Our Team | Porter-Hay Insurance

CHAD MORSE

President

Chad started with Chuck Hay Insurance in 1997 and took over as President of Porter-Hay in 2018. Chad and his wife Amy have two children Lexi and Cayden. He has served on numerous boards including Secretary of the Planning Commission for City of Galva, Galva Economic Development Council, Finance Officer for the Hagburg-Hamilin American Legion Post, OSF Health Insurance Agents Advisory board, IMT Commercial Insurance Agents Advisory board and Finance Officer for Western Illinois QDMA Chapter. In his spare time Chad enjoys traveling, spending time with his family and working on wildlife conservation projects on the family ground.

CHAD MORSE

President

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AMY RUHL CISR, CIC

Chief Operating Officer

Amy joined Porter-Hay Insurance in 2012 and has built her career through hands-on experience in Commercial Lines customer service, production, and agency operations. She has earned both her CISR and CIC designations and is passionate about supporting clients and staff, strengthening agency operations, and embracing innovation within the insurance industry. Amy and her husband, Ryan, live outside of Bishop Hill on the hobby farm where they raised their three children, several chickens and a few pigs, cows, sheep and goats. Throughout the years, Amy has been actively involved in the community through organizations including Rotary, Scouts, 4-H, and volunteering within the school. Outside of work, Amy enjoys traveling, reading, eating good food, and binge-watching Netflix.

AMY RUHL CISR, CIC

Chief Operating Officer

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KRISTEN MICHAEL

Accounting Officer

Kristen started with Porter Insurance in 2014. She lives just outside of Little York with her husband Lucas and 2 children Wyatt and Kaylee. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, camping and baking.

KRISTEN MICHAEL

Accounting Officer

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SHAYLA HALLAM, CIC

Executive Assistant

In 2018, Shayla joined the Porter-Hay team. While she now mostly works remotely, she enjoys going into the office to collaborate with co-workers, marketing representatives and insureds. Outside of work Shayla enjoys traveling, art and being outdoors with her dogs.

SHAYLA HALLAM, CIC

Executive Assistant

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MADISON PENN

Accounting Assistant/Receptionist

Madison Penn started with Porter-Hay in October of 2024. Madison lives in the Cameron area with her parents, two sisters, and three beautiful dogs. In her spare time, she enjoys hunting, fishing, sports, crafts, playing video games, and spending time with family and friends.

MADISON PENN

Accounting Assistant/Receptionist

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