“Great things in business are never done by one person.
They are done by a team of people.”
– Steve Jobs
Meet our team of specialists who provide client-tailored Employee Benefit solutions in and around South Carolina including Columbia, Charleston, Florence, and Greenville. Click on any of the team members below to learn more about each one and to get their contact information.
Norman Clarke
Edwin Croft
- 1997 to 2004 BlueChoice Health Plan Major Group Account Executive
- 2004-2005 CVS/Caremark: Regional Director of Sales (Southeast Region)
- 2005 - current Clarke & Company Benefits Benefit Advisor
Jennifer Holly
Michael Wolfe
Derek Hemmingsen
Bob Reynolds
Amy Colgate
- 2002-2013 Carolina Care Plan - Various roles within CCP
- 2002-2005 Self Funded Account representative
- 2006-current Account Management
Carolyn Stricklin
Sully DaSilva
Holly Clark
Margrett Winegard
Tanna Grantham
Meg Diamond
Norman Clarke
Benefit Advisor & Management
803.253.6997
nclarke@clarkebenefits.com
Education
BS in Finance and Insurance, University of South Carolina, Masters in Hard Knocks
Experience
With over 25 years in the employee benefits industry, I have witnessed many changes. Something that has been constant in those 19 years is change. As we see a new administration that is ready to alter our industry landscape once again, wouldn't you rather be working with someone who understands not only the cost side but the human capital side? As one of the larger, local independents in South Carolina, we can offer our clients as much as the national firms, as well as provide the in-depth service and tools but on a different hands-on level.
Last Book Read
Fanatical Prospecting, Jeb Blount
What do you do for fun?
Spend time with my kids, fishing, hunting, and attending sporting events
Favorite Quote
“Price is what you pay. Value is what you get” - Warren Buffett
Edwin Croft
Benefit Advisor
803.253.6997
ecroft@clarkebenefits.com
Education
University of South Carolina (Business School)
Experience
Last Book Read
Fanatical Prospecting and Lone Survivor
What do you do for fun?
Hunting and Coach Little League Baseball
Favorite Quote
"If you don’t have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?" - John Wooden
Jennifer Holly
Benefit Advisor
864.232.6723
jholly@clarkebenefits.com
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – University of SC – 2001
Experience
Joined Clarke & Company Benefits in 2002.
Last Book Read
The Escape by David Baldacci
What do you do for fun?
Hiking with my family, Biking the Swamp Rabbit Trail
Favorite Quote
“Have Courage, and Be Kind” – Cinderella
Michael Wolfe
Benefit Advisor
803.253.6997
mwolfe@clarkebenefits.com
Education
BS from USC in Political Science, graduated in 2009
Experience
2 years in Property & Casualty prior to joining Clarke & Company in 2011.
Last Book Read
The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
What do you do for fun?
Spending time with my wife and son, hunting, fishing, boating, and spending time at the beach
Favorite Quote
“The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will.” – Vince Lombardi
Derek Hemmingsen
Benefit Advisor-Florence
843.662.1500
dhemmingsen@clarkebenefits.com
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – focus in Management – Francis Marion University 2006
Experience
Managing partner for 8 years in 2 local retail stores; Account Manager at ADP Tax Credits, joined Clarke & Company Benefits in June 2015.
Last Book Read
The Effortless Experience by Matthew Dixon
What do you do for fun?
Golf, College football, spend time with my family
Favorite Quote
“Remember that failure is an event, not a person.” - Zig Ziglar
Bob Reynolds
Benefit Advisor
803.253.6997
BReynolds@4decisions.com
Education
Graduated from Porter Gaud School in Charleston in ’72. BA, Economics, Wofford ‘76
Experience
Over 30 years in the Life Insurance Business
Last Book Read
How I Raised Myself from Failure to Success in Selling by Frank Bettger
What do you do for fun?
Hunt and fish and go to Edisto Beach with family and friends
Favorite Quote
“People of integrity expect to be believed and when they are not, they let time prove them right.”
Amy Colgate
Account Manager
803.253.6997
acolgate@clarkebenefits.com
Education
Midlands Tech – Cardinal Newman HS, Midlands Tech College Paralegal Studies 97-98
Experience
Last Book Read
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
What do you do for fun?
I enjoy cooking, college football/tailgating, being at the beach and spending time with my family
Favorite Quote
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou
Carolyn Stricklin
Client Service Representative
803.253.6997
cstricklin@clarkebenefits.com
Education
BA in Mass Communications, Winthrop University 1992
Experience
10 Years in radio sales; 10 plus years in the fitness industry teaching Pilates
Last Book Read
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
What do you do for fun?
Travel with my husband and children, concerts with friends, soaking up the sun on the beach!
Favorite Quote
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” ― Mahatma Gandhi
Sully DaSilva
Operations
864.982.1145
sdasilva@clarkebenefits.com
Education
University of South Carolina, BS in Marketing & Business Management, 2011
Experience
Intern with Clarke & Company from 2009-2011 and came on full-time upon graduation from USC in 2011.
Last Book Read
Educated by Tara Westover
What do you do for fun?
Travel with my husband, spend time at the beach with friends & family, relax!
Favorite Quote
"Life is a journey to be experienced, not a problem to be solved." — Pooh, Winnie the Pooh
Holly Clark
Account Manager
843.662.1500
hclark@clarkebenefits.com
Education
Blue Ridge Community College
Experience
Short Sale Negotiator/ Business Analyst at JPMorgan Chase
Last Book Read
All the Pretty Things by Edie Wadsworth
What do you do for fun?
Read, run and go camping with my family
Favorite Quote
"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." - John F. Kennedy
Margrett Winegard
Account Manager
803.253.6997
mwinegard@clarkebenefits.com
Education
Margrett graduated from College of Charleston with degrees in Business Administration & Corporate Communications. She also has a paralegal degree from Columbia College.
Experience
10 plus years Employee Benefits experience
Last Book Read
The Wife Who Knew Too Much by Michele Campbell
What do you do for fun?
I enjoy reading crime thriller books, listening to podcasts, watching college football, and cooking for my family.
Favorite Quote
Don't sweat the small stuff
Tanna Grantham
Account Manager
843.662.1500
tgrantham@clarkebenefits.com
Education
Graduated from Florence Darlington Technical College with an Associate's Degree in Human Services.
Experience
8 years in Patient Services
Last Book Read
Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister
What do you do for fun?
Spend time with my family, take trips to the beach, anything outdoors!
Favorite Quote
"The most important thing is to enjoy your life - to be happy. It's all that matters." -Audrey Hepburn
Meg Diamond
Individual Benefit Specialist
803.251.9636
mdiamond@simplesurancesc.com
Education
Attended University of South Carolina studying Studio Art and English Language and Literature
Experience
Mad Platter for 9 years as assistant & manager, After School Director at Child Development Center
Last Book Read
Swamplandia! by Karen Russell and The Interestings by Meg Wurlitzer
What do you do for fun?
Head to the beach, spend time with family and friends, paint
Favorite Quote
“The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease forever to be able to do it.” - J.M. Barrie in Peter Pan