Meet Our Team

Chris grew up in Bryan, Texas and is a graduate of Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor of Science degree. While completing his studies, he was the place kicker for the Bearkats that won the 1992 Southland Conference Championship. Chris opened his own agency in 1998 after gaining experience working in the industry for 3 years. He has achieved numerous sales awards for various lines of insurance. Chris, his wife and 3 children reside in Huntsville and are very involved in the community youth sports activities.

Sabrina Piel is a graduate from Sam Houston State University, 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She currently resides in College Station, Texas with her husband and two children. Sabrina is currently serving as an Ambassador for the Bryan-College Station Chamber of Commerce where she enjoys meeting new people and serving the community.

Mary Jane Lapaglia graduated in 1991 from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She has eight years experience in the insurance field and lives in Bryan. Her hobbies include gardening and making costume jewelry and specialty soaps.

Kathy grew up in Angleton, Texas and has lived in Huntsville since 1991. She has worked in the industry for 19 years beginning her career as a customer service representative and is currently the agency manager for Chris Batten Agency. Kathy is married with 3 children and is active in her church.

Mary grew up in Aldine and is a graduate of Sam Houston State University with an Associates Degree in Business Management. She is married and raised her two children in Huntsville who have given her two beautiful grandchildren.

Patrick grew up in Houston and is a graduate of Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He has 25 years experience in the health insurance industry. He resides in Huntsville with his wife and four children.

Alfredo was born and raised in Huntsville, Texas, and graduated from Huntsville High School in December of 2007. He currently attends Sam Houston State University and expects to graduate from there in May 2014 with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Alfredo is currently an active player in the Huntsville Hornet Football Team and Track Team. He has been working in the insurance business since 2009. Alfredo also has a young son that keeps him very active.

Bret has been with Nationwide Insurance since 1994. He is a member of the Oakridge Wildlife Management Association, winner of the Lone Star Land Steward award. He is a certified First Responder with the Colorado County Emergency Medical Service, and a member of the Oakridge Volunteer Fire Department. Bret resides with his wife in the Weimar area.

Pat has lived in the La Grange area most of her life, where she raised her four sons. Three of her sons still live in and around Schulenburg, and one lives in Lexington. Her seven grandchildren, ranging from one to nine years old, keep her very busy. She also enjoys working in her yard. Pat has been an Agency Development Specialist since 2003.

Holly Minarcik is a recent graduate from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Economics. She grew up in La Grange, Texas where she currently resides and is excited about serving her community.