Meet Our Staff
Albion
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Jeff Noble
Branch Manager jnoble@cornerstoneconnect.com (402) 395-2101 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. |
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Connie Nelson
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. |
Aurora
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Steve Gustafson
Branch Manager SGustafson@cornerstoneconnect.com (402) 694-0268 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. |
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Justin Happold
Agent JHappold@cornerstoneconnect.com (402) 694-0268 Justin grew up in Giltner, Nebraska and began his insurance career in 2016 when he joined Cornerstone Insurance Group. He has since obtained his Property & Casualty and Crop insurance licenses. Justin is involved in Teammates and Optimist Club. He enjoys hunting and fishing and spending time with his wife, Johnna and daughter, Payton. |
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Amy Chaney
Customer Service Agent AChaney@cornerstoneconnect.com (402) 694-0268 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. |
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Christie Schulze
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. |
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Janna Gustafson
Customer Service Agent JGustafson@cornerstoneconnect.com (402) 694-0268 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. |
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Ione Arnett
Administrative Assistant IArnett@cornerstoneconnect.com (402) 694-0268 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. |
Bartlett
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Dale Dankert
Loan Officer DDankert@cornerstoneconnect.com (308) 654-3231 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. |
Beaver Lake
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Rhett Grancer
Agent RGrancer@cornerstoneconnect.com (402) 296-8002 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. |
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Sandy Lewis
Insurance Support Staff/CSA slewis@cornerstoneconnect.com (402) 296-8002 Sandy grew up in Ralston, Nebraska, but spent her weekends and summers in Beaver Lake. Sandy began her insurance career when she joined Cornerstone Insurance Group in July of 2020. She is working towards obtaining her Property & Casualty license. Sandy has worked in Emergency Medical Services since 2000 and is a volunteer Fire Fighter and EMT for Murray Fire and Rescue Department. She also volunteers time as the president of Nebraska Emergency Medical Services Association (NEMSA). Sandy enjoys spending time with family and friends and watching Nebraska Football and the KC Royals in her free time. |
Central City
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Ann Heinen
Branch Manager AHeinen@cornerstoneconnect.com (308) 946-9820 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. |
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Kyla Friedrichsen
Customer Service Agent KFriedrichsen@cornerstoneconnect.com (308) 946-9820 Kyla grew up on a farm near Chapman, Nebraska and attended college at Central Community College in Grand Island. She began her insurance career in 2014 and joined Cornerstone Insurance Group in April of 2015. Kyla has since obtained her Property & Casualty license. She is involved in The 46er's, Palmer Community Club, and Palmer Youth Sports Association. Kyla enjoys playing sand volleyball and spending time with her husband, Ben and children, Degun, Drew and Haven. |
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Chelsie Paup
Administrative Assistant Cpaup@cornerstoneconnect.com (308) 946-9820 Chelsie grew up in Central City, Nebraska. She began her insurance career in December of 2018 when she joined Cornerstone Insurance Group. Chelsie is involved with the Merrick County United Way team and enjoys jeeping, shooting her bow and spending time with her husband, Benjamin, daughter, Avery and son, Dakota. |
Clay Center
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Elaine Shuck
Branch Manager EShuck@cornerstoneconnect.com (402) 762-3557 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. Elain has a son; Joel. |
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Linda Hagemeier
Customer Service Agent LHagemeier@cornerstoneconnect.com (402) 762-3557 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. |
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Jeannette King
Customer Service Agent mking@cornerstoneconnect.com (402) 762-3557 Jeannette grew up in Rushville, Missouri and attended college at Nebraska Christian College and Central Community College. She has worked in insurance since 2012 and joined Cornerstone Insurance Group in August of 2020. Jeannette is working towards obtaining her Property & Casualty Insurance license. In her free time, she volunteers as a Teammate and a Sunday School Teacher. Jeannette and her husband David, have three adult children. |
Columbus
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Janice Hamilton
Customer Service Agent JHamilton@cornerstoneconnect.com (402) 564-1457 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. |
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Eric Ceder
Agent ECeder@cornerstoneconnect.com (402) 564-1457 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. Eric resides in Monroe with his son, Jackson. |
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Sabrina Cyza
Administrative Assistant Scyza@cornerstoneconnect.com (402) 564-1457 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. |
Harvard
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Rick Schwindt
Branch Manager RSchwindt@cornerstoneconnect.com (402) 772-4551 Rick grew up in Harvard, Nebraska and attended college at Doane and the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. He began his insurance career in 1988 and joined Cornerstone Insurance Group in 2010. Rick has obtained his Property & Casualty, Crop, and Life & Health insurance licenses. In his free time, Rick enjoys golfing. |
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Tabithia Lambert
Customer Service Agent TLambert@cornerstoneconnect.com (402) 772-4551 Tabithia grew up in Enid, Okalahoma and attended Central Community College. She began her insurance career when she joined Cornerstone Insurance Group in March of 2018 and holds a Property & Casualty license. Tabithia enjoys being with friends and family and watching movies. She and her boyfriend, Bart, have one child. |
Malmo
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Gary Swartz
Insurance Manager and Vice-President/Loans gswartz@cornerstoneconnect.com (402) 642-5246 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. |
Murray
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Rhett Grancer
Agent RGrancer@cornerstoneconnect.com (402) 296-8002 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. |
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Sandy Lewis
Insurance Support Staff/CSA slewis@cornerstoneconnect.com (402) 296-8002 Sandy grew up in Ralston, Nebraska, but spent her weekends and summers in Beaver Lake. Sandy began her insurance career when she joined Cornerstone Insurance Group in July of 2020. She is working towards obtaining her Property & Casualty license. Sandy has worked in Emergency Medical Services since 2000 and is a volunteer Fire Fighter and EMT for Murray Fire and Rescue Department. She also volunteers time as the president of Nebraska Emergency Medical Services Association (NEMSA). Sandy enjoys spending time with family and friends and watching Nebraska Football and the KC Royals in her free time. |
North Loup
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Michelle Gydesen
Branch Manager MGydesen@cornerstoneconnect.com Phone: (308) 496-4401 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. |
Polk
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Morgan Driewer
Agent msdriewer@cornerstoneconnect.com Polk Office: (402) 765-2191 York - 1st Street Office: (402) 362-7477 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. |
St. Edward
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Dan Reardon
Agent dreardon@cornerstoneconnect.com (402) 395-2101 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. |
Shelton
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Erica Clark
Customer Service Agent EClark@cornerstoneconnect.com (308) 647-5131 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. |
Stromsburg
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Marsha Newcomer
Branch Manager MNewcomer@cornerstoneconnect.com (402) 764-2511 Marsha grew up in Shelby, Nebraska and attended Business School in Omaha. She has been in the insurance industry since 1992 and joined Cornerstone Insurance Group in 2001. Marsha has obtained her Property & Casualty, Life & Health, Motor Club, and Crop insurance licenses. She is also licensed in Crop in Kansas and Colorado. Marsha has earned a CISR (Certified Insurance Service Representative) designation. She is involved in Teammates, Stromsburg Chamber of Commerce, Stromsburg Midsommer Festival Committee, Stromsburg Library Foundation, Stromsburg Baptist Church Financial Secretary and the Backpack Program. Marsha and her husband, Mark, have two children and one grandchild. |
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Cheri Giannou
Customer Service Agent CGiannou@cornerstoneconnect.com (402) 764-2511 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. |
Wilcox
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Teresa Carey
Customer Service Agent Tcarey@cornerstoneconnect.com (308) 478-5241 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. |
York - 1st Street
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Ben Royal
Vice President and Manager BRoyal@cornerstoneconnect.com (402) 362-7477 Ben grew up on a farm near Palmyra, Nebraska and attended college at Peru State. He began his career in insurance in 1995 and joined Cornerstone Insurance Group in 2006. Ben has obtained his Property & Casualty, Life & Health, and Crop insurance licenses and has earned a CIC (Certified Insurance Counselor) designation. Ben volunteers his time in Teammates, FCA, Rotary, and Arbor Drive Community Church. He also enjoys golfing, hunting and spending time with his wife and three children. |
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Kelly Kadavy
Assistant Manager KKadavy@cornerstoneconnect.com (402) 362-7477 Kelly grew up in David City, Nebraska and attended college at Doane College. He began his insurance career in 2002 and then joined Cornerstone Insurance Group in 2007. Kelly has obtained his Property & Casualty and Crop insurance licenses. He has also obtained his CISR (Certified Insurance Service Representative) and CIC (Certified Insurance Counselor) designations. Kelly is involved in Teammates, Optimist Club, and coaching youth sports. He and his wife, Amy, have a son, Aidan, and a daughter, Addy. |
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Janelle Medinger
Accounting Manager and Customer Service Agent JMedinger@cornerstoneconnect.com (402) 362-7477 Janelle grew up north of York and attended college at Southeast Community College in Lincoln. She began her insurance career in 1993 and joined Cornerstone Insurance Group when York Insurance Group was purchased by Cornerstone in 2006. Janelle obtained her Property & Casualty, Life & Health and Crop insurance licenses. She also holds a CISR (Certified Insurance Service Representative) designation. Janelle volunteers at Adopt a Pet and Wessels Living History Farm. She and her husband, John, live outside of York. |
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Morgan Driewer
Agent msdriewer@cornerstoneconnect.com Polk Office: (402) 765-2191 York - 1st Street Office: (402) 362-7477 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. |
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Carol Scherer
Customer Service Agent CScherer@cornerstoneconnect.com (402) 362-7477 Carol grew up in Mitchell, South Dakota and attended college at the University of South Dakota and the University of Iowa. She has been in the insurance industry since 1977 and joined Cornerstone Insurance Group in March of 2012. Carol has a Property & Casualty license and has obtained a CISR (Certified Insurance Service Representative) designation. She is a Waco CBO member and Sunday School teacher. Carol has two sons and two grandchildren. |
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Megan Faller
Insurance Administrative Assistant and Customer Service Agent MFaller@cornerstoneconnect.com (402) 362-7477 Megan grew up in Hampton, Nebraska and attended college at Wayne State. She began her insurance career in September of 2018 when she joined Cornerstone Insurance Group. Megan has obtained her Property & Casualty license. She is a member of Hampton Booster Days committee and the director of Midstar Volleyball club. Megan and her husband, Nick, have two sons, Liam and Brysen. |
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Diana Heiden
Customer Service Agent DHeiden@cornerstoneconnect.com (402) 362-7477 Diana grew up in Stratton, Nebraska and attended college at McCook Community College. She began her insurance career in April 2006 when she joined Cornerstone Insurance Group. Diana has since obtained her Property & Casualty and Life & Health license. Diana enjoys reading in her free time. She and her husband, Gordon have 3 children and 7 grandchildren. |
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Ann Hurst
Customer Service Agent AHurst@cornerstoneconnect.com (402) 362-7477 Ann grew up in Fairmont, Nebraska and began her insurance career in 2005, when she joined Cornerstone Insurance Group. She is licensed in Property & Casualty insurance and holds a CIC (Certified Insurance Counselor) and CISR (Certified Insurance Service Representative) designation. Ann has a daughter, Alia. |
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Brenda Rasmussen
Customer Service Agent BRasmussen@cornerstoneconnect.com (402) 362-7477 Brenda is a Customer Service Agent (CSA) for the insurance agency in York, NE. She began her insurance career in North Dakota. After moving to Nebraska, she joined Cornerstone Insurance Group in 2012. She earned her CISR (Certified Insurance Service Representative) designation in 2015, as well as her CIC (Certified Insurance Counselor) designation in 2019. Brenda and her husband have three children. |
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Alvin Voss
Agent AVoss@cornerstoneconnect.com (402) 362-7477 Alvin grew up in Arlington, Nebraska and attended college at Doane College. He began his insurance career in 2014 and joined Cornerstone Insurance Group in 2020. Alvin has obtained his Property & Casualty and Life & Health licenses. He enjoys hunting and fishing. Alvin and his wife, Ashton, have two sons, Turner and Quade. |
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Caitlyn Lewis
Insurance Support Staff and Customer Service Agent CLewis@cornerstoneconnect.com (402) 362-7477 Caitlyn has been in the insurance industry since 2017 when she joined Cornerstone Insurance Group. She holds a Property & Casualty license and is working towards a CISR (Certified Insurance Service Representative) designation. Caitlyn has two sons. |
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Doug Burritt
Agent dburritt@cornerstoneconnect.com (402) 362-7477 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. |
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Julie Wetjen
Administrative Assistant Jwetjen@cornerstoneconnect.com (402) 362-7477 Julie grew up north of Shelby, Nebraska. She began her insurance career in 2017 and joined Cornerstone Insurance Group in May of 2019. Julie has obtained her Property & Casualty license. She and her husband, Mike, have five children and two grandchildren. |
York - Main
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Brett Ehmen
Branch Manager BEhmen@cornerstoneconnect.com (402) 363-7855 Brett grew up in McCool Junction, Nebraska and attended college at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He began his insurance career in 2011 before joining Cornerstone Insurance Group in July of 2015. Brett holds his Property & Casualty and Life & Health insurance licenses and is working towards his CIC (Certified Insurance Counselor) designation. Brett is involved in Teammates, Sertoma, Young Professionals and the Elks Club. He and his wife, Brea, have a son, Jase, and a daughter, Mila. |
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Audrey Newton
Customer Service Agent ANewton@cornerstoneconnect.com (402) 363-7855 Audrey grew up in Blair, Nebraska and attended Wayne State College. She began her carrer in insurance in 2006 when she joined Cornerstone Insurance Group. Audrey has obtained her Property & Casualty license. She and her husband, John, have 3 children and 4 grandchildren. |
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Mandy Schwanz
Trainer, Marketing Coordinator and Customer Service Agent MSchwanz@cornerstoneconnect.com (402) 363-7855 Mandy grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska and attended college at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. She began her insurance career in October of 2017 when she joined Cornerstone Insurance Group. Mandy has since obtained her Property & Casualty and Life & Health licenses. She and her husband, Tanner, live in York. |