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Ray Marten, CLU, CHFC, LUTCF
President Agency Principal at Marten Insurance, Inc.

Father of four and stepfather of four more! I have been in the insurance business since 1974, starting my career with Country Companies Insurance and successfully spent 16 years on the Agency Advisory Committee as one of the top 20 agents nationwide. After accepting a buy-out from Country and completing the mandatory no-compete years, I re-opened a locally owned independent agency named Marten Insurance Inc., with my wife, Debbie, located in Raymond, IL. Our carriers are top rated and capable of writing all lines of insurance. Ray possesses a BS degree, as well as thee insurance graduate degrees of CLU, CHFC and LUTCF. Also, Ray was recently named as 'Certified Farm Agent' for Allied Insurance and serves on the Montgomery County Economic Development Committee.

Debra Marten
"Mom" Co-Owner at Marten Insurance, Inc.

Born and raised in Springfield, Illinois. Proud mother of four and step-mother of four more, married Ray Marten in April 2006. Serving as successful co-owner of Marten Insurance Inc. for the past 10 years. Licensed in all major lines of insurance, supervisor of accounts payable, client database, payroll and office operations in general. Enjoys decorating, crafts and working outdoors with landscaping.

Trisha Lehman
Operations Manager at Marten Insurance, Inc.

Born and raised in rural community of Nokomis, IL. Graduated from Nokomis High School and pursued a business certification from Hickey Business School in Missouri. Patience is a virtue…Raising daughter Karlee. Bring on a challenge and enjoys working with people. Loves a good chick flick and cannot go wrong with chocolate. Continued service as a licensed producer for Marten Insurance Inc. for the past 10 years and looking forward to 'covering your assets' in the future.

Sasha Gray
Agent Shareholder at Marten Insurance, Inc.

Grew up in the mid-sized town of Litchfield, IL, attended and graduated as an honor student from Litchfield High School. Majored in computer programming for 2½ years at LLCC and never imagined doing anything different. However, I have now been a licensed insurance producer for 9 years and enjoy what I do. I love working with people and hope that the level of customer service demonstrated meets your expectations. Happily married to my husband, James for 9 years. Enjoy spending family time with him and my stepson JR, very important people in my life’s journey. Family and friends are very important to me and have played a vital part in who I have become.

Sarah Lehman
Advertising and Customer Service at Marten Insurance, Inc.

Sarah grew up on her family farm raising cattle and farming in the Witt/Irving area. After high school she pursued a nursing education at Lincoln Land Community College. She is active with the Central Illinois Livestock Association with the scholarship committee. Sarah resides in Irving with her husband Josh, who works for the Air National Guard in Springfield, and their son Gauge, whom they welcomed in October 2015.