We're honored to live and work in the community we serve.

Carl is a New Orleans Native who graduated from Archbishop Rummell and The University of New Orleans. He has a lifelong passion for music and performing live with several local bands.

Carl has one special cat named “Olive.”

He’s been with Brightway, The Schmidt Family Agency, for 4 years and loves leading his team to success with the highest level of customer care and satisfaction.

Laura is a Gulf Coast Native, now living on the Westbank of New Orleans.

She Spends her weekends enjoying Home Goods shopping or relaxing with Netflix and her Family. She Loves to visit her family on the beach at Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.

With 7+ years of personal lines insurance experience, Laura is knowledgeable, creative and in your corner. Laura is licensed in personal lines insurance in 8 states, so if you've got multiple properties or locations, she’s the agent for you.

Kaila is an animal lover with three cats and one dog. She's a people person, too, with a genuine eagerness to help others. Kaila loves to create; painting, drawing and crafting.

She's been helping clients with their insurance needs for over 4 years and she looks forward to helping you, as well. Kaila prides herself on being solution oriented, understanding and experienced in making sure your coverages are the best fit for you and your family’s needs.

Brock is a New Orleans native and loves spending time with his family.

He’s an avid sports fan and really enjoys watching the Saints, the Pelicans and the Astros.

When Brock is not working to provide top tier customer service and satisfaction he loves a great game of golf or some fishing. Brock has been on the Brightway team for almost 2 years and continues to reach personal and agency records.

Kyle has been working in customer relations and sales for more than five years. He finds joy in being of service to his clients and making sure that he finds the best coverage for their needs and budget. 

Kyle is an avid sports fan. He enjoys following The New Orleans Saints, The Pelicans and The San Francisco Giants. He enjoys hanging with and caring for his little brother. Together they take on TopGolf, the newest Marvel Movies and working out together. 

Kyle is eager to earn your business and build long-term relationships with his clients.