Our Agents - Western Community Insurance Company

Our Agents

Meet Our Western Community Agent Team

david barney, western community insurance agent

David Barney
Office Location: 104 S Freya St Suite 112C, Spokane, WA 99202
Phone: 509-991-9966
Email: dbarney@wcfbins.com
About:
David began his sales career in 2007 and has since accumulated extensive sales and customer service experience. Since 2017, he has specialized in the insurance sector, providing top-level service to clients. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Montana.
Outside of work, David volunteers at his church and enjoys spending quality time with his wife and two children. He also has a passion for motorcycle riding and making pottery in his home studio.

Kattie Blanchard
Office Location: 623 S 1st Street, Selah, WA 98942
Phone: 509-698-2255
Email: kblanchard@wcfbins.com
About:
With 15 years of experience in retail sales, marketing, and procurement, Kattie has supported the local orchard, vineyard, hop, and ranching industries, understanding the dedication and hard work our farmers invest daily. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science-Farm & Ranch Management from Washington State University.
As an active community member, Kattie serves as a local 4-H Leader, Yakima County 4-H Leaders Council President, West Valley Fair Board Member, West Valley Fair Still Life Superintendent, and Central Washington State Fair 4-H Department Superintendent.
In her personal life, Kattie enjoys riding horses with her kids, cheering her kids on in their sports, raising Nigerian Dwarf goats, gardening, and reading. Her background allows her to provide insurance solutions that meet the unique needs of her community.

Dawn Boualapha
Office Location: 1601 Columbia Park Trail Ste 102 Richland, WA 99352 Phone: 509-619-0003
Email: dboualapha@wcfbins.com
About:
Dawn has a strong background in client-centered service, developed through 17 years of working in pediatric dentistry and through working one-on-one with clients as a personal trainer. Her background has cultivated a deep empathy for clients’ needs and a commitment to providing them with the highest level of service. Dawn’s objective is to empower clients, ensuring that they feel confident and secure with their insurance coverage.

our agents, kyle jeppesen western community insurance agent

Kyle Jeppesen
Office Location: 1107 S Juniper Dr, Moses Lake, WA 98837
Phone: 509-707-8620 (office); 509-707-9673 (cell)
Email: kyle.jeppesen@wcfbins.com
About:
Kyle has 41 years of experience working with farmers and ranchers to meet their insurance needs as an agent for Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho. Throughout his career as an agent in Eastern Idaho, he received numerous accolades for his exceptional sales and service, including Agent of the Year and winning several incentive trips. His two children have taken over his business in Idaho, building on Kyle’s legacy there while he tackles his new role as an agent in Moses Lake, WA.
Kyle’s deep understanding of farmers’ needs stems from his hands-on experience, having worked on a farm in high school and running his own farm for four years. He is renowned for his personalized service, often visiting clients on-site rather than requiring them to come to his office. Always available when needed, Kyle takes pride in his old-school approach to customer service.

Phil June
Office Location: 16404 Smokey Point Blvd #204, Arlington, WA 98292
Phone: 509-389-1206
Email: pjune@wcfbins.com
About:
Phil has been in the insurance industry since 2017 and has a strong background in client relationship management, ensuring he delivers personalized services that meet the unique needs of his clients. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, hiking, camping, and exploring the Pacific Northwest.

Emily Rimestad
Office Location: 104 S Freya St, Green Flag Building Suite 112C, Spokane, WA 99202
Phone: 509-496-4896
Email: erimestad@wcfbins.com
About:
Emily has worked in the insurance industry since 2013, with experience in Property and Casualty (P&C) insurance and Group Health. Raised in the orchard business and having managed a lumber manufacturing company, Emily has a solid foundation in business operations and risk management.
Outside of work, Emily currently shows in the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) and Open Horse Shows. Her husband’s family raised cattle for years, and her sons have shown steers at county fairs, making cattle raising a deeply rooted tradition in her family. Emily was a high school softball coach for four years and volunteers at fundraisers and the Equine Department at the Spokane County Fair. She enjoys reading, gardening with her grandchildren, and spending time on horseback.
Combining her industry knowledge with a passion for hard work and helping other, Emily is dedicated to providing exceptional insurance solutions and personalized service to her clients.

Kevin Strain
Phone: 509-953-4298
Email: kstrain@wcfbins.com
About:
Kevin has 14 years of corporate accounting and finance experience, including a decade in senior leadership. This extensive background equips him with a strong understanding of risk management, financial planning, and strategic decision-making—all valuable for his current role as an insurance agent. He holds a bachelor’s in business from Gonzaga University and an MBA from Texas A&M University-Commerce. Additionally, his family’s long history of farming and animal husbandry gives him unique expertise in agriculture.
Dedicated to his community, Kevin has volunteered at Sacred Heart Hospital, Habitat for Humanity, and served as an elected precinct committee officer in Spokane. As a father of six, he actively participates in various family and community activities. In his personal time, Kevin enjoys visiting parks, bicycling, hiking with his family, and has been involved in several choirs over the past twenty years. His other hobbies include bullwhip cracking and showmanship, rifle and pistol marksmanship, and basketball.