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.