About.

Decades of experience in protecting the assets you’ve worked hard to acquire.

Established in 1928

The John R. Crooker Agency is an independent insurance agency in Bucksport, Maine. Since 1928, the John R. Crooker Agency has been providing personal and commercial insurance in Hancock County and throughout the state.

Our Goal

To provide peace of mind to our customers through sound insurance coverage and exceptional service, as exemplified in our core values of excellence, integrity and responsibility.   We strive to be the agency of choice for our customers and conduct our affairs consistent with the highest moral, legal and ethical standards.   We value our customers, employees and community and pledge to treat all with honesty, dignity, fairness and respect.

Our Team

Rob Clapp
President/ Owner

Rob joined The Merle B. Grindle Agency in 1979 as an employee and became part owner with Peter Dodge in 1987, growing the agency with Peter ever since and purchasing the Crooker Agency in 2000 from Caroline Crooker. After Peter retired in 2015, Rob became the majority owner. Rob's father was a long time math teacher at Bucksport High School. His goal is to continue to provide great service and insurance advice, and to differentiate our agency from our competitors by building long term relationships with our customers. His direct email is Rob@mbgrindle.com

Diane McGuire 
Office Manager

Diane has been working in the insurance field since 1993 and joined the John R. Crooker Agency in 2009.  She writes and services both personal and commercial lines of insurance and is our office manager.  She enjoys time spent outdoors and with her family.  Her direct email is Diane@jrcrooker.com

Gwen Goodrich
​​Insurance Agent

Gwen joined the agency in 2002 and worked for ten years in the Blue Hill office before relocating to the John R Crooker Agency in 2012. She writes and services both Personal and Commercial insurance. In her spare time she creates stained glass panels, cheers for the Bucksport Golden Bucks, and spends time with family and friends.  Her direct email is gwen.goodrich@jrcrooker.com

Heather Hassapelis
​​Insurance Agent

Heather started with the John R Crooker Agency in 2013.  She writes and services personal lines. In her free time she enjoys time spent with family, motorcycle riding, camping ,4 wheeling,  pets, and  reading. Her direct email is heather@jrcrooker.com

207-469-3152

We're Here for You

Since our founding in 1928, our commitment has been to offer the highest quality protection to individuals and businesses and to be an active participant and a good neighbor in our community.   We are a locally owned and operated Bucksport business, serving Hancock County and beyond.