Christi Daughenbaugh

President / Chief Operating Officer 

Christi (Ashwill) Daughenbaugh graduated from Baylor University with a Business Management degree in 1994. She has been in the insurance business since 1998 and has expertise in a variety of different kinds of insurance to include long-term care insurance, life insurance and annuities. Christi and her brother, Michael, executed the succession plan for Borden Hamman Agency with their father, Reed Ashwill, in 2013 and now own Borden Hamman Insurance Marketing, an Independent Marketing Organization based in Dallas, TX. As President and Chief Operating Officer, Christi’s primary roles involve Strategic development as well as Operations Management and Development of Borden Hamman Insurance Marketing.

One of the greatest joys that she has is helping customers grow and develop their businesses and find the best solutions for their clients. Christi is a lifetime learner and values the power of growth and development through ongoing educational opportunities. Over the years, Christi has earned designations to include the CLTC and CSA and has taken a variety of CFP and CLU courses through The American College. Christi also held her Series 7 and 66 licenses for many years. Christi is a Past President of the National Association of Independent Life Brokerage Agencies (NAILBA). She is a Board Member of her local NAIFA chapter and participates in a number of different community support activities. Borden Hamman holds a membership in both the NBC National Marketing (NBCNM) and National Brokerage Agencies (NBA) Marketing organizations. Outside of the office, Christi enjoys spending time with family and friends, participating in a variety of church and community activities, playing golf, traveling, scuba diving, and is an avid wine enthusiast.

Michael Ashwill

VP/ Chief Marketing Officer

With over 20 years in the insurance and financial services industry, Michael brings deep expertise in life insurance case design, underwriting strategy, annuity planning, and long-term care solutions. He leads BHIM’s business development and sales teams, coaching advisors through complex client scenarios and transforming planning concepts into issued policies.

Known for his collaborative, education-first approach, Michael excels at helping advisors discover untapped opportunities in their existing books of business and at simplifying complex technical concepts for clients and centers of influence. He frequently consults on advanced strategies, including insured retirement income, legacy planning, and long-term care funding through life insurance and annuity platforms.

A lifelong Dallas native, Michael graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He spent six summers selling books with The Southwestern Company, where he honed his sales skills as a top recruiter, manager, and leader. He joined Borden Hamman in 2006 and has been instrumental in the firm’s growth ever since. Today, he lives in Dallas with his wife and two children. When he’s not working, you’ll likely find him cheering on his kids at their activities or cooking with family and friends.