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Meet Our Team

As our client, you will have a team of highly qualified professionals working for you to provide you with the best coverage for you, your family, or your business.  Building a long-lasting relationship with our clients is our number one priority.

J. Bryce Ireland

President

Bryce is the 4th generation owner of J. Edwards Insurance. He is licensed in personal and commercial insurance and oversees and supports the operations of the agency. As a graduate of Houghton College, Bryce has his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business with concentrations in both Finance and Management. In his spare time, he enjoys boating with his family on Chautauqua Lake, spending time outdoors and cheering on the Buffalo Bills. Bryce resides in Bemus Point, NY with his wife Katie and two daughters.

Kelly Ruch

Licensed Agent

Kelly has been in insurance for a few years. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her son. Kelly enjoys working at J. Edwards Insurance Agency, Inc. because of the great atmosphere at both offices.

Larissa Enlow

Licensed Agent

Larissa started in the insurance industry in 1989 and started working for J. Edwards Insurance in 1994. Born & raised in Clymer, NY, Larissa then moved to Panama in 1995 after starting with J. Edwards Insurance.  She is married, has 2 adult sons and 2 dogs. She enjoys spending time with her family & dogs and look forwards to vacations consisting of sitting on the beach with her toes in the sand.

Ashley Gregory

Licensed Agent

Ashley began her journey with the J. Edwards Insurance family in January 2020 as a licensed Insurance Agent for both Personal and Commercial Insurances. In 2010, she graduated locally from Jamestown Business College with an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration with concentrations in both Marketing and Management. She is a hardworking and ambitious professional who enjoys working with people. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and traveling. In the Spring, you can find her sitting at a baseball diamond watching her son Blake playing baseball all over the country.

Chelsea Saxton

Licensed Agent

Chelsea joined the J. Edwards Insurance family in June of 2021 as a CSR and has been a licensed agent since October 2021. She is a 2015 graduate of Panama Central School and 2019 graduate of SUNY Fredonia where she double majored in Theatre Arts and Communications – Journalism. Chelsea loves to spend time with her family and friends, reading or traveling to someplace new!

Jaime Castro

Licensed Agent

Jaime has been in the insurance industry since 2018 and currently has her personal lines licenses in both New York and Pennsylvania. Prior to beginning her carrier in the insurance industry, Jaime graduated from Jamestown Business College with a degree in Marketing & Management. In her spare time, she loves to spend time with her husband, Luis and her daughter, Emelia. She enjoys traveling, retail therapy, doing puzzles and making memories with friends and family.

Meghan Carlson

Licensed Agent

Meghan been working as a customer service representative for various companies for almost 20 years. A lifelong resident of the area, Meghan is a graduate of Maple Grove High School. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, swimming, writing poetry, and walking her dog. She has five children that keep her busy between their various activities such as band, softball, baseball, basketball and football. Meghan loves helping others and finding a way to make them smile.

Brenda J. Ireland

Past President & Advisor

Brenda is the former owner and past president of J. Edwards Insurance. She served the surrounding communities for over 38 years starting as an agent and ultimately becoming the owner when she bought the agency from her late father, Joe Edwards, Jr. in the early 2000s. She continues to serve in an advisory role for the agency.