Meet The “A” Team!

What is the “A” team? It is a team of hard-working, down-to-earth, family-oriented men and women who will do whatever it takes to help the people of Albert Lea and the surrounding communities protect what is the most important to them.
The “A” Team is also known as the staff at Americana Insurance Group, and “as an agent and agency co- owner of Americana, I am proud to have these individuals on my team,” says Tom Sorenson! When asked what they enjoy the most about working at Americana, each one of the staff members said that it was the relationships they have with their customers.
Here are some more details about who the staff members are and what they love about their jobs:
Tom Sorenson, CIC, AFIS, CPIA
Agency Director
507-377-8409
Mobile: 507-473-0489
Tom Sorenson is the Agency Director of Americana Insurance Group. Tom says that Americana...
Nancy Vaale, CISR, CPIA
Financial Controller
507-377-8409
Mobile: 507-402-2832
Nancy Vaale is the Agency Administrative Specialist and she has been with Americana Insurance Group for nearly 20 years. Nancy has worked in all areas of the agency – from sales to accounting to customer...
Suzanne Dickson CPIA, AFIS
Sr. Insurance Producer
507-377-8409
suzanned@americanainsurance.com
Mobile: 507-383-7042
Suzanne Dickson is a Senior Insurance Producer for Americana Insurance Group. Suzanne is passionate about her work and committed to educating her clients about how to protect their assets. Suzanne says, “My...
Drew Sorenson CPIA, CLCS
Insurance Producer
507-377-8409
Mobile: 507-383-2568
Drew Sorenson is a Insurance Producer. Drew's sports background in playing...
Kiana Gumbusky CPIA, CLCS
Insurance Producer
507-377-8409
Mobile- 507- 475-8059
Kiana Gumbusky is a Insurance Producer. Kiana has incredible drive and she enjoys interacting with clients on an ever changing basis. Kiana says "Each moment is something different and I love the ...
Jennie Makowsky CPIA, PLCS
Sr. Account Manager
507-377-8409
jenniem@americanainsurance.com
Mobile: 507-383-4469
Jennie Makowsky is an Account Manager and Claims Manager for Americana Insurance Group. Jennie is often the first person that clients are referred to when they have a question or a need to make a change in regard...
Amy Miller, CPIA,PLCS,CISR
Sr. Account Manager
507-377-8409
Mobile: 507-318-8218
Amy Miller is an Account Manager and Support Leader for Americana Insurance Group. Amy is often the first person that clients are referred to when they have a question about their policy or claim. When...
Kelly Hagen
Project Assistant
507-377-8409
Kelly is the Customer Coordinator for Americana Insurance Group. She lives in Albert Lea, MN where she was born and raised. Kelly became a member of the A-Team in January 2022. Previous to Americana Insurance Group she worked at...
Financial Solutions Partnership

Americana Insurance Group
At Americana Insurance Group we have built tremendous relationships over the years with our clients and with our business partnerships. Because we feel so strongly about doing what is best for the client, we have built a Financial Solutions Partnership that can be traced back to 1994. No matter your situation whether you are a young couple just starting your life journey together to a person with a significant net worth we have built a team to help you.
Along with Americana Insurance Group team member you will work with the following individuals depending on your needs. At Americana Insurance Group and our Financial Solutions Partnership we can provide such solutions as Life, Disability, Long Term Care and Group Benefits Insurance. We can also help you set up a Farm or Business succession plan and offer retirement options such as annuities.
If you have the need we can help.
Catherine Barner CLTC
Americana Financial Partnership member
cb@catherinebarnerconciergeservices.com
Having worked in the Life Insurance Industry since 1987, Cathy has obtained an expert level of understanding the product features and benefits of insurance products. Her first Seventeen years were spent at a Large Insurance Company as...
Jolene Honkomp CLU, ChFC, CLTC
Americana Financial Partnership member
Mobile: (612) 801-2331
Jolene Honkomp started her career in the life insurance and financial product industry in 1991. Her main focus as part Americana Insurance Group Financial Solutions Partnership is business transition and legacy...