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TARA VARNER

Owner/Broker

Tara started The Varner Agency in late 2019, and has been a part of the insurance industry since 2008. She has been a resident of the Mid-Mo area since the start of her insurance career. She has a huge appreciation for the area and all that it has to offer her growing agency. Tara and her husband, Jamie, enjoy taking their Harley out for a ride at any given opportunity, living a healthy and active lifestyle, and loving on their fur babies, Bella & Brody! When Tara is not at the agency you can find her running her two Airbnb locations, spending time with friends and family that they have met on their travels, and sipping on the largest coffee offered from any coffee shop in sight.

HAILEY RICE

Agent and Office Manager

Hailey is a dedicated insurance professional with nearly a decade of experience, specializing in client relationships and personalized service. Since joining The Varner Agency in 2021, I have been committed to understanding clients’ unique needs to provide tailored insurance solutions. Passionate about building trust and ensuring peace of mind, I take pride in delivering excellent customer service. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, camping, and cheering on my favorite football teams.

AMANDA LAUFENBERG

Customer Experience Manager

Amanda started with the Varner Agency in December of 2023, bringing with her an extensive background in Customer Service. She was born and raised in Jefferson City. Amanda has a servant’s heart and is very excited to be able to serve the people of Mid-Missouri. She and her husband Nick have two children; a son, Cameron, and a daughter, Carter, who are their world. They also have a Havapoo puppy named Penny and a Shih tzu named Nova. When she’s not at work she enjoys watching Chiefs Football, playing with her children and listening to live music. She also is a frequent visitor of Branson, MO, and loves taking in all the shows while there.

SYDNEY ANDERSON

Agent and Marketing Advisor

Sydney has been with The Varner Agency since May 2022 as an intern and marketing advisor. She graduated from State Technical College with an Associates Degree in Digital Marketing. She is our Tik-Tok queen and social media guru.  In her free time, Sydney enjoys traveling, the outdoors, photography, and spending time with her friends, family, and her fur baby, Lassie May.