Erica Blackwelder

My favorite saying is, “Live life to the fullest and thank God to be able to do so.” Every day, I do my best to keep this saying in mind.

I am a personal insurance agent with Redwoods Leavitt Insurance and have been an agent for 15 years now. Before I worked in insurance, I was a legal assistant with a financial background in banking. It sounds like there’s a big difference between legal assistant and insurance agent, but they’re more similar than you may think.

I joined Redwoods Leavitt because of their impeccable reputation, and also because they allow me to put my family first. This is especially important because my other job title is “Mom.” One aspect of my job where I work really hard is treating my clients like friends or family. I want them to feel comfortable working with me, and I think the best way to do that is by creating good relationships.

I am a Grant’s Pass native. I was raised here, and now I’m fortunate enough to raise my own kids here. My husband (the love of my life) and I have two children. In our free time, we hike, raft, fish, and even do a little bit of gold panning.

I love southern Oregon. There are so many outdoor activities to do and astounding scenery that surrounds us. One of my favorite spots to hang out is my secret swimming hole! (I can’t tell you where it is, because then it wouldn’t be a secret.)