CIG CONNECT - Key Persons


Alvin Voss

Job Titles:
  • Insurance Manager

Amy Chaney

Job Titles:
  • Customer Service Agent
Amy grew up in Sutton, Nebraska and attended college at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. She has been in the insurance industry since 2000 and joined Cornerstone Insurance Group in September of 2014. Amy is licensed in Property & Casualty insurance and is working towards her CISR (Certified Insurance Service Representative) designation. Amy has one daughter; Madison. ​​

Ann Heinen

Job Titles:
  • Central City Insurance Manager
​Ann grew up in Aurora, Nebraska and attended college at Kearney State College. She began her insurance career in 1989 and joined Cornerstone Insurance Group in September of 2013. Ann has obtained her Property & Casualty, Crop, Health, Life and Annuity and Variable Contracts licenses. She has also earned her LUTCF (Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow) designation. Ann is involved with the 46ers, Planning & Zoning Commission and the Central City Housing Authority Board of Directors. Ann lives in Central City with her daughter.

Cheri Giannou

Job Titles:
  • Customer Service Agent
Cheri grew up near David City and attended college at Northeast Community College. She has been in the insurance industry since she joined Cornerstone Insurance Group in 2017. Cheri is licensed in Property & Casualty insurance. She is involved in the Stromsburg Chamber and various school organizations. Cheri and her husband, John, have three children.​

Christie Schulze

Job Titles:
  • Customer Service Agent
CSchulze@cornerstoneconnect.com ​(402) 694-0268 ​ Christie grew up in Aurora, Nebraska and attended college at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. She has been in the insurance industry since 2015, when she joined Cornerstone Insurance Group. Christie holds a Property & Casualty and Crop insurance license. She volunteers with her church, 4-H Extension, and with the schools. Christie and her husband, Jay, have two sons.

Connie Nelson

Job Titles:
  • Customer Service Agent
cnelson@cornerstoneconnect.com (402) 395-2101 ​Connie grew up in Albion, Nebraska and has been in insurance since 2017, when she joined Cornerstone Insurance Group. Connie holds a Property & Casualty and Crop insurance licenses. She enjoys sewing, gardening and spending time with her husband, Rick, four children and five grandchildren.

Dale Dankert

Job Titles:
  • Loan Officer
Dale grew up in Chambers, Nebraska and attended college at Northeast Community College in Norfolk. He began his insurance career in 2004 before joining Cornerstone in May of 2015 as a loan officer. Dale holds a Property & Casualty license. He is involved in TeamMates and enjoys golfing and traveling. Dale and his wife, Rachel, have four children and four grandchildren.

Dan Reardon

Job Titles:
  • Insurance Manager
​Dan grew up in St. Edward, Nebraska and attended college at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. He began his career in the insurance industry in 2017 when he joined Cornerstone Insurance Group. Dan is licensed in Property & Casualty and Crop Insurance. He is also involved in Knights of Columbus and enjoys golfing and husker sports. Dan and his wife, Nicole, have three children.

Doug Burritt

Job Titles:
  • Stromsburg Insurance Manager
​Doug grew up in rural Osceola, Nebraska and attended college at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Doug began his insurance career in 2002, before joining Cornerstone Insurance Group in June of 2020. He currently holds his Property & Casualty, Life & Health and Crop insurance licenses and holds a AFIS (Agribusiness Farm Insurance Specialist) designation. Doug is an active Teammates Mentor and Youth Softball Coach. He and his wife, Kimberly, have three children, Elizabeth, Alexis and Layton.

Elaine Shuck

Job Titles:
  • Clay Center Insurance Manager
Elaine grew up in Pleasanton, Nebraska and attended college at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln where she received her bachelors and masters degrees. She has worked in insurance since 2011 and joined Cornerstone Insurance Group in August of 2013. Elaine holds Property & Casualty, Life & Health and Crop insurance licenses and has earned a CISR (Certified Insurance Service Representative) designation. She also volunteers for youth group with Edgar Christian Church. Elaine has a son; Joel.

Eric Ceder

Job Titles:
  • Columbus Insurance Manager
Eric grew up in Monroe, Nebraska. Eric began his insurance career in 2013 and joined Cornerstone Insurance Group in May of 2018. He has obtained his Property & Casualty and Life & Health licenses. Eric is involved in coaching his son's sports teams, officiating high school football, basketball and baseball and is a member of the Columbus Baseball Association. He is also an elected officer on the Elks Country Club B.P.O.E. Lodge 1195 Board. Eric resides in Monroe with his son, Jackson.

Erica Clark

Job Titles:
  • Customer Service Agent
​Erica grew up in York, Nebraska and has been in insurance since 2011, when she joined Cornerstone Insurance Group. She holds a Property & Casualty license. Erica enoys golfing and other outdoor activities. She and her husband, Ryan, have two children.

Gary Swartz

Job Titles:
  • Insurance Manager VP / Loans
​Gary grew up on a farm near Malmo, Nebraska and graduated from Lincoln School of Commerce with a degree in accounting and business. He then began his insurance career in 1993 and joined Cornerstone Insurance Group in December of 2019. Gary has obtained licenses in Property & Casualty, Life & Health and Crop Insurance. He enjoys all Nebraska sports, especially the Huskers. Gary and his wife, Annette, reside in Wahoo and have twin children, who are both married.

Harley Fiala

Job Titles:
  • Insurance Agent & Albion Asst. Manager
Harley grew up in David City, Nebraska and attended college at Southeast Community College in Lincoln. He began his career in the insurance industry in April of 2021 when he joined Cornerstone Insurance Group. Harley is licensed in Property & Casualty Insurance. He enjoys fishing and watching sports. Harley and his wife, Jenna, have two children.​

Ione Arnett

Ione joined Cornerstone Insurance group in January of 2011. Ione and her husband, Roger, live in Aurora, along with their son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter.

Janice Hamilton

Job Titles:
  • Customer Service Agent
Janice grew up in Holdrege, Nebraska and attended college at McCook Community Collge. She began working for Cornerstone bank in 1998, before joining Cornerstone Insurance Group in 2000. Janice has obtained her Property & Casualty, Life & Health and Crop insurance licenses and has earned a CISR (Certified Insurance Service Representative) designation. Janice is involved in Sertoma and volunteering at her church. She and her husband, Tim, have 4 children and 8 grandchildren.

Janna Gustafson

Job Titles:
  • Customer Service Agent
Janna grew up in Osceola, Nebraska and began her insurance career in 2008. She then joined Cornerstone Insurance Group in January of 2014. Janna is licensed in Property & Casualty insurance and holds a CISR (Certified Insurance Service Representative) designation. Janna enjoys camping, attending grandkid's events and spending time with family. She and her husbnad, Mike, have five sons and three grandchildren.

Jeff Noble

Job Titles:
  • Albion Insurance Manager
​Jeff grew up in rural Albion and began his career in insurance when he was first licensed on February 1, 1979. Jeff worked for Albion National Insurance Agency, which was then bought by Cornerstone in January 1991, before becoming a branch office in October of 2005. Jeff is licensed in Property & Casualty, Life & Health, Disability, Crop and Medicare Parts C &D. He is also involved in Masonic Lodge, volunteering for the Fair; announcing and Farm Safety Day, and is the treasurer at his church. Jeff and his wife, Carol, have three daughters and 7 grandchildren.

Jessica Nejezchleb

Job Titles:
  • Customer Service Agent
Jessica grew up in Edgar, Nebraska and attended Central Community College-Hastings. She joined Cornerstone Insurance Group in 2021. Jessica has obtained her Property & Casualty license. She enjoys the outdoors camping and boating with her three children Payton, Brooklyn, and Maddilyn.​

Katie Olson

Job Titles:
  • Customer Service Agent
Katie grew up in Columbus, Nebraska and attended college at Southeast Community College in Lincoln. Katie began her insurance career in 2015, before joining Cornerstone Insurance Group in April of 2021. She currently holds her Property & Casualty insurance license. She enjoys spending her free time with her active family. ​

Linda Hagemeier

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Manager
Linda grew up in Lawrence, Nebraska and attended college at Central Community College. She began her insurance career in 1997, before joining Cornerstone Insurance Group in 2005. Linda has obtained her Property & Casualty and Crop insurance licenses. She is also the Treasurer of Clay Center Community Foundation. Linda and her husband, Tim, have 4 children and 8 grandchildren.

Michelle Gydesen

Job Titles:
  • North Loup Insurance Manager
​Michelle is originally from North Loup, but grew up outside of Seattle, Washington. She began her career in insurance in 1991 and joined Cornerstone Insurance Group in 2014. Michelle is licensed in Property & Casualty, Accident & Health and Crop insurance. and holds a CISR (Certified Insurance Service Representative) designation. She is also involved with the Legion Auxillary. Michelle and her husband, Brian, have three children.

Morgan Driewer

Job Titles:
  • Polk Insurance Manager
Morgan grew up in Polk, Nebraska and attended college at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. She began her career in insurance in 2017, before joining Cornerstone Insurance Group in September of 2018. Morgan has obtained her Property & Casualty and Crop insurance licenses. She is involved in TeamMates, Tri Community Foundation and is a volunteer volleyball coach. Morgan was recently married to Deitrich Driewer.

Rhett Grancer

Job Titles:
  • Beaver Lake Insurance Manager
Rhett grew up in Beaver Lake, Nebraska and began his insurance career in 2013. He joined Cornerstone Insurance Group in October of 2017 and is licensed in Property & Casualty and Crop insurance. Rhett enjoys anything outdoors; disc golf, biking and sports.

Sabrina Wolfenden

Job Titles:
  • Customer Service Agent
Sabrina grew up in Shelby, Nebraska and began her insurance career in September of 2020 when she joined Cornerstone Insurance Group. She is currently working towards obtaining her Property & Casualty Insurance license. Sabrina enjoys attending concerts and sporting events. She and her fiancé are expecting their first child.

Steve Gustafson

Job Titles:
  • Aurora Insurance Manager
Steve grew up in Phillips, Nebraska and attended college at the University of Nebraska and Trinity College. He has been in the insurance industry since 1990 and joined Cornerstone Insurance Group in 2003. Steve holds Property & Casulty, Life & Health and Crop insurance licenses and an AFIS (Agribusiness and Farm Insurance Specialist) designation. He is also involved in Rotary club. Steve and his wife, Marilyn, have three children and twelve grandchildren.

Teresa Carey

Job Titles:
  • Customer Service Agent
Teresa grew up in Ogallala, Nebraska. She began working at Cornerstone Bank in May of 2017, before joining Cornerstone Insurance Group in September of 2017. Teresa has obtained her Property & Casualty license. She is involved in Teammates, CASA, Lions Club and her church. Teresa, and her husband, Randy, have two married children.