Montgomery-Nichols Insurance

Tom Nichols

Principal Tom Nichols, Jr. started working for Gates McDonald as a workers compensation consultant for large employers from l981 to 1991. He then began as a customer service representative and left as the district manager of the Toledo office, managing clients from northwest Ohio. Tom is a 1976 graduate of St John's Jesuit and 1981 graduate of University of Toledo in Business Administration with dual majors in Finance and Marketing. He has been with the agency since 1991, becoming principal and co-owner in 2001 and sole owner in 2013. He is married to Susan with four children, JP, Erin, Matthew and Peter.

Carol Miller

Agent Carol has been with Montgomery Nichols since December 17th, 1993 as a licensed agent and CSR as well as handling the accounting for the agency. Carol is married to Jim Miller with two beautiful daughters and three super grandchildren. Prior to working for Montgomery Nichols she worked at Sylvania Insurance as a CSR. She has been a director at Olivet Lutheran Church for two wonderful adult handbell choirs since 1985 performing at the Toledo Museum of Art in the great Gallery for Christmas Concerts and also requested to perform at the Hennage Auditorium for the Grand Illumination in Williamsburg as well as many festivals, weddings and local festivities. She loves to play golf and enjoy good weather around the pool.

Matt Nichols

Agent Matt Nichols started at Montgomery-Nichols as a CSR and agent in December of 2016. He attended the University of Toledo, studying communications before transitioning into a service role here at the agency. He was born and raised in the Toledo area and is thrilled for the opportunity to serve his community. As the second of the three Nichols boys here at the agency, he’s excited to help continue the agency into its third generation alongside his brothers, JP and Pete.

Barbara Marazon

Claims Specialist Barb has been working at Montgomery Nichols since July of 2002 as a claims specialist and can truly say she Loves her job. Before joining the Montgomery Nichols Insurance Agency, she worked at Nationwide Insurance as a Customer Service Rep. in Oregon, Ohio for Agents Les Arquette, Ernie Bilang & Jim West. Barb was employed there from 1981 and continued there until her 5th daughter was born in 1993. She was a stay at home mom from 1993 to 2002. Barb is married to Joe and has 5 Daughters and 5 grandkids, 2 girls and 3 boys. She resides in Oregon Ohio. She graduated from Cardinal Stritch high School. She loves to go fishing, walking her dog Charlie and enjoys spending as much time as she can with family and friends.

JP Nichols

Agent JP Nichols is an agent at Montgomery Nichols starting as a producer in 2007. He has a Finance degree and graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration, (BBA) in May 2009 and a entrepreneurship minor. He was born and raised in the Sylvania/Toledo area. His commitment to serving the community he grew up in is very important to to him and is very excited and passionate about continuing the family business through its third generation.

Pete Nichols

Agent Pete Nichols started at Montgomery-Nichols in January of 2024 as both a CSR and agent. Born and raised here in Toledo, Pete claims the title of the youngest and newest Nichols here at the agency. He graduated from St. John’s Jesuit High School in 2014 and attended the University of Toledo. He’s eager for the opportunity to serve the community here in Sylvania and is committed to help continue the Montgomery-Nichols business into its third generation alongside his brothers, JP and Matt.

Martin Bokesch

Agent Martin started his career in banking with the Toledo Trust Company in 1961 as a bank teller. He worked for them thru the years until1980 and was promoted to branch manager and assistant treasurer. In 1964, Martin took a leave from banking to join the Marine Corp. His tour lasted for 6 years on active duty and reserve. Afterward he returned to his banking career. In 1981, Martin made an occupation changed and joined the Equitable Insurance Company as a registered representative in sales and financial planning. In 1982, He was introduced to Montgomery-Nichols Agency and has been affiliated with them as an agent to the present time. Martin is married to Karen Bokesch for 48 years and has for married children.

Lee Clay

Agent Lee started his career in banking with First National Bank in 1967 as a computer operator. He was promoted to Assistant Manager of Computer Operations in 1978. In 1991, he worked for Met Life Insurance as an agent until 1993 when he joined Montgomery Nichols as an agent. He has an associate degree in Accounting and Computer Science. Lee is a widower with two children, four grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Lee is president of Working Girls Association, a non-profit organization.

Tammy Mazur

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Tammy Mazur has been a licensed CSR/Agent for over 30 years. Tammy is married to John and have one daughter Anna, who is attending the University of Findlay and will graduate December 2022. Tammy grew up in Williston, OH and currently resides in Graytown Ohio. She is very active in her church, St. John's Lutheran Church in Williston, as a Sunday School Teacher and Parish Education Committee member. Tammy enjoys visiting the Amish Country in Southern Ohio.

Michael Webber

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