About Kennedy Licensing Service, Inc.
Kennedy Licensing Service, Inc. has been directly involved in the licensing of insurance agents, brokers, and agencies since 1983 as well as being the originator and founder of the insurance Producer license servicing concept.
Our experience and contacts within all state insurance departments have allowed us to form close, long-lasting relationships while providing clients with smooth, efficient handling of their applications.
The majority of the staff of Kennedy Licensing Service, Inc. have been with the firm for more than 30 years. This Continuity of knowledge adds great value to the service provided by each staff member to his/her clients.
Meet the team
At Kennedy Licensing Service, Inc., our experienced team is dedicated to providing tailored licensing solutions.
Kimberly Whitaker
Owner/CEO
Kimberly took over ownership of Kennedy Licensing in 2024. She earned a Bachelors degree in Marketing in 2014 and a Masters degree in HR Management in 2020. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge in Business Analytics, Marketing, Advertising and Modern Technology. Her mother, Deanna, has worked for and partially owned Kennedy Licensing for 30+ years.
Kimberly has been married to her High School sweetheart since 2016. They have 2 beautiful daughters, Addisyn and Charlotte.
Deanna Stanley
Director of Operations
Initials Manager
Deanna began working for Kennedy as a Receptionist in 1994. She and her business partner, Tonja, took over ownership of Kennedy in 2011. Deanna married her High School sweetheart in 1992. She has two daughters, Stephanie and Kimberly, and a son, Blake. She also has 4 beautiful grandchildren.
Tanja Waters
Director of Operations
Renewals Manager
​Tonja began working for Kennedy as a Receptionist in 1990. She and Deanna took over ownership of the company in 2011. Tonja has one son, Dakota, who was a Sergeant in the US Marine Corp. Tonja’s favorite thing to do during her free time is hang out with her fur babies.