Meet Our Cornerstone Insurance Group Staff
Albion
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Rhett Grancer
Agent
RGrancer@cornerstoneconnect.com
(402) 235-2351
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.
Agent
RGrancer@cornerstoneconnect.com
(402) 235-2351
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.
Central City
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.
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.
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.
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.
Clay Center
Dick Brehm
Branch Manager
DBrehm@cornerstoneconnect.com
(402) 762-3557
Dick grew up in Blue Hill, Nebraska and graduated college from Kearney State College. He began his career in his own agency in May of 1975, before merging with Cornerstone Insurance Group on February 1, 2008. Dick is licensed in Property & Casualty, Crop, Life & Annuities, Accident & Health Insurance. He is also involved with Community Club in Clay Center. Dick and his wife, Sharon have three children and five grandchildren.
Branch Manager
DBrehm@cornerstoneconnect.com
(402) 762-3557
Dick grew up in Blue Hill, Nebraska and graduated college from Kearney State College. He began his career in his own agency in May of 1975, before merging with Cornerstone Insurance Group on February 1, 2008. Dick is licensed in Property & Casualty, Crop, Life & Annuities, Accident & Health Insurance. He is also involved with Community Club in Clay Center. Dick and his wife, Sharon have three children and five grandchildren.
Elaine Shuck
Customer Service Agent
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.
Customer Service Agent
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.
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.
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.
Columbus
Janice Hamilton
Branch Manager and 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.
Branch Manager and 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.
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.
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.
Lori Gregory
Personal Lines Advisor and Customer Service Agent
LGregory@cornerstoneconnect.com
(402) 564-1457
Lori grew up in California, Ohio, Kansas and New Mexico and attended college at Central Community College in Columbus. She began her insurance career in 1987 and joined Cornerstone Insurance Group in September of 2014. Lori has obtained her Property & Casualty and Life & Health licenses. She and her husband, Kevin, have 6 grown and married children, and 12 grandchildren.
Personal Lines Advisor and Customer Service Agent
LGregory@cornerstoneconnect.com
(402) 564-1457
Lori grew up in California, Ohio, Kansas and New Mexico and attended college at Central Community College in Columbus. She began her insurance career in 1987 and joined Cornerstone Insurance Group in September of 2014. Lori has obtained her Property & Casualty and Life & Health licenses. She and her husband, Kevin, have 6 grown and married children, and 12 grandchildren.
Harvard
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.
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.
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.
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 |
Murray
Rhett Grancer
Agent
RGrancer@cornerstoneconnect.com
(402) 235-2351
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.
Agent
RGrancer@cornerstoneconnect.com
(402) 235-2351
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.
North Loup
Michelle Gydesen
Branch Manager
MGydesen@cornerstoneconnect.com
(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.
Branch Manager
MGydesen@cornerstoneconnect.com
(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
Scott Scheierman
Branch Manager
SScheierman@cornerstoneconnect.com
(402) 765-2191
Scott grew up in Sutton, Nebraska and attended college at Hastings College. He began his career in insurance in 2011 when he joined Cornerstone Insurance Group. Scott holds Property & Casualty and Crop insurance licenses. He coaches basketball and enjoys supporting his children's activities. Scott and his wife, Shannon, have five children.
Branch Manager
SScheierman@cornerstoneconnect.com
(402) 765-2191
Scott grew up in Sutton, Nebraska and attended college at Hastings College. He began his career in insurance in 2011 when he joined Cornerstone Insurance Group. Scott holds Property & Casualty and Crop insurance licenses. He coaches basketball and enjoys supporting his children's activities. Scott and his wife, Shannon, have five children.
St. Edward
Denny Schack
Branch Manager
DSchack@cornerstoneconnect.com
(402) 678-2626
Denny grew up in St. Edward, Nebraska and attended college at Grand Island School of Business. He has been in the insurance industry since 1988 and joined Cornerstone Insurance Group in December of 2007. Denny has obtained his Property & Casualty, Life & Health and Crop insurance licenses. He enjoys motorcycle touring, playing golf and cards. Denny and his wife, Cathy, have one daughter, one son and four grandchildren.
Branch Manager
DSchack@cornerstoneconnect.com
(402) 678-2626
Denny grew up in St. Edward, Nebraska and attended college at Grand Island School of Business. He has been in the insurance industry since 1988 and joined Cornerstone Insurance Group in December of 2007. Denny has obtained his Property & Casualty, Life & Health and Crop insurance licenses. He enjoys motorcycle touring, playing golf and cards. Denny and his wife, Cathy, have one daughter, one son and four grandchildren.
Shelton
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
York - 1st Street
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Morgan Driewer
Agent
msdriewer@cornerstoneconnect.com
(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.
Agent
msdriewer@cornerstoneconnect.com
(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.
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.
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.
Megan Faller
Insurance Administrative Assistant and Customer Service Agent
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.
Insurance Administrative Assistant and Customer Service Agent
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brenda Rasmussen
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.
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.
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.
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.
York - Main
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.