Meet Our Team
Joe and Kathy Hassler
The founders of Hassler & Associates Insurance Agency, Joe and Kathy Hassler, opened their first Agency in Southern Illinois back in 1990, relocating to Panama City, FL in 1995. After working as a captive agent representing multiple lines of Insurance and Financial products throughout FL, they created Hassler & Associates in 2001
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In 2009 the agency positioned to ease the difficulty and challenges of the unique FL property insurance market for their current and future clients by adopting a fully independent insurance brokerage business model.
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Today the agency is proud to represent multiple major Carriers offering a wide variety of insurance products to meet the ever challenging needs of Florida property owners.
Brenda Pegram
Originally from Texas, Brenda became a licensed agent in 2009. Moving to Panama City in 2017, she joined the Hassler team.
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When not at work, Brenda enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids and going to the beach.
Alyssa Pinkard
Born and raised in Panama City, Alyssa joined the Hassler team in 2022.
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When not at work, Alyssa enjoys baking, crocheting, and spending time with her cats and dog.
Brooke Gasser
Originally from Virginia Beach, Brooke graduated from Columbia University and joined Hassler & Associates in March 2025.
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When not at work, Brooke enjoys being in nature, doing yoga, and being on the water.
Emily Grimes
Originally from Georgia, Emily graduated from Gulf Coast State College and became a licensed agent in 2020.
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When not at work, Emily enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with her dog.
Alisa Stewart
Born and raised in Panama City, Alisa joined the Hassler Team in 2024.
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When not at work, Alisa enjoys playing music and spending time with her dog.