Our Team
Rich Tardosky - Owner and Founder
Rich began his career in the financial services and insurance industry in 1992. He spent more than 20 years with Horace Mann and earned the national recognition as Agent of the Year from 2010 until 2012. In February 2014, he and his team at the Tardosky Agency became an independent agency. He focuses on retirement planning and investment advice. This is Rich's passion and he loves to see peoples' lives change as a result of the work that he collaborates on with his clients. Outside the office, Rich enjoys landscaping, traveling, and scuba diving. To see what type of services Rich offers, please visit our financial site by clicking here.
Natalie Tardosky - Office Administrator - Licensed in Property and Casualty
Natalie has been married to Rich for 27 years and by default has taken on the role of Office Administrator. She ensures the office is organized and runs efficiently by helping out with all aspects of the business. Outside the office, Natalie enjoys spending time with her family and dog (Benny), landscaping, shopping, and going to Orioles baseball games.
Karen Hetrick - Sales Specialist - Licensed in Property and Casualty
Karen joined our staff in October 2015. She is the lead salesperson for home and auto insurance in our office. Karen enjoys spending time outdoors gardening, hiking, or riding her motorcycle. Karen and her husband, John, also enjoy traveling and watching Penn State football. She recently completed her first Spartan race!
Rachel Tardosky - Financial Assistant
Rachel graduated in May 2015 from the University of Pittsburgh with a B.S. in Finance and a minor in Spanish. She immediately joined the staff as a full time salesperson for auto and home insurance. She has recently become involved in the financial side of the business by assisting with the investment paperwork. She is studying to get her FINRA Series 7 Registration. Rachel loves singing and listening to music, playing the ukulele, traveling, watching movies, and participating in pub trivia. In her spare time she is busy with wedding planning because she is getting married October 2018!
Tracy Taylor - Sales Specialist - Licensed in Property and Casualty
Tracy is our newest addition to the office! She was previously employed as an Animal Control Officer in Washington County, but wanted to work in a field that was more service oriented. Tracy likes to see the positive in everything and always has a smile on her face. She recently passed her Property and Casualty test with the highest score ever in our office! Outside the office, Tracy enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cycling, and church events. She and her husband, Rick, who she just married in October 2017, also enjoy hiking, geocaching, and going to Alpine Lake. Tracy also has a secret love for zombies!
Rich began his career in the financial services and insurance industry in 1992. He spent more than 20 years with Horace Mann and earned the national recognition as Agent of the Year from 2010 until 2012. In February 2014, he and his team at the Tardosky Agency became an independent agency. He focuses on retirement planning and investment advice. This is Rich's passion and he loves to see peoples' lives change as a result of the work that he collaborates on with his clients. Outside the office, Rich enjoys landscaping, traveling, and scuba diving. To see what type of services Rich offers, please visit our financial site by clicking here.
Natalie Tardosky - Office Administrator - Licensed in Property and Casualty
Natalie has been married to Rich for 27 years and by default has taken on the role of Office Administrator. She ensures the office is organized and runs efficiently by helping out with all aspects of the business. Outside the office, Natalie enjoys spending time with her family and dog (Benny), landscaping, shopping, and going to Orioles baseball games.
Karen Hetrick - Sales Specialist - Licensed in Property and Casualty
Karen joined our staff in October 2015. She is the lead salesperson for home and auto insurance in our office. Karen enjoys spending time outdoors gardening, hiking, or riding her motorcycle. Karen and her husband, John, also enjoy traveling and watching Penn State football. She recently completed her first Spartan race!
Rachel Tardosky - Financial Assistant
Rachel graduated in May 2015 from the University of Pittsburgh with a B.S. in Finance and a minor in Spanish. She immediately joined the staff as a full time salesperson for auto and home insurance. She has recently become involved in the financial side of the business by assisting with the investment paperwork. She is studying to get her FINRA Series 7 Registration. Rachel loves singing and listening to music, playing the ukulele, traveling, watching movies, and participating in pub trivia. In her spare time she is busy with wedding planning because she is getting married October 2018!
Tracy Taylor - Sales Specialist - Licensed in Property and Casualty
Tracy is our newest addition to the office! She was previously employed as an Animal Control Officer in Washington County, but wanted to work in a field that was more service oriented. Tracy likes to see the positive in everything and always has a smile on her face. She recently passed her Property and Casualty test with the highest score ever in our office! Outside the office, Tracy enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cycling, and church events. She and her husband, Rick, who she just married in October 2017, also enjoy hiking, geocaching, and going to Alpine Lake. Tracy also has a secret love for zombies!