Local Businessman makes moves

Oct. 07--ASHEBORO -- Art Martinez is a man on the move.

President of Martinez & Associates, he recently relocated his business to 350 N. Cox St., Unit 3, Suite 3, in Asheboro, where through Nationwide Insurance, he offers auto, homeowners, life and business insurance. In 2020, he looks to make an even bigger transition, merging with Insurance Associates of the Triad.

"What we hope to accomplish in 2020 is that our organization will be able to merge with Insurance Associates of the Triad," Martinez said. "It has been a six-year-long process. We want to make sure the transition is smooth with our clients. We want to provide them ... with opportunities to serve them better."

Martinez, who was born in New Jersey, moved to Asheboro in 2008. He and his wife, Brooke, have two children, Maxton and Gabi.

He started Martinez & Associates in 2006. Martinez began his journey with Nationwide Insurance in 2003, during a mentorship where he worked with Nationwide agent, Michael Glick.

He said the best part of starting his own business is "the fact that I get to serve others everyday or protect some of their biggest assets. It brings me a lot of pride."

He also enjoys "being a part of the community and serving the community," reflected by his participation in numerous civic activities. He's chair of the United Way of Randolph County Board of Directors and serves as a member of several boards, including the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA, the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce which he also chaired; and First United Methodist Church in Asheboro.

Faith is a foundation of his life, both personally and in business.

Professionally, he said, "(I hope) that I glorify God, in the way I act, the way I treat people, customers, clients. I hope to make an impact on the people I work with, that when they end their career, they feel fulfilled, glorified God and served their community well."

Personally, faith saw him through the most difficult time of his life.

In November 2016, his daughter, Gabi, was diagnosed with leukemia. She was 3.

"The community made me feel loved and supported during those tough times," Martinez said, adding he came to the realization that he did not have control, that he had to have faith and place his trust in God.

"My faith is what really got me through it. God got us through it. I have a strong family and support system, staying positive, through it all," he said.

Gabi, now 5, is fine, for which he is most grateful.

As an insurance provider, he feels the responsibility of helping others through their tough times and respects the trust they place in his agency.

All of that comes together in the four major goals he aims to accomplish by the end of his own career -- "to glorify God, serve my family, serve my team and serve our community."

* Martinez and Associates are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., and are also available for appointments by calling (336) 610-7283.

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