SYNERGY INSURANCE - Key Persons


Ashton Taner

Job Titles:
  • Commercial Account Manager

Billy Bridwell

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President, Employee Benefits / Owner

Cathy Shamo

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Staff Support

Chad Ervin

Job Titles:
  • Business Development Specialist

David Atkinson

Job Titles:
  • Account Executive
  • Owner

Ellen Bridwell

Job Titles:
  • Bookkeeper
Ellen is our bookkeeper and long-time member of the Synergy family. She's a details person and appreciates a good spreadsheet! She loves spending time with her husband, Billy, and two teenage sons, whether just chilling at home, traveling (preferably some place warm), or attending their various school and sports activities. She has a heart for volunteering, giving time regularly to school and church programs, and has served on the boards of several non-profits. When she can find some free time, she enjoys hanging with friends and family, baking at home, and live music, especially country, so a weekend in Nashville is always a favorite.

Hillary Thompson

Job Titles:
  • Account Manager, Benefits Division

Jessica Bender

Job Titles:
  • Commercial Department Manager

Jessica Roush

Job Titles:
  • Commercial Account Manager

Jody Schutz

Job Titles:
  • Bookkeeper

Karen Wilson

Job Titles:
  • Marketing Manager

Katie Miller

Job Titles:
  • Customer Service Representative

Kelsea Hueni

Job Titles:
  • Commercial Account Manager

Klaus Knuth

Job Titles:
  • Technician
  • Regional Director of Sales and Development, Benefits Division
Klaus is a skillful technician when it comes to designing employee benefits plans for our clients. He has over 17 years of experience and really enjoys helping our clients purchase healthcare in a more strategic way, providing better benefits and cost to employer and employee alike. When he's not busy helping clients, Klaus loves to spend time with his family, watching his kids do what they love and going on vacation. He and his beautiful bride have been married for 18+ years and have 3 lovely children, a soccer player, a ballerina and an aspiring tennis player. Disney and the beach are the family "hot spots" and provide lasting memories. Klaus is also a licensed soccer coach and coaches for Elkhart County United.

Liz Slabaugh

Job Titles:
  • Customer Service Representative

Michael Reddy III

Job Titles:
  • Operations Manager
  • Owner

Michelle Smith

Job Titles:
  • Ancillary Sales Executive, Benefits Division

Nathan Spite

Job Titles:
  • Account Executive
  • Owner

Rick Nystrand

Job Titles:
  • Sales Manager

Tim Papp

Job Titles:
  • Commercial Account Executive