Deborah Gossett M.ED, NSSA®
Deborah is a lifelong learner and teacher. She was a training and development manager for customer service centers for over twenty years. The tech company she worked for in 2001 was part of the tech bubble that burst, so she turned her attention to her lifelong desire to work with children. She took her bachelor’s degree in English and added a year of studying, student teaching, and testing for the Texas teacher certifications (she currently has eight). Deborah immediately started working on her Masters in Literacy, completing it in 2005. When she moved to Amarillo in 2004, she went to work at Amarillo College teaching English as a Second Language (ESL). The following year she began working as an ESL teacher for AISD, first at Caprock High School, then Austin Middle School and Bivins Elementary (two different age groups in one day – which was wild), and finally moving to Tradewind Elementary where she taught for 12 years. She retired from Amarillo College in 2019 and from AISD in 2022.
Laura presented Deborah with the opportunity to work with her to develop Medicare services for her clients. She had a great time studying for her Life, Health, and HMO insurance license, proving to herself that her 70-year-old brain still worked! Deborah gets to do what she loves: learning and teaching. Medicare can be a challenge to master, but since she HAS Medicare, Social Security, and TRS, she feels she has the knowledge and experience to help people make the Medicare and retirement decisions that work best for them. She’s so happy to be here, continuing her life of service to her community.
Deborah is insurance licensed in Texas.
Areas of Focus
- Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing
- Hospital Indemnity
- Cancer and/or Heart and Stroke
- Long-term Care
- Life Insurance Analysis
Qualifications
- Life and Health Insurance License
National Social Security Advisor Certificate Holder
“ Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it.”
Michael Collins
With over 20 years of experience in coaching and education, Michael’s journey into the financial world is rooted in his passion for teaching and helping others. Starting with a Bachelor's degree in General Business, Michael developed an early love for finance, which was further nurtured as he pursued a Master’s degree in Business Leadership while working as a graduate assistant in collegiate football coaching.
Michael's career in education saw him working at both Amarillo High and Randall High, where he taught Economics and Government, deepening his understanding of financial principles and strengthening his financial acuity. His transition into the financial industry was a natural progression, having worked part-time in the field while coaching, and his transition was motivated by a desire to help individuals and families navigate their financial journeys.
Now being full-time in the profession, Michael combines his coaching mindset with his financial training, offering families help to achieve their financial goals. He is deeply committed to helping his clients make informed decisions for their futures.
Outside of his professional life, Michael is an avid consumer of financial news and investment strategies, staying current with market trends. He enjoys spending quality time with his wife and children, balancing his personal and professional commitments.
Michael is insurance licensed in Texas.
Areas of Focus
- Retirement
- Life Insurance Analysis
- Personal Property Insurance
Qualifications
- Life Insurance License
- Personal Lines Insurance License
- Masters Business Leadership
- Bachelors General Business
“What we do now echoes in eternity.”
Sarah Erdelt
Sarah has been in the insurance business since 2016. Originally working for a Leads Company in Austin Texas, she obtained her P&C General Lines Insurance License, while transitioning into a sales agent role. She started working for an independent agency with a primary focus on auto insurance policies in 2017.
Sarah and her family decided to move to Amarillo, TX in 2019 where she continued working remotely selling auto insurance through the same agency until they sold the business in 2021. After taking some time to be with family, Sarah started working with her previous management as an Onboarding Specialist gaining experience in tax forms with small businesses, employee forms, and onboarding new clients. Sarah also has 11 years of experience in customer service work and 1 year servicing commercial policies and handling commercial claims. Her expertise falls in the P&C industry and she loves helping clients find a policy that works for them!
Outside of her professional career, Sarah has been married to her husband Joseph for 8 years and they have a 15 year old son who attends Randall HS. She enjoys volunteering with the marching band family, enjoys traveling with her family, and is an avid reader.
Sarah is insurance licensed in Texas.
Areas of Focus
- Retirement
- Life Insurance Analysis
- Personal Property Insurance
- Commercial Property Insurance
Qualifications
- Life and Health Insurance License
- General Lines Insurance License
- Bachelor’s of Arts/Mass Communications-WTAMU
- Associate of Science-Amarillo College
“Good things aren’t just supposed to fall into your lap. God is very generous, but He expects you to do your part first.”
Tayler Frye Insurance Agent
817-658-6008Tayler brings a strong background in education, leadership, coaching, and business to her work in the insurance industry. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Sports Science as well as a Master of Business Administration.
Before transitioning into insurance, Tayler spent three years working at the collegiate level followed by five years as a high school teacher and head softball coach at Bushland and West Texas High School. Her experience as an educator and coach strengthened her communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills while reinforcing the importance of trust, preparation, and serving others. Her dedication to coaching earned her recognition as the District 1-3A Coach of the Year in both 2024 and 2025.
As a wife and mother of two, Tayler understands the importance of protecting what matters most and planning for the future. She is passionate about helping individuals and families find insurance solutions that fit their unique needs and goals. Tayler strives to make the insurance process simple, honest, and personalized while providing exceptional service every step of the way.
Tayler is independent of National Life Group and its affiliates.
Areas of Focus
- Auto Insurance
- Home Insurance
Qualifications
- General Lines Insurance License — Auto, Home, and Commercial
- Master of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Exercise Sports Science
- 2024 & 2025 District 1-3A Coach of the Year
"Being defeated is a choice. Everyone has losses in their life, but I choose to always be undefeated." — Ronda Rousey
Angie Vences
Angie brings a lifelong commitment to education and service to her work in the insurance industry. A 1991 valedictorian graduate of San Jacinto Christian Academy, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Mathematics from West Texas A&M University in 1995.
Before transitioning into insurance, Angie spent 29 years serving young students and their families in Title I schools and Head Start classrooms with Highland Park ISD and Amarillo ISD. Her career in education strengthened her ability to listen, communicate clearly, adapt to individual needs, and build meaningful relationships with people from diverse backgrounds. In recognition of her dedication to students and families, Angie was named AISD Teacher of the Year for 2010–2011.
Angie’s commitment to serving others extends beyond her professional life. She is a longtime supporter of the Cancer Survivorship Center through 24 Hours in the Canyon, helping raise funds for cancer survivors in the community. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling throughout Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado, and staying active through camping, hiking, biking, kayaking, pickleball, and long walks.
At L Hamilton Financial Group, Angie has found a new way to continue serving her community by helping individuals and families understand their health and insurance options. With a particular focus on Medicare and supplemental coverage, she is passionate about educating clients, helping them navigate their choices, and providing the knowledge and support they need to plan confidently for the future.
Angie is independent of National Life Group and its affiliates.
Areas of Focus
- Medicare
- Dental, Vision, and Hearing
- Hospital Indemnity
- Cancer, Heart, and Stroke Coverage
- Short-Term Care
- Affordable Choice Health
- Life Insurance Analysis
Qualifications
- Life, Accident, Health, and HMO License — Texas
- Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, Mathematics — West Texas A&M University
- AISD Teacher of the Year, 2010–2011
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