About Us

With the principles of integrity and trust at its core, CIS is an independent property and casualty insurance agency with headquarters in Tampa, FL. CIS has a 25 year track record of success and is led by Tim Salzsieder, Managing Director, who assumed leadership in 2011. Through the years he has assembled a veteran team of professionals to help serve a growing and diverse client base.

Team Members

Matt Archbold, Sales Executive

Matt has over a decade of commercial insurance experience and takes a consultative approach to working with business owners.

Michelle Cargill, Customer Service Representative

Michelle quickly resolves client requests and always has a positive attitude when dealing with difficult issues.

Kathy Ellsworth, Account Manager

Bringing over 15 years of commercial lines experience to the team, Kathy draws upon a broad range of agency and brokerage experience to manage large client relationships.

Micah Ennis, Personal Lines Sales

Micah’s background on the insurance carrier side with a large national carrier is beneficial in shaping personal lines client insurance programs to protect their assets.

Amy Evans, Customer Service Representative

Amy brings over two decades of insurance experience to CIS. Amy goes out of her way to help her clients.

Sherry Herring, Operations Manager

Leading the customer service team, Sherry brings over 27 years of experience to CIS. Sherry works diligently with both our service team and carrier partners to amicably resolve customer concerns.

John Lahiff, Vice President

John brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with his decade plus time on the carrier and brokerage side. John has leveraged favorable carrier relationships to provide outstanding results for his clients.

George Nellessen, Vice President

George brings over 25 years of equipment maintenance insurance and asset management experience in the healthcare, finance, government, pharmaceutical and education industries to CIS.

Audrey Peeples, Account Manager

With over 25 years of carrier and agency experience, Audrey is a great asset to the team. Her detailed approach helps to deliver favorable solutions to her clients.

Mary Alice Phelps, Personal Lines Manager

CIS is proud to have Mary Alice who brings over 25 years of superior personal lines customer service experience to the team. Mary Alice leads by example and is careful to provide sound solutions to protect her customers prized possessions.

Susan Salzsieder, Human Resources and Payroll Manager

Boasting over 25 years of employee relations and payroll experience, Susan is a valuable part of the CIS team. She is an asset with her strategic and consultative approach to the constantly changing employment landscape.

Ryan Wajdowicz, Sales Executive

Ryan brings a decade of personal and commercial lines experience to the team. He works diligently with business owners to provide them with a wide array of options to improve coverage and pricing.

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Commercial Insurance Specialists represents a strong stable of regional and national insurance carriers.

As an independent agent, CIS strives to provide innovative insurance solutions for businesses backed by superior customer service.
CIS supports numerous Tampa Bay philanthropic organizations including Goodwill Industries Suncoast, Jesuit High School, and the Chi Chi Rodriguez Foundation. CIS is also active in many local civic and trade groups including: Carrollwood Area Business Association-CABA, Florida Association of Insurance Agents-FAIA, Pasco Chamber of Commerce, and S.Tampa Chamber of Commerce.

We invite you to contact CIS to perform a review and evaluation of your insurance program. We appreciate the opportunity to provide you with a competitive quote from one of our established insurance carriers.

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