At Nicole Wellman State Farm, we're huge fans of Fall—the cozy sweaters, crunchy leaves, and crisp air. With the arrival of Fall (arguably the greatest season, even with Pumpkin Spice on everything) comes new drivers. We want to help you navigate that scary time with some special resources! As our gift to concerned parents, stop in for a car magnet asking drivers to be patient with your learner.
Now....I'm supposed to write a little bit about myself. Actually, let me start with our team....
Amanda Beene has been with us for three years now and brings 25+ years of industry experience sprinkled with a generous dash of southern charm, which together earns her customers’ faith and friendship.
She is a loving wife to her husband Chad. Chad is not only a successful business owner but also a farmer, showcasing his hard work and dedication to his craft. They recently moved to a beautiful new piece of farmland where they are bringing to life some long-held dreams.
Amanda and Chad are proud parents of Abbie and Ava. Abbie, a collegiate cheerleader, is known for her dedication to her sport and her ability to inspire others. Ava, on the other hand, is the youngest of the family but runs the shows (or so she thinks). With her vibrant personality and natural leadership skills, she takes charge and adds a spark of excitement to their household.
While Amanda's professional life keeps her busy, she cherishes the moments spent with her family and friends. Next time you talk to her, ask her if she has a baby goat in her kitchen.
Michelle Grindley joined our team in 2025 and takes care of our customers with a passion for providing exceptional service and building lasting relationships. Her focus is always on helping people feel confident and cared for as they navigate tough times or confusing situations.
Michelle is married to Mike, and they live right here in Mahomet. They are very active in the community, and you’ll frequently see them at all kinds of Bulldog sporting events. Michelle and Mike are proud parents to Maddie, who attends Illinois State University. They have worked closely with foreign exchange student programs for many years and are also licensed foster parents and are passionate about advocating for kids, especially teens, who are navigating the foster care system.
Frederick Lee is our newest team member, but though he might be new to us, he brings 10+ years of industry experience helping many of families in Illinois with their Auto, Home, Life and Health insurance needs.
He is a loving husband to his wife Brianna and father to their 3 amazing children Noah, Bryson, and Elena. Fred is also an Assistant High School Boys Basketball coach for Centennial High School in Champaign, IL helping all levels from Freshmen to Varsity. Being a Leader/Mentor to the youth and giving them someone to look up to is very rewarding to him as many kids look up to him literally (Frederick is 6’3)!
While Fred’s professional life keeps him busy, he cherishes the moments spent with his family and friends from fishing to traveling to just enjoying life! Frederick is here for all your insurance questions and concerns. So please reach out to him as he will greatly assist you with all your insurance needs and wants!
As for me, Nicole Wellman, I am a people collector who has prided myself on uncovering needs and walking folks through their toughest times. For me, there's no better way to do that than to talk with them about priorities, goals, dreams, and risks--doing my part to help mitigate the risks so they can chase the dreams for themselves and their loved ones.
It's an honor to be a mom/stepmom of ten including a set of triplets who are now 17! I'm married to my biggest cheerleader, Jim, and we live in Bloomington, IL. I'm a multi-published author of inspirational fiction and non-fiction and an award-winning editor. I also spent many years in corporate marketing leadership.
Somewhere along my storied journey, I found myself 100+ pounds overweight. I was unhappy, unhealthy, and unmotivated. Achieving wellness, for me, was a much deeper issue than a number on the scale. It meant emptying my life of things that didn’t promote peace. In that pursuit, I started doing triathlons, launched a new career, and got married. I learned (sometimes the hard way) how every personal habit, financial decision, and lifestyle pattern has an effect on overall wellness. Now, I'm not saying I have it all figured out, but I do have the tools to help it all make sense. I'm so excited to parlay my experiences into helping people make the insurance and financial decisions that are right for them, while having a little fun along the way!
My "why" actually goes much deeper than all of that, and I'd love to share it with you over a cup of coffee--virtually or in person. Let's talk soon!
