Last week we introduced readers to Jennifer Wilcox, local business owner and community volunteer.

If you missed our article about the opening of her new office in the Northlake Shopping Center, click here to read it.

This week we're following up on the story, with a visit to Reed Wilcox's new office, which coincidentally happens to be located just next door to Jennifer's.

Reed is an insurance agent, and he's also Jennifer's husband.

As Jennifer has spent the last several years with State Farm, Reed has developed his insurance business with TWFG, The Woodlands Financial Group - seems insurance runs in this Lake Highlands family.

Following a degree and background in chemical engineering, Reed made the move to the insurance industry and trained with State Farm in Arlington.

In February of 2007, he opened the Lake Highlands branch of TWFG, a personal line agency specializing in commercial and personal insurance, employee benefits, and financial and investment services.

By 2008 he was hiring employees and growing out of his office space on White Rock Trail, and it was around the same time that Jennifer began outgrowing her office space, as well.

"Our long range plan is the same," explained Reed.

"Our new offices in the Northlake Shopping Center should serve us for at least next three years, when we'll make a determination about building on the property we currently own on Northwest Highway."

For now things are looking really great at the new location. The landlord at Northlake worked closely with Reed to meet all his needs during the build-out.

He and his staff are really enjoying the new location, the additional space and the convenience the office offers customers.

"Being able to offer quotes from multiple carriers, including Travelers, Progressive, The Hartford, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Aetna, I really hope people feel comfortable stopping by the new office to visit with us about all their insurance needs," says Reed.

"Our staff has bi-lingual capability, and we're excited about continuing to grow TWFG business in our neighborhood. Lake Highlands is a great place to be."

Reed would certainly know, as a resident of Lake Ridge Estates and member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 799, just around the corner on Shoreview.

Together with Jennifer, they also have two young daughters, Hayes and Eloise, who call our community home.

So whatever your insurance needs, be sure to drop by and visit with Reed. The new office officially opened last month in the Northlake Shopping Center at 10233 E. Northwest Highway, in Suite 516.

You can also reach Reed by email at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or by phone at 214.340.7333.