Athens Insurance Services

Today we celebrate Dan Gates. After 23 successful years in the insurance business, Dan is retiring.

Dan enters retirement after an amazing career as a massive proponent for Athens, Ohio. Dan has served on many boards and was a strong supporter of youth hockey.

One of Dan's greatest legacies was his and his dear friend Jon Sparhawk's creation of Ohio Brew Week. The picture attached is of Dan being honored as a past president at the 20th anniversary festival in 2025.

In insurance, Dan helped many clients navigate their insurance needs very selflessly. Dan introduced the Craft Beer/Micro Brewery risk to insurance companies in the early 2000s, noting that the clientele was not of the same risk as a standard tavern. Many insurance companies still utilize his knowledge when it comes to underwriting these risks.

While Dan is stepping away from insurance, you'll still see him around town. Dan has strong ties to the good folks at Gran Ranchero and can be seen there helping navigate their business pursuits.

Please help us honor Dan when you see him out and about. Share a draft and a story with him; he's got a lot of great stories to share.

The staff at Athens Insurance and I wish Dan and Melody the best in their retirement.

Please note that our office hours will be shortened today, Wednesday, with a closure time of 2:00pm.

Additionally, our office will be closed on Thursday and Friday to allow our employees to spend time with their families.

We are pleased to welcome our first intern to Athens Insurance Services, Theodore Vogt (TJ), for Fall Semester 2025.

TJ will be in the office on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Stop in and meet our newest addition.