LAKE CENTRAL - Key Persons


Alec Fournier

Job Titles:
  • Operations

Anita Albright

Job Titles:
  • Operations

Anna Munstenteiger

Job Titles:
  • Operations

Barb Strand

Job Titles:
  • Customer Relations

Billy Tadych

Job Titles:
  • Operations

Bryan Bruns - CEO, President

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • President

Caleb Haag

Job Titles:
  • Insurance
Caleb Haag joined the agency in 2017. He is licensed in property/casualty and life/health. He handles both personal and commercial lines of insurance, besides working in health insurance, Medicare and all life products. He is also a notary public. Caleb works primarily out of our Maple lake office, but he does see clients in Annandale and Clearwater. He brings a quality customer service mentality and his clients soon see this and appreciate the personal touch he offers. The Annandale and U of M grad is a sports nut, so anything sports related and he is all in.

Charlene Mengelkoch

Job Titles:
  • Customer Relations

Diane Binsfeld

Job Titles:
  • Investments
Diane is our Administrative Assistant, and has been with our Annandale office for over 5 years. Prior to joining us, Diane spent 20 years with another regional financial institution. With Diane's abundant experience and attention to detail, our clients can expect nothing but the highest level of quality service. Diane is from the Kimball area and enjoys spending time with her husband, three children, and extended family.

Grace Manuel

Job Titles:
  • Customer Relations

Heidi Wurm

Job Titles:
  • Customer Relations

Jack Magrum

Job Titles:
  • Investments

Jean Schermer

Job Titles:
  • Customer Relations

John Volden

Job Titles:
  • Investments
John is a LPL Financial Advisor with Lake Central Investment Services. He has over 25 years of experience within the financial services industry, originally obtaining his licenses in 1984. Having been through a wide variety of markets, working through crashes occurring in 1987, 2000-2003 and 2007-2009, there really is no substitute for experience in learning how to navigate such conditions. As an advisor, John is able to show investors a variety of strategies for different financial situations and help investors figure out which path aligns with their goals. John grew up 10 miles west of Alexandria, MN in a family of seven children. Married to Mona, they have one child, Naomi. John is active in the Annandale community and within his church, Saint Ignatius.

Judy Dahle

Job Titles:
  • Customer Relations

Kim Halye

Job Titles:
  • Operations

Krista Wurm

Job Titles:
  • Insurance
Krista has worked in the insurance world for over 30 years. She started working as an administration support person in high school and has made it her career. She is licensed in property/casualty and specializes in personal lines. People love working with her as she provides the personal touch clients want. Krista works part-time out of the Maple lake office. She and her husband farm in the Maple Lake area and horses are her passion.

Lisa Korsmo

Job Titles:
  • Operations

Lori Barthel

Job Titles:
  • Customer Relations

Lyn Peterson

Job Titles:
  • Customer Relations

Lynne Lahr

Job Titles:
  • Insurance
Lynne brings 35+ years of insurance experience to our agency. She managed her own insurance agency in southern Wright County for many years and now enjoys semi-retirement. Lynne works part-time out of our Maple Lake office and still enjoys helping people during her long insurance career. She is licensed for all types of insurance and is Medicare certified. Her experience is a huge reason people immediately trust her to guide them for their insurance needs. Lynne still lives in the Cokato area and is involved in her community. She loves to travel and live life.

Margaret Strand

Job Titles:
  • Operations

Molly Merrill

Job Titles:
  • Operations

Nicole Rhodes

Job Titles:
  • Customer Relations

Paul Manuel

Job Titles:
  • Agency Manager of Lake Central Insurance Services LLC
  • Insurance
Paul is the agency manager of Lake Central Insurance Services LLC. He has managed the agency since 2007. He is licensed in all types of insurance, but mostly works in the commercial lines area and Medicare. He also handles any specialty coverages clients need like flood insurance, bonds and long-term care insurance. Paul is available by appointment for any office, but regularly offices out of Annandale and Maple Lake. Born and raised in Maple Lake, he is the son of small business owners and grew up working in his parent's grocery store. He knows the Maple Lake people and area well. Since 1992, he has lived in Annandale and has also learned this community and people. Paul serves his communities by volunteering and is on several non-profit boards. He and his wife live west of Cedar Lake in Annandale. He enjoys anything outdoors, but golf is his passion.

Riley Fournier

Job Titles:
  • Customer Relations

Steph Halvorsen

Job Titles:
  • Insurance
Steph joined our agency in 2015 in our Annandale office. Her exceptional customer service skills were quickly recognized by our clients and they truly appreciate the time and care she provides. She is licensed in property/casualty and life/health, and handles all lines of insurance. Steph grew up in the Annandale/South Haven area, so her local knowledge of the area and people are a valuable asset in helping clients. She resides in the South Haven area with her husband and kids. Besides kid's activities, she enjoys hunting, fishing, the outdoors and anything fitness related.

Tara Partridge

Job Titles:
  • Operations

Wanda Ernst

Job Titles:
  • Operations

Zach Traut

Job Titles:
  • Operations