie enjoys spending time with her family.
Haleigh Kotrba from the Joseph Smits Allstate Insurance Staff
Haleigh Kotrba
Licensed Sales Professional
Haleigh is a local who grew up the Grand Rapids area. She graduated from Northview High School and Grand Rapids Community College. I was lucky to have her join my team in 2018. Customers love Haleigh’s positive attitude and helpfulness when they meet with her to discuss their insurance needs. When she is not in the office, Haleigh enjoys spending time outdoors at parks and trails in West Michigan.
Not Just a Job
As an Allstate Licensed Professional* you will get career-building education, earn real money for your hard work and make a difference in the community.
*Licensed Sales Professionals are employees of Allstate Independent Contractor Agents and not of Allstate Insurance Company.
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My agency is looking for a Licensed Sales Professional to join our team. If you are licensed in insurance or interested in becoming licensed, passionate about helping others in the West Michigan community and looking for an opportunity with the potential for growth, please send your resume to [email protected] I am excited to hear from you!
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You are now leaving Allstate. Classic Car insurance is not an Allstate product. The policy is provided/quoted by The Hagerty Group, LLC., a third party company not affiliated with or endorsed by Allstate, under an expanded market program. Click here for program information.Allstate is not responsible for the policy or privacy practices of The Hagerty Group, LLC. We encourage reading their privacy policy before providing personal information.
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