Office Hours
Insurance Products Offered
Auto, Homeowners, Condo, Renters, Personal Articles, Business, Life, Health, Pet
Other Products
Banking, Investment Services, Annuities
Steve Shipman
Office Hours
Address
Blue Springs, MO 64014-4845
On the East side of Hwy 7 between Blue Ridge Bank and Subway
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Office Hours
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Phone
(816) 228-6696 -
Fax
(816) 228-6698
Languages
Insurance Products Offered
Auto, Homeowners, Condo, Renters, Personal Articles, Business, Life, Health, Pet
Other Products
Banking, Investment Services, Annuities
Office Info
Office Info
Office Hours
-
Phone
(816) 228-6696 -
Fax
(816) 228-6698
Languages
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Teresa Newport
Assistant Office Manager
License #8036502
Teresa and her husband Jamie reside in Independence, Missouri, where they have three adult children and three beautiful grandchildren. They used to attend church with us and previously owned a sign business in Blue Springs. Teresa is an avid runner who enjoys training for and participating in races throughout the Kansas City area. Additionally, Teresa and Jamie love kayaking and spending their summers at the lake with family and friends.
Teresa has been part of our office for over 15 years and is an ideal fit for our team, playing a crucial role in managing our operations. She not only trains our staff but is also licensed in auto insurance, home insurance, and life insurance. Furthermore, she collaborates with local business owners who need business insurance. Teresa is dedicated and works long hours, treating your insurance needs with the utmost care as if they were her own. If you haven't met her yet, you should! Feel free to reach out to her for any assistance with your insurance inquiries.
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Paige Gordey
Account Representative
License #8411743
Paige has lived her entire life in a small town near the Kansas City area. She graduated from Odessa High School and went on to earn her Associates degree from Metropolitan Community College. In April 2022, Paige married her husband Nick, and they joyfully welcomed their first baby girl, Greenlee, in September 2024.
A true animal lover, Paige has a special affection for dogs and is the proud "mama" of two lovely labs, Cleatis and Remi. When she and Nick aren’t focused on family, they enjoy exploring the great outdoors, often spending their weekends camping and off-roading.
With over eight years of experience in our office, Paige focuses on auto insurance, home insurance, renters' insurance, and rental property insurance. Her love for the outdoors also makes her knowledgeable about boat insurance, ATV/UTV insurance, and travel trailer insurance. Additionally, Paige is licensed in life insurance and is committed to helping families protect themselves against the unexpected.
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Bethany Morrison
Account Representative
License #3000651042
Bethany is a graduate of Raytown High School, which has given her a strong familiarity with the Kansas City area. She has a deep appreciation for the arts, both fine and visual, and enjoys reading. You might have spotted her playing pool in Blue Springs. Along with her partner, Zane, they have two wonderful children: an 11-year-old daughter and a 4-year-old son. They also share their home with a 10-year-old Scottish Terrier named Marley.
Bethany has been with us for just over three years and brings valuable industry knowledge from her previous experience in auto insurance, home insurance, and renters’ insurance. With gratitude for her background in insurance, Bethany is excited to grow within our agency and strengthen her relationships with our customers.
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Payton Garrison
Account Representative
License #3002849106
Payton grew up in a very small town, Mayview, Missouri. She graduated from Odessa High School, and then attended college at Metropolitan Community College. Payton recently bought her first locally and is getting to experience all the exciting things that go along with becoming a homeowner. Payton enjoys spending her free time reading books or walking local trails in the Kansas City area with her sweet pup Gilda. She loves taking in nature and is sure to capture its breathtaking beauty with a picture almost every time.
Payton is very motivated to learn all about the products State Farm has to offer for our customers. She would love to help you with your auto insurance and home insurance needs, so stop by and sit down with Payton.
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Linda Shipman
Office Manager
License #8036503
As Steve likes to say, I am his "first wife" or his "favorite wife," although, in reality, I am his only wife. We met in college, where I earned my degree in business administration. We've been married for 50 years, so I've always been around and involved in the office. For most of those early years, I focused on raising our two children, but when our youngest went off to college, my career truly began.
While I am licensed to assist you with auto insurance and home insurance, my main role is Office Manager. I handle payroll, pay bills, manage supplies, and write scripts like this one—essentially anything that isn’t directly related to insurance.
Since many of our customers are friends or have become friends, I really enjoy seeing them when they visit the office, and I love to help whenever I can. Please feel free to stop by or give us a call; we’re here to help make life go smoothly!
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Becka Valentine
Customer Service Representative
License #3002871533
Becka has lived her entire life in the Kansas City area. She and her husband, Brett, just celebrated their third wedding anniversary, which also happens to be on Mahomes' birthday! It’s clear that Becka adores her husband, especially since he’s a passionate Chiefs fan! They have two lively boys, Gatlin and Gunner, who keep her on her toes. In her spare time, Becka enjoys going for walks and creating crafts with her Cricut machine.
Becka has known Steve and Linda for many years through her previous job. She is eager to assist you with your car insurance and renters’ insurance needs, so feel free to stop by and say hi!
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Scott Hawkins
Account Representative
License #8029551
Scott was raised in a small Ozarks community in Southern Missouri and recently relocated to Independence, where he feels right at home in the Kansas City area. Scott brings the same team spirit to his work with customers every day, that he gives to our local sports teams.
Though new to this office, Scott is no stranger to State Farm or the insurance industry. He is passionate about helping customers truly understand their coverage—whether it’s Property, Casualty, or one of the most important pieces of protection: life insurance. His goal is to ensure every customer feels confident and secure, no matter what life brings.
Outside of work, you’re most likely to find Scott reading—he especially enjoys history, theology, and fiction. He also treasures time with his adult daughter, Bekah, who lives nearby in Kansas City.