R&A - Key Persons
Brian P. is a licensed petroleum storage tank inspector and loss control specialist with over 20 years of experience with regulatory requirements and loss control oversight of petroleum storage tank systems. He also maintains certifications with NACE International, Steel Tank Institution (STI), and multiple manufacturers. Mr. Pottebaum has been recognized for his role in developing and conducting detailed training sessions for petroleum storage tank owner/operators, inspectors, installers and regulatory personnel. Mr. Pottebaum has also been involved with multiple technical writing projects, including industry standards and petroleum marketers association publications in multiple states. In addition, Brian P. is the senior customer service representative for people with questions on regulatory requirements and management of their petroleum storage tank systems.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Officers Team
- Vice President
- Vice President of Underwriting for PMMIC
Brian Wiegert is Vice President of Underwriting for PMMIC and COO of R&A Risk Professionals. Mr. Wiegert has over 40 years of experience in the petroleum storage tank industry. He served 16 of those years as General Manager and Construction/Maintenance Director for a Midwest convenience store chain. Brian has been an Iowa licensed UST inspector and installer. He is a former board member of PEI and currently serves as a committee member for PEI's RP900 and RP1200 Recommended Practices. Mr. Wiegert currently serves on several Underwriter Laboratories (UL) technical standard panels and is Past Chair of the Board for the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program for the State of Iowa. Brian has been with PMMIC Insurance since the inception of the company.
Caitlyn Grow is an administrative assistant. She has an Associates in Arts (AA) degree from Des Moines Area Community College. She has two years of office experience and eight years of customer service experience. Caitlyn is responsible for assisting the office manager and staff with projects, claims, and various other administrative tasks.
Charles Hernandez is our IT Support Technician. He has over 17 years of IT experience with the American Red Cross, Orchard Place, and Dowling Catholic. In his free time, Mr. Hernandez coaches youth baseball and football, and enjoys going fishing, hiking, and running with his wife and three children.
Job Titles:
- Inspection Services Manager
Mr. Quijano is a licensed petroleum storage tank inspector and loss control specialist with over 15 years of experience in the petroleum storage and distribution industry. Christian is experienced in the technical compliance, removal, and environmental assessments of underground petroleum storage tank systems. Mr. Quijano's experience involves Regulatory Compliance Inspections, UST Operator Training, Phase I/II Environmental Assessments, Pre-Purchase/Property Transfer Environmental Assessments and Underground Storage Tank Removals. In addition, Christian is a customer service representative for people with questions on regulatory requirements and management of their petroleum storage tank systems.
Christopher has over 13 years of experience in application development, database management, and network infrastructure implementation. Mr. Wiegert develops web and Windows solutions for inspections, insurance, examination, claims management, and training platforms. Mr. Wiegert completed his B.A. in Computer Science at Simpson College in 2011.
Job Titles:
- Loss Control Inspector
- UST Inspector
Colby Osborn, UST inspector and loss control specialist, has over 16 years of experience in the petroleum industry. Mr. Osborn is experienced in compliance testing for both underground and aboveground storage tank systems. He is familiar with various types of tank and line leak detection equipment, remediation services, walkthrough inspections, cathodic protection systems. Prior to joining our team in 2020, Colby worked as a Senior Compliance Technician.
Dan has over 20 years of experience in Finance and Accounting for the insurance industry in property casualty and life and annuities as well as public accounting experience. He is responsible for managing the financial resources of the insurance operations and providing strategic advice to the CEO and Board of Directors.
Dylan Callum is an underwriting assistant. He graduated from Iowa State University in 2022 with a degree in supply chain management, and has eight years of customer service experience.
Job Titles:
- Director of Commercial Underwriting
Evan Zeller has over 10 years of experience in the P&C industry in varying capacities including underwriting, sales/marketing, and production. Zeller is a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, with a major in marketing, and his MBA at Mount Mercy University. He has earned a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Associate in General Insurance (AINS), and Associate in Commercial Underwriting - Management (AU-M) designations. He is responsible for managing the underwriting department of the company and identifying strategic ways to grow profitably.
Gayle has over 20 years of administrative experience in office management, accounting and customer service, both in the profit and non-profit fields. She is responsible for overseeing office operations, corporate compliance, and various administrative tasks. Ms. Brimeyer graduated with a B.A. Degree in Psychology from the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Job Titles:
- Loss Control Inspector
- UST Inspector
Jamie, a licensed UST inspector and loss control specialist, has over 7 years of experience in the petroleum industry. He has worked as a service technician and has conducted compliance testing and inspections across multiple states. Mr. Kruse is experienced in troubleshooting and identifying operational deficiencies of petroleum storage tank system equipment, sump equipment, pressurized piping equipment, and automatic tank gauging equipment.
Job Titles:
- Loss Control Inspector
- UST Inspector
Jim, a licensed UST inspector and loss control specialist, has more than 20 years of experience in the petroleum storage and distribution industry. Mr. Stubbs is experienced in the installation, operation and maintenance of both aboveground and belowground petroleum storage systems. He was an installer, service technician and supervisor of a petroleum businesses building and servicing both retail and bulk facilities in the Midwest.
Julia Dambekaln is our Marketing Coordinator. She graduated from Drake University in May 2023, and received degrees in Public Relations and Writing. She manages the company social media accounts, creates advertising materials, and helps write and distribute newsletters and blog posts.
Keith Craig, Loss Control Inspector, has been in the petroleum industry for over 3 years. He has worked as a service technician and has conducted compliance testing and equipment inspections across multiple states. Mr. Craig is experienced in troubleshooting and identifying operational deficiencies of petroleum storage tank equipment, sump equipment, pressurized piping equipment, and automatic tank gauge equipment.
Job Titles:
- Administrative Assistant
- Receptionist
Linda has worked in the administrative support area for over 15 years and has an AAS Administrative Assistant degree from Des Moines Area Community College. She provides administrative support to all staff and is responsible for implementing day-to-day office tasks. Linda's responsibilities include processing and distributing all incoming documents, posting payments, scanning paperwork, assisting customers with inquiries, and various other administrative tasks.
Lori has over 20 years of accounting experience, both in the profit and non-profit fields. She is responsible for all the accounting functions of the business as well as the processing of claims payments. Ms. Fish graduated with a B.S. Degree in Office Administration from St. Cloud University in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Job Titles:
- CEO
- Member of the Officers Team
- President
- President and CEO of PMMIC
Patrick Rounds is President and CEO of PMMIC, as well as President for its subsidiary, R&A Risk Professionals. He founded R&A in 1999. With over 25 years of experience managing environmental risks and creating risk-financing programs, he is nationally recognized as a speaker on environmental risk management and financial responsibility programs for petroleum storage tank systems. He serves on the Underwriter Laboratories (UL) technical standard panels for UL971, Standard for Nonmetallic Underground Piping For Flammable Liquids. Mr. Rounds also serves as Chair to the E50.01 Sub Committee on Storage Tanks, ASTM Committee E50 on Environmental Assessment, Risk Management and Corrective Action.
An attorney by education, Mr. Rounds has consulted with several states to conduct evaluations of their UST programs and has created several risk financing mechanisms to assist owners to demonstrate compliance with environmental financial responsibility requirements. He has developed risk financing programs in several states and in Canada. Mr. Rounds was the Administrator of the Iowa Comprehensive Petroleum UST Financial Responsibility Fund from 1994 through 1999. He is a former board member and Past President of the Foundation for Children and Families of Iowa, a member of the Dowling Catholic High School Foundation Board, Holy Family School Inner-City Youth Foundation Board, a Principal of Des Moines Flying Club and is Past President of the Des Moines Skydivers.
Job Titles:
- Director of Business Development
Peter Steger is the Director of Business Development, and is responsible for new sales, marketing, and account management. Mr. Steger has over 30 years of experience in various areas of insurance.
Job Titles:
- Inspection Services Support Technician
Ryan has over five years of customer service experience and has obtained various IT-related certifications. He is currently pursuing his B.Sc. in Computer Science. Mr. Sitzmann is responsible for thoroughly evaluating, reviewing, and processing facility inspection reports, communicating with insureds, and providing department administrative support.
Job Titles:
- Loss Control Inspector
- UST Inspector
Stan Hogue, UST inspector and loss control specialist, has over 9 years of experience in the petroleum industry. Mr. Hogue's experience includes servicing aboveground storage tanks, conducting petroleum equipment inspections, and responding to hazardous spills. Prior to joining our team in 2022, he worked as a Pipeline Supervisor.
Steve has over 20 years of experience in the assessment and cleanup of petroleum and hazardous chemical spills as a Certified Groundwater Professional in Iowa. Mr. Reinders started his career as a consultant handling spill assessment and cleanup before working for the Iowa Underground Storage Tank (IUST) Fund to manage environmental claims. He is also a past president of Environmental Professionals of Iowa (EPI). Since starting with PMMIC, Steve has become a licensed insurance adjuster in Texas and the reciprocal states (Iowa does not have licensing for adjusters), and has become an Associate in Risk Management (ARM). Steve oversees and is Director of the Claims Department.
Teri has over 20 years of underwriting and loan documentation experience. Teri is responsible for reviewing all pertinent documents relating to new/renewal insurance applications and inspections for insurance coverage.
Job Titles:
- Chief Information Officer
- Member of the Officers Team
- Chief Information Officer and Vice President of PMMIC
Tony Song is Chief Information Officer and Vice President of PMMIC and R&A Risk Professionals. Mr. Song has over twenty years of experience in the development, training, and supervision of insurance, accounting, environmental, petroleum marketing, and waste management solutions. He graduated with a B.S. in Computer Engineering from Iowa State University with an emphasis in chip design and software engineering. His responsibilities include architecting software and database solutions, system and network administration, and infrastructure management. Tony previously worked as an engineering consultant for three years and an IT Director for two years before joining R&A Risk Professionals.