Meet Our Team

At Usher Insurance, we've built our team with individuals who have the highest standards for client communication and servicing. No matter who you interact with at Usher Insurance, you'll have the best experience possible.

Shawn Rogowski

Vice President

Local to the area, Shawn was born and raised in Chester, Virginia attending Thomas Dale High School and Richard Bland College. At 18 years of age, while in college, Shawn started his own wedding tent rental business. In 2010, at age 22, Shawn sold his tent rental business and started working at Usher Insurance as a Producer. In 2020, Shawn was promoted to Vice President of Usher Insurance.

Shawn lives in Midlothian and is married with two children, Sloane and Summit, and a Golden Doodle named Carver who was named after the middle school where he and his wife first met.

In his free time, Shawn enjoys playing golf and hockey.

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Geoffrey Usher

Principal/Owner

Geoff began his insurance career selling life insurance shortly after college. A few years later, he launched his own agency through the Donegal Mutual Career Builder program for start-up agencies, completing the program in just three and a half years. In 2005, he became an independent agent and has since built a thriving business.

With more than 23 years of industry experience—21 of those as the proud owner of Usher Insurance—Geoff leads with dedication, integrity, and a commitment to his clients and team. Outside the office, he enjoys staying active through sports, church, and family activities, as well as hobbies like tennis, CrossFit, travel, and hockey. Most of all, Geoff loves traveling and spending time with his two daughters, who are 11 and nine.

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Chip Barnes

Vice President

Chip Barnes was born and raised in Midlothian, Va. After graduating from Midlothian High School in 2005, Chip obtained his Bachelors degree from Radford University.

Chip began working with Usher Insurance in 2011 after a brief time playing professional hockey in the Federal Hockey League in NY. Chip’s favorite part about being an insurance agent is helping his clients save money while still having the best available coverage.

In his free time, Chip enjoys playing hockey, golf, and spending time with his family, Wife Monica, Son Ryder, and dog, Bailey.

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Michael Hankins

Director of Agency Operations

Born and raised in Short Pump, Michael attended Deep Run High School and Graduated from Bridgewater College in 2011 as a 4 Year Starter on the Men’s Golf Team.

Michael began his insurance career as an Underwriter and Territory Sales Manager for Alfa Alliance and Donegal Insurance. In 2019, he joined Usher Insurance as the Director of Agency Operations.

Michael lives in the West End with his Wife and two children, Harper and Brooks. In addition to providing his clients with customizable coverage while saving them money, Michael enjoys playing golf, family adventures, and entertaining friends.

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Johnny Acosta

CSR/AGENT

Born and raised most of his childhood in Riverside CA, Johnny moved to Richmond VA and completed High School at Hermitage High School and earned his Associate degree from J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College.

In 2015 Johnny began his insurance career with State Farm where he gained knowledge and became a producer in the Richmond Area. Johnny joined the Usher Team in the summer of 2021.

He is a licensed agent for Property & Casualty, Life, Health & Annuities and holds a Valid VA Notary Certificate.

Johnny lives in the Henrico area with his wife and 2 daughters. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, football, & soccer.

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Ilse Gomez

CSR/Agent - Hablamos Espanol!

Ilse Gomez was born in Mexico and moved to Richmond, Virginia with her family at eight years old. A Lloyd C. Bird High School graduate, she joined Usher Insurance in 2017 after more than ten years working in a dental office. Wanting to put her bilingual skills to good use, Ilse became a licensed insurance agent and is passionate about helping clients find coverage that fits their needs.

In her free time, Ilse enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband, daughter Laura, and their dog, Brooklyn.

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Brittney Watkins

CSR/AGENT

Brittney is licensed in Property & Casualty as well as Life & Annuity and joined Usher Insurance in 2022. A James Madison University graduate, she loves traveling the world, staying active, shopping, and spending quality time with her dogs, Blu and Barkley, as well as with family and friends. A loyal VCU basketball fan, Brittney also enjoys a good game of pickleball.

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Angela Kauzlarich

CSR/AGENT

Angela is from a military family and spent most of her childhood in Virginia Beach, VA. She started her career as a high school counselor after earning her Master’s Degree in Counselor Education from Virginia Commonwealth University and spent 11 amazing years helping students and families.

Angela joined Usher Insurance in the Summer of 2024. She is married to her husband, Adam, and together they have a son, Xander, and two goldendoodles, Franklin and Eleanor. When not working with clients, Angela enjoys working out, running, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

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Cameron Wood

CSR/AGENT

Cameron grew up in Mechanicsville, Virginia, and graduated from Mechanicsville High School in 2017, where he earned All-American honors in track and field. He began his insurance career in 2019 as a Customer Service Representative before spending three years in sales with State Farm. Cameron joined Usher Insurance in the summer of 2025.

He is licensed in Property & Casualty, Life, and Health insurance, and is dedicated to providing exceptional service while helping clients protect what matters most. Outside of work, Cameron enjoys spending time with his wife, Jessie, watching sports, gaming, and going to the gym.

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Selina Sakrisson

CSR/AGENT

Selina began her insurance career in 2023 after seven years in the hospitality industry, where she developed a deep appreciation for building lasting relationships and providing exceptional service. She is licensed in Property & Casualty as well as Life, Health, and Annuities, and is currently working toward her Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation.

Selina takes pride in helping clients protect the things that are important to them. Her goal is to build relationships founded on trust, ensuring every client knows they have someone reliable to call whenever questions or challenges arise.

A Powhatan High School graduate, Selina is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Louisiana State University of Alexandria. Outside of work, she enjoys painting, reading, and baking, and loves spending time with her fiancé and their two cats.

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