David K. Hovis, MBA:  President

David joined Hovis & Associates in 2000 as an insurance and investment broker. Today, his primary responsibilities include managing the overall operations and corporate strategy of Hovis & Associates; consulting with the firm’s Medicare clients; and advising the firm’s financial clients with strategies to achieve their financial goals.

David has served on the Board of Directors of the De Soto Chamber of Commerce as well as acting as its past President. He also served as the Treasurer and Board Member of the De Soto Bicentennial Committee. David is currently a Board Member of the Jefferson County Growth Association, the Jefferson County Tourism Commission, and First State Community Bank.

David enjoys working in the business with his brother, Kevin.  He also enjoys backyard barbecues and swim parties with his wonderful daughters, his beautiful wife and two amazing dogs.

Phone: (636) 937-4343 | Fax: (636) 931-6918
E-mail: davidhovis@hovisandassociates.com

Kevin Hovis:  Vice President

Kevin joined Hovis & Associates in 2004 and acquired all necessary licenses to become an insurance and investment broker. His primary responsibilities are to manage over 200 independent insurance brokers with contracting, certifications, continuing education, and CMS compliance and to assist as an investment advisor. Kevin works primarily in the St. Louis location.

Kevin resides in Eureka with his wife Jennifer. They have three children Madyson, Brady, and Aubree, and two grandsons Holden and Leighton.

Phone: (314) 380-2030 | Fax: (314) 270-8448 | Agents: (888) 613-6196
E-mail: kevinhovis@hovisandassociates.com

Lacey Robertson: Customer Service Manager

Lacey joined Hovis & Associates in 2018 with more than 11 years of administrative experience.  Her primary responsibility is to assist Medicare clients with enrollment, plan reviews, ancillary products, benefit questions, and concerns.  Lacey serves as a mentor to the customer service representative in our organization and is a Notary Public.

In Lacey’s spare time she enjoys reading, baking, outdoor activities, crafting, and spending time with her family. Lacey and her husband, Jake, have two children Oliviah and Evan and two family pets, Biscuit and Nala.

Phone: (636) 937-4343 | Fax: (636) 937-6918
E-mail: laceyrobertson@hovisandassociates.com

Magan King: Contracting Specialist

Magan started with Hovis & Associates in 2022 with four years of teaching experience and three years of customer service experience. Magan’s primary responsibility is to assist our agents with contracting requests, concerns, and issues. Her other job duties include assisting clients with questions; coordinating agent events; helping agents with certifications; navigating online portals; answering benefit questions; and supporting the Vice President of the Firm.

In her spare time, Magan plays in a community jazz band, reads, plays video games, and spends time with her family. Magan and her husband, Dylan have four cats and one dog named Mochi.

Phone: (314) 380-2030 | Fax: (314) 270-8448 | Agents: (888) 613-6196
Email: maganking@hovisandassociates.com

Nolan Ebbinghaus: Agent Success Manager

Nolan joined Hovis & Associates in 2023. He came to the insurance business after 10+ years in the hospitality industry, capping off this portion of his career at the Ritz-Carlton St. Louis. The valuable experience he gained as a sales agent and a broker channel manager significantly shaped his role as our Agent Success Manager. His purpose is to help agents achieve their goals as well as connecting their agency to all the resources we, as an FMO and Integrity partner, have to offer.

In Nolan’s spare time, he enjoys being with family, reading, taking fitness classes, listening to podcasts, golfing, playing guitar, and cooking with his wife, Irada.

Phone: (314) 380-2030 | Fax: (314) 270-8448 | Agents: (888) 613-6196
E-mail: nolanebbinghaus@hovisandassociates.com

Maximilian C. Meadows: Financial Professional

Max Started with Hovis & Associates in 2023. Max is an emerging financial professional who is passionate about helping individuals and families take control of their financial futures. Graduating from the University of Missouri – Columbia with a bachelor’s in financial planning, Max is eager to apply his knowledge to help clients with investments, tax-advantaged strategies, and insurance planning. With a focus on building lasting relationships, his main priority is to provide personalized advice and guidance to help clients achieve their financial goals. Whether you’re planning for retirement, growing your wealth, or securing your financial future, Max is committed to helping you navigate the complexities of financial decisions with confidence and clarity.

Outside of his professional life, Max enjoys bodybuilding, exploring new foods, and spending quality time with his family and his puppy, Fisher.

Phone: (636) 937-4343 | Fax: (636) 937-6918
E-mail: maxmeadows@hovisandassociates.com

Chris Townsand: Business Processing Specialist

Chris Townsand joined Hovis & Associates in 2024 with more than 26 years of financial services experience.  Her primary responsibility is to assist both the Financial Services and Medicare Teams, preparing and tracking paperwork, sending correspondence to clients, updating clients on status of policies, answering client questions and handling issues with applications and paperwork. Chris will also serve as the gatekeeper for the Festus location, maintaining their calendars and appointments.

In Chris’s spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, playing in the water (boating and swimming), working on puzzles, and reading.  Chris is married to her husband Larry, and she has one bonus daughter, Shelby and one dog, Gus.

Phone: (636) 937-4343 | Fax: (636) 937-6918
E-mail: christownsand@hovisandassociates.com

Christine Taylor – Customer Service Representative

Christine started with Hovis & Associates in 2024. She graduated from the University of Missouri-St. Louis in May of 2024 with a Bachelor of Business Administration. Christine’s primary responsibility is to serve as gatekeeper for the St. Louis office. Other duties include processing paperwork, sending correspondence to clients, updating clients on status of policies, answering client and agent questions, and maintaining office calendars and appointments.

In Christine’s free time, she enjoys going on hikes with her husband, Chase, and their puppy, Echo.

Phone: (314) 380-2030 | Fax: (314) 270-8448 | Agents: (888) 613-6196
Email: christinevineyard@hovisandassociates.com