Insurance Solutions Made Simple

Reed Shepherd Insurance exists for one sole reason - to protect its clients. That does not mean one size fits all. It requires a consultative, adaptive approach to an industry that has become mundane.

At our agency we seek to earn your trust not by slashing rates and coverages. Instead we will propose the best path for you, every time.

Meet The Owner

A young man with brown hair and a beard smiling outdoors near a body of water and trees, dressed in a blue checkered blazer and light blue shirt.

John Fitzgerald was born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee, and has built his career in the insurance industry over the past few years. He began as an intern during college, filing paperwork and creating marketing materials, and has since grown into a successful insurance professional, earning Erie Insurance’s 2026 Producer of the Year award.

John believes insurance is about more than policies—it’s about people. He strives to build genuine, long-term relationships with his clients and earn their trust through every conversation.

Outside of insurance, John enjoys spending time with his wife and their two young children. He is also a passionate Tennessee athletics fan and enjoys photography in his free time.