CHRISTENSEN GROUP - Key Persons


Aaron Decock

Job Titles:
  • Retirement Plan Consultant
Aaron DeCock joined the Christensen Group as a Retirement Plan Consultant in 2020. Aaron graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth with a B.B.A in Finance and Financial Planning. He also holds his Series 6 & 63 Securities Licenses. His core areas of focus are: Quarterly Investment Reporting Plan Health Analytics Employee Materials & Education Preliminary Fund Commentary Quarterly Invoicing and Blogging Outside of work, Aaron enjoys golfing, cabin weekends, staying active and spending time with family and friends.

Alex Moreno

Job Titles:
  • Advisor
Alex Moreno rejoined Christensen Group in 2021 after spending time as a Personal Risk Specialist at USI. Previously, Alex owned a personal lines/small business agency in south Minneapolis and worked as a commercial producer at Christensen Group. Alex has a specific focus in the following products and solutions: Property - Homeowners, Farm & Ranch, Condo, Renters Automobile - Standard, Exotic, Collector & Specialty Risk Umbrella /Excess Liability Recreational - Watercraft, Motorcycles, ATV's, Jet Ski's, Snowmobile Workers' Compensation for Household Staff Directors & Officers- Personal/Non-Profit Specialized Products - Cyber, Flood, Kidnap & Ransom, Identify Theft, and Private Collections Alex graduated from the University of Minnesota (TwinCities) with a B.A. in Global Studies. He holds both CIC and CPRIA designations.

Alison Bowers - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President
Alison Bowers joined Christensen Group in 2006. Previously, Alison worked for Acordia, a division of Wells Fargo where she was an Account Administrator concentrating on the Health and Human Services industry. Alison has a specific focus in the following products and industries: Group Homes for Developmentally Disabled Elderly, Mental Illness & TBI Assisted Living & Nursing Homes Home Health Care/Personal Care Attendants Development Achievement Centers/Day Programs Chemical Dependency & Addiction Treatment Facilities Client Directed Care Services Fiscal Agent and Employer of Record Non-Profits Theaters Alison graduated from University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN with a degree in Entrepreneurship. She is a member of the Association of Residential Resources (ARRM) and sits on the Lead The Way Foundation board.

Alissa Breeggemann

Job Titles:
  • Client Advocate

Alyssa Blake

Job Titles:
  • Advisor

Amy Courtright

Job Titles:
  • Benefit Consultant

Amy Filzen

Job Titles:
  • Client Advocate

Angelia Roe

Job Titles:
  • Senior Claims Specialist
Angelia Roe joined Christensen Group in 2005. Previously, Angelia was with Chubb Insurance Company where she worked in the Workers' Compensation claims department. Angelia has specific focus in the following areas: Claims Management - Workers' Compensation and Property & Casualty Claims Loss Analysis and Trending Large Loss Management Client Service and Training

Ashley Kellerman

Job Titles:
  • Manager of Information Technology

Ashley Luoma

Job Titles:
  • Senior Advisor

Barb Borders

Job Titles:
  • Senior Advisor
Barb joined Christensen Group in June 2016. Her role is Personal Insurance Advisor.Previously, Barb worked for a couple State Farm Insurance agents for 30+ years, where she was an insurance sales representative. She's also worked for Mahowald Insurance Agency. During her tenure, she held 3 different positions: commercial account specialist, group and individual benefits account specialist and personal insurance specialist.Barb's focus is to identify the customer's needs, so she can provide the appropriate products and services. She also focuses on building and developing customer relationships.Barb graduated from Kasson-Mantorville High School. She's been licensed in Property/Casualty and Life/Health since 1989. She also holds her CISR designation.In her spare time, Barb loves spending time with her children, grandchildren, going to the cabin and crafting. Barb and her husband own a Kettle Corn business, where they attend local music venues as vendors. She volunteers at local nursing homes and Anna Marie's Alliance as a child mentor. During the school yeal Barb works some evenings and weekends as building attendant for the Sartell School District.

Barb Hansen - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President
  • in 2014 As a Senior Account Executive
Barb Hansen joined the Christensen Group in 2014 as a Senior Account Executive. Previously, Barb worked for Center Insurance Agency and several international brokers. Barb is responsible for managing the client service and marketing of commercial insurance programs for a client base in the agribusiness and manufacturing sectors. Barb graduated from the University of North Dakota with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing.

Becka Hoffman

Job Titles:
  • Client Advocate

Ben Fahning - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President
Ben Fahning joined Christensen Group in 2017. Previously, Ben worked for Arthur J. Gallagher as a Benefits Specialist on the Key Account and Healthcare team. Ben has a specific focus in the following products and industries: Fully Insured, Level Funded, and Self Insured Medical Plans Ancillary Lines including Dental, Life/AD&D, STD and LTD Voluntary Worksite Benefits ACA Compliance Restaurants Home Health Care Construction Manufacturing Ben graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a B.S. in Economics. In his spare time, Ben enjoys being on the water, running, and following the Minnesota Wild.

Beth Luby - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President

Betsy Galvan

Job Titles:
  • Client Services Advocate

Bill Finley - EVP

Job Titles:
  • Executive Vice President

Bill Kelly - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President

Bob Schmitz

Job Titles:
  • President - Employee Benefits

Bob Schnell - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President

Brandon Boelter

Job Titles:
  • Advisor
Brandon joined Christensen Group in 2020 after leaving a State Farm agency. Brandon graduated from Minnesota State University-Moorhead with a Bachelor's degree in education. When Brandon is not working, he spends his time on the lake fishing, hunting in the fall, and enjoying time with his wife Abby and their two children where they reside in Sartell, MN. Brandon builds relationships with his clients to ensure proper recommendations are made to protect against the unpredictability of everyday life. Brandon holds his Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) designation and has been in the insurance industry for nearly 10 years.

Brandon Perkins - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President
  • in 2011 As a Vice President
Brandon Perkins joined Christensen Group in 2011 as a Vice President in the Property & Casualty department. Brandon has worked in the Commercial and Personal Insurance Industry since 2002. Brandon has a specific focus in the following products and industries: Residential & Commercial Construction Builders Risk Professional Liability/ Errors & Omissions Cyber Liability Technology Firms Manufacturing Brandon graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Madison with a B.S in Finance. He also holds the Accredited Advisor in Insurance (AAI) designation.

Brandon Schuh

Job Titles:
  • SVP Product Liability Leader
Brandon Schuh joined Christensen Group in January of 2019 as a Senior Vice President, Products Liability and Sharing Economy Leader. Previously, Brandon worked for Hays Companies specializing in products liability and consulted nationally with clients throughout the US. Brandon also started the Hays Duluth, MN office and managed it from Minneapolis, MN. Prior to Hays, Brandon spent 9 years at a local ladder manufacturer serving as their Risk and Products Liability Manager. In this role, Brandon oversaw product liability litigation throughout the country, managed the insurance portfolio and risk related relationships, and sat on a variety of ANSI A14 (ladder) committees that included: labeling and accident data collection. At Christensen Group, Brandon works with consumer product, sporting goods, recreational products, shared economy and automative risk, micromobility companies and other areas of high hazard casualty risks. Brandon's coverage specialties include: General Liability/Product Liability Insurance Captives (831b, 831a, segregated cell, pure, group captives) Large self-insured retention programs Product recall Brandon's industry specialties include: Consumer Products Sharing Economy Micromobility operations & manufacturers Risk Management & Loss Senstive Programs Manufacturing Sporting Goods Restaurants and Delivery Brandon graduated from the University of Minnesota (Twin Cities) with a B.A. in Pre-Law. He holds his CLCU designation.

Brooke Collier

Job Titles:
  • Client Services Advocate

Bruce Christensen - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive Officer

Carrie Des Marais

Job Titles:
  • Accountant

Catherine Mullin - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President
Katy Mullin joined Christensen Group in 2017. Previously, Katy worked for a smaller brokerage firm in Edina. Most of Katy's career was spent as a Pharmaceutical Sales Consultant for Pfizer Pharmaceutical Company. Katy has a specific focus in the following products and industries: Benefit Consultation both large and small firms strategizing employee benefits to include claims analysis, compliance and benchmarking Technology Firms Non-Profits Manufacturing Health and Human Services Katy graduated from The University of St. Thomas with a degree in Business Communication. Katy enjoys spending her time with her husband and four children.

Charles Anderson

Job Titles:
  • Life Insurance Leader

Charlie Christensen - CFO, President

Job Titles:
  • CFO
  • President

Chris Iverson

Job Titles:
  • Senior Benefits Consultant / Employee Benefits

Chris Lokken - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President
  • Vice President / Employee Benefits

Christine Andrews

Job Titles:
  • Senior Advisor
Chris Andrews joined Christensen Group in 2016 after a long tenure with Fireman's Fund Insurance Company where she held a variety of positions in the Private Client Personal Insurance division. At CG, Chris' main focus is to provide the best possible service to her clients. She holds a Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) designation. In her off time, Chris and her husband love to travel and spend time with their grandchildren.

Cliff Lake - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President

Clint Sichmeller - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President
Clint Sichmeller joined Christensen Group in 2004. Previously, Clint worked for multiple Property & Casualty insurance carriers as a multiline underwriter. Clint has a specific focus in the following products and industries: Workers Compensation Product Liability Manufacturing Construction Clint graduated from Moorhead State University with a B.S. in Business Administration.

Colton Oquist

Job Titles:
  • Advisor

Courtney Stortz

Job Titles:
  • Advisor

Craig Bronniche

Job Titles:
  • Client Manager

Craig Christensen - Chief Legal Officer

Job Titles:
  • General Counsel
  • Its General Counsel
Craig Christensen joined Christensen Group as its General Counsel in 2014. Craig has been a practicing lawyer, and also a lengthy career as a successful real estate developer. He assists Christensen Group team members on legal issues pertinent to their clients, as well as general legal issues concerning the company. Craig has a BA degree from Lawrence University, and a JD degree from UCLA.

Dan Rockwell - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President

Dave Deterding - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President
Dave Deterding joined Christensen Group in 2016. Previously, he was in sales and management at a national insurance carrier. Dave has a specific focus in the following products and industries: Management Liability (Directors & Officers/Employment Practices/Cyber) Professional Liability/Errors & Omissions Workers Compensation Manufacturing Health & Human Services Non-Profit Dave graduated from Bemidji State University with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration.

David Berning

Job Titles:
  • Client Services Advocate - Medicare

Dawn Blaisdell

Job Titles:
  • Client Manager

Deb Byrne

Job Titles:
  • Client Advocate

Dereck Mattson

Job Titles:
  • SVP, Senior Living Practice Leader

Derek Peltier - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President

Dona Dugger

Job Titles:
  • Senior Advisor

Dustin Craig - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President

Eliza Arvold

Job Titles:
  • Client Advocate

Emily Cannon

Job Titles:
  • Client Manager
  • Leader

Emily Goering

Job Titles:
  • Marketing Specialist

Eric Bloss - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President

Eric Johnson - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President

Eric Simmons - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President

Gail Bloxham

Job Titles:
  • Client Manager

Gene Christensen

Job Titles:
  • Company 's Founder

George Buchok - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President

Ginny Hosley

Job Titles:
  • Senior Advisor

Hal Balfour

Job Titles:
  • Director of Information Technology

Hanna Barr

Job Titles:
  • Vice President, Medicare, Medicaid & Individual Health Insurance

Hayden Fuchs - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President

Heather Joerg

Job Titles:
  • Client Advocate

Heather Jonason

Job Titles:
  • Client Manager

Jacob Bauerfeld

Job Titles:
  • Client Manager

Jake Olinger - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President

Jane Christensen

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager

Javier Castaneda - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President

Jeff Settem

Job Titles:
  • Vice President - Surety

Jennifer Middleton - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President

Jessica Aubel

Job Titles:
  • Advisor

Jill Saber - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President

Jim Brown - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President

Jim Koshak - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President

Jim LaTour - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President

Jim Scullin - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President

Jocelyn Liska - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President

Joe Blee - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President

John Bedor - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President

John Hendrickson - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President

Julie Kack

Job Titles:
  • Senior Marketing Executive

Kasia Anderson - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President

Kate Ergen

Job Titles:
  • Receptionist

Kelli Kaup

Job Titles:
  • Employee Benefits Service Leader

Kelly Holme

Job Titles:
  • Account Executive

Kevin Broback - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President

Kimberly Bryan

Job Titles:
  • Senior Accountant

Kris Kryzanski

Job Titles:
  • Senior Employee Benefits Consultant

Krista Gilles

Job Titles:
  • Senior Accountant

Kristin Chase

Job Titles:
  • Client Manager

Kristine Marek

Job Titles:
  • Senior Advisor

Kyle Anderson - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President

Lanette Boelter

Job Titles:
  • Senior Advisor

Larry Hutchins - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President

Laura Falconer

Job Titles:
  • Executive Advisor

Lauren Johnson

Job Titles:
  • Advisor

Lauren Miller

Job Titles:
  • VP - Individual Health & Medicare

Linda Jackson

Job Titles:
  • Automation and Training Specialist

Luke Aslesen - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President

Luke Olson

Job Titles:
  • Client Manager
  • Leader

Lynn Pettis-Burgemeister

Job Titles:
  • Executive Advisor

Maggie Folkestad

Job Titles:
  • Client Services Advocate

Marilyn Hentges

Job Titles:
  • Senior Client Advocate

Mark Ahmann - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President

Matthew Hartlieb

Job Titles:
  • Client Advocate

Meghan Sharpe

Job Titles:
  • Client Manager

Micah Salas - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President

Michelle Aubart

Job Titles:
  • Client Manager

Michelle Hanson

Job Titles:
  • Client Manager

Mike Reagan - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President

Molly Bell

Job Titles:
  • Client Service Advocate

Nathan Lortz

Job Titles:
  • Client Manager

Nick Hartmann - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President

Patrick Jarvenpa

Job Titles:
  • Client Manager

Randi Gillen

Job Titles:
  • Senior Client Services Advocate

Randy Morgan - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President

Rick Redding

Job Titles:
  • President - Property & Casualty

Rosemary Goulet

Job Titles:
  • Client Advocate

Ross Dahlof

Job Titles:
  • President - Retirement Plans

Ryan Huddy - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President

Sally Bultman

Job Titles:
  • Senior Client Manager

Sam Olinger - COO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Operating Officer

Samuel Doocy

Job Titles:
  • Accountant

Sara Ehlen

Job Titles:
  • Senior Client Manager

Sarah Karsjens

Job Titles:
  • Client Manager

Sarah Kaster

Job Titles:
  • Senior Client Services Advocate

Sarina Khariwala

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager
  • Senior Accountant

Scott Fogelson - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President

Scott Lichter - Chief Compliance Officer

Job Titles:
  • Chief Compliance Officer

Sean Karsch

Job Titles:
  • Controller

Shawn Flavin - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President

Shelby Gierdal

Job Titles:
  • Client Advocate

Spencer Rose

Job Titles:
  • Retirement Plan Consultant

Stacy Bury

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President - Commercial Lines

Stephanie Kilmer

Job Titles:
  • Senior Employee Benefits Consultant

Sue Carroll

Job Titles:
  • Client Manager

Tayler Amoe

Job Titles:
  • Personal Insurance Advisor

Teresa Hanson

Job Titles:
  • Client Services Advocate

Tim Munoz - Chief Risk Officer

Job Titles:
  • Director of Risk Management

Tom Broback

Job Titles:
  • Director of Claims & Risk Management

Tony Hermes - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President

Tony Larson

Job Titles:
  • SVP, Personal Lines

Tony Reed

Job Titles:
  • Senior Client Manager & Leader

Tyler Gerads

Job Titles:
  • Client Advocate

Tyler Simmons - EVP

Job Titles:
  • Executive Vice President

Zach Freeman - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President