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Matt Barkley

11 4th Street SW
Hickory, NC 28602-2946

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11 4th Street SW
Hickory, NC 28602-2946

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I have twenty-eight years' experience as an Agent with State Farm. Previously, I worked for my father as a staff member, who was an Agent for 40 years with State Farm. I am Licensed with State Farm for: Healthcare Supplements; Property and Casualty Insurance (Auto, home and business) and Life Insurance. I was a Decade of the 90's Qualifier; Legion of Honor Qualifier; President's Club Bronze Tablet/Life Travel Qualifier. My education began with the Hickory School system, and I graduated from The Citadel, Class of '88. I previously have served on the Bethlehem Elementary Principal's Advisory Committee, as Past President of Boys & Girls Club of America, and Past President Kiwanis Club of Hickory. My wife and I are current members of Soma Church. During the Spring and Summer, I conduct Barkley Baseball School, as the Owner/Instructor which, is currently in its 35th year.

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Our mission is to help people manage the risk of every day life, recover from the unexpected and realize their dreams.

Currently our team consists of State Farm Agent Matt Barkley, Office Representative Terri Sain Hammons and Life/Health Products Representative Joseph M. Nelson. Matt and Terri are lifelong residents of Hickory, both attending the Hickory School System. Matt has thirty-three years experience with State Farm Insurance. He was a staff member of the agency under his father, State Farm Agent W.S. (Bill) Barkley, prior to becoming a State Farm Agent. Terri began her State Farm career while W.S. (Bill) Barkley was the agent for State Farm. She has been with the agency for forty-five years. Joseph, whom we call Jody, has been with Agent Matt Barkley for twenty years. Jody is a lifelong resident of Caldwell County.

Jody Nelson State Farm Agent Team Member

Jody Nelson

Life/Health Products Representative

Joseph, whom we call Jody, has been with the agency for twenty years. Jody holds license for Property and Casualty and Life and Health Products. Jody is also proficient in quoting life and health insurance products, as well as auto, recreational vehicles, homeowners, rental and business insurance products.

Terri Hammons State Farm Agent Team Member

Terri Hammons

Office Representative

Office Representative Terri Sain Hammons began her career with State Farm while my father, Agent W.S. (Bill) Barkley was the agent. Terri holds Property and Casualty license for auto, home and business insurance. She has been with the agency for forty-five years and is very proficient in quoting auto and recreational vehicles; homeowners, rental and business insurance.