Jamie Hornbaker

My name is Jamie and I'm an agency owner in Topeka Kansas - while many customers are from Shawnee County and surrounding communities, we serve thousands across the state and in Missouri.

Through the past decade, I have helped thousands of folks navigate life’s unexpected obstacles, transition into retirement with confidence and save money and improve coverages.  To say this business is my passion is an understatement.

As a kid growing up in Mayetta and Royal Valley schools, becoming an Insurance Agent was never in my sites. I loved writing and reading and wanted to be an novelist or even go to law school. In college, I studied Mass Media and Journalism as a proud Washburn University Ichabod and later worked in Public Relations & Marketing at some incredible nonprofits such as the YWCA of Northeast Kansas and United Way. To some, the career cross-over into insurance seemed like a leap, but I’m a natural leader with a appetite for both learning and helping others and found agency was the perfect career for me.

I'm one of those nerds who loves reading and understanding policy language and ensuring customers get the most out of their policies. In the decade since launching my agency, I have scaled my business and grown while staying true to our core service and kindness commitments. Our business formula proved one of success, and we more than tripled the number of homes and autos we protect while garnering prestigious community and industry accolades. 

While we are so proud of where we have come, we never stop re-tooling and are always looking for ways to improve. I am proud of the business we have built for our community.

As the agency has grown, so has our team. We employ amazing team members and work together to fulfill our promise to you. In the early days, there was just me and two others in the office. Today, I'm proud to work alongside seven incredible professionals.

Even though I’m a motivated entrepreneur, I’m not all business; I’m a country girl at heart! My husband, Matt, often jokes that you can take the girl out of the country, but you can't take the country out of the girl. I am definitely no exception. I grew up outside of Mayetta on a hobby farm and my childhood days often involved helping my dad cut wood, pick up hay or caring for our chickens. I could spent darn to dust outdoors and loved going "cricking."

Today, I still love my time outdoors and enjoy hanging out at our pool with my family. Matt joined the agency last year, which has been a fun adventure for us as we met while working together 17 years ago. Our family includes 3 daughters (Korrie, Jaqui and Quin) and a son (Keaton) along with two dogs, a shar-pei (Theo) and pit-bull (Moose).