Kyle began his insurance and investment career in July 2012 as a representative with WoodmenLife Financial Services. He left WoodmenLife in 2022 and started his career as an independent agent.  

You can find Kyle with his family at Kentucky Lake or on a horse around the farm in his spare time.

Hayden Ellis and his wife, Kelsey, have three children Graham, Griffin, and Blair.  In May 2015, Hayden Ellis began his insurance career nearly 10 years ago as an Erie agent. Within a short span of time, he demonstrated mastery in the home and auto aspects of the industry. In 2017, he participated in the inaugural Erie Producer Overdrive course and secured the second position, which enabled him to expand his scope of work to include selling commercial insurance. Over the years, Hayden assumed more responsibilities and eventually oversaw the daily operations of his former agency.

Ashley Norris has two children Lydia and Catherine. She previously worked for State Farm in West Tennessee as an assistant for 3 years and was most recently employed by Lincare. She was a Sales Representative for 7 years and was promoted to the Dyersburg Center Manager in 2022. With her exceptional customer service skills, strong moral compass, and friendly demeanor, she is sure to be a valuable addition to the team.

Kevin began his insurance career in 2021, after several years in public education. He earned his Financial Coaching Certification in 2021. He looks forward to working with families and helping them develop a plan, relieve stress, and build a financial legacy.

Kevin and his wife, Kayla, have two children: Brighton and Riley.  Kevin enjoys camping, hiking, fishing, and grilling.

Tosh and his wife Leslie live in Gadsden along with their three children, Ford, Rhett, and Saylor. He also represents district 12 as a Crockett County commissioner. Tosh has completed his registrations for both life insurance and securities and is excited to join the team at East Financial. In his spare time, he’s either on a sports field/court with his kids or playing music. Give him a call for all your life insurance and financial needs.

Stephanie Rodriguez joined us in 2023 as our Administrative Assistant.  She promises to be invaluable in managing client accounts and fostering strong client relationships. She possesses multiple abilities in managing interactions with the general public, as she worked in a local restaurant for the last 5 years. Among those abilities, she is proficient in two languages, which will enable her to aid us in delivering an enhanced service to our clients who speak Spanish.

Vicki Wimberly is no stranger to East Financial.  She began her insurance and financial services career in August 2016 as a secretary with Kyle East - WoodmenLife office.  Serving as our receptionist ever since, she is well-equipped to aid our new agents and serve as a friendly point of contact for our clients, whether in person or over the phone.

You can find Vicki at Crockett Mission or Ollie's in her spare time.