Meet Our Team
Mike Colvin
Grandpa of three boys and one girl, Hiker, Runner, and Insurance Agent!
Mike was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas. He spent four years in the Navy prior to graduating from Wichita State University in 1976. A Texan for almost 40 years, he came in to the insurance industry in 1985. He became President and Owner of Gordon Lund Insurance Agency (Strive Insurance Group) in 2003. Customer Service is his passion. He loves spending time with his wife and family, hiking, backpacking, traveling, and is a member of the Beef Running Team.
Email – mike@striveinsurance.com
Grandpa of three boys and one girl, Hiker, Runner, and Insurance Agent!
Mike was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas. He spent four years in the Navy prior to graduating from Wichita State University in 1976. A Texan for almost 40 years, he came in to the insurance industry in 1985. He became President and Owner of Gordon Lund Insurance Agency (Strive Insurance Group) in 2003. Customer Service is his passion. He loves spending time with his wife and family, hiking, backpacking, traveling, and is a member of the Beef Running Team.
Email – mike@striveinsurance.com
Jason Matison
Dad of two sons, and Insurance Agent!
Jason became a Licensed Insurance Agent in 2007. He is a Texas State University graduate and served in the U.S. Army with the 10th Mountain Division. He’s been in the Austin area since 1998 and is a big fan of supporting local businesses and connecting with fellow business owners. He’s passionate about helping people and building long lasting relationships. He enjoys spending time with his family, friends, hiking, and playing ice hockey.
Email – jason@striveinsurance.com
Dad of two sons, and Insurance Agent!
Jason became a Licensed Insurance Agent in 2007. He is a Texas State University graduate and served in the U.S. Army with the 10th Mountain Division. He’s been in the Austin area since 1998 and is a big fan of supporting local businesses and connecting with fellow business owners. He’s passionate about helping people and building long lasting relationships. He enjoys spending time with his family, friends, hiking, and playing ice hockey.
Email – jason@striveinsurance.com
Mike Walker
Dad of two sons and one daughter, Golfer, and Insurance Agent!
Mike has been an insurance agent for 30 years. He has served on two city boards during the past 10 years. His favorite activities are volunteering for his kid’s high school band, family vacations, golf and playing with his Yorkshire Terrier. He is most proud of his three children. Their mom passed away 14 years ago. Two years ago he married his wife Suzanne and he now has three more great kids. He believes in volunteering and supports Network Ministry in Richardson.
Email – mikew@striveinsurance.com
Dad of two sons and one daughter, Golfer, and Insurance Agent!
Mike has been an insurance agent for 30 years. He has served on two city boards during the past 10 years. His favorite activities are volunteering for his kid’s high school band, family vacations, golf and playing with his Yorkshire Terrier. He is most proud of his three children. Their mom passed away 14 years ago. Two years ago he married his wife Suzanne and he now has three more great kids. He believes in volunteering and supports Network Ministry in Richardson.
Email – mikew@striveinsurance.com
Terry Grier
Tech and Social Media Guru, and Insurance Agent!
Terry has been an agent since 2012. He has been in Austin since 1991 after graduating from LSU in Baton Rouge. “I really enjoy technology and social media. I am amazed at how connected I can feel with my clients and connecting them to each other. Terry is married and enjoys camping in the family popup, fishing and golf. He supports two charities. The Hill Country Ride for AIDS is an annual bike ride that raises money for support services, testing, counseling and hospice care. He also supports the Mclindon Family Foundation which provides adaptive bikes to special needs children.
Email – terry@striveinsurance.com
Tech and Social Media Guru, and Insurance Agent!
Terry has been an agent since 2012. He has been in Austin since 1991 after graduating from LSU in Baton Rouge. “I really enjoy technology and social media. I am amazed at how connected I can feel with my clients and connecting them to each other. Terry is married and enjoys camping in the family popup, fishing and golf. He supports two charities. The Hill Country Ride for AIDS is an annual bike ride that raises money for support services, testing, counseling and hospice care. He also supports the Mclindon Family Foundation which provides adaptive bikes to special needs children.
Email – terry@striveinsurance.com
Jay Scarpinato
Dad to a son and daughter, outdoor enthusiast, and Insurance Agent!
Jay has been a licensed agent since 2004 and brings 12 years of insurance experience. His areas of specialty include commercial lines, home, auto and classic car insurance. As a homeowner and real estate investor, he understands the complex and diverse needs of his clients. He graduated from the University of North Texas in 2001 with a degree in marketing. His interests include snow skiing, kayaking, and golf. He takes pride in the long lasting relationships he builds over time with his clients.
Email – jay@striveinsurance.com
Dad to a son and daughter, outdoor enthusiast, and Insurance Agent!
Jay has been a licensed agent since 2004 and brings 12 years of insurance experience. His areas of specialty include commercial lines, home, auto and classic car insurance. As a homeowner and real estate investor, he understands the complex and diverse needs of his clients. He graduated from the University of North Texas in 2001 with a degree in marketing. His interests include snow skiing, kayaking, and golf. He takes pride in the long lasting relationships he builds over time with his clients.
Email – jay@striveinsurance.com
Pam Colvin
Grandma, Hiker, Runner, and Health & Fitness Enthusiast!
Pam is the agency manager and accountant. She has been with the agency for over eight years. She is the Grandma of two boys in Cedar Park and one girl and one boy in Kansas City. She is a health and fitness lifestyle enthusiast and enjoys running, exercise and long hikes.
Email – pam@striveinsurance.com
Grandma, Hiker, Runner, and Health & Fitness Enthusiast!
Pam is the agency manager and accountant. She has been with the agency for over eight years. She is the Grandma of two boys in Cedar Park and one girl and one boy in Kansas City. She is a health and fitness lifestyle enthusiast and enjoys running, exercise and long hikes.
Email – pam@striveinsurance.com
Russ Ponder
Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and Insurance Agent!
Russ has been in insurance for over 45 years. He specializes in life insurance and annuities. He started his own agency in 1978, which later became Ponder-Colvin & Associates in 1985, and then Gordon Lund Insurance Agency (Strive Insurance Group) in 1994. He loves to travel and spend time with family. His favorite vacation is the beach. He finished his first 5K this year at the age of 83.
Email – russ@striveinsurance.com
Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and Insurance Agent!
Russ has been in insurance for over 45 years. He specializes in life insurance and annuities. He started his own agency in 1978, which later became Ponder-Colvin & Associates in 1985, and then Gordon Lund Insurance Agency (Strive Insurance Group) in 1994. He loves to travel and spend time with family. His favorite vacation is the beach. He finished his first 5K this year at the age of 83.
Email – russ@striveinsurance.com