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Meet Your Janicki Agency Brightway Insurance Team

The key to exceptional insurance coverage starts with an agent who truly understands your needs. Our Janicki Agency team lives right here in the community. We know the unique risks, assets, and lifestyles of Lake Zurich residents.

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160 E Main Street
Lake Zurich, IL 60047

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847-807-3200

About Joseph

Joseph has over 20 years of sales and management experience and is the Agency Owner of Brightway Insurance, The Janicki Agency in Lake Zurich. Brightway is a local, independent insurance agency offering clients more convenience and a better way to buy insurance with access to more insurance companies than any other agency. Their focus on the community and dedication to providing an exceptional client experience has already won them several awards, including the Travelers Star Award. They were also named the Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce New Business of the Year.

Joe is not only a business leader but also a community leader who is passionate about serving the community he calls home. As an active member of several local organizations, Joe demonstrates his commitment to making a positive impact on those around him. Joe is currently the Vice Chair of Communications for the District 95 Educational Foundation, is a current member and prior board of the Lake Zurich Lions Club and is the Immediate Past President of the Rotary Club of Lake Zurich. Additionally, Joe is a current member and prior board member for the Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce. Through these roles, he continues to make meaningful contributions to his community and support local initiatives.

Originally from Palatine, Joe now resides in Lake Zurich, where he enjoys spending time with his family and traveling. Married to his wife Erica, he has three children: son Caden, who attends elementary school in Lake Zurich; daughter Mikala, a Clinical Exercise Physiologist at Rush University Medical Center; and daughter Juliana, who works as a nurse in Kansas City. Joe is also a proud grandfather to two adorable granddaughters, Hazel and Grace, who also live in Kansas City.

About Mary

Mary joins Brightway, The Janicki Agency with over ten years' experience as a Mortgage Broker, over ten years' experience in retail management and has worked her entire professional career in customer service roles. 

Now that she is a licensed Insurance Agent, Mary looks forward to helping customers find the right insurance coverage while tailoring a plan that meets their unique needs.

Outside of the office, Mary is a Cary-Grove Chamber Ambassador, Rotarian with the Cary-Grove Rotary, Owner of Living Low Sodium podcast and currently writing a low-sodium cookbook.

Visit us to learn more about Lake Zurich Insurance

We're eager to help you find the right insurance online or in-person. Visit our office to meet your new insurance team.

Our Office

160 E Main Street
Lake Zurich, IL 60047

Office Hours

Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: By Appointment Only

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