Nibby Priest, CIC, Principal Agent-President-Owner
Nibby Priest began his insurance career in August 1983 as a part-time employee in his father’s business while attending Henderson Community College. In the fall of 1984, he left Henderson to attend Eastern Kentucky University. In the spring of 1986, Nibby graduated from EKU with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in insurance and a minor in computer information systems. While at EKU, he was a member of the Gamma Iota Sigma honorary fraternity. In May 1986, he returned to work in the family business. On July 1, 1989, Nibby bought an interest in The Computery of Henderson, Inc., a computer consulting company. Nibby worked in both the insurance and the computer business until the spring of 1993, when he sold his interest in The Computery to his partner. Nibby is known nationally for his insurance agency automation consulting work with the AGENA Corporation (now known as Vertafore) and National Users of AGENA Systems. He has also worked extensively with Henderson Community College as a part-time instructor in various computer-related classes.
“Voted Best Insurance Agent in Henderson KY 2004″ by the Henderson Gleaner Readers
Nibby is a past Chairman and board member of the Henderson County Tourist Commission,
Treasurer of the Ohio Valley Art League and Registrar for the Independent Insurance Agents of Henderson.
James T. Roll, CIC, Licensed Insurance Professional
James is a lifelong member of the Henderson community. He began his insurance career in April 1994 with American General Life & Accident as a sales agent and was promoted to sales manager within a year. In January 1997, James joined our agency, focusing primarily on Personal Lines accounts. Over time, his role expanded, and he now also assists with Commercial Lines accounts. In May 2010, James earned his Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation, further strengthening his expertise and commitment to professional excellence.
James is an active member of Jerusalem Masonic Lodge # 9 under the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, where he has served as Past Master and currently holds the position of Secretary. The Lodge is deeply committed to serving those in need. Through various fundraising efforts, members have supported organizations such as St. Anthony’s Hospice, Riverview School, Women & Children’s Shelter, and the Children’s Advocacy Center. The Lodge is currently delivering two bicycles to every public school in Henderson County to promote perfect attendance and the importance of education, and it also provides scholarships to students in the nursing program at Henderson Community College.
In addition to his Masonic service, James previously served as Treasurer of the Smith Mills Volunteer Fire Department. Following its merger in 2025 with the Corydon Civil Defense Fire Department, James now serves as Treasurer and as a board member of the newly combined department.
Outside of work and volunteer commitments, James discovered a new passion on January 1, 2025. After finding relatives’ headstones in need of care, he began cleaning and repairing them with the goal of restoring dignity and visibility to their final resting places. What started as a personal project has grown into a community effort, with several volunteers now assisting. James enthusiastically shares this passion with others, encouraging families to honor and care for their loved ones’ memorials.
Terri Knight, CISR, Licensed Insurance Professional
Terri has been employed by the Vaughn Agency since May 1979. She is a graduate of the Henderson Community College office administration program. Terri obtained her property and casualty insurance license in April 1985. She went on and achieved the Accredited Customer Service Representative (ACSR) designation in May 1991. She is recognized by the Independent Insurance Agents of America. Terri received her Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) designation in May of 2010.
Terri has been a member of our Relay for Life team, “Insure for a Cure,” since 2002.
Gina Gish, CISR, Licensed Insurance Professional
Gina started with Vaughn Insurance Agency in February 1995. In February 1998, Gina received her ACSR certification; in May 1998, she received her property & casualty insurance license.
Gina received her Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) designation in 2006.