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At Dodge Partners Insurance, we foster a culture of excellence in which every employee is motivated to provide extensive problem-solving capabilities in all facets of insurance and employee benefits. Our team’s experience is truly impressive – bringing you over 500 years of combined industry expertise. We are dedicated to providing unmatched customer service and innovative solutions that set us apart from the competition.

Additionally, we strive to provide the best tools and resources to develop the best people in the industry. Our reputation as a trusted partner and reliable resource has been the foundation of our growth and success.

For a free consultation or no-obligation personal quote on any of our products and services, please contact one of our experienced and friendly professionals.

Management

Marcus A. Haith
Marcus A. HaithAgency Principal
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Marcus became president of the NP Dodge Insurance Agency in 2015. He has been a part of the insurance industry since 1999 . His background includes time as a business claims adjuster, large commercial account underwriter and Midwest sales operation manager for Nationwide Insurance. Marcus graduated from the University of Nebraska¬–Lincoln with a degree in finance.
Rob Schmitt, CIC
Rob Schmitt, CICAgency Principal
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Rob has been in the insurance business since 2002 – helping small to medium-sized businesses in the Midwest protect their assets. He grew up on a farm 60 miles west of Omaha where he helped his family manage its farm machinery business. Rob’s ag experience shaped his values of hard work and building relationships with customers. Rob graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2001 with a degree in finance.
Carly Thomas
Carly ThomasAgency Principal
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Carly began her insurance career while still attending college at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, where she graduated with a BSBA in business management. In 1999 she joined Peterson Bros and rose through the ranks to become president of the agency. Her drive, determination and wealth of experience have contributed to her ongoing success and unmatched expertise for every aspect of the industry.

Operations

Debra Stick, CIC, CPIA
Debra Stick, CIC, CPIAAccounting Specialist & Agency Services
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An insurance professional since 1976, Debra has worked in many areas of the industry. Debra carries 2 designations: Certified Insurance Counselor and Certified Professional Insurance Agent. Debra’s core responsibilities are to manage our carrier appointments, licensing and accounting services.
Abby Zoellner
Abby ZoellnerDirector of Operations
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Abby has been a part of the insurance industry since 2009. Abby plays an essential role in all phases of company operations and supervising the team. She is well-versed in multiple areas of the agency, including customer service, claims, accounting, marketing, policy processing and office automation. She is licensed in Property & Casualty and Life.

Sales

Scott M. Stevens, RHU, CDHC
Scott M. Stevens, RHU, CDHCAccount Executive
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402-938-5010

Scott, Registered Health Underwriter, founded S.M. Stevens & Associates, an employee benefits consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska, and in early 2003, merged with NP Dodge Insurance Agency. Scott works with a variety of companies – devising customized, cost-effective and comprehensive employee benefit plans.

Jared Ohl
Jared OhlAccount Executive
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402-938-5020

Jared joined Dodge Partners in 2016 and was the recipient of the 2018 Omaha Choice Awards Insurance Agent. He has over nine years insurance sales experience and has a passion for personal lines insurance. He enjoys building partnerships with clients and delivering the perfect coverage plan.

Kelly Brink, AIP
Kelly Brink, AIPAccount Executive
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402-938-5033

Kelly earned his bachelor’s degree from Wayne State College in 2009, where he majored in exercise science. He has several years of personal lines insurance experience working with nationally known brands. Kelly’s sales and marketing background has sharpened his communication and people skills – leading to strong customer relationships. He joined Dodge Partners in November 2018.

Jake Ohl
Jake OhlAccount Executive
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402-938-5025

Jake has been in the insurance business since 2012. He has experience in many facets of the insurance industry including claims, remarketing, underwriting, and sales, making him an outstanding addition to our team of expertise.
Jake enjoys building relationships with clients, earning their trust, and working hard to ensure great coverage at the best price.

Greg Stanek
Greg StanekAccount Executive
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402-938-5022

Greg has been in the insurance industry since 2008. He attended the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, where he was a member of the baseball team. After graduating, he worked for DLR Group, HDR Inc. as an Architect. He began insurance at Peterson Bros. Insurance prior to Dodge Partners.

Michael Varona
Michael VaronaGroup Benefits Account Executive
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402-938-5039

Mike has been in the insurance industry since 2010 when he began at his Father’s Agency in Miami, FL. Mike’s Father was an outstanding mentor, teaching him all about the insurance business. Mike has worked in both the finance side of insurance, helping his clients plan for retirement, and then moved to the Group Benefits side. Mike and his wife Lindsay welcomed their first child in 2020 and look forward to life as a young family in the Midwest! Mike joins our Group Benefits team alongside Scott Stevens and Mary Rosenberg.

Eric Vickers
Eric VickersAccount Executive
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402-938-5018

Eric grew up in a small town in southwest Nebraska on his family’s farming/ranching operation. Although his heart will always have a place in the ranching business, Eric began his insurance career in 2010 out of a love of building relationships with clients, gaining their trust and helping them to place good insurance policies to protect what they value most. Eric believes in going the extra mile for his clients, meeting with them on their turf, and walking alongside them in a claim situation. We couldn’t be more excited to have an agent like Eric in our DPI Family.

Henry Smith
Henry SmithProducer
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402-215-5147

Henry was born and raised in Omaha, NE. He graduated from Arizona State University in 2020. Henry has already learned many facets of the finance and insurance world and is thrilled to be back in Omaha establishing his professional career in the insurance industry here at DPI. He can’t wait to work alongside his clients in placing unique insurance programs that assure them they have proper coverage!

Service

Justin Nightengale
Justin NightengaleSenior Account Manager & Technology Specialist
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402-938-5015

Justin comes to us with experience since 2009; starting out in a large independent agency focused in construction and large property in Denver, CO. Justin’s experience spans multiple levels of the industry starting as Account Administrator and moving up to Commercial Lines Marketing Manager while also developing and managing the small business department. We were thrilled to welcome Justin and his vast industry expertise as well as his savvy for agency-automation, to the Dodge Partners Insurance team in 2019.

Bea Houck, CIC, AAI, CPIA, CPIW
Bea Houck, CIC, AAI, CPIA, CPIWSenior Account Manager
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402-938-5023

An insurance professional since 1974, Bea has worked in many areas of the insurance industry. She has been on the commercial lines side since 1987, working directly with clients and carriers to help find solutions and answers to meet the client’s insurance needs.

Patty Vaske
Patty VaskeSenior Account Manager
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402-938-5027

Patty has been with Dodge Partners since 1988. She holds the designations of Certified Insurance Counselor and Certified Professional Service Representative.

Mary Rosenberg
Mary RosenbergSenior Account Manager
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402-938-5029

Mary joined the Dodge Partners Insurance team early in 2020 as the Account Manager for the Employee Benefits Department. She began her career in the insurance industry in 2007. Mary has a lot of knowledge from having worked on both the carrier and broker side of the business. Prior to joining Dodge Partners, Mary worked for Lincoln Financial Group and Gallagher Benefit Services. She is licensed in Life and Accident/Health.

Sarah Peake, CIC, CISR, AINS
Sarah Peake, CIC, CISR, AINSSenior Account Manager
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402-938-5013

Sarah has been in the insurance industry since 2002. She began her career as an underwriter for a large national insurance carrier. At Dodge Partners, Sarah manages personal lines and provides technical insurance expertise to both staff and customers. She holds an Associate in General Insurance designation, is a Certified Insurance Service Representative and has a license in Property & Casualty.

Katie Shipp, CISR, CAWC
Katie Shipp, CISR, CAWCSenior Account Manager
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402-938-5016

Katie has worked in the insurance industry since 2014. Her knowledge and background have contributed to her success in helping businesses find the right coverage to protect their employees, products, and property. Katie has a Property & Casualty license in the State of NE and holds two designations; Certified Insurance Service Representative and Certified Authority on Workers’ Compensation. She was Nebraska’s CSR of the Year and a top 5 National Finalist in 2019. She is also the Past-President of Nextgen – Nebraska’s Young Agents Board and a board member of the Independent Insurance Agents of Omaha. Katie graduated from Doane University in 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Communication.

Dainis Tigeris
Dainis TigerisCommercial Lines Assistant
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402-938-5011

Dainis has been a part of the insurance industry since 1999. He comes to us from Nationwide Insurance after having impressed DPI Partners over the years, both with his work ethic and enjoyable personality. Dainis is first generation born in the US after his grandparents migrated from Latvia after WWII. He and his wife of 25 years, settled in Omaha about 7 years ago with their 3 children. He enjoys cooking and watching football in his free time. We are thrilled Dainis joined our team in 2020, he has developed his position into an essential role for our Commercial Lines Department.

Jeni Sturm
Jeni SturmSenior Account Manager
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402-938-5024

Jeni joined Dodge Partners insurance in 2020 as an Account Manager. Jeni brings our Personal Lines Department a wealth of insurance industry experience working for a nationally known brand since 1997. She is licensed in Property & Casualty Insurance as well as Life and Health. Jeni enjoys focusing on customer needs and building strong relationships with the customers and accounts she manages. Jeni was born in California but landed in Omaha after being recruited by Creighton University to play Softball! We are thrilled to have Jeni on the DPI team!

Cari Grow
Cari GrowPersonal Lines Assistant
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402-938-5038

Cari began her insurance career in 2001 at Nationwide Insurance where she held various positions of increasing responsibilities. In her most recent role, she analyzed and streamlined procedures and processes to maximize operational efficiencies and increase customer satisfaction. Cari’s vast insurance industry experience make her a wonderful asset to the PL Dept.

Michelle Egstad
Michelle EgstadSenior Account Manager
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402-938-5030

Michelle joins our team with industry experience since 1992! We are thrilled to have Michelle’s expertise and drive for outstanding customer service. Michelle previously worked for a direct carrier; but is excited to join our world as an independent agent…she looks forward to giving her clients more options to meet their unique needs. Her professional values focus on building trust with her clients by giving them outstanding customer service. In her off-time she enjoys working out and visiting her precious grandkids!

Abbi Smith
Abbi SmithSenior Account Manager
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402-938-5043

Abbi has been in the insurance industry since 2008. She came to us from another independent agency where she was not only a personal lines account manager, but the personal lines claim manger for 6 locations. Abbi is licensed in Kansas and Nebraska with property & casualty as well as life & health. She is also the first in her family to become a college graduate and holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Abbi is our Kansas employee living about 6 hours from Omaha down in Medicine Lodge KS. She enjoys focusing on customer service and building relationships with those customers. In her spare time, Abbi enjoys watching her 3 kids participating in sports and also delivering meals on wheels one weekend a month.

Janet Nuss
Janet NussSenior Account Manager
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402-938-5021

Janet has been in the insurance industry since 2016 and spent many years prior to that in training and customer service. Her passion is to ensure that her clients are prepared with the right coverage for their needs. She is licensed in Property, Casualty, Life & Health. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, running and traveling. She and her husband, Mike, have one son. She graduated from Hastings College with a double major in History and English.

Kris Grube, CIC, CISR
Kris Grube, CIC, CISRAccount Manager - Commercial Lines
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402-938-5032

Kris has worked in the insurance industry since 1993 and was thrilled to join the DPI team in 2023! Kris values serving customers with care, understanding and putting together unique insurance plans fit perfectly for each client. Kris has earned two designations, both her CIC and CISR! When she’s not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, crafting, and getting swept away in a great book!

Joe Herold
Joe HeroldAccount Manager
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402-938-5034

Joe is from Omaha, NE, went to Prep High School and then graduated from UNL in 2020 with a major in Business Management and minor in Economics. Joe jumped into the insurance industry soon after. Joe is a hard worker, willing to jump into any situation with a client or colleague, and is great at communicating with customers, truly a friend to all. We are excited to see what Joe accomplishes into the future as part of the DPI Family!

Gage Thomas
Gage ThomasPersonal Lines Account Manager
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402-938-5036

Gage graduated from University of Nebraska – Omaha in 2022 with a double major in Management & Marketing, and a minor in Sales. Gage is excited to join our account management team as he establishes his insurance career. He obtained his Property & Casualty insurance license with the state of NE and is eager to be a part of the Dodge Partners Family for years to come!

Expert Partners Agree

“Bea, Thanks for all your hard work, diligence & persistence with the Worker’s Comp issues.  It’s greatly appreciated!”

Nancy Glass, Glassroots Co.

“Our long-time heroine Bea Houck at Dodge Partners Insurance – she is a magician extraordinaire and has pulled more rabbits out of a hat for us than anyone could imagine.”

Teresa Houser, Magdalene Omaha

“Mary is amazing.  Flawless.  She makes my life easier- not harder- and I love people like that.  I am confident in her.  I know she has my back.  She digs and digs and until she reaches a level of her own satisfaction that what she has learned is all there is to learn… I operate the same way…”

Brooke Johnson, Brooke Johnson

“… I love to have someone on my team who thinks the same way I do.  She is obviously cared for and appreciated at work so kudos to you and Dodge Partners.  I know that an employee can’t perform as well as she does unless she has a good balance of work/life and a reasonable case load to be able to give me the top notch service that she does.”

Brooke Johnson, Brooke Johnson

“Just want to give some great atta-boys to Dusty.  Dusty was able to square things with Nationwide and he did it in less than 24 hours.  I have never met Dusty until that day on the phone. The guy is great at what he does and was very personable, yet professional.”

T.P.

“I wanted to contact you to let you know how much we appreciate Dusty Reser in his handling of our accounts.  Glassroots Real Estate has multiple rental properties and Dusty is always so quick to respond to whatever our needs have been…”

Nancy Glass

“… Recently we started a new LLC with different parameters and Dusty went above and beyond to make sure we met our deadlines for insurance.  Being in the service industry myself, I know how important it is to have vendors that are familiar with our processes and can handle whatever we throw their way. Dusty has done that with every transaction.”

Nancy Glass

“Carly (Thomas), thank you very much!  I appreciate you so much, you have helped me with the journey and the journey to come!  You are the BEST I work with!  Hands down the absolute best”

Jimmy Duncan, HMW

“Jeni, you are a delight to work with.  I appreciate all your care and follow up.”

Marilyn – PL client (savings found of $2000!), Your Content Goes Here

“Rob & Katie, we really appreciate your appreciation of us.  You are wonderful to work with- the best.  I was telling Jeff the other day how much I love having you on our team.  I feel very comfortable knowing that we are in good hands…”  

Brooke & Jeff, Paladino Development Group

“Great agency to work with, selling policies that back the work done on claims.  Some auto body work failed we thought we would be paying out of pocket.  Once the insurance company was involved it was all taken care of at no charge.

Thank you Dodge Partners Insurance for selling quality insurance products with your excellent customer service.”

Howland Boyer

Just a quick note of “Thank You”.  You were the bright spot in our recent efforts.  Honestly, I was prepared to change providers once we cleared the recent claim.  This being said, I couldn’t do so because of your side-by-side help and instruction.  Can’t walk away from this kind of help.  I would gladly tell anyone in the organization my feelings, (and would gladly do so if I knew a source).  Betty, my wife as you know and who you normally deal with, thinks of you as a special person and our best envoy.  I agree.

Johnny Adams

“Sarah, thank you for being so customer centric.  Your diligence in serving is so appreciated.”

Rochelle with Charter West Bank

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