Our Agents

Robert Anderson has been in the insurance and financial services industry since 1985. He takes pride in helping people plan for challenges they face in the later stages of life. He resides in nearby Sarasota, FL with his wife, Annie. He is always available on his personal cell phone. As a father of 3 and a grandfather of 5, Robert understands how the right policies can provide a family with the peace of mind that they deserve. Knowing that servicing his clients gives them peace of mind, he also travels to Illinois and Missouri on a routine basis to service customers that he has accumulated over the years. Servicing his customers is the #1 business priority, no matter where his clients reside.

Cell Phone: (314) 941-3306
randerson@bistateins.com

Since 2010, Jeremy Frost has been providing insurance help to Medicare recipients. In fact, he’s dedicated to helping people feel better about their coverage should their health take a downturn. He takes pride in helping people protect their hard-earned assets by providing the proper coverages that fit their health concerns and financial resources. Additionally, he’s a husband and father of 4, and he understands the importance of taking care of yourself throughout any stage of life. Contact Jeremy to find out more about senior health insurance and how working with us can benefit you!

Cell Phone: (314) 922-7745
jefrost@bistateins.com

Jarrod Frost has been licensed and working with seniors to help insure their needs for more than 10 years. He enjoys teaching the new agents that Sunshine Senior Services brings on board. Along with his wife, Tara, Jarrod has 3 young sons Preston, Noland, and Kaden. They live in Sarasota, Florida. Jarrod enjoys spending time with his family and spending time on the water whenever possible.

Cell Phone: (314) 313-3152
jafrost@bistateins.com

Administrative Staff

Payton Anderson

Operations Manager

In 2016, Payton Anderson graduated from Missouri Baptist University with a Bachelor’s in Sport Management and a Minor in Marketing. While at Missouri Baptist, she was a part of the varsity Softball program for all four years of her college career. In 2018, Payton graduated from Lindenwood University with a Masters in Administration. She has spent the last couple of years working with Ryder Transport Company as a manager at their Bridgeton location. In her free time Payton and her wife run a select fastpitch organization. Their goal is to help athletes get to the next level of play, whether that be a more competitive level of ball or moving on to play college athletics.

panderson@sunshinesrservices.com

Alyssa Farnsworth

Customer Service Representative

Alyssa Farnsworth has worked in the restaurant industry for 6 years. Five of those years were spent at Cracker Barrel and the last year was at Longhorn steakhouse. Her hobbies are binge watching new shows on Netflix, playing slow pitch softball, and hanging out with her cat Charlie. We are excited to have Alyssa join our team as our new customer service representative!

Ashley Hagan

Commissions Specialist

Ashley Hagan began working with Sunshine Senior Services as an agent in the Illinois location before transitioning to her current role as a commissions specialist. Ashley is a mother to 5 children and spends her free time traveling to her children’s various activities or on her property taking care of her animals with her husband.

info@sunshinesrservices.com
ahagan@sunshinesrservices.com

Cathy Wise

Contracting Specialist

Since 2004, Cathy has been working in some form in the Medicare Insurance industry. Cathy started off as an Appointment Setter and then became a Contracting Specialist for Sunshine Senior Services. She resides in Port Richey, FL., and has been there for 4 years with her husband Randy. Cathy has 2 sons who reside in Illinois. She really enjoys working with the agents in order to help them with their contracting.

infofl@sunshinesrservices.com

Adam Kiss

Chief Marketing Officer

Adam Kiss brings 22 years of finance and Insurance experience to Sunshine. He is Originally from New York and currently resides in the Tampa Bay area of Florida with his wife of 20 years Mercedes. Adam started his Finance career in 2000 with AIL/NILICO and became the State Director of New York within 3 years. In 2008 He moved into the Brokerage world as the Managing Director/Partner with a National Insurance Marketing firm while adding his Series 6 and 63 Securities Licenses with New England Financial a MetLife Company. Adam has always taken personal responsibility and attention in the success of his Agents while keeping the client’s best Interests first.

Recruiters

Diana Mitas

Recruiter

Diana Mitas is honored entering the insurance industry and stepping forward with Sunshine Senior Services to support our senior community. Before recruiting, Diana was an educator for over 10 years and had the opportunity to teach internationally for 5 years after grad school. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, having the beach in her backyard, and traveling this wonderful world. Diana is eager to engage clients and agents to explore available options. She is grateful getting to serve seniors and help match them with the best plans to meet their health and financial needs during these changing times.

dmitas@sunshineseservices.com

Kara Carter

Recruiter

I was born and raised in the sunshine state. I have 5 siblings and a recently rescued puppy, named Zoey, who stole my heart. I enjoy working out, cooking, exploring outdoors, being an active Christian, and spending time with family and friends. Visiting Ireland is my dream vacation, and plan to do so in the next 2 years. I graduated from UCF with a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality in 2014 and explored Hotel Management for a few years. I desired more of a challenge and wanted to make a difference helping others. That’s when I made a career change to the insurance industry, and it was the best decision I’ve ever made.

kcarter@sunshinesrservices.com

Paul Pongetti

Recruiter

Paul has been a dedicated employee of Sunshine Senior Services. Paul has multiple rolls with our company. Paul started as an appointment setter and has recently transitioned to a recruiter for Sunshine. Paul received his Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Business administration from Delta State University. Paul also is a Veteran of the United States Army, where he served in Vietnam (August 1970-May of 1971). Paul has a lot of experience when it comes to the business world! Paul has done sales, marketing, and he has also been a stockbroker in his time. In Paul’s free time he loves to Golf. He was a college golfer, where he was ranked # 1 on his team.

infofl@sunshinesrservices.com

Florida Managers

Gary Moore

Manager

Gary Moore started with Sunshine Senior Services in January 2021. He is a Proud Retired US Navy Veteran, having served 23 years. After retirement, he got into insurance but was lured away to train educators and businesses around the globe, a passion of his. He later led training operations and became the companies first Vendor Manager in Canada. After the company restructured, he moved unto a UK based IT Services company to lead their North American Operations and later the global managed services and project management. He finds the greatest satisfaction in helping others, coworkers, and clients alike. In 2014 he became a Licensed Insurance Agent, working independently until joining Sunshine Senior Services. He is passionate about assisting every client in finding the insurance that best meets their needs. Gary and his wife Debi have 3 children, 8 grandchildren, and one Belgium Malinois named Tracker.

Phone: 813-294-6738

Brian Gater

Manager

Brian Gater has been working in the insurance and financial services industry for nearly 20 years. He started his career in the St. Louis, Mo area and then relocated to Florida. He brings a unique perspective to the business having been a healthcare consultant for many years for the very companies he now represents. His guiding principle when working with clients is to treat them as if they were his own parents and always do the right thing for each individual client. Brian has a grown daughter still living in St. Louis and enjoys golfing, hiking, and water activities in his free time.

Phone: 636-373-4994

Missouri & Illinois Managers

Brady Anderson

Branch Manager

Brady Anderson started working with Sunshine Senior Services the very first day the owners decided to start the business. He started off in the mailing department and call center then moved his way into a sales position and recently being promoted to a sales manager. Brady has worked his way up through the company at every level, so he understands the hard work and dedication that it takes to be successful. Brady also strives to become better each day, he takes pride in his work as this is his family business and he wants to grow as the business grows. Brady loves meeting new clients and servicing his existing clients daily, as he hopes to help people find their right plan to better them in the future. Brady has played college baseball at North West Missouri State and transferred to ICC in IL to complete his college career. Brady believes his time playing ball has given him the communication and leadership skills to be successful in his new manager’s position. In his spare time Brady loves to travel, he has lived in over 5 different states. He looks forward to continuing to grow with the company as the company grows as well.

Cell Phone: 217-710-0284

banderson@sunshinesrservices.com

Rich Lawson

Manager

Rich Lawson has been with Sunshine Senior Services since 2017. He grew up and resides in rural Illinois. Having grown up in a small town he takes pride in doing everything as if he had to sign his name to it. Rich enjoys meeting new people and helping them make a decision that best fits their financial and healthcare needs. Taking time to assess each individual’s situation and desires, he makes his clients feel important as well as comfortable with their choices. Having served in the military and being a disabled veteran, he takes great pride in helping other veterans. He encourages them to sign up for the benefits they have earned. Rich helps them understand as well as navigate the complicated and confusing VA healthcare system and how it as well as Tricare coordinate with Medicare. Rich is married to his wife Stacey. They have three children and two grandchildren. In his free time, he likes to tinker with things in the garage, travel, and ride his motorcycle. According to his wife, lately, golf has replaced all those hobbies.

Cell Phone: 618-946-3857

rlawson@sunshinesrservices.com