Under The Mighty Oak -January 2024

Department Spotlight: Service Staff Appreciation Casino Nights

picture collage of a casino night
Pictured L – R (at table): Brittany Crenshaw (pink)Ashley Wilson, Jennifer Graessler, Tiffany Newman, Dutch McNeal, Kristin Strickland, Ashley Bennett, & Anna Ellis
Mollie Mitja won a prize!
Brittany Crenshaw, Anna Ellis, Carlton & Kalie Poole
Brittany Crenshaw, Anna Ellis, Sandy Whidby & Kalie Poole
Anna Ellis, Sandy Whidby, Alicia Durden, Aimee Joiner, Brittany Crenshaw & Kalie Poole (front); Amber Willingham, Tracy Hathaway, Jackie Mims & Amanda Brazeau (back)
Anna Ellis, Brittany Crenshaw, Jackie Mims & Kalie Poole
Oakbridge’s Employee Benefits team kicked off the 4th quarter of 2023 with a Casino Night.
Oakbridge’s Employee Benefits team kicked off the 4th quarter of 2023 with a Casino Night.

Oakbridge in Action

Meet the problem solvers in the great hats! When an unexpected IT issue arose, Kevin Cole of Oakbridge partner Cole Agency enlisted the help of John Sweet and Cade Phillips, who rushed in to save the day. Kevin expressed his gratitude by gifting this dynamic duo these stylish hats!
Lea Wharton’s (Human Resources) family enjoyed a lovely trip to Bald Head Island, NC!
Sam Penney, Brandon Spivey, and Luke Ossanna represented Oakbridge at the Lake Oconee HBA Golf Tournament.
Joe Willis & Sam Penney represented Oakbridge at the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association’s Boards and Brews Cornhole Tournament.
Mac Shelander, Matt Jones, Joe Willis, and Thomas Meadows represented Oakbridge at the Brunswick Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament.
Donna Davis represented Oakbridge at the August Georgia Chamber Board Meeting in Athens with State Representative Rick Townsend and Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King.
Michelle Fraser attended the Auto Owners CSR Summit in Lansing, Michigan, in September.
The Marine Corps League honored Oakbridge partner JHA Risk Management with a Certificate of Appreciation for displaying the American flag outside their office.
The Marine Corps League honored Oakbridge partner JHA Risk Management with a Certificate of Appreciation for displaying the American flag outside their office.
Josh Cavallin spotted an “Oak Bridge” sign in Central Park.
Josh Cavallin spotted an “Oak Bridge” sign in Central Park.

Carrie Hansford joined the students at Hogansville Elementary (Georgia) for a special Oakbridge-sponsored fire safety program featuring the Troup County Fire Department.

Oakbridge was honored to sponsor The RSM Classic at Sea Island Golf Club!
Photo 1: Hal Foshee with Builders Insurance Group
Photo 2: Donna Davis, McCay Bowdoin, Katie Ferra, Susie Harmon
Photo 3: McCay Bowdoin

You go, girl! Oakbridge was proud to sponsor Barbie Harrell’s daughter Morgan in her quest to become Miss Middle West Georgia.
Wes Sullivan proudly presented Oakbridge customer Gabe Stephens of C.C. Jones with a framed cover and featured article from the Arkansas Trucking Report, which is the Arkansas Trucking Association’s magazine.
McCay Bowdoin, Sam Penney, and Brandon Spivey had a fantastic trip to Hilton Head for the Homebuilders Association of Georgia’s Fall Meeting!
“It’s morphin’ time!” Our Columbus, MS, team dressed up as Power Rangers for Halloween.
A local artist painted Haleyville’s windows for “Christmas in the City.”
Oakbridge sponsored a Christmas tree in Columbus, MS.
The Hamilton “turkeys” celebrated Thanksgiving with some stylish shirts. (L-R: Erin Lee, Judy Franks, and Heather Chander)
Our Hamilton team’s gorgeous Christmas tree was part of the city’s Walk of Trees. Here is a photo of the team at the tree-lighting ceremony. (L-R: Kellie McCullar, Heather Chandler, Judy Franks, and Erin Lee)
Our St. Simons Island team celebrated the holidays in style at their Christmas party.

“Squirrel!” From woodland creatures to superheroes, our LaGrange team had a great time dressing up for Halloween.

The Barbies took over our Columbus (GA) office on Halloween.

Andy’s coming! Woody and his friends celebrated Halloween in Hamilton, AL. Heather Chandler’s grandson Carter also stopped by for a visit.
(Pictured: Slinky Dog- Kellie McCullar
Buzz- Wayne Walker
Barbie- Heather Chandler
Woody- Ricky Sims
Jessie- Judy Franks
Bo Peep- Erin Lee
Dino- Chase Sims)

Oakbridge partner Brock Insurance Agency participated in a Christmas wreath-making luncheon.
Photo 1: Denise LaNeve, Betty Ezell, Shawn Carlisi, Molly Kate Anand, Lindsay McGowan, Pat Kleehammer, Tracy Phillips, Beth Haught, Nicole Wengert, Liz Bradford, Bree Cook, Cindy Wengert, Heather Taylor, Connie Woody, Denna Lamb, and Holly Hulgan
Photo 2: Betty Ezell, Mark Brock, Pat Kleehammer, Trae Vaughan
Photo 3: Pat Kleehammer
Photo 4: Cindy Wengert
Photo 5: Betty Ezell & Liz Bradford

This is really awesome, Tami. Congratulations! I haven’t seen a handwritten note in a long time. Thank you for everything you do for OB!
Our Woodstock team celebrated the holidays with a fun visit to the 80s game room Blue Ghost, followed by dinner at Prime 120 steakhouse.