About Us

Airlie Oak Insurance Group CEO, Matt Ham, is born and raised in Wilmington, North Carolina. For 10 years, Matt was a successful agent with North Carolina Farm Bureau, consistently ranking as one of the top agents in the state. In 2024, Matt decided to re-engage his passion of working with clients and building a team culture and accepted the role as CEO of Airlie Oak Insurance Group. In that role, Matt is committed to clear communication with clients and a passion to be a valued member of the community.

Matt is also the Executive Director of a nonprofit called REDEFINED where he oversees faith-based community initiatives throughout the state.

Matt lives in Wilmington with his wife, Liz, and five children

Sarah Hardee was born and raised in Wilmington, North Carolina and had a successful career in insurance before taking time away from the industry due to the loss of her husband. In her time away, Sarah was an accomplished Assistant Project Manager in the busy construction field of South Florida. 

Upon returning home to North Carolina, Sarah decided to re-enter the insurance industry after learning about Airlie Oak Insurance Group. Sarah is excited to share Matt's faith-based passion and culture for community engagement. She looks forward to serving in the role of Customer Service Specialist and growing the agency.

Sarah lives in Wilmington with her 2 children, Ella and Hunter.

Will has been serving clients as an insurance agent for the past three years, with expertise in home, auto, and commercial insurance.  He is passionate about helping people protect what matters most and is deeply aligned with Airlie Oak Insurance Group’s strong commitment to community engagement and building lasting relationships.

Originally from Chapel Hill, Will relocated to Wilmington in 2017 to embrace coastal living and be closer to the water.  He is passionate about his alma mater The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, he brings the same Tar Heel team spirit and dedication to his work.  Outside the office, Will enjoys spending time outdoors and with his two children, Widdy & James.