Meet Our Team

Patty Gogerty

Insurance Agent

Sams/Hockaday & Associates

122 W. Prairie Avenue, Suite 201
Decatur, IL 62523

Phone:

217-423-8000

Mobile:

217-972-8891

Patty Gogerty has been with Sams/Hockaday & Associates for over 30 years. She has been helping people navigate through the Medicare process in addition to helping with other areas, such as financial products and life insurance needs.

Born into a family of 10 kids, she has lived in Decatur, IL most of her life. Patty is a big supporter of the United Way of Decatur and Hudson's Halfway Home for which she helps to foster special needs puppies.

Schedule Your Appointment

Due to numerous plan changes for the 2025 Annual Enrollment Period, combined with an increased number of clients we are meeting with, availability is very limited through Dec. 7. Please call me to schedule your appointment.

NOTE: If Patty is your agent and you can't find a time on Patty's calendar, please do NOT choose a different agent to meet with, as this will complicate and slow down your enrollment.

Please call our office if you run into scheduling issues.


Here's what Patty's clients say!

Patty is extremely helpful with my medicare needs and questions.
D.F., Customer
Always ready to answer questions and help wherever needed.
K.D., Customer
We loved the way that you took the time to explain the different options to us, even though you were sick.
J.B., Customer
Patty got back to me right away and is working to help me find a plan. I would recommend Sam's Hockaday because I know that some knowledgeable people work there.
D.K., Customer
Patty has always been responsive to my needs and gone out of her way to find the right fit.
I.H., Customer
Thanks Miss Gogerty, I feel you have supplied me with a policy that fits my needs at a competitive price. I appreciate your knowledge and various resourses you have to accomplish that goal. Thank you for your concern and hard work.
S.G., Customer
Very knowlegable took the worry and confusion out if choosing insurance. Patti is fantastic to work with.
D.C., Customer
Attention to detail. Patty is very helpful.
R.M., Customer
Took time with prospective customers, explained each plan and made your recommendation as to which plan suited them best. Each person that we told them about Patty has become a satisfied customer.
D.S., Customer
Did a wonderful job of explaining how the plans work. Made everything so easy for me.
Customer since 2015
Patty is always friendly and ready to help us with any problems we have. Everyone in the office has always been friendly in greeting us when we come in. We will continue using your service.
M.S., Customer
You're always available when we need your help. You're the expert on insurance. It's So much better having a person to help than checking on the computer for information. Thanks
B.B., Customer
I met about a Medicare supplement policy. I enjoyed meeting with Patricia Gogerty and she was so helpful. I would definitely recommend my friends who are retiring to meet with her. I will admit I was not "ready" to go on Medicare, but we all reach retirement age whether we like it or not!! But, I was very glad someone referred me to meet with Patricia Gogerty. She put me at ease and walked me through exactly what I needed. She was great!!
J.H., Customer
I text a lot because I do not hear well. She always texts me back. She stays on top of our ins. Trying to keep premiums down.
R.G., Customer
We felt that we could trust your company and you to make the right recommendations to us. And we were well pleased with your recommendations. When it comes to insurance it's very important to us to be able to trust and feel comfortable with our agent.
P.D., Customer
My agent, Patty Gogerty, is always available to answer questions and prompt in response. She is always looking for the best option for me on my coverage.
L.H., Customer
I can count on Patty to look out for my best interests. I have referred her to several people
K.R., Customer
Was very friendly and helpful . Pat went the extra mile to help me and I appreciate it very much.
P.D., Customer
I have had nothing but great service and ease of knowing that the right decisions are being made for my best interests. All i have to do is ask a question and i get a really quick response or solution. Patty is very professional but also very personable which makes me feel secure when dealing with her.
M.D., Customer
Of course, it's the local based feel of community and personal customer service that is always a winner.
K.H., Customer
friendly, knowagable and personal service
M.M., Customer
You keep track of my insurance needs and if I have the best coverage for my money recommending changes when advisable.
L.H., Customer
It was like one stop shopping. I went to Sams/Hockaday & Assoc. and sat down with an agent and by checking several companies I was able to find the best insurance that fit my needs and I didn't have to call any of the companies myself. I saved time and money and I got just what I wanted. Meducare supplement insurance, Medicare part D, and life insurance all in one stop. I feel good when I recommend this service to others.
K.I., Customer
Your friendly staff guided us through the Medicare mare answering questions and getting us great prices for our medicare needs.
M.H., Customer
You are always friendly and kind and always look out for me, trying to get me good coverage at a good rate.
D.G., Customer
Patti, You actually LISTENED to me and helped me. Medicare was so new to me -- I knew nothing. You took your time and explained things to me and listened to me when I asked questions. You took your time with me. I wasn't rushed. I actually felt important and that you were very concerned with helping me!! I would definitely recommend you to all my friends or to anyone who is applying for Medicare benefits. Jackie Hagan
J.H., Customer
Patti, If we have a question you either answer it or get back to us with the answer. We have not had any negative issues with Cynthia or myself. We can ask for no more. Thank you.
L.D., Customer
You guide me to what is best for me in Healthcare related plans so I will make the best decision.
M. H., Customer
Answered all my questions even when I asked them 2-3 times, discussed all my options but gave sound advice.
Customer since 2015
Trusting this company, Patty Gogerty specifically, to provide the appropriate supplement and prescription insurance to fit my needs takes a huge weight off my shoulders.
Customer since 2013
Have always gotten back to me promptly. Never feel rushed when talking to you. Very good at explaining everything.
Customer since 2014
I can always call my insurance rep Patty when I have questions and she gets backto me immediately with answes and help. It is very reassuring to me.
N.S., Customer
Very knowledgeable in Medicate information to help someone make decisions.
J.H., Customer
The coverage and options process was explained thoroughly and simply. Too many insurance agents speak "insurance hoo-hah", and that's why they don't get my business! In business, as in life, it's always best to keep it simple.
Skip H., customer since 2015
Pat gave us what we wanted in insurance and what we needed at a reasonanble price.
P.D., Customer
Very knowledgeable in helping us with my 401K ,Social Security.Help me to understand what I needed to do to get ready to retire.Very enjoyable working with Patty.
R.P., Customer
OUR agent was very informed. easy to talk to, also answered any questions.
J.R., Customer
Returned Phone calls - Follow through.
Customer since 2015
Patty gogerty responds to our needs & updates us when needed
P.G., Customer
Your company continues to give great customer service. That is the mainstay of an exceptional company. The employees all must share in that belief which makes them exceptional as well. Keep up the good work!
M. W., Customer
I have had so many questions and all have been answered many times until I understood thank you for always being there
W.S., Customer
You always are there for us
R.W., Customer
Personable service, quick response to questions, looking for best options I moved to Florida so I am not able to just go to their office. I rely on quick responses/solutions via phone calls or emails..
M.M., Customer
Friendly service, and helped us choose the best insurance policies that fit our needs, both with life ins. And health ins. Policies. Thank you!
K.S., Customer
Patty was very knowledgeable about medicare supplement insurance and medicare part D insurance. She was friendly and efficient. I have recommended some of my friends to call Patty when they are ready to purchase medicare supplement insurance.
R.M., Customer
Patty found the best coverage based on the scripts we each were taking and ended up saving us money.
J.H., Customer
I felt comfortable talking to Patty about my insurance options for life and supplemental insurance and getting her input
M.S., Customer
Patty Gogerty was very personable, informative, and thorough. I have already recommended her to a new client.
R.H., Customer
you put a plan together and got it done.quick and easy.
J.W., Customer
you were very patient with us and answering our questions. you cover our insurance plans . glad us our insurance papers in a nice folder so we can keep everything together. than you Diana Ruthrauff
D.R., Customer
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