Prescott Engle

Prescott Engle was born and raised in Charlestown, WV, growing up on a farm just outside of town. He graduated from Jefferson High School and Shepherd College (now Shepherd University).

He spent ten years in the United States Army as a communications specialist with Special Forces. Although he has amassed a vast amount of experience during his years at Paxson & Hawthorne, Pres sees the Army as one of the greatest training opportunities he ever received for a future in leadership and business development.

Joining P & H in June of 1986, Pres told his boss, “I don’t know a lot about insurance, but I know a lot about me. In five years I’ll be one of your best agents.” It didn’t take him that long, rising to the top tier for agents in Northern Virginia in just four years. His entire portfolio was built by cold-calling and a commitment to actively servicing his clients.

Now, twenty years later, Pres has become an expert in insurance industry, offering his vast knowledge and experience to his current and future clients.

Karen Aronhalt

Karen Aronhalt is a Personal Lines Agent for Engle, Paxson & Hawthorne, specializing in providing her clients with comprehensive life, home, or auto coverage. A life-long resident of Loudoun County, Karen graduated from Longwood College, in Farmville, VA before returning to Philomont, where she had been raised.

She joined EPH (then Paxson & Hawthorne) in December of 2001, after spending twelve years in the airline industry, most recently as the Manager of the Training Records Department with Atlantic Coast Airlines. Her attention to details in the training department with ACA has worked well in the insurance industry. Just as she was responsible to track training and qualification for pilots, flight attendants, and dispatchers, she carefully oversees the policies and coverage of her clients.

Karen’s life is anything but dull. She and her son, Jason who is a Junior at Loudoun Valley High School, share their home with four snakes, three lizards, one gecko (who does not work for that “other” insurance company), one dog, two cats, a bird and two fish. The largest snake is ten feet long and weighs 75 lbs. She also continues a life-long hobby of collecting “Barbies.”

For the past 20 years Karen has served as a member of the Philomont Volunteer Fire Department and is active in many different forms of community service.

Karen really enjoys being an insurance agent and looks forward to growing with Engle, Paxson & Hawthorne in the future.

Alyssa Engle

As the Customer Service Representative, Alyssa Engle is usually your first point of contact at Engle, Paxson & Hawthorne. She is always willing to go the extra mile to deliver superior service, no matter the need.

Born in Georgia, Alyssa has spent most of her life in Loudoun County and graduate of Loudoun County High School before going on to Northern Virginia Community College. She has worked at EP&H for five years, describing her father’s invitation to join the firm a really wonderful opportunity to serve others.

In her spare time, Alyssa enjoys reading, working out and cooking. She takes her position with EP&H very seriously and is constantly growing in her knowledge and understanding of the insurance industry.

Often a client will apologize for bothering her with a question. Her response is always, “You aren’t bothering me, that’s what I’m here for!”

Elizabeth Engle

Elizabeth Engle has been a resident of Loudoun County for most of her life, graduating from Loudoun County High School. With a background in medical billing, she is able to bring her ability to maintain a high attention to details into her work for Engle, Paxson & Hawthorn.

As one of the insurance agents on EP&H team, she delivers comprehensive and consistent service to their policyholders. She works daily to increase her knowledge of the insurance industry and to become familiar with the new products constantly being offered. Currently, she is also studying to become a Certified Insurance Counselor, in order to offer more knowledge and insight for her clients.

In her spare time, Elizabeth enjoys reading and cooking.

If you were to ask her what makes Engle, Paxson & Hawthorne such a great insurance company, she would not hesitate to say, “Great products and great personal service. If you put those together you get the best insurance experience possible.”

Julie Bigden

Julie Bigden is the newest member of the office staff at Engle, Paxson & Hawthorne. A lifelong resident of the Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia area, Julie graduated from Falls Church High School and attended Northern Virginia Community College.

She joined EP&H after retiring from service with the Federal Government where she worked with the Department of Defense, Federal Trade Commission, and Government Accountability Office.

In 1980, she was the owner and manager of the very first Subway restaurant in Leesburg.

Julie and her husband, Richard, have three grown children. Her interests include reading, art, road trips and antiques. She also enjoys studying about UFO phenomenon.

Those who meet Julie in the office will always be greeted with a smile and an eager desire to assist our clients.