Elissa graduated from Shawnee Heights HS & Washburn University with a Bachelor of Finance. Her grandfather, Earl Shipman, was an agent with Farmers Mutual, which became American Family Insurance. Elissa's father, Larry Shipman, was an American Family Agent for 51 years. During that time Elissa worked for him for 35 years before becoming an Agent in 2017.

AZ, KS, MO, NE, OK, TX

- Office Manager/Sales Agent Larry Shipman Agency 35 years - Med Aide at an Brookdale Senior Living, Alzheimer Dementia Unit - Expert Timing & Scorer for NHRA and Heartland Park Topeka. Also payout & points manager.