Amatha Farrens

Hello, my name is Lisa McKinney, office manager and multi-line salesperson for Amatha Farrens. I am one of Amatha’s original team since June of 2010, when her agency opened. Amatha is the third agent I have worked with over the last 18 years. Hillsboro is my hometown and where I raised my two children, whom are now adults. Breanna, my daughter is now a member of our team and made me a grandma in February of this year. My son TJ works for an outdoor camera company, in technical support and promotions. I am happily married to my husband Jeff, and we have four fur-babies. I am very active with my church and serve as the Sunday School Administrator. I also proudly serve on the board of the Highland County Homeless Shelter.

My strengths within my agency role as team member are knowing our long-term customers, asking the hard questions and listening to what is not being said. Our long-term customers help keep our doors open with their loyalty from the years of quality customer service and us being there on some of their hardest days. I am good at developing relationships and I like sitting down with our customers and discussing where they have been, where they are and where they want to be. I have watched babies turn into young drivers, youthful drivers turn into parents and hugged those that have lost their life-partners. These customers lean on us to have the answers, deliver on our promises and to be the voice of reason and advice at both challenging and joyful times in their lives. Upon taking a phone call or payment, customers talk about what is happening with them: moving, new baby, divorce, engagement, parent passing away; those are all pivot points to a deeper conversation. I enjoy sitting and listening to customers tell their story and helping them protect their most important assets, their families.

Hello, I am a team member for Amatha Farrens State Farm. I have worked for Amatha for 4 years now. I am a father of 6 and love coaching basketball and giving back to my community. My wife, Sara, and I are lifelong Highland County residents who believe you bloom where you are planted. We have three dogs and as of this morning 4 fish. As you can see my family is very important to me and so are my hobbies. I want to make sure your family is taken care of as well. Feel free to reach out to me with any and all questions and I am here to help.

I have been with Amatha coming up on 10 years now. This is not just a job to me. I do this because I really do care about people, building a relationship and being there for you. I am always going to put you and your needs as my priority. Come in, sit down and we can talk.

My past 5 years with State Farm has been an amazing journey. I have been happily married for 22 years and have 4 amazing children. I have a deep passion for my job and I’m dedicated to providing our customers with the customer service they deserve. At Amatha Farrens State Farm, we are here for you! Come in and talk with our amazing team for all your insurance needs.