{"id":68,"date":"2025-02-17T21:47:29","date_gmt":"2025-02-17T21:47:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/farwestinsurance.com\/?page_id=68"},"modified":"2025-02-18T22:04:10","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T22:04:10","slug":"staff","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/farwestinsurance.com\/index.php\/staff\/","title":{"rendered":"Staff"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/farwestinsurance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/FARWEST_short.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;FARWEST_short&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;4px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;14.4px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Farwest Staff &#8211; Listed Alphabetically<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_4,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Laurie Grissom\u00a0<\/strong><span>is a licensed insurance agent specializing in personal lines and has been with Farwest Insurance since January 2001. A native of the Pacific Northwest, she attended Portland Community College and Northwest University in Kirkland, Washington. She moved to Spokane in 1988 with her husband, Gary. They have two grown daughters, a son-in-law, and\u00a0three wonderful grandsons.\u3000 Laurie is active in her church and enjoys reading, cooking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. \u3000Her family has enjoyed hosting many Japanese students through the Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute for homestay weekends.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:laurie@farwestinsurance.com\">laurie@farwestinsurance.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/farwestinsurance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Laurie.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Laurie&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_4,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gleann Hoss<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>has been with Farwest Insurance since 2005 and works in the Commercial Department. She has lived in Spokane all her life and enjoys spending time with family and playing sports.\u00a0<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:gleann@farwestinsurance.com\">gleann@farwestinsurance.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/farwestinsurance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Gleann.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Gleann&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_4,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ted Moran<\/strong><span>\u00a0retired in July 2013 but continues as\u00a0mentor to the agency.\u00a0 He is a life long resident of the Spokane area. He began his insurance career in 1972 and founded Farwest\u00a0in\u00a01975.\u00a0 Ted and Sharon will celebrate thirty eight years of marriage this year.\u00a0 Ted is an active supporter of general aviation, loves fishing and travel.\u00a0 Ted enjoys mentoring agents new to the insurance industry.\u00a0 He is grateful for the loyal customers that have been instrumental in helping him to succeed in the insurance business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/farwestinsurance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ted.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;ted&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_4,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Christine Olson<\/strong><span>\u00a0moved to Spokane from the Methow Valley in 1988 to work at Farwest Insurance.\u3000 She has three boys who keep her very busy.\u3000 Her family enjoys boating, sports, and spending time together. \u00a0Christine is a huge fan of the Zags and the Seahawks.\u3000 She has made many friends working in the insurance business and loves the challenges of the industry.\u3000<\/span><a href=\"mailto:christine@farwestinsurance.com\">christine@farwestinsurance.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/farwestinsurance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Christine.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Christine&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_4,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||2px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Robert Olson, Agent:<\/strong><span>\u00a0Robert Olson is a Commercial Producer with years of experience in developing and managing businesses. 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