Scottville Office

Bob Smith started working for this father – Smith & Eddy co-founder – Robert J. Smith in 1974 after graduating from Michigan State University. A life-long resident of Mason County, Bob is married to Patty and between them they have five children. When he is not working he enjoys hunting, fishing, fly tying and lure making, and spending time with his family, including his teenage son, Buckshot.

Although still involved in sales, he now enjoys developing a staff that has over 326 combined years of experience, something he is proud of putting together. In particular, he now enjoys mentoring that staff and helping develop new agents.

“I actually get a kick out of helping people. If you can give them the coverage that they need, and save them a little money along the way, I can leave with a good feeling. This goes for helping our agents and staff as well.”

Dawn came to the West Michigan area when her parents bought the Moonlite Motel in Manistee. She received an associates degree in accounting from West Shore Community College. Dawn came to Smith & Eddy in 1990 as a bookkeeper and customer service specialist. She became a licensed agent in property and casualty insurance in 1994. “This helped the agency two-fold by expanding my knowledge of the insurance business and helping me to service my clients to a much higher degree.” Dawn serves as the office manager at our Scottville location.
You can email Dawn Green at dawn@smith-eddy.com

Gloria joined the Smith and Eddy team in July of 2008 and comes to you with a background in a range of positions in service to people: Contract Cleaner in our local post office, Meal-site Coordinator at the Scottville Senior Center, Purchasing Agent and Traffic Controller for a chemical manufacturing plant, Set-up Crew and Sales Associate in a local department store. Currently, she serves as the Customer Service Representative in our Scottville location. More times than not, hers is the first voice you will hear when you call. “My aim is to assist you, our current and future customers, either myself or by directing you to someone in the agency who can. I enjoy working here and with the team of highly qualified professionals that are available to serve you.”
You can email Gloria Beckman at gbeckman@smith-eddy.com

Karen has been associated with the insurance industry since she was 16. She’s been licensed as a property & casualty and life & health agent since 1997. The Bieniek’s three children attended Mason County Central schools where Karen was a school board member for 12 years. She continues here association with the schools as a member of the MCC Education Foundation.

“Working alongside my husband Greg, we strive to provide ‘down home’ atmosphere for our customers – often visiting them across the kitchen table.”
You can email Karen Bieniek at kbieniek@smith-eddy.com

Greg has been licensed in the insurance business for 30 years. He enjoys dealing with families and small businesses specializing in life, health and retirement planning. Greg is licensed in property & casualty, life & health and investments.

“I’ve been fortunate enough to team up with my wife Karen so we can split the responsibilities to better serve our clients.”
You can email Greg Bieniek at gregb@smith-eddy.com

Alisha Christensen is a native of Mason County, having grown up in Riverton township and graduated from Mason County Central. She has since received professional degrees in Nutrition and Medical Office Assisting. Her family resides in PM township.

“My introduction to the insurance business began with Knowles Agency in Scottville where I worked as Office Manager for Joe Knowles for the past 3 years. I have been fortunate enough to transition to Smith & Eddy Insurance where I plan to carry over excellent customer service and expand my career path by obtaining my insurance license.”
You can email Alisha Christensen at achristensen@smith-eddy.com

Joseph Knowles was born and raised in Mason County and graduated from Mason County Central Schools in 1995. He attended WSSC and earned an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice in 1997. Prior to joining Smith & Eddy Insurance he owned a successful Farm Bureau Insurance agency in downtown Scottville for almost 12 years.

“In addition to the standard insurance needs in our area, during those crucial years with Farm Bureau, I became an expert in the county’s agricultural insurance needs. I have been married to my wife Andrea since 2004 and together we have one son, Karson, who was born in 2009.” In his personal time he passion for archery hunting in the fall. In addition, he can often be found at the local high school baseball, basketball, or volleyball venues as he spends a great deal of time officiating local high school athletics.
You can email Joseph Knowles at jknowles@smith-eddy.com