As your local Austin insurance advocates we will do what we can to make your insurance experience as easy and enjoyable as possible. We want you to have the peace of mind that comes with careful and prudent insurance decision-making. That’s why our slogan is – worry less and live more.

We are equipped with the technical knowledge of insurance contracts, and are here to help you in the marketplace.

Tracey Urbanek
Agent / Co-Owner

Tracey grew up in Austin but moved to the Taylor Texas area 30 years ago.  She has been and insurance agent since 1988.  On the weekends she loves to spend time with her 5 children and 7 grandchildren, or being in the outdoors with her husband Gary and friends.  Tracey has been a valued Eckert agent since 2001.

Blanca Samilpa
Agent / Co-Owner

Blanca was born and raised in Austin and graduated from Austin High School.  Blanca enjoys the many events that Austin has to offer as well as the variety of places to go.  She enjoys her daily runs on the various trails around the city, as well as a nice evening out with friends. Blanca has been working with Eckert clients since 2000.

Linda Spoonts
Claims Manager

Linda grew up in Wimberley, Texas and graduated from Texas State – San Marcos.  She has lived in Austin since 2001 and loves the food and music scene, as well as the Capitol grounds and Lady Bird Lake.  On weekends, she usually heads for the Hill Country to Wimberley where she has a home and enjoys working in her yard, her golf cart and the outdoors.  Linda has been with Eckert since 1996.

Travis Eckert
Agent

Travis grew up in Austin.  His competitive nature in baseball landed him a starting pitcher role for the Oregon State Beavers and a 7th round pick with the Kansas City Royals. After 2 year in the minor leagues, Travis has turned his attention to the world of insurance and helping others.  He loves Austin for the many things it has to offer.  The people, the entertainment, the sites.  You name it.  He has been with Eckert since 2020.

David Miller
Agent / Senior VP / Co-Owner

David grew up in Corpus Christi and graduated from UT-Austin. He has 25+ years experience as an independent agent focusing on responsive service to clients. He enjoys sailing his boat at Lake Travis, Toastmasters, traveling and golf (often playing badly).

Will Eckert
President / Co-Owner

Will was born and raised in Austin and graduated from Austin High School. After attending Vanderbilt University, he came back to Austin and earned a business degree at UT-Austin. Will enjoys his swims at Barton Springs, his night’s out on the town, and golfing the public courses.  He loves the Austin spirit where it seems everyone is given the space to enjoy life in their unique way.