Staff
Doris Hunter
We are saddened by the death of our former employee, Doris Hunter. Doris retired in October 2023 after nearly 40 years with Wagner Giblin Insurance. She was dedicated to our agency and our customers and we appreciated her years of service.
Thomas J. Giblin, President
Tom is President of Wagner Giblin Insurance. Tom was President of HMM Insurance from 1986 until 2000 when he took his present leadership role of President of Wagner Giblin Insurance. He graduated from Cathedral Prep in 1974 and from the University of Pittsburgh in 1978 with a BA in Economics. Tom got his MBA in Finance from Gannon University in 1982. He currently holds the professional designations of Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC).
Tom has served as past President of Whitehall Village Civic Association, Manchester Farms Association and Elk Valley Rotary Club, as well as Treasurer of Our Lady’s Christian School Home & School Association. He is a current member of the Rotary Club of Erie and Probus.
Tom enjoys travel and visiting his three children, who all live out of state and are pursuing their own professional careers. He also likes to occasionally play golf.
David A. Wagner, Vice President
David Wagner is a licensed insurance agent and Vice President of Wagner Giblin Insurance. He began working in the Insurance Industry in 1979 as an Underwriter at the Continental Insurance Company. Following two years at this position, he returned to Erie to begin his Agency career in the Family Business. He worked with his mother Sally and father Bob Wagner from 1981 until his mother’s death in 1996 and his father’s retirement in 2000. He joined Wagner Giblin Insurance at that time.
Dave holds a number of Professional Designations including CPCU and CIC and attends annual updates to remain informed of changes in the Insurance Industry.
Dave and his wife Kathy have three sons: Robert, Peter, and Sam. Robert works with Wagner Giblin Insurance and becomes the 4th generation of the Wagner Family to enter the ranks of the Independent Agency. Peter is a teacher at the Gertrude Barber Center. Sam lives in Christiansburg, Virginia where he is the Assistant Director of University Advancement, College of Business and Economics.
Dave and Kathy are Founding Members of the Presque Isle Partnership Swim across the Bay Committee. Dave serves as Treasurer of the Erie Yacht Club Cruising Fleet. He is also a Certified Facilitator for the Ice House Project for entrepreneurial learning. Kathy is a Registered Dental Hygienist working for one of Dave’s clients, Kneib Dentistry. She is active with the Gertrude Barber Center, having most recently served as Chairperson for the 2016 Women’s Only Luncheon. Both Dave and Kathy have also served on the Barber Ball Patrons Committee.
Robert J. Wagner, Sales Producer
Rob is a new business sales producer licensed to sell both property & casualty and life & health insurance products. Rob has been employed with Wagner Giblin Insurance since 2011, and he has obtained his Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation.
Rob was born and raised in Erie, PA. He is a 2004 graduate of Cathedral Prep and earned a BS in Marketing from Penn State University in 2009. Rob has previously volunteered his time to coach soccer for both Cathedral Prep and Our Lady’s Christian School.
In his free time, Rob enjoys playing soccer, golfing, boating, and traveling. Give him a call at (814) 474-5575 to discuss your insurance needs today!
Donald Williams, Sales Producer
Don Williams is a licensed insurance agent licensed to sell both property & casualty and life & health insurance products. He has been working in the Insurance Industry since 1995. Don is a proud alumnus of Penn State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management.
Don and his wife Wendy reside in Millcreek and have two children: Kelly and Connor. Don has been coaching baseball for various Millcreek Teams since 2009. While not coaching, he enjoys spending time with his family and traveling.
Commercial Department
Sheryl Donnell, Office Manager
Sheryl Donnell is Office Manager and Commercial Lines Customer Service Representative at Wagner Giblin Insurance. She is a licensed insurance agent and has worked in the insurance industry since 1979.
Sheryl received her Certified Insurance Service Representative designation (CISR) 16 years ago and regularly attends National Alliance seminars and industry-specific classes to stay on top of the latest trends and information. She enjoys the diversity of working with commercial insurance clients.
Sheryl is currently Treasurer of ATV Traction, Inc., a non-profit organization that promotes rider safety and responsibility. She is a DCNR-certified youth and adult safety instructor. She is a past volunteer as a teacher's aide and former Big Sister with Big Brothers & Sisters of Erie.
Sally Lundgren
Sally Lundgren is a Licensed insurance agent with Wagner Giblin Insurance. Sally graduated Jamestown Business College in 1987 with an Associates in Business Management and Marketing. Sally is new to the insurance industry. She has spent 30 years working in the office environment in numerous fields ranging from Environmental Engineering to the Health Care industry.
Sally is an active member of Grace Church Harborcreek and enjoys volunteering there in many different compacities.
Luciana Wellek
Luciana Wellek is a licensed insurance agent with Wagner Giblin Insurance and has over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry. She first began her insurance career in 1993 working for David and Jane Pearson, owners of Garrison-Simonsen, Inc. in Warren, PA. She moved to the Erie area with her husband and two children in 1996.
Luciana is CISR Certified and is continually updating herself in the insurance world. Through the years, she has worn many hats. Her experience includes commercial, personal, life, and health insurance.
Luciana is an active member of St. Julia’s Church and enjoys gardening and spending time with her family.
Personal Protection
Holly Wurst
Holly is a licensed insurance professional celebrating her 37th year in the insurance industry. Holly graduated with a BA from Mercyhurst University in 1984. Her experience includes claims, commercial underwriting and most recently sales and service. She holds an AU designation.
Holly enjoys her spare time at her 50 acre NY camp, riding her ATV and anything to do with the outdoors. She is known at camp as the “snake whisperer”.
holly@wagner-giblin.com