Staff Bios
Ethan Gibbel serves as President and 4th generation owner of Gibbel Insurance. He is focused on commercial insurance and employee benefits business development. He has been part of the Gibbel team since 2004. Ethan is a 2002 alumni of Juniata College with a BS in Business Management. His favorite part of his role at Gibbel Insurance is building relationships in the community and partnering with business owners to protect their assets and control their costs. In his spare time, Ethan and his wife can be found traveling, riding trails on their mountain bikes, doing triathlons, and every once in a while getting to the beach to ride some waves.
Caitlin Blum has over 10 years insurance experience, primarily focused on Commercial Lines. She strives to share her insurance knowledge with clients and provide great customer service. When not serving clients she enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 sons watching football and hockey as a family.
Pamela Mattson joined Gibbel Insurance as a Commercial Lines Account Manager. She has dedicated over 25 years of service in the insurance industry. Her experience is essential in providing superior service to our clients. She and her husband enjoy many outdoor activities with a few favorites being bicycle rides, fishing and motorcycle rides as well as traveling and antiquing. She especially enjoys spending time with her family and two dogs.
Bill Barshinger joined Gibbel Insurance Agency in 2020 as a Personal Lines Producer. He has 10 years’ experience in insurance and enjoys helping clients save money. Bill and his wife Jodie have two children and enjoy attending their children’s sporting events. One of Bill’s most rewarding past times is coaching softball and basketball.
Carol Johnson serves as a Personal Lines Account Manager. She has over 15 years of customer service experience and is passionate about helping people. She especially enjoys assisting clients with their collectible insurance needs. In her spare time she enjoys watching movies and spending time with her dog Midge.
Stephanie Zimmerman serves as a Personal Lines Account Manager. She has over 20 years of experience and providing excellent customer service is her top priority. In her free time she enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her family.
Jen Soutar serves as a Personal Lines Customer Service Representative and office administrator. She started her career in insurance in 2016. Jen enjoys meeting new people, and in her free time she enjoys swimming, walking, and furthering her education. When vacationing, you can find her at the beach or Disney World.