Meet Our Team
Mike Colvin, Owner & President
mike@striveinsurance.com
Mike Colvin is the owner and president of Strive Insurance Agency. The former Vietnam Navy Veteran is a Kansas native and graduate of Wichita State University but has called Texas home for over 40 years. Having joined the Strive team in 1985, his experience with the Texas insurance market spans over 30 years. Mike is intensely passionate about putting his 33 years of expertise to work for his clients by helping them find insurance that meets their individual needs, for every stage of life. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife Pam, their two daughters and four grandchildren. As an avid runner, Mike has been a member of the Texas Beef Running Team for over 10 years. He also volunteers for the Healthy Kids Running Series in Richardson, Allen and Dallas and enjoys hiking and backpacking, especially in Big Bend National Park.
mike@striveinsurance.com
Mike Colvin is the owner and president of Strive Insurance Agency. The former Vietnam Navy Veteran is a Kansas native and graduate of Wichita State University but has called Texas home for over 40 years. Having joined the Strive team in 1985, his experience with the Texas insurance market spans over 30 years. Mike is intensely passionate about putting his 33 years of expertise to work for his clients by helping them find insurance that meets their individual needs, for every stage of life. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife Pam, their two daughters and four grandchildren. As an avid runner, Mike has been a member of the Texas Beef Running Team for over 10 years. He also volunteers for the Healthy Kids Running Series in Richardson, Allen and Dallas and enjoys hiking and backpacking, especially in Big Bend National Park.
Jason Matison, Insurance Agent
jason@striveinsurance.com
Jason joined Strive as a licensed agent in 2007 and specializes in commercial insurance sales. He has a business degree from Texas State University and is a veteran of the Armed Forces, 10th Mountain Division. Jason is passionate about helping people and building long-lasting relationships with his clients. While away from work, Jason enjoys delivering meals for Meals on Wheels, playing ice hockey, and spending time with his wife Jennifer and two boys.
jason@striveinsurance.com
Jason joined Strive as a licensed agent in 2007 and specializes in commercial insurance sales. He has a business degree from Texas State University and is a veteran of the Armed Forces, 10th Mountain Division. Jason is passionate about helping people and building long-lasting relationships with his clients. While away from work, Jason enjoys delivering meals for Meals on Wheels, playing ice hockey, and spending time with his wife Jennifer and two boys.
Mike Walker, Insurance Agent
mikew@striveinsurance.com
Mike has been an insurance agent for 31 years, and 16 of those have been with Strive. When he isn’t selling insurance, he enjoys spending time with his three children and his Yorkie, Teddy. His favorite past time includes playing golf, traveling and volunteering for his church by organizing outreach events.
mikew@striveinsurance.com
Mike has been an insurance agent for 31 years, and 16 of those have been with Strive. When he isn’t selling insurance, he enjoys spending time with his three children and his Yorkie, Teddy. His favorite past time includes playing golf, traveling and volunteering for his church by organizing outreach events.
Terry Grier, Insurance Agent
terry@striveinsurance.com
Terry has been with the Strive family since 2012, specializing in commercial and cyber insurance sales. After graduating from LSU in 1991, he moved to Austin and soon realized that the growing technology hub was a perfect fit for him. Bringing the human and digital interactions together to create a better experience for the insurance client is the cornerstone of Terry’s work philosophy. When he isn’t selling insurance, he enjoys spending time outside camping in the family popup, fishing or playing golf. Along with his wife Vickie, Terry is a longtime supporter Hill Country Ride for AIDS, an annual bike ride that raises money for support services, testing, counseling and hospice care for those affected by the disease.
terry@striveinsurance.com
Terry has been with the Strive family since 2012, specializing in commercial and cyber insurance sales. After graduating from LSU in 1991, he moved to Austin and soon realized that the growing technology hub was a perfect fit for him. Bringing the human and digital interactions together to create a better experience for the insurance client is the cornerstone of Terry’s work philosophy. When he isn’t selling insurance, he enjoys spending time outside camping in the family popup, fishing or playing golf. Along with his wife Vickie, Terry is a longtime supporter Hill Country Ride for AIDS, an annual bike ride that raises money for support services, testing, counseling and hospice care for those affected by the disease.
Jay Scarpinato, Insurance Agent
jay@striveinsurance.com
Jay has been in the insurance business for 14 years. His areas of specialty include commercial lines, home, auto and classic car insurance. A graduate of the University of North Texas and a Richardson native, Jay understands the Dallas/Fort Worth insurance market. As a homeowner and real estate investor, he understands the complex and diverse needs of his clients and how they change over time. When he isn’t working, he enjoys snow skiing, kayaking, golf and volunteering for numerous organizations within the Lake Cities community he calls home. He takes pride in the lifelong relationships he builds with his clients
jay@striveinsurance.com
Jay has been in the insurance business for 14 years. His areas of specialty include commercial lines, home, auto and classic car insurance. A graduate of the University of North Texas and a Richardson native, Jay understands the Dallas/Fort Worth insurance market. As a homeowner and real estate investor, he understands the complex and diverse needs of his clients and how they change over time. When he isn’t working, he enjoys snow skiing, kayaking, golf and volunteering for numerous organizations within the Lake Cities community he calls home. He takes pride in the lifelong relationships he builds with his clients
Holly Scarpinato, Insurance Agent
holly@striveinsurance.comholly@striveinsurance.com
Holly specializes in home and auto insurance sales for Strive. She is a UNT graduate with a degree in Journalism and Education. As a former public school English teacher, she understands the importance of helping clients understand their insurance options, so they feel confident about their coverage selections. When not selling insurance, she enjoys spending time with her husband Jay and their two children, Dylan 13 and Jayda 10. Her interests include kayaking, running, gardening and volunteering at her children’s schools.
holly@striveinsurance.comholly@striveinsurance.com
Holly specializes in home and auto insurance sales for Strive. She is a UNT graduate with a degree in Journalism and Education. As a former public school English teacher, she understands the importance of helping clients understand their insurance options, so they feel confident about their coverage selections. When not selling insurance, she enjoys spending time with her husband Jay and their two children, Dylan 13 and Jayda 10. Her interests include kayaking, running, gardening and volunteering at her children’s schools.
Russ Ponder, CLU
russ@striveinsurance.com
Since 1964, Russ has worked in the insurance industry. He began Ponder-Colvin & Associates in 1985, which laid the groundwork for what is Strive Insurance Agency today. Finishing his first 5K at 83, it is no surprise that Russ continues to work at Strive as the agency’s Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU). He specializes in life insurance and annuities sales and remains very passionate for helping senior citizens and others in need of life insurance and estate planning. He loves to spend time with his family and enjoys beach vacations.
russ@striveinsurance.com
Since 1964, Russ has worked in the insurance industry. He began Ponder-Colvin & Associates in 1985, which laid the groundwork for what is Strive Insurance Agency today. Finishing his first 5K at 83, it is no surprise that Russ continues to work at Strive as the agency’s Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU). He specializes in life insurance and annuities sales and remains very passionate for helping senior citizens and others in need of life insurance and estate planning. He loves to spend time with his family and enjoys beach vacations.
Pam Colvin, Office Manager
pam@striveinsurance.com
Pam is happily married to Mike and has been the agency office manage at Strive since 2007. She is a health and lifestyle enthusiast who enjoys running and taking long hikes. Along with Mike, she also volunteers for the Healthy Kids Running Series in Richardson, Allen and Dallas and is a longtime member of the Texas Beef Running team. Family time, especially with her three grandsons and granddaughter, is her most cherished pass time.
pam@striveinsurance.com
Pam is happily married to Mike and has been the agency office manage at Strive since 2007. She is a health and lifestyle enthusiast who enjoys running and taking long hikes. Along with Mike, she also volunteers for the Healthy Kids Running Series in Richardson, Allen and Dallas and is a longtime member of the Texas Beef Running team. Family time, especially with her three grandsons and granddaughter, is her most cherished pass time.
Liz Wilkerson, CSR
liz@striveinsurance.com
Liz Wilkerson is a mom of two, insurance agent and Strive’s CSR. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee, but has called Texas home for over 20 years. Licensed since 2015, her passion is advocating for clients and helping them navigate the waters of the insurance industry. She is a beach lover who also loves spending time with her family and friends, volunteering and cooking.
liz@striveinsurance.com
Liz Wilkerson is a mom of two, insurance agent and Strive’s CSR. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee, but has called Texas home for over 20 years. Licensed since 2015, her passion is advocating for clients and helping them navigate the waters of the insurance industry. She is a beach lover who also loves spending time with her family and friends, volunteering and cooking.