
The Dwyer Insurance Team

Lori Caldwell
Insurance Agent, CIC
Email: lori@dwyerins.com
Lori (Dwyer) Caldwell graduated from McAuley High School in 1983 and began her college education at the Florida Institute of Technology. Her schooling continued as she traveled with her family and she completed her degree in Business Management from Texas A&M, Corpus Christi. She joined the agency in 2000, after working for and managing several local banks; most recently Regional Vice President for Provident Bank. Lori’s experience in financial service and lending became great stepping stones for her career as an insurance agent. These skills along with her management experience are helping our business run much more efficiently, so we can provide the best service to our clients. Lori writes many medium to large commercial accounts, in addition to providing insurance solutions to clients in need of car, home and life policies.

Daniel T. Dwyer, Jr.
Insurance Agent, AAI, CIC
Email: danjr@dwyerins.com
Dan Dwyer Jr. has been in the insurance business since 1991 when he joined the agency after duty in the armed forces during Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He is a 1987 graduate of St. Xavier High School and continued his education at the University of Dayton and University of Cincinnati. He obtained both his property & casualty license and life & health agent’s licenses shortly after joining the agency. He has a detailed knowledge of auto, home, life and related insurance protection. He is also skilled in counseling and servicing the insurance needs of small and medium size businesses.

Marty J. Dwyer
Insurance Agent
Email: marty@dwyerins.com
Marty joined the agency part time shortly after graduating from LaSalle High School in 1997, then full-time after attending The University of Cincinnati Marty started by learning the ropes of providing personal service including processing changes and reporting claims. He then quickly progressed as a producer of auto and home insurance, after obtaining his property & casualty license. Since then he has obtained his life insurance license. Marty specializes in car, home, life, umbrella and small business insurance. His ability to quote insurance with accuracy and deal with people in a friendly manner makes him an asset to Dwyer Insurance.

Tanya Macke
Insurance Agent
Email: tanya@dwyerins.com
Tanya graduated from McAuley High School in 1995. She joined Dwyer Insurance in 2003 and gained her property and casualty agent’s license in 2005. Since joining the agency Tanya continues to focus on providing excellent customer service in the areas of personal and commercial insurance. Recently she earned her Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) designation which will further her knowledge to service Dwyer clients. Tanya enjoys the family atmosphere at Dwyer Insurance and her relationships with our clients.

Katie Wickman
Insurance Agent
Email: katie@dwyerins.com
Katie attended both McAuley and Colerain High Schools and graduated in 1994. After working several years with her father’s consulting business she moved on to work 12 years with the law firm of Butkovich & Crosthwaite. She quickly was promoted through hard work and dedication as a paralegal specializing in customer service, researching and administrative assistance. Katie joined the Dwyer Agency in 2010 and is a fully-licensed agent. She is also looking forward to continuing her education and developing the expertise to provide the best service for our customers.

Deanne Poli
Insurance Agent
Email: deanne@dwyerins.com
Deanne Poli joined the agency in January 2010 after working for another local agency. She graduated from McAuley H.S. in 1988, obtained a B.S. from the University of Cincinnati in 1992 and became a property and casualty licensed agent in 2008. In November 2012 she earned the designation of Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR). Her education and experience in the business have given her the skills to provide the best service to our clients.

M. Scott Stewart
Insurance Agent
Email: scott@dwyerins.com
Scott began his insurance career in 1991; when he joined his father in their family agency. He graduated from Boone County High School in 1989 and obtained his degree from Northern Kentucky University in 1995. He is licensed in property & casualty plus life & health. With over twenty years of experience, Scott works with his clients to better understand their unique financial risks and to help find the most competitive insurance solutions for their needs.

Brett Schwiebert
Insurance Agent
Email: brett@dwyerins.com
Brett is a 2012 graduate of Patrick Henry High School in Hamler, Ohio. He then attended the University of Cincinnati where he became a manager for the women’s basketball program while pursuing a degree in Sports Administration. After graduating in 2016 he began working as general manager of a golf course in Florence, Kentucky before trying his hand in insurance. Shortly after joining Dwyer Insurance Agency in 2017, he became a licensed property and casualty Agent. Brett plans to further his insurance education and knowledge in order to serve all customers in an accurate and efficient manner.

Sarah Johnson
Insurance Agent
Email: sarah@dwyerins.com
Sarah is a recent Oak Hills High School graduate. After completing high school in 2017, she started working at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. There, she found her passion for helping others. Sarah joined our agency in Jan. 2020 as an Insurance Rater. In December 2020, she obtained her property and casualty license. Sarah excels at building personal client relationships.

Joshua C. Willis
Insurance Agent
Email: josh@dwyerins.com
Josh attended Chicago State University where he majored in psychology and played Division I baseball before working for the Chicago Tribune. Later, he moved to Cincinnati and worked as a salesman for 5 years before joining Dwyer as our licensed Commercial Insurance Producer. Josh now partners with business owners to provide customized protection and personal service.

Brady Renners
Insurance Agent
Email: brady@dwyerins.com
Brady Renners recently joined the Dwyer Insurance Agency. He has extensive insurance experience from owning and operating Brady Renners & Associates Insurance Agency for 28 years. Brady is a 1989 graduate of Fairfield High School and graduated from Kent State University in 1993, where he excelled as a student-athlete. Brady was a four-year starter and Academic All-American for Kent State University’s football team. Brady started his agency in 1994 and he specializes in auto, home, small business, and life insurance. His experience and ability to help customers in a timely manner make him an asset to Dwyer Insurance.

Jill Young
Insurance Agent
Email: jill@dwyerins.com
Jill graduated from William Henry Harrison High School and continued her education by getting her BS from Trine University while playing soccer and basketball. She worked for 23 years at the Hubert Company getting promoted through hard work and dedication to customer service. She joined the Dwyer Agency in June 2023 and obtained her property and casualty license in August 2023. She is looking forward to expanding her knowledge of insurance and continuing her education to improve the experience each Dwyer Agency customer receives.

Samantha Lanter
Administrative Assistant
Email: samantha@dwyerins.com
Samantha graduated from Colerain High School in 2015. She has a background in the medical field, where she honored her customer service skills and discovered her passion for helping others. Samantha embarked on her insurance career with Dwyer Insurance in January of 2024 and aspires to further her education to become a licensed insurance agent. Known for her outgoing personality and willingness to lend a hand wherever needed, Samantha is dedicated to making a positive impact in both her professional and personal endeavors.

Olivia Hawkins
Insurance Agent
Email: olivia@dwyerins.com
Olivia is a graduate of Roger Bacon High School (2019). She went on to attend the University of Cincinnati, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. She has a passion for building client relationships and making connections. Olivia is eager to learn and develop further skills in the insurance industry. She looks forward to leveraging her education and experiences to foster growth and success within the team.

Haley Compton
Administration Assistant
Email: haley@dwyerins.com
Haley graduated from Colerain High School in 2020 and went on to attend the University of Cincinnati. She brings a strong background in customer service, where she developed a passion for helping others. Haley joined our agency in December 2024. She is committed to continuing her education and further developing skills in the insurance industry. She looks forward to creating a positive experience for all clients.

Stacey Evans
Insurance Agent
Email: stacey@dwyerins.com
Stacey graduated in 2009 from East Central High School. She then earned her Associates Degree at Cincinnati State in Applied Business. Stacey joined Dwyer Insurance in April of 2025 bringing 16 years of customer service experience in Retail Management. She obtained her Property & Casualty License in August of 2025. Stacey is committed to delivering exceptional service with a positive, client-focused approach. She believes in treating every client like family—taking the time to understand their needs, educate them on their options, and ensure they feel confident and protected.

Alexander Dwyer
Insurance Agent
Email: alexander@dwyerins.com
Alex has been in the insurance business since 2025, when he joined the agency after a multi-year stretch researching and developing novel therapeutics. He is a 2015 graduate of St. Xavier High School and graduated from the University of Miami, Oxford, in 2019. Alex obtained his property & casualty agent’s license weeks after joining the agency. He specializes in personal insurance, particularly Home, Auto, & Umbrella, while learning the ropes of commercial lines. He is working on his life and health licensing, while also working on his Certified Insurance Counselor designation. He prides himself with his friendly and caring personality, and ensures everyone is satisfied with the processes associated with getting insurance quotes, claims handling, and customer service. Finally, Alex’s ability to quote accurately, and assist throughout the business, make him a strong asset for the next generation of agents.

Daniel T. Dwyer, Sr.
CIC – Our Founder
Email: dansr@dwyerins.com
Dan Dwyer Sr. has been in the insurance business since he graduated from St. Xavier High School in 1960. Starting in the mailroom at Maryland Casualty Company, he continued working in the insurance industry to eventually become Vice President of Great American Insurance Company. There, he led the company’s national personal lines operation. In 1989, he left Great American to start the Dwyer Insurance Agency. Throughout his career, Dan Sr served on several boards and was the past president of the Greater Cincinnati Independent Insurance Agents Association. He is still very active in the agency and in the community. His vast experience in insurance company operations has provided an excellent background and platform for running an agency and serving our clients.
