About Us
Insurance shouldn’t be complicated.
At Gooding Brown & Company, we believe our clients deserve to be confident in their coverage. Our agency makes it easy, eliminating the overwhelm and guiding you through the insurance labyrinth using plain language.
As an independent agency, our clients are our top priority, so whatever your situation, you can know the coverage you chose is exactly what you need.
Meet the Team
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Agency Principal specializing in Commercial and Financial ServicesEmail Wendy
(765) 642-9949 ext 101Wendy has a passion for taking care of others and a unique gift for simplifying the complicated world of insurance and financial services, making it understandable for everyone. She grew up in Madison County, graduating from Highland High School in 1991 before earning a Business degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. After starting her insurance career with a local agent in 1995, Wendy eventually opened her own agency with State Farm Insurance in 2004. In 2013, she had a desire to offer a more diverse range of services, which led her to become a founding partner in Gooding Brown & Company, Inc., where her proactive nature and depth of knowledge have positioned her as an expert in her field. In her spare time, Wendy enjoys singing, photography, and spending time with family.
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Agency Principal specializing in Personal LinesEmail Jennifer
(765) 642-9949 ext. 103Jennifer’s years of experience, selfless leadership style, attention to detail, and passion for meeting the needs of others allow her to offer her clients an extraordinary level of expertise and have positioned her as a leader in the local insurance marketplace. She graduated in 1994 from Frankton High School before earning a degree in Accounting and Business Management from Indiana Business College. Jennifer began her insurance career in 1995, and before joining Gooding Brown, she worked for State Farm from 2001-2012. Now she continues to serve the Anderson area and its surrounding communities with our team. She’s an active member in the ministry of Omega Christian Church, and when she’s not working, she enjoys spending time with her family.
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Personal Lines SpecialistEmail Dawn
(765) 642-9949 ext 105Dawn has a unique attention to detail, and her genuine concern for each client makes her dependable and loyal. She is a native of Madison County, having graduated in 1989 from Highland High School. She currently lives in the Anderson area, and she began her insurance career in 2004 with a State Farm Insurance agent. Until 2020, she worked for various State Farm agents around Fishers and Indianapolis. She’s been married to her husband, Larry, since 1996, and she enjoys spending time with her pride and joy—her three bonus children and two grandchildren. In her free time, Dawn enjoys reading, spending time on the lake and fishing with her husband.
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Risk ManagerEmail Jesse
(765) 642-9949 ext 106Jesse recognizes that no two customers are the same, and he enjoys putting his strong relational skills into action as he helps customers find customized policies to fit their needs. Although he currently lives in West Virginia, Jesse’s Hoosier roots run deep. He graduated from Martinsville High School and spent thirty years in Indiana! Prior to joining Gooding Brown, Jesse worked in insurance for five years. He joined our team because he wanted to work for a local, family-focused company with an investment in its community. When he isn’t working, Jesse enjoys spending time on his homestead and exploring the surrounding forest with his wife, Shelby, and daughter, Ruby June.
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Personal Lines SpecialistEmail Ginger
(765) 642-9949 ext. 104Ginger brings a personal touch to all of her work, and her exceptional service, attentiveness, and deep concern for her clients make her an invaluable part of our team. An Indiana local, Ginger grew up in Madison County, graduating in 1979 from Pendleton Heights High School. In 2012, she began her insurance career at Wendy Gooding State Farm in Anderson, and she draws on over 40 years of marketing and sales experience, including prior ownership of Creative Impressions LLC, a promotional products company. When she isn’t working, Ginger loves spending time with family—including her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild—or making crafts, working out, and visiting with friends.
Randy Gilbert, customer since 2019
“The team at Gooding Brown, & Company goes the extra mile to make you feel welcome and wanted. You get the impression that you are not just another number.”
Lupita Mares, customer since 2020
“Atentos , con todo la disposición a ayudarte y aclarar todas tus dudas Muy buena atencion a pesar de lo ocupado que estén.”
Angela Hodson, customer since 2013