Chas Lunsford Sons & Associates was founded in 1870 in Roanoke, Virginia, to provide insurance solutions to businesses and individuals. We are a respected leader in our industry because we're committed to creating value for our customers and taking care of their needs.

We operate on a simple philosophy: treat everybody well -- employees, clients, insurance companies, community and our industry. The result is a well-respected agency with a history of integrity, personal service, industry expertise and customized solutions.

Our guidelines are simple. But how we deliver on them makes the difference:

Provide exemplary customer service

Develop customized strategies to minimize risk

Deliver results for our client

Build long-term relationships

Chas Lunsford Sons & Associates (Lunsford for short) is an independent insurance agency with offices in the Mid-Atlantic. For more than a century, our employee-owners have coupled their industry expertise with a commitment to provide exemplary service for clients in multiple industries nationwide.

It's this commitment to service that sets us apart - and it doesn't start and stop as policies are renewed. We have an ongoing commitment to be there when you need us. With so many changes in today's fast-based business environment, you need someone who is looking out for you and your business while minimizing your potential risks.

At Lunsford, we've made a name for ourselves by building relationships with our clients to develop effective solutions that meet even the most complex needs for insurance, risk management and employee benefits.

The management team at Lunsford shares more than 150 years of successful service in the insurance industry. With specialties ranging from risk management to human resources management, our leadership team is well equipped to deliver on Lunsford's promise of superior service and insurance protection.

Roy E. Bucher, Jr.-Chairman, President & Treasurer

Businesses and organizations throughout the mid-Atlantic have relied on Roy's expertise and advocacy for more than 30 years. Notably, he's lent his industry knowledge to a number of insurance advisory counsels and has been influential in passing key industry legislation.

Since joining the firm as Marketing Manager in 1977, Roy has held many critical positions within the organization. A little over a decade after the agency associated with a national insurance broker, Roy negotiated a deal that would bring the agency back under local ownership and management. He also was instrumental in creating the ESOP, knowing employee-owners would continue to support Lunsford's mission to provide the best client experience to their customers.

In addition to serving as President, Roy became Chairman of the Board and Treasurer with ultimate responsibility for company operations. Roy runs the company on a simple philosophy: "treat everybody well -- clients, community, colleagues, insurance companies and our industry." The result is a well respected and prospering agency with a history of integrity and goodwill.