Franchise Insurance Team

Mike Norcup is the Vice President of Business Development and a major shareholder of Columbia Insurance Group, where he partners with new and existing clients, helping them minimize risk and maximize long-term success. Mike believes in working with our clients to create enduring relationships and win-win scenarios. Mike has nearly 20 years in Banking and Franchising with roles in Training, Operations and Development. This understanding of the franchise business model provides Mike the ability to understand your needs, so you can focus on building your business why we help you protect it. Mike and his wife Whitney and their two children enjoy spending time being active and outdoors as much as the North West weather allows.

Whitney serves as the Chief Operating Officer for Columbia Insurance and Wealth Management, and as such, oversees all operations. Whitney understands the importance in protecting a business and its assets. She is passionate about educating her staff and clients on the various resources & programs available to them. While obtaining her undergraduate degree, Whitney became a co-franchisee with a major national brand and ultimately spent 4 years working for a Franchisor as part of their Marketing team. Whitney’s experience as both a franchisee and current insurance professional, allows her to connect, educate and relate to you from a businessowner’s perspective, thereby giving Columbia Insurance Group the insight and ability to build out the strongest and most cost-efficient Risk Management Strategy for each Franchisee. Whitney and her husband Mike have two children, Avery and Austin, and reside in Vancouver, Washington.