Meet Our Team

Walker is a 40-year veteran of the insurance industry. Walker currently serves as president of the agency and is a 5th generation owner of Bragaw & Co. following in the footsteps of his dad, Bud and serving clients of Eastern North Carolina. Walker has been a Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) since 1990 and brings knowledge to personal, commercial and life/health lines of coverage. Walker also holds the GRI designation. Walker has held leadership roles with the Jaycees, Civitan and Chamber of Commerce. He currently serves on the advisory board of the Salvation Army and Wells Fargo Bank. Walker and his wife Stacey are members of St Peters Episcopal Church where he has served numerous times on the vestry. Walker and Stacey have three children.

Keais has joined his father with a background in construction and wildlife management. Keais is proud to follow in the footsteps of his father Walker, grandfather Bud, and great great uncle Edmund. Keais is a graduate of East Carolina University and is involved in all aspects of the moving the agency forward and brings knowledge in personal, commercial and life lines of coverage. Keais is a member of the Washington Young Professionals Association. Keais enjoys duck hunting and offshore fishing in his free time. Keais and his wife Elizabeth have one daughter, Meredith and a Golden Retriever named Maggie.

Steven joined Bragaw & Company in 2010, bringing more than 10 years of experience serving the financial needs of individuals and small businesses throughout eastern North Carolina. He is licensed in Property and Casualty as well as Life and Health insurance and holds the Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation. Steven focuses on new business development in both personal and commercial lines. Active in the community, Steven has served as President of the Washington Noon Rotary and as a board member of Eagles’ Wings, a local nonprofit food pantry. He also organizes a bi-monthly Real Estate Investors Meetup that brings together local investors and real estate professionals. Steven and his wife are actively involved with Church of the Good Shepherd in Washington.

Nicole brings 18 years plus experience serving the insurance needs of individuals and businesses in our area. Nicole graduated from Beaufort County Community College with an Associate Degree in Information Systems with studies in Business Administration. She is a licensed Property and Casualty agent, a designated CISR (Certified Insurance Service Representative), and a designated CIC (Certificate Insurance Counselor). She specializes in commercial lines account management. Nicole resides in Martin County, where she was raised, with her husband Mike and two sons. She enjoys reading, fishing, and above all else, spending time with her family.

Sandy is a licensed Property and Casualty agent who joined the Bragaw team in 2020, bringing over 20 years of insurance experience to her role. She proudly resides in Martin County with her husband, Jason, and their two sons and are active members of Macedonia Christian Church in Williamston, NC. Sandy is deeply dedicated to her family; she spends her free time cheering from the baseball field sidelines and tackling creative special projects.

Mary joined our team in February 2019. Mary brings many years of customer service to our team. She resides in Chocowinity with her husband Larry. She enjoys a good cup of coffee anytime but her favorite time is during her quiet time in the morning. Kayaking, camping, and hiking are her favorite ways to unplug while enjoying the beauty of our state. Spending time with family especially her 2 grandchildren, Walt and Delilah, occupies most of her weekends.

Although technically “retired”, Kay continues to help the agency with special projects and has been with Bragaw & Co. for 22 years. She has enjoyed serving the needs of individuals in Beaufort County and the surrounding area. Kay is a licensed Property & Casualty agent and specializes in personal lines insurance. Her caring personality and expertise assure our customers that they are getting the best care possible.Kay was born and raised in Beaufort County and resides in the Washington area. Kay enjoys reading, knitting, and spending time with her family and friends.

Andria joined Bragaw & Company in 2026 and is a licensed Property, Casualty and Life insurance agent. She is committed to providing friendly, personalized customer service and building lasting relationships with clients. Andria resides in Martin County and shares her life with her husband and four children. She appreciates gardening, reading and spending time with family.

Nicole joined Bragaw & Company in 2025 and is a licensed Property and Casualty insurance agent. She resides in Beaufort County and enjoys helping clients with their insurance needs while providing friendly and dependable customer service. Nicole is the proud mother of three children who keep her busy with their many activities and sporting events. When she’s not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, making memories, and cheering her kids on from the sidelines.