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I have a mini aussiedoodle named Frank. I like to read, and I enjoy spending time hiking on the weekends.

Allison 
Barry

Analytics & Technology Service Manager

I have a mini aussiedoodle named Frank. I like to read, and I enjoy spending time hiking on the weekends.

I’m an optimist who loves to laugh and escape to the lake. You’ll often find me singing in the car. I enjoy connecting with new people, chatting over a coffee.

Amanda 
Fischer-Penner

Director of Marketing & Communications

I’m an optimist who loves to laugh and escape to the lake. You’ll often find me singing in the car. I enjoy connecting with new people, chatting over a coffee.

From mastering the ski slopes at age 50 to soaking up the sun in Cabo, I’m all about joy and adventure. My husband and I have a daughter, plus two chocolate labs, making life delightfully busy.

Amber 
Burgess

Account Executive, Benefits

From mastering the ski slopes at age 50 to soaking up the sun in Cabo, I’m all about joy and adventure. My husband and I have a daughter, plus two chocolate labs, making life delightfully busy.

I love being with my husband and three sons! We like to explore national parks together. Don’t ask me about gardening unless you are ready for a long discussion!

Amber 
Manning

Chief Executive Officer

I love being with my husband and three sons! We like to explore national parks together. Don’t ask me about gardening unless you are ready for a long discussion!

I’m a serial hobbyist who enjoys spending time with my wife, dog, family, and friends when I’m not water skiing, woodworking, golfing, hunting, barbequing, gardening, or watching sports. I’m a fan of KU basketball and all KC sports teams.

Andrew 
Miller

Benefits Advisor

I’m a serial hobbyist who enjoys spending time with my wife, dog, family, and friends when I’m not water skiing, woodworking, golfing, hunting, barbequing, gardening, or watching sports. I’m a fan of KU basketball and all KC sports teams.

I’m a Royals baseball, Chiefs football, and KU basketball fan. I stay active by running, biking, and playing beach volleyball with friends. I enjoy spending time with my wife and daughter.

Andy 
Holmes

Chief Financial Officer

I’m a Royals baseball, Chiefs football, and KU basketball fan. I stay active by running, biking, and playing beach volleyball with friends. I enjoy spending time with my wife and daughter.

My true passion is serving others, especially those most in need. My family enjoys traveling together, especially to Guatemala where my husband’s family lives. Trying new food and learning from other cultures makes our travels that much more exciting!

Angela 
Maldonado

Account Coordinator, Benefits

My true passion is serving others, especially those most in need. My family enjoys traveling together, especially to Guatemala where my husband’s family lives. Trying new food and learning from other cultures makes our travels that much more exciting!

I’m a travel enthusiast who will rarely turn down a trip, so I’m slowly but surely checking destinations off my bucket list. I love sports, but I’m much better at watching and cheering than playing. I have 5 nieces and nephews who mean the world to me and I can’t say no to them.

Beth 
Crandall

Account Coordinator, Property & Casualty

I’m a travel enthusiast who will rarely turn down a trip, so I’m slowly but surely checking destinations off my bucket list. I love sports, but I’m much better at watching and cheering than playing. I have 5 nieces and nephews who mean the world to me and I can’t say no to them.

My brisket once finished in the top 25 in the Kansas State Championship. I invented and built a new-(but not so)-improved type of lawnmower in college. Some of my best travel adventures are by accident.

Brad 
Miller

Director of Analytics, Benefits

My brisket once finished in the top 25 in the Kansas State Championship. I invented and built a new-(but not so)-improved type of lawnmower in college. Some of my best travel adventures are by accident.

My wife and I love spending time with our three children, as it seems we are always attending one of their sporting events or school-related activities. I am a proud University of Kansas alum and enjoy all things related to college athletics, NBA, and NFL

Brandon 
Seidl

Loss Control Consultant

My wife and I love spending time with our three children, as it seems we are always attending one of their sporting events or school-related activities. I am a proud University of Kansas alum and enjoy all things related to college athletics, NBA, and NFL

I’m a family man with a crazy quintet of kids. I enjoy the outdoors. I love spending time with others while playing cards and board games.

Brian 
Ziegler

Client Technology Services, Benefits

I’m a family man with a crazy quintet of kids. I enjoy the outdoors. I love spending time with others while playing cards and board games.

I’m a mom to an enthusiastic and entertaining son. I’m a bit ambidextrous; I only write with my left hand and do many other things right-handed. I love Mexican food and will never turn down chips and salsa.

Cammie 
Moran

Eligibility Specialist, Benefits

I’m a mom to an enthusiastic and entertaining son. I’m a bit ambidextrous; I only write with my left hand and do many other things right-handed. I love Mexican food and will never turn down chips and salsa.

I am passionate about giving back to the community through various board involvements and committees.  I love all things KC sports and Creighton Basketball. I love golfing. 

Chris 
Miller

Senior Vice President, Property & Casualty

I am passionate about giving back to the community through various board involvements and committees.  I love all things KC sports and Creighton Basketball. I love golfing. 

I am an enthusiast for music and art! In my free time you can find me traveling to National Parks to go hiking, doing a yoga class and cooking and baking.

Cortney 
Mayhew

Account Manager, Property & Casualty

I am an enthusiast for music and art! In my free time you can find me traveling to National Parks to go hiking, doing a yoga class and cooking and baking.

I enjoy spending time with my family. I served on the board for United Cerebral Palsy and remain active and involved in the community. I enjoy golf, tennis, and all of our local sports teams. 

Dan 
Harrison

Senior Vice President, Benefits

I enjoy spending time with my family. I served on the board for United Cerebral Palsy and remain active and involved in the community. I enjoy golf, tennis, and all of our local sports teams. 

I love golfing and trying the latest food spots in KC. My favorite place to visit is Colorado where I hike and ski.

Dawson 
Becerra

Senior Account Manager Select Business Unit, Benefits

I love golfing and trying the latest food spots in KC. My favorite place to visit is Colorado where I hike and ski.

I am a licensed pilot. I travel to Mexico with my Spanish-speaking wife every year. I am the unofficial winner of “best Halloween costume” every year. 

Dennis 
Kadel

Senior Vice President, Benefits

I am a licensed pilot. I travel to Mexico with my Spanish-speaking wife every year. I am the unofficial winner of “best Halloween costume” every year. 

I restore homes and 1950s vehicles. I reside on a horse farm in Peculiar, MO. I winter part-time with my wife in Scottsdale, AZ.

Donnie 
Pruett

Vice President, Surety

I restore homes and 1950s vehicles. I reside on a horse farm in Peculiar, MO. I winter part-time with my wife in Scottsdale, AZ.

My wife and I have a full house of four children, two boys and two girls! If I am not watching my boys on the soccer field, daughter on the volleyball court, or chasing our youngest around, you can find me on a golf course, watching Sporting Kansas City, or cheering on the Chiefs!

Dustin 
Carney

Vice President, Risk Solutions

My wife and I have a full house of four children, two boys and two girls! If I am not watching my boys on the soccer field, daughter on the volleyball court, or chasing our youngest around, you can find me on a golf course, watching Sporting Kansas City, or cheering on the Chiefs!

I am an avid Cardinals baseball fan, ice cream connoisseur, and a musical buff.

Emily 
Molinaro

Accounting Specialist-Reporting and Training

I am an avid Cardinals baseball fan, ice cream connoisseur, and a musical buff.

I’ve completed 8 marathons, a half-Ironman and several adventure races. I have a degree in Education but was never a teacher. I enjoy playing golf, going on motorcycle camping trips, and boating with friends.

Eric 
Andrews

Account Executive, Property & Casualty

I’ve completed 8 marathons, a half-Ironman and several adventure races. I have a degree in Education but was never a teacher. I enjoy playing golf, going on motorcycle camping trips, and boating with friends.

I'm the mom of a crazy little boy with a huge personality. I bleed Chiefs red and Royals blue. I can beat you at any Super Mario game.

Erin 
Donahoo

Accounting Specialist

I'm the mom of a crazy little boy with a huge personality. I bleed Chiefs red and Royals blue. I can beat you at any Super Mario game.

I am a mom of three wonderful children. I enjoy playing tennis in my spare time. I'm happiest when I'm at the lake.

Erin 
Tucker

President of Employee Benefits

I am a mom of three wonderful children. I enjoy playing tennis in my spare time. I'm happiest when I'm at the lake.

I’m a grandfather of 4, 2 boys and 2 girls, and I love to play golf. 

Flip 
Frisch

Vice President, Benefits

I’m a grandfather of 4, 2 boys and 2 girls, and I love to play golf. 

I am a mother to two lovely daughters and one generously sweet son. Sunny, warm places make me happy. Drinking iced coffee everyday is a must!

Heather Price 
Nana

Account Manager, Benefits

I am a mother to two lovely daughters and one generously sweet son. Sunny, warm places make me happy. Drinking iced coffee everyday is a must!

I played college football at K-State. I enjoy a good Netflix binge. I love Sunday dinners with my family.

Jayson 
Cuba

Benefits Advisor

I played college football at K-State. I enjoy a good Netflix binge. I love Sunday dinners with my family.

I enjoy traveling in our RV with my family and our Whippet. We’re also foodies that love cooking and trying out new recipes.

Jeff 
Ramsey

Vice President, Benefits

I enjoy traveling in our RV with my family and our Whippet. We’re also foodies that love cooking and trying out new recipes.

I am the best Cool Aunt to my niece and nephews. I am a classically trained chef. I am a certified bookworm.

Jessica 
Rupp

Account Executive, Benefits

I am the best Cool Aunt to my niece and nephews. I am a classically trained chef. I am a certified bookworm.

I thrive on creativity in all forms: numbers, music, art, and song. I love solving problems with new solutions. I love being in the mountains and on the water… skiing on anything that moves.

Jim 
Clay

Vice President Strategic Benefits Consultant

I thrive on creativity in all forms: numbers, music, art, and song. I love solving problems with new solutions. I love being in the mountains and on the water… skiing on anything that moves.

I am a grammar geek. I am a dog lover. I can interpret legalese for you.

Julie 
Athey

Director of Compliance & Legal, Benefits

I am a grammar geek. I am a dog lover. I can interpret legalese for you.

I’m a scratch bowler and bowled collegiately for UCM. I love sports, especially Chiefs football. I have an almost photographic memory and can recall lots of trivia, especially about movies.

Julie 
McCook

Senior Marketing & Communications Specialist

I’m a scratch bowler and bowled collegiately for UCM. I love sports, especially Chiefs football. I have an almost photographic memory and can recall lots of trivia, especially about movies.

I can say the ABCs backwards really fast, I took some classes in Mandarin, I am left-handed.

Karrigan 
Findley

Select Business Account Manager, Property & Casualty

I can say the ABCs backwards really fast, I took some classes in Mandarin, I am left-handed.

I’m from Iowa and my wife is from Delaware, but we now call Kansas City home. I played and coached baseball locally. I love spending time with my wife and our two boys, traveling, golfing, and watching college football.

KC 
Collins

Property & Casualty Advisor

I’m from Iowa and my wife is from Delaware, but we now call Kansas City home. I played and coached baseball locally. I love spending time with my wife and our two boys, traveling, golfing, and watching college football.

I have three grandchildren I love being goofy with. Animals and nature are important to me, and I subscribe to 4Ocean to support ocean and beach cleanup.

Kelly 
Watson

Senior Account Manager, Surety

I have three grandchildren I love being goofy with. Animals and nature are important to me, and I subscribe to 4Ocean to support ocean and beach cleanup.

With 3 daughters and 4 granddaughters, my life is not devoid of drama. Baseball is part of my DNA and I played in 2 college world series for MU. I’m passionate about health and wellbeing.

Ken 
Sigman

Vice President, Benefits

With 3 daughters and 4 granddaughters, my life is not devoid of drama. Baseball is part of my DNA and I played in 2 college world series for MU. I’m passionate about health and wellbeing.

I am a voracious reader, an avid skier, and a hostess at heart.

Kristen 
Petersen

Account Executive, Benefits

I am a voracious reader, an avid skier, and a hostess at heart.

I love to learn and create. As a mom to three boys, we spend lots of time outdoors exploring, so we have more rocks than you can imagine. I’ve visited 48 of the 50 states and hope to make it to the last two soon!

Kristi 
Pessarra

Account Manager, Benefits

I love to learn and create. As a mom to three boys, we spend lots of time outdoors exploring, so we have more rocks than you can imagine. I’ve visited 48 of the 50 states and hope to make it to the last two soon!

I am the 5th of 6 children and enjoy being the fun uncle, watching my nieces and nephews grow over the years and hope to have a family of my own one day. I also enjoy golfing and playing basketball with friends.

Kyle 
Harrison

Benefits Advisor

I am the 5th of 6 children and enjoy being the fun uncle, watching my nieces and nephews grow over the years and hope to have a family of my own one day. I also enjoy golfing and playing basketball with friends.

I am happily married with two dogs and two wonderful children. I am a member of C.O.R.E and KC Chamber Workplace Wellness Action Team.

Laura Miller 
Forbes

Director of HR

I am happily married with two dogs and two wonderful children. I am a member of C.O.R.E and KC Chamber Workplace Wellness Action Team.

I love making our family Halloween costumes, I swam with a silky shark in Mexico, and I visited the Casino de Monte-Carlo and left a winner!

Leslie 
Smith

Select Business Unit Lead, Property & Casualty

I love making our family Halloween costumes, I swam with a silky shark in Mexico, and I visited the Casino de Monte-Carlo and left a winner!

My husband and I had our first date 10 years after meeting in college. Our family loves playing board games together. I called Alaska “home” for three years.

Lindsey 
Zendejas

Select Business Unit Lead, Benefits

My husband and I had our first date 10 years after meeting in college. Our family loves playing board games together. I called Alaska “home” for three years.

I enjoy solving problems, I view them as 3D puzzles. I play pickleball. I'm a Sporting KC fan.

Margaret 
Jonte

IT Specialist

I enjoy solving problems, I view them as 3D puzzles. I play pickleball. I'm a Sporting KC fan.

I am a par golfer and sports buff. I enjoy cooking. I hail from Oklahoma and can be heard singing country tunes throughout the office.

Mark 
Lambertz

Senior Vice President Benefits Production Leader

I am a par golfer and sports buff. I enjoy cooking. I hail from Oklahoma and can be heard singing country tunes throughout the office.

I am a mother of two. I love to garden – until I see a snake. I  love to fish – until I see a snake.

Mary 
Ziegler

Senior Account Executive, Benefits

I am a mother of two. I love to garden – until I see a snake. I  love to fish – until I see a snake.

I am the father of 6 kids, grandfather of 13 and growing. I have walked on hot coals, waterskied barefoot, and played on first-team college tennis. I am now much more interested in spending time with my family at home and my work family!

Matt 
Miller

President

I am the father of 6 kids, grandfather of 13 and growing. I have walked on hot coals, waterskied barefoot, and played on first-team college tennis. I am now much more interested in spending time with my family at home and my work family!

I’m marrying my high school sweetheart.  The lake is my favorite place to escape to but the mountains are a close second.  I love all things true crime.

Megan 
Oldham

Account Manager, Property & Casualty

I’m marrying my high school sweetheart.  The lake is my favorite place to escape to but the mountains are a close second.  I love all things true crime.

I am a mother to a wonderful little girl. I love spending time outside with my family and friends. I enjoy reading a good book and cooking.

Melissa 
Dominguez

Account Coordinator, Benefits

I am a mother to a wonderful little girl. I love spending time outside with my family and friends. I enjoy reading a good book and cooking.

I believe communication is key, there is no such thing as a stranger, and having a sense of humor is a must.

Paige 
Turner

Director of Surety

I believe communication is key, there is no such thing as a stranger, and having a sense of humor is a must.

I am my daughters’ biggest fan on and off the softball field. I golf to wind down and relax. I advocate for nonprofits & my motto is “no margin, no mission.”

Pat 
Murphy

Chief Revenue Officer

I am my daughters’ biggest fan on and off the softball field. I golf to wind down and relax. I advocate for nonprofits & my motto is “no margin, no mission.”

Robert Falke

I enjoy serving my church, playing with my grandchildren, and reading.  I have been married for over thirty-five years and have four beautiful granddaughters.

Robert 
Falke

Senior Account Executive, Benefits

I enjoy serving my church, playing with my grandchildren, and reading.  I have been married for over thirty-five years and have four beautiful granddaughters.

I am an alumnus of Rockhurst High School and Regis University. I am passionate about giving back. I bleed red and yellow… Go Chiefs!

Ryan 
Miller

Property & Casualty Advisor

I am an alumnus of Rockhurst High School and Regis University. I am passionate about giving back. I bleed red and yellow… Go Chiefs!

I am a devout Catholic, husband and father of 4 awesome kids and an amazing grandson.  I love the Chiefs, the Royals and the lake!

Sean 
Miller

Chairman

I am a devout Catholic, husband and father of 4 awesome kids and an amazing grandson.  I love the Chiefs, the Royals and the lake!

I have an amazing husband and two wonderful sons who keep us very busy. Each weekend you can find us headed to a coffee shop with our dogs in tow for their expected weekly donut holes.

Shannon 
Hilding

President of Property & Casualty

I have an amazing husband and two wonderful sons who keep us very busy. Each weekend you can find us headed to a coffee shop with our dogs in tow for their expected weekly donut holes.

I am an avid reader who loves to travel through fictional settings and the real-world. I enjoy spending time with friends, family and my adorable dog, Bo. I’m a terrible cook, but I still try!

Shelby 
Bueneman

Marketing & Communications Specialist

I am an avid reader who loves to travel through fictional settings and the real-world. I enjoy spending time with friends, family and my adorable dog, Bo. I’m a terrible cook, but I still try!

I am the mother of three kids and two dogs. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends outside, playing sports, and being on the lake. Visiting and hiking every U.S. National Park with my husband is on my bucket list.

Shelby 
Hoffman

Client Wellness Services, Benefits

I am the mother of three kids and two dogs. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends outside, playing sports, and being on the lake. Visiting and hiking every U.S. National Park with my husband is on my bucket list.

Family and community have always been priorities in my life. My home is known as “the fun house” because we’re always having company over.

Stacey 
Smith

Claims Advocate, Property & Casualty

Family and community have always been priorities in my life. My home is known as “the fun house” because we’re always having company over.

I am a Yale soccer mom. I enjoy spending time in my garden. I have a bit of a sweet tooth.

Sue 
Leisman

Senior Account Executive, Benefits

I am a Yale soccer mom. I enjoy spending time in my garden. I have a bit of a sweet tooth.

I consider my happy place to be anywhere outdoors. I’m grabbing my passport if I hear the word “travel”. I Watched Sound of Music and Grease until the VCR wore out as a kid.

Surina 
McConnaughey

Account Executive, Property & Casualty

I consider my happy place to be anywhere outdoors. I’m grabbing my passport if I hear the word “travel”. I Watched Sound of Music and Grease until the VCR wore out as a kid.

I have a passion for reading. I love hanging out with family and friends. I’d use my inside voice…if I had one!

Susan 
Stasi

Senior Account Executive, Benefits

I have a passion for reading. I love hanging out with family and friends. I’d use my inside voice…if I had one!

I have yet to meet a beach I don’t love.  I can get lost in reading a good book.  My heart is in spending time with my husband, kids, 3 grandsons and 1 granddaughter.

Tammy 
Howard

Senior Account Executive, Property & Casualty

I have yet to meet a beach I don’t love.  I can get lost in reading a good book.  My heart is in spending time with my husband, kids, 3 grandsons and 1 granddaughter.

I am the mother of a busy high school boy and enjoy spending time with him, my husband, and our rescue pup. I’m a huge bookworm. I love to travel!

Tandy 
Crowder

Account Executive, Property & Casualty

I am the mother of a busy high school boy and enjoy spending time with him, my husband, and our rescue pup. I’m a huge bookworm. I love to travel!

I’m the proud father to an amazing daughter and played baseball at collegiate and professional levels. I have two dogs, including a 20-year old rescue a fraternity brother pawned off on me in college.

Tanner 
McElroy

Vice President, Property & Casualty-Construction

I’m the proud father to an amazing daughter and played baseball at collegiate and professional levels. I have two dogs, including a 20-year old rescue a fraternity brother pawned off on me in college.

I enjoy Greek mythology, reading historical fiction and laughing with my family of jokesters. I seem to hiccup at least three times a days.

Tessa 
Turner

Account Manager, Surety

I enjoy Greek mythology, reading historical fiction and laughing with my family of jokesters. I seem to hiccup at least three times a days.

I enjoy spending time with family and friends. My wife and I have two amazing children who keeps us very busy. I’m an avid sports fan who enjoys playing golf and basketball in my free time.

Tommy 
Harrison

Benefits Advisor

I enjoy spending time with family and friends. My wife and I have two amazing children who keeps us very busy. I’m an avid sports fan who enjoys playing golf and basketball in my free time.

I love children and pets. I enjoy biking and going to the lake. I bake a mean banana cake.

Tracy 
Johnson

Director of Pharmacy, Benefits

I love children and pets. I enjoy biking and going to the lake. I bake a mean banana cake.

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