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How We Work

How We Work

Our reasons for becoming insurance professionals are deeply personal. We repeatedly saw friends and family struggling to find the coverage they needed. We are confident that with our understanding of the insurance space, we can help people better prepare for the future. After years in the business, we have developed a reputation for educating individuals in an easy-to-understand manner, so they can easily grasp personal insurance concepts. Above all else, we feel a commitment to our community.

Our team approach adds perspective and provides increased benefits to our clients.

Meet Our Team

Joel Rice

President

(301) 582-2636 ext. 302

(301) 582-2832

joel.rice@riceagencyinc.com

Joel is a native of Hagerstown Md. He graduated from North Hagerstown High and received his undergraduate degree from Shepherd University. He started the Rice Agency in 1997 and has been in the Insurance and Financial Services Industry...

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Gerry Eckenrode

Senior Licensed Agent

(301) 582-2636 ext. 402

(301) 582-2832

gerry.eckenrode@riceagencyinc.com

Prior to Nationwide I was a teacher and basketball coach for 11 years at 4 different high schools. I started with Nationwide as an agent in 1984 and built my own agency. I opened an office in Eldersburg in 1986 and have been in the...

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Jessica Trance

Licensed Sales Agent

(301) 582-2636 ext. 319

(301) 582-2832

jessica.trance@riceagencyinc.com

Jessica is a licensed insurance agent who joined Rice Agency Inc February of 2023. She has been in the financial services sector since 2005. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Mount St. Mary’s University with a BS in Business...
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John Buenger Sr, LUTCF

Senior Licensed Agent

(928) 227-3374

(301) 582-2832

john.buenger@riceagencyinc.com

LICENSED: FINANCIAL ADVISOR AND INSURANCE AGENT SERIES 6 AND 62, LIFE, HEALTH, ANNUITY & P&C EXPERIENCE: NATIONWIDE AGENCY OWNER FOR 25 YEARS - 44 YEARS INSURING CLIENTS COAST TO COASTSEMINAR SPEAKER/EDUCATOR FOR 40 YEARS...

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Mae Daniels

Licensed Associate Agent & Commercial CSR

(301) 582-2636 ext. 307

(301) 582-2832

mae.daniels@riceagencyinc.com

Nationality: Filipino Languages: English, Tagalog, Ilokano, Bisaya, Ilonggo Employment: Been with the Rice Agency for 15 years and been an agent for 9 years Licensed in the State of: MD, PA, WV, VA

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Mark Hawk

Licensed Sales Agent

(301) 582-2636 ext. 301

(301) 582-2832

mark.hawk@riceagencyinc.com

Mark is a licensed insurance agent with Rice Agency who takes pride in providing uncanny service to his clients making sure they are properly insured putting their needs first. It is his passion knowing that he can protect people and...

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Nathan Wisherd

Licensed Sales Agent

(301) 582-2636 ext. 311

(301) 582-2832

nathan.wisherd@riceagencyinc.com

Born & raised in Hagerstown, MD currently living in Frederick, MD, I have been in the Insurance Industry for four years and always looking to learn & further grow in my role with the Rice Agency. My college background is in...

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Tammy Oberholzer

Office Manager & Licensed Associate Agent

(301) 582-2636 ext. 313

(301) 582-2832

tammy.oberholzer@riceagencyinc.com

I have 15 years in the insurance industry. I live in Greencastle with my husband, my two Australian Shepherds, and two cats. In the summer I enjoy my retreat at the Potomac River. I also enjoy traveling with our friends to...

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