About
Balke Insurance Agency

Here at Balke Insurance Agency, our goal is to provide you with fair policies, reliable advice, and a sense of security that will help your family live well and thrive!

Meet the Team

Valerie Balke

Agency Owner

I was born in Waco, Texas, but grew up in the Houston area. I have an undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University and an MBA from Rice University. My husband, Bill, started with insurance in 2012 and I joined the family business in 2016. I love educating my customers. So many people have little to no understanding of what the insurance they purchase really covers. I feel like our agency is different because we want our customers to truly understand their coverage. I am a foodie and enjoy sports, traveling, and the theater. On a weekend, I love spending time at home. With kids, we’re so busy driving everywhere, it’s a real treat to do nothing!
(713) 227-1567

Bill Balke

President

I grew up in Houston, TX. I’ve got 17 years of experience in fire and water restoration and 12 more in insurance sales! What excites me the most about this industry is having the conversations and making the sale. Outside of the office, I can’t stop talking about my daughters –one is into theater and the other softball. My guilty pleasure is desserts. Usually at midnight. Normally my youngest daughter has a softball tournament that I am at. My oldest isn’t currently in a play, so none of those right now, but she just took up lacrosse. Tournaments are about once a month and are a lot of fun to watch!
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Brandi Mason

Licensed Sales Producer

I grew up in New Mexico, but moved to Houston, TX in 1998. I have worked in insurance and other companies since 1998. Go Team Blue! I like matching coverages with a customer’s needs. If there is a gap in coverage, I’ll find it. If I can make a customer smile in the process, it makes my day. I enjoy my family and friends. I am an avid reader, I love/hate politics, and I love working in my yard. I’m very handy and can fix almost anything if there is a YouTube video or a discussion forum for it! On my days off, I will be sleeping in and spending time with family and friends on the weekends. Cookouts, and playing with the dogs are a must.
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Daniel Avilez

Licensed Sales Producer

Born and Raised in Houston, TX. I was not much of a people person until I got into insurance, I learned how interesting people are and how I love meeting new people now because everyone has their own unique story and I love learning each and every one of them. I have been in insurance going on 9 years and worked for a variety of companies. I love being able to educate people, talk people through their policies so they can discover what they do and don’t have. It’s never about the sale, it’s about the customer finding out why they should be a part of our agency! I also absolutely love Sports! Football, Basketball, Soccer, Baseball, anything. I’m fascinated with stats and records being broken on a daily basis.  I am also really into Marvel Comics. I love to cook, I grew up cooking for my siblings, and ever since then I love cooking for my family. I’m the Grill Master. I spent most of my free time with my family whether being out and about at the park, the zoo, or the book store to end the day at home BBQing. Me and my Wife volunteer at the Animal Shelter helping find homes for abandoned pets. I hate seeing an abandoned dog on the side of the street scrummaging for food, so we think its a very good cause.
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Elizabeth Kurtz

Licensed Life Insurance Professional

I am a native Texan, and Houstonian, with a strong background in helping people achieve their goals and protect what is most important to them: their families. I truly believe in what I do and treat everyone with the dignity and respect each one of us deserves. One of my strongest attributes is my compassion for the people I work with. I have a strong background in sales, marketing, and service in the financial industry and am committed to being the best she can be. I am a devoted mother and grandmother and play an active role in my children’s lives and am always on the go. I love nature and am a strong believer in preserving our national parks and wildlife.

(281) 367-8899

Ingrid Vela

Licensed Service Representative

I grew up in Houston, TX. My experience in the insurance industry is of 7 yrs and what most excites me is helping people uncover any gaps they might have to be fully protected. Personally, what I really enjoy is traveling with my family and experiencing new things. My guilty pleasures are definitely crime shows/podcasts. My favorite way to spend my weekend is spending time with my kids, at the zoo, aquarium, or anywhere kid-friendly.  I am also passionate about helping animal shelters, I volunteer at Bark when I can.
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Aleyda Sigala

Licensed Sales Producer

I was born and raised in Houston. I have years of experience in sales and customer service. I really enjoy helping people, it is what excites me the most in this industry.  My favorite thing in the world is my four kids, who I love spending time with. I also love anything Disney! Beauty and the Beast is my favorite movie. On weekends, you  can find me at home with my kids and husband.
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Alexandra Hable

Licensed Sales Producer

Hi! I’m happy you’re here!

It would be my pleasure to make sure you are protected.

Let me tell you a little about myself –

 

I was born and raised in Chicago, IL.

I moved to Houston, TX in October 2019.

 

I enjoy working out, cooking, trying new restaurants, and traveling.

 

 

I started in insurance when I moved to Houston, and it is a rewarding job.

I like knowing that I am protecting my clients and educating them on what coverage is needed in case something does happen and they need to use their insurance.

 

Give me a call and we can review your current policy to make sure you are fully protected.

I look forward to hearing from you! Call/ email me ?

(713) 227-1567

Sydney Foster

Licensed Sales Producer

I’m a small-town girl, born and raised in the cozy community of Celeste, Texas, where our population barely reached 900. It was the kind of place where everyone knew everyone else, fostering a strong sense of connection and familiarity.

For the past three years, I’ve immersed myself in the insurance industry. It’s a field I’m deeply passionate about, as it enables me to offer valuable advice on safeguarding the fruits of people’s lifelong efforts. Over time, I’ve had the privilege of crossing paths with some truly unforgettable individuals within this industry.

Being entrusted with the responsibility of providing guidance to people on how to comprehensively protect their hard-earned assets fills me with a sense of pride. It’s incredibly rewarding to know that others turn to me for answers and trust in the accuracy of my advice.

When it comes to my family and my kids, I’m an open book; once I start talking about them, it’s hard to get me to stop. And then there’s my lifelong love affair with video games, which has yet to wane. I find joy and comfort in spending quality time with my family, whether it’s snuggled up while watching a horror movie or indulging in a video game marathon.

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Jay Smith

Licensed Sales Producer

I was born in Chicago but moved to Houston at the age of 13. I earned my degree in business and marketing from Park University in Kansas City, Missouri. Over the past three years, I’ve immersed myself in the insurance industry, gaining licenses for various aspects, from home and auto insurance to life and commercial coverage. I’m a versatile professional who can handle it all.

What truly ignites my passion for my job is the chance to connect with new people and make the insurance experience not just informative but also enjoyable and eye-opening for everyone I encounter.

Aside from my career, my faith in Jesus Christ is a cornerstone of my life, and I’m an avid basketball enthusiast, proudly cheering on the Boston Celtics.

When it comes to guilty pleasures, cheesecake tops the list. My talents and interests extend to competitive gaming and coaching basketball, making me a well-rounded individual.

You’ll often find me spending quality time with my family or in a gym, where I assist others in improving their jump shots.

In addition to all of this, I’ve founded my own non-profit organization called “David & Goliath Athletics.” While it’s still in its early stages, the ultimate goal is to help young athletes utilize sports as a means of connecting with their community and fostering positive personal growth.

(713) 227-1567

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4151 SW Freeway, Ste. 395 | Houston, TX 77027