Connie Sutton

I started my insurance career in 1970 at an agency in St. Petersburg, Florida. I began as a file clerk, eventually moving into bookkeeping, then personal insurance, and ultimately into professional liability, focusing on medical malpractice. On April 1, 1989, I met Sandy Wasson and joined her as she began building the agency. It’s been an amazing journey ever since. I’ve had the pleasure of watching her son, Chuck, grow the business through acquisitions into what is now ARCW Insurance — now proudly part of Leavitt Group. It’s hard to believe it’s been 36 wonderful years filled with what I fondly call “Wasson Adventures.”

For nearly 30 years, I held my CIC designation, but when I turned 70, I started planning for retirement and decided to scale back. These days, I’m enjoying a slower pace and spending more time with my husband, Dennis, and our furry and feathered companions. We recently lost our longtime pets — our 19-year-old kitty and 14-year-old dog — but now we have a 2½-year-old dog, Elsa, a 2-year-old kitty, Poppy, and our two quirky Quaker parrots, Crackers and Pesto, keeping us entertained. 

Outside of work, I’ve always had a passion for community and the arts. I spent 25 years as an active member of LARC, an organization that provides education, housing, and job placement for individuals with disabilities. I also spent many years singing and competing with a Sweet Adeline chorus and my quartet — music has always been close to my heart, even if I’ve stepped away from the risers.

I was born in Chicago and moved to St. Petersburg when I was nine. I’ve called Pinellas Park home for the past 53 years. Looking back, I feel incredibly grateful for the experiences, relationships, and meaningful work I’ve had throughout my career in professional liability insurance.