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Gary Albert

1380 Rio Road E
Charlottesville, VA 22901

Convienently located at corner of East Rio Road & Hillsdale Dr in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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Office Hours

Mon-Fri 9:00am to 5:00pm

After Hours By Appointment

Address

1380 Rio Road E
Charlottesville, VA 22901

Languages

English
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Hello, and thank you for stopping by to learn about Gary Albert State Farm. We have two convenient locations to better serve you, one in Charlottesville on Rio Road East and another in Palmyra near Lake Monticello. Gary has been affiliated with State Farm since 1999. Gary Albert State Farm has received numerous awards both company and industry wide, including selection as the "Family Favorite Insurance Agent" by the Readers of Charlottesville Family Bloom Magazine for the past 15 YEARS IN A ROW! The office was selected as the "Readers’ Choice" in the Insurance category by the Daily Progress from 2012-2023 and was also recognized by Cville Weekly Magazine in 2018.

Gary Albert serves both the Charlottesville & Palmyra Communities in many ways, including serving as a board member of Charlottesville Catholic School, serving on the Finance Council of Church of the Incarnation, and is a past board member of ReadyKids. Gary also partners with the local area high schools to promote safe driving among teens, developing and presenting a Parent Teen Driver Seminar that is now administered at local high schools as a requirement for teens to obtain their learner's permit. He also spends a lot of his time coaching youth sports for Charlottesville area schools.

Gary Albert State Farm continues to receive industry and company recognition. Gary is a Lifetime Member of State Farm's President's Club, and consistently ranks among the top 50 State Farm Agents in the country. Gary has several advanced degrees and industry designations, including an MBA in Finance from the University of New Orleans, Degrees in Business Management and Marketing from Spring Hill College, has obtained the Chartered Financial (ChFC) Designation and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) Designation from the American College, and the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter Designation form the American Institute for CPCU.

Please consider our State Farm team for Auto Insurance, Home Insurance, Renters Insurance, Life and Health Insurance. We also can help with insurance for your Small Business! Thanks again for checking out our webpage, we look forward to earning your business and serving you soon. Please check out one of our conveniently located offices - Same team, two locations!

Insurance Products Offered

Auto, Homeowners, Condo, Renters, Personal Articles, Business, Life, Health, Pet

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The Gary Albert State Farm Insurance Team provides personalized Auto Insurance, Home Insurance, Renters Insurance, Life Insurance, Small Business Insurance and more. We hold ourselves to standards of ethics, professionalism, and customer-first service. There is no other option, it is just who we are: Your Local State Farm Team. Two convenient offices locations in Charlottesville & Palmyra, Virginia.

Our professional and friendly team is proud to offer over 100 years of combined State Farm experience. We're local, and are proud to call our Charlottesville community home.
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Kristin Albert

License #1364803

Melissa Robertson State Farm Agent Team Member

Melissa Robertson

Multiple Line Representative

License #511928

Melissa joins Gary Albert State Farm in Charlottesville with nearly 20 years of experience working in Insurance and Financial Services. She enjoys helping individuals and families address their auto, home, liability, life and health insurance needs, as well as helping business owners with Worker's Compensation, General and Professional Liability, and their many other Business Insurance needs. She has a great love for the outdoors and enjoys adventure sports.
Johnny Williamson State Farm Agent Team Member

Johnny Williamson

Multiple Line Representative

License #1102497

Johnny is an account representative at Gary Albert's State Farm office. He enjoys helping individuals and families address insurance and financial needs. Johnny loves the Lake Monticello community where he lives and raises his new baby boy. He loves being outdoors and active, especially swimming in the lake. His favorite activity is spending time with his family.
Christopher McGahren State Farm Agent Team Member

Christopher McGahren

Multiple Line Representative

License #1375359

Chris grew up in the Charlottesville and Crozet area, and attended the University of Virginia. He served as a Student Manager of the Men's Basketball Program and suited up for the 2021-2022 season. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, being outdoors and playing basketball.
Anna Morris State Farm Agent Team Member

Anna Morris

Multiple Line Representative

License #1291658

Arianna is one of our newest team members and grew up just south of Charlottesville. Arianna joins Gary Albert State Farm in 2022 as a Customer Service Representative. She is looking forward to helping customers with all of their insurance questions and concerns. In her spare time she loves being with her family, boyfriend, and especially her nieces. She loves to cook and is always looking for new recipes to try!

Jennifer Knight State Farm Agent Team Member

Jennifer Knight

Insurance Account Representative

License #566731

Jennifer has over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry. She helps individuals, families and businesses with their insurance needs. She lives just outside of Charlottesville where she enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Kevin Bridges State Farm Agent Team Member

Kevin Bridges

Multiple Line Representative

License #1285995

Kevin has been associated with State Farm for 8 years. He started his career working in Auto Insurance Total Loss Claims. He is eager to help our Palmyra community with all of their policy servicing needs. During his free time he enjoys spending time with his young daughter and wife hiking, camping, and playing soccer.

Willa Kaye State Farm Agent Team Member

Willa Kaye

Multiple Line Representative

License #1338055

Willa is a recent UVA graduate and our newest team member. She's eager to begin serving the greater Charlottesville community through quality care. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, hiking with her dog, and knitting.
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Karen Thorne

Office Manager

License #529767

Karen has been associated with State Farm for over 20 years. She started her career working in Auto Insurance Claims. She now focuses on Auto & Homeowner's Insurance, and Business Insurance product lines. Karen also takes pride in volunteering in our Charlottesville community, working closely with the local Girl Scout Troop and Charlottesville area schools.
Lacee Parrott State Farm Agent Team Member

Lacee Parrott

Multiple Line Representative

License #1262779

I was born in Richmond, Va and moved to Louisa County when I was 10 years old. I am married with a beautiful baby girl. I enjoy listening to music and taking rides with my husband on his motorcycle. I have experience in both personal and business lines. Being a respected Insurance Professional is my passion and I look forward to sharing that knowledge with others in our community!
Mary Vandyke State Farm Agent Team Member

Mary Vandyke

License #1441900

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