Meet the Team
David G. Blevins - President & Founder
David founded the Blevins Insurance Group in February, 1988 and remains its heart and soul. With over 40 years of senior experience in insurance, David is an industry leader whose hard work has been honoured many times for outstanding achievement - the Million Dollar Round Table, the prestigious Top of the Table where David is only 1 of 48 people in Canada to qualify, he has been nominated three times for the Best Service Industry Award from the Barrie Chamber of Commerce, and he sat on several boards. David's wealth of knowledge serves the insurance industry well as a member of several Insurance Carrier Advisory Councils whose mandate it is to improve and strengthen the position of insurance suppliers.
David enjoys the respect of his staff, clients, and the insurance industry. He has an impressive list of long-time, satisfied clients from coast to coast, in the U.S.A., and off-shore. David was drawn to insurance because it is a socially responsible product and over the years he has built a strong team that shares his vision and his passion about their work. He still has regular contact with clients, supports the executive team, and maintains quality control.
Actively involved in the community, David is a supporter of Gilda's Club, Big Brothers & Big Sisters and the MacLaren Arts Centre, as well as many others. He was the Past Chair of the United Way and instituted Dress Down Friday where staff members pay to dress casually on Fridays and donate the money to charity. In his leisure David enjoys skiing, golf, and travel.
Beth Stefaniuk - CEBS, Life Insurance License
Vice President, Administration
Beth is the Vice President, Administration. She began her career in HR where she was quickly attracted to the Employee Benefits area, supporting the employee's benefit needs. This has remained her area of focus and Beth is always looking for innovative ways to study employee health and benefit plans. She loves working with numbers and thrives on problem solving. Beth is committed to assisting employers in strengthening the most important resource of their organization - the employees.
Beth was please to be a part of the fundraising efforts for Gilda's Club, an organization that provides cancer support for the whole family. She started the 1st Annual Gilda's Club Curling Bonspiel in Barrie, which successfully ran for 5 years, raising over $55,000. In her leisure Beth enjoys curling and continued learning.
Tanya Dawber - CHRM, Life Insurance License,
Continuing Education Teacher, Georgian College
Vice-President, Sales & Consulting
Tanya is the Vice-President, Sales & Consulting. With an expertise in Compensation, Labour and Employee Relations, Group Insurance Benefits and Retirement Plans, she is dedicated to education and professional excellence. Over the years Tanya's outstanding work has been honoured with many awards including the President's Council in 2006, 2008, and 2009, the HP Significant Accomplishment Award in 2004, the HP Significant Accomplishment Award in 2002 and 2003, the Compaq Appreciation Award in 2000 and 2002, the Compaq Unsung Hero Award in 2000 and 2001, the Extendicare Outstanding Service Award in 1999 and the Extendicare Significant Contribution Award in 1998. Tanya thrives on assisting others by finding creative solutions that solve challenging situations for her clients in addition to providing support for the Blevins Insurance Group's sales force.
Tanya is actively engaged in giving back to the insurance industry and to the community. She has a part time position designing and teaching the new Benefits and Pensions Course offered at Georgian College in addition to participating in the Gilda's Club Annual Bonspiel and Big Brothers Big Sisters Curl for Kids Sake. In her leisure Tanya enjoys golf and fishing.
Scott Dombroski - B.A., Post Graduate Certificate in HR Management, Life Insurance License
Group Benefits Consultant
Scott is a Group Benefits Consultant who provides exceptional service to his clients. He thrives on making new contacts and building long term relationships. Scott is committed to finding the insurance solution that best meets the needs of each individual client and finds the process of problem solving and delivering results for his clients extremely gratifying.
Scott has served the community on the committee for Big Brothers Big Sisters Curl for Kids Sake and enjoys skiing and golf in his free time.
Steve Gartner Life Insurance License
Individual Insurance and Financial Broker
Steve is an Individual Insurance and Financial Broker with considerable expertise in serving the personal needs of all individuals and advising his clients in the areas of Estate Planning, Tax Sheltering, and Wealth Preservation. He is dedicated to helping individuals secure and preserve their estates. Steve loves meeting new people and building long term relationships with his clients.
Steve is actively involved in a variety of community organizations, particularly children's charities. In his free time Steve enjoys motorcycling, running, golf, skiing, hockey, and spending time with his kids.
Susan Maynard - Honours Bachelor of Mathematics Degree, CFP, RPA, CEBS, Certificate in Adult Education, Mutual Fund License, Life Insurance License
Certified Financial Planner
Susan is an experienced financial planner who specializes in establishing and maintaining retirement and pension programs. She is dedicated to helping people take control of their finances and will conduct a review of your Retirement Plan, offer suggestions on the design and assist in the implementation of the changes. Susan works with her clients to ensure that they enjoy a comfortable retirement and/or successfully plan their estates for the protection of their loved ones. She helps her clients to understand the financial risks and shows them how to take prudent action to minimize that risk and minimize the cost.
Susan is actively involved in the community. She is a Member of the Board of Directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Barrie, participates in Barrie Christmas Cheer, and is the past Treasurer of the Ladies Golf Committee for the Barrie Country Club. In her leisure Susan enjoys golf, curling, cross country skiing, and spending time with her family.
Dave McCleave - Life Insurance License, LOMA 1, 2, & 3, HIAA 1, 2, & 3
Group Benefits Consultant
Dave is an experienced Group Benefits Consultant. He is an entrepreneurial professional with consulting, sales, service, and relationship development skills in Group Insurance, Disability Management and Workplace Safety & Insurance Benefits (WSIB). Dave thrives in an environment that is constantly changing and challenging. He finds it extremely gratifying to be working in an industry that provides benefits and services that improve the quality of life for individuals and families.
Dave is committed to giving back to the community. He has been a member of Rotary International and served as the Past President of Business Network International, Cambridge Chapter. In his leisure Dave enjoys music, fishing, and the outdoors.
Laurie Michalski - Life Insurance License, Investment Funds Institute of Canada Certificate, CFP in progress
Group Benefits and Retirement Consultant
Laurie is a Group Benefits and Retirement Consultant with considerable experience in Savings and Retirement and Group Benefits. She finds it extremely gratifying to help her clients achieve their financial goals for retirement. She enjoys meeting new people and building long term relationships.
Laurie is engaged in giving back to her community by volunteering at the Coldwater Curling Club for the various events throughout the year. In her free time Laurie participates in curling, scuba diving, skiing, snowshoeing, and spending time with her three dogs.
Mary Beth Plumpton -
Insurance Consultant
With over twenty years in the industry, Mary Beth is an experienced Insurance Consultant with considerable expertise in the areas of Group Benefits, Life, Disability, Critical Illness, and Long Term Care. She enjoys the diversity of her clients and works with individuals as well as large corporations, treating them will equal importance. Mary Beth finds it extremely gratifying to help people achieve their present and future insurance needs.
Mary Beth is very committed to her faith and is a lay minister. She works with UCB Canada, a Christian radio station in Belleville where she helped to raise over $40,000 to install a tower in Bancroft that broadcasts Christian radio to the North Hastings area in addition to her involvement with Living Water Canada and a project to help the homeless closer to home. Mary Beth is a devoted grandmother who enjoys cross country skiing and golf.
