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Street Address:
1472 N Hampton Rd
Suite 110
DeSoto, TX 75115-3001
Mailing Address:
1472 N Hampton Rd Suite 110
DeSoto, TX 75115-3001
  • Landmark:
    NE corner of Wintergreen & Hampton Rd;Near the Sonic Drive-In & Blue Ribbon Shoe & Boot Repair
  • Phone: (972) 228-8877
    Fax: (972) 228-8319
  • Office Hours:
    Mon - Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm
    Eve & Sat by appointment

Languages we speak:
State Farm product policies, contracts, required notices are in English only.
  • Spanish
My background and achievements
  • Stephen F. Austin State University / BBA 1973
  • University of North Texas / Masters of Education 1980
  • National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors
  • Dallas Association of Life Underwriters
  • DeSoto Chamber of Commerce
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  • State Farm Insurance Agent since 1982
  • Legion of Honor Qualifier
  • Ambassadors for Life Qualifier
  • Texas Leaders Round Table
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Joan Blankenship
Insurance Account Representative 		Joan has been in the insurance business for over six years and is licensed. She takes pride in being assoicated with State Farm because of its honorable reputation. She enjoys helping her clients with all their insurance needs including auto, home, life, and health. Joan enjoys time spent with her family, including her grandchildren. She is active in her church and has been a Bible class teacher for the last 21 years.
Tashia Cartwright
Office Manager 		Tashia has been assoicated with State Farm and Tom Castleberry for over 8 years. She enjoys working directly with clients and helps them with all their insurance needs including Auto, Fire, Life, Health, and Fin Services. She takes pride in her job and wants to make sure people understand what they are paying for when getting their insurance. Tashia is married and has 2 children who are extremely active in their Red Oak Community. Her family enjoys the outdoors and camping at the various parks.
Maria Gutierrez
Customer Service Representative 		Maria is an experienced team member and has been assisting clients with insurance for over 9 years. She just recently joined the Tom's Team and she fits well with her willingness to help. She is bilingual and focuses on working closely with Hispanics to help clarify needs and coverage gaps that may otherwise be left unexplained. Maria's family is a huge priority for her. She is a young mother actively involved with Eastridge Elementary School and her children's activities including Soccer.
Leticia Lopez
Customer Service Representative 		Leticia has been assoicated with State Farm for over 5 years. She enjoys helping clients with all their insurance needs, including Auto and Fire insurance. Leticia is bilingual and is always willing to help. She has a passion to assist people and wants to make everyone feel at ease. Leticia is a part of the Red Oak community, where she lives with her husband of 31 years. She has 3 sons that are all active with different Dallas Inter-city Soccer Leagues. She loves being a mother and a wife.
Emaly Medina
Customer Service Representative 		Emaly has been assoicated with State Farm for over 3 years. She truly enjoys helping clients with their insurance and financial needs.She relates to her customers by showing how she understands their needs and wants to help solve their problems. She will be graduating from Northwood University this year. She has worked full time while going to school full time. She is a proud mother of 2. She likes soccer and plays softball for a Dallas league.
Charyl Porter
Insurance Account Representative 		Charyl has been in the insurance industry for over 7 years, associated with State Farm for 5 years, and 20 years as a customer. She excels at customer service and takes pride in providing products that protect our families and the lifestyles we worked hard to build, in the event that a disaster may strike. She is active in the DeSoto Chamber of Commerce and enjoys meeting new people in the community. She and her husband share a passion for Archery. She has a son serving in the US Navy.
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