Leadership Team
Shar Merchant
President and Founder
Entrepreneur. Husband. Friend. A leader with vision, grit, and years of insurance experience under his belt. Shar set out to create something bold—a modern agency that puts people and relationships first.
From the ground up, he’s built a team that’s redefining what insurance can look like.
Lauren Hutchison
Operations Manager
Operations, perfected. Lauren is the backbone of Archgate’s day-to-day—driven, organized, and always five steps ahead. With a sharp eye for detail and a deep understanding of the industry, she keeps the engine running so the team can focus on what matters most: serving clients.
A problem-solver by nature and a leader by example, Lauren brings clarity, structure, and calm to the fast-paced world of insurance. She doesn’t just manage operations—she elevates them.
Halee Bowman
Outside Sales Manager
Hustle meets heart. Halee leads Archgate’s outside sales with unmatched energy and drive. A natural connector and relentless closer, she knows how to build trust, spark momentum, and turn relationships into results.
With a deep love for people and a sharp sales instinct, Halee doesn’t just grow business—she grows loyalty. Her work in the field is a big reason Archgate is known, referred, and respected across Texas.
Courtney Sims
Inside Sales Manager
Precision in motion. Courtney leads Archgate’s inside sales with focus, discipline, and elite performance. Ranked in the top 1% of insurance agents, she brings a rare mix of production power and operational excellence to every quote and conversation.
Courtney doesn’t just sell—she builds systems, streamlines processes, and sets the pace. Organized, consistent, and client-focused, she turns structure into results and leads by example every step of the way.