State Farm® Insurance Agent Kathy Powell

I grew up in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and later attended the University of South Carolina where I earned my degree in English. Since graduating in 2014, I have always worked in a customer serving role. I started my career at Kathy Powell State Farm in 2018 and have loved serving the people of Auburn, Opelika, and surrounding areas with all of their insurance needs. In my free time I enjoy playing disc golf, pickleball, going on runs, playing with my dog, and just about anything else that will get me outside!

I was raised outside of Mobile and first moved to Auburn in 1999. I have an extensive background in customer service and graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Public Administration. When not spending time with my family watching old war movies or attending Auburn sporting events, I enjoy spending time perfecting my barbecue recipes and a few years ago became an official Kansas City BBQ Judge. I look forward to serving and helping you with your insurance needs.

My name is Sue Linares. I am of Korean and Mexican descent, born in TX and raised in GA. I have a background in customer service and hospitality and graduated from the Art Institute of Atlanta as a Pastry Chef. I am proud to have worked in pastry kitchens for The Ritz Carlton Atlanta, Publix, and Smallcakes. I feel blessed to have found a work-home here at Kathy Powell State Farm. My first career experience was serving and helping people, and I enjoy doing it here on a daily basis. I am licensed to provide customer service for auto insurance, home insurance, renters insurance, life insurance, and more!

I was born in Illinois, but raised in Alabama. I graduated from Auburn High and later received my Degree in Human Sciences at Auburn University. If I am not at the office, I’m with my family making memories with my husband and two boys. I have had experience in customer service, retail and working with families in childcare. This experience compliments by current role and feeds my passion in problem solving and helping others. I look forward to assisting you with all of your insurance needs. I love helping families with auto insurance, home insurance, life insurance and more!

I was born and raised in Cullman, AL. I am of Mexican and Filipino decent and a first generation American. I am currently working on a Marketing degree with a minor in Finance from Harbert Business School at Auburn University. I have been in the insurance industry for a little over a year, and I am fluent in English and Spanish. My goal is to utilize my bilingual skills along with my insurance knowledge to become a resource for the Hispanic community in Auburn, Opelika, and surrounding areas. When I am not at the office, I enjoy traveling and trying new foods or simply taking a jet ski out on the lake! I look forward to assisting you with all of your insurance needs.

I am originally from Opelika and spent my youth involved in local and Opelika High School Sports. I attended both Auburn University and Appalachian State University. My roots run quite deep locally with over a century of family history in Lee County. I have 15 plus years as an insurance professional both locally and throughout the region covering many facets of our industry including Life, Large Group Major Medical, Medical Supplements, Income Protection, Property and Casualty, and Financial Services. I look forward to using my knowledge with our current and future customers to help them recover from the unexpected and reach their life goals.

Morgan Lanier started with our office and in the insurance industry in December 2015 after relocating to the area from Anniston, AL. She graduated in 2004 from Auburn University Montgomery with a degree in Finance. She is married has three boys. She enjoys spending time with her family, Auburn football, and reading.

I was born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama. I moved down to Auburn looking for opportunity, and I’m so lucky to have found a home here at Kathy Powell State Farm. I have worked in insurance since early 2023. I love being able to help people, especially when it comes to their insurance. When I’m not working at the office, you’ll find me at the lake fishing or at home playing video games. I look forward to helping the families of Auburn with all their insurance needs!