MEET OUR TEAM OF EXPERTS

Andrew has been with Watson & Knox since January 1978 and is passionate about making it the best that it can be. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a BBA in 1972 and a MBA in 1973. Andrew is a proud father and grandfather and has been married to his beautiful wife for 38 years. During the fall season, you can find Andy at Thomson High School and UGA football games. Also, he is affiliated with the Boy Scouts and the Rotary Club. Andrew serves at First United Methodist Church of Thomson as the chairman of the finances committee. His current long-term project is cleaning up the Lovelace lot on the corner of Lee St. and Mesena Rd. in Thomson.

Julie has been a Commercial Accounts Manager at Watson & Knox since 2002. She is originally from Thomson, Georgia and is happily married to her husband, Robert. Julie and her husband enjoy vacationing to destinations including the Western United States and the Caribbean. Julie is an animal lover, especially when it comes to her horses, and spends most weekends trail riding.

Cathy has been a part of the Watson & Knox team as a Commercial Lines Account Manager since 2013. Cathy is passionate about seeking improvements in all areas; she is currently working towards her CIC designation and serving in IT assistance to help keep our agency technologically advanced. Cathy is married and has two children Caitlin and Carson. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, going to movies, traveling to the beach, mountains, and camping at the lake.

Ashlee is the Bookkeeper for Watson and Knox Insurance, Real Estate, and Property Management Division. Ashlee graduated from Thomson High School and Augusta State University with a Degree in Accounting. Ashlee and her husband have two girls, Rabun and Rylee. She enjoys spending time with her girls doing what they love, being outdoors. In her spare time, Ashlee likes to read and also enjoys vacationing with her family at the beach, mountains, and the lake.

Cole joined the Watson & Knox team in August 2019. He is new to the insurance industry, but we plan to train him well! Cole attended UGA and is a huge dawg fan. He is from Watkinsville and now resides in Tignall with his wife. Cole is a hobby photographer, who also enjoys playing golf, cooking and tasting good food, and exploring the outdoors as an avid outdoorsman and waterfowler. Cole is also a member of Clark Station Baptist in Tignall, GA.

Courtney Johnson is our personal lines claims representative. She has been happily married to her husband, Josh, since May of 2016. They are now proud parents of two boys, Grant and Cooper. Courtney graduated from Thomson High School in 2009. She is a fan of all sports, and her all-time favorite team is the Georgia Bulldogs! In her spare time, Courtney enjoys hunting, going to concerts, and vacationing at the beach. She and her family are members at First Baptist Church of Thomson.

Rachel is our receptionist at Watson & Knox. She is proud wife and mother of two beautiful girls and one handsome boy. In her spare time, she enjoys cheering on her favorite teams, University of Alabama and the Atlanta Braves! Rachel strives to live by her favorite verse, Joshua 1:9, “Have I not commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” Her faith is essential to her daily life, because without it she would not be who she is today.

Natalie joined the Watson & Knox team in August 2022. She is new to the insurance industry but is excited to get things going! Natalie is married to her high school sweetheart, Jacob, and they’ve been together for 12 years. Their only child is their black Labrador that they’ve had since 2016. She was born in Mississippi but moved to Harlem at a young age. Natalie’s husband owns a flooring business, so she spends some of her weekends helping with flooring. During football season, their biggest priority is cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs. All other pastime is spent with her family and friends, especially her nephews.

Hope joined the Watson & Knox Commercial Lines team November 2022. After graduating from Homeschool she received several certifications in the healthcare field but has decided to pursue a career in insurance. Hope is also a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Her hobbies are going to the gym, spending time with family & friends, eating and traveling.

Andy Jr. has served as a Commercial Lines Risk Manager at Watson & Knox for 10 years and enjoys helping customers by using the Risk Management approach of insurance. He graduated from Thomson High School and the University of Georgia. He continues his support for UGA as a Georgia Football fan. Andy and his wife, who works at the Family Y, have two rambunctious boys and one girl. As a family, they enjoy playing football, golfing, and wrestling, like many young boys do. Andy participates in the Georgia Carolina Council, the Chamber of Commerce, Boys Scouts of America, the Boys and Girls Club, the Rotary Club, and First United Methodist Church.

Karlee joined Watson & Knox as Commercial Lines CSR in 2016. She is a graduate of Augusta State University with a degree in Kinesiology. Karlee believes it is important to build strong communities by investing in our children. Outside of her responsibilities, she enjoys being outdoors, riding her horse, traveling with her husband, or spending time with her family and friends.

Brooke has been with Watson and Knox as a Personal Lines Account Manager since 2016, and also serves as the department’s supervisor. She was born and raised in Thomson and currently lives in Dearing with her husband of 13 years, Robbie, and their two beautiful children, Dallas and Dakota. As a family, they love spending time together, especially outdoors. Both Robbie and Dallas are avid wakeboarders, so you can always find them cruising around the lake on Summer days. When not on the lake, they enjoy riding dirt bikes, snowboarding, and attending a variety of sporting events, especially cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs!

John Osborne started as a Personal Lines Producer at Watson and Knox in 2017. He is from Cleveland, North Carolina; he is a Georgia Football Letterman and a graduate from the University of Georgia with a Degree in Biology. He is married to Laura Osborne, a middle school teacher here in McDuffie County. He has two children Charles and Elizabeth. They attend First Baptist Church here in Thomson, where he serves as a deacon. They have lived in Thomson since 1996. John looks forward to serving you for all your insurance needs!

Jayme is a new addition to the Watson & Knox Family, but brings over 16 years of experience in the insurance industry. During his career, he has enjoyed the honor of being nationally recognized as a “Top Producer” in his field as an agent. He has also spent 9 years managing a team of over 30 agents that consistently exceeded growth targets and earned the designation as one of the CSRA’s leading sales organizations for insurance. However, the accomplishment he is most proud of is being a husband and a father to an amazing wife and 3 wonderful kids.

Originally from Augusta, GA, Austin is excited to start his new career in the insurance industry. As a graduate from the University of Georgia in May of 2019, he has built many great connections and has learned a lot over the years in school. Some of his hobbies are playing golf, watching football, and spending time with his Golden Retriever. He is excited about this new opportunity and looks forward to helping individuals out with their insurance needs.

Amber is originally from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She graduated from Thomson High School in 2004 and attended Augusta State University. She is married to her husband, Karl, and is the mother of two beautiful girls, Alexis & Kelsey. Her spare time is dedicated to her family. Outside of work, you can find her on the sidelines cheering on her oldest daughter, trying to keep up any way she can with her little wild child, or helping her husband with projects around the house.

Yari joined the Watson & Knox team in September 2022. She studied at the Universidad Juarez Autonoma de Tabasco in Mexico. Yari is happily married and has one son. Her hobbies include photography, reading (especially Nicholas Sparks books), spending time with her friends, listening to music, eating and trying new things, and visiting new places. Her favorite book and movie is “A Dog’s Journey.” Yari can speak Spanish, English, and a little Italian. She is excited to meet you soon at the front desk!

Brittany joined the Watson & Knox Personal Lines team in January 2023. She is new to the insurance industry but is no stranger to customer service. She is grateful for this opportunity as she enjoys learning new things, meeting new faces and is truly looking forward to serving the great customers in our community. Brittany is a wife and proud mother to her adorable son, Cashton. She has a love for classic country which greatly influenced her naming her son after Johnny Cash. In her free time she loves to read and cook. If Brittany takes time away from the office for a vacation you can find her trout fishing in the mountains or spending time at the lake house with family.