Meet The “A” Team!

Client Centered

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:

Nancy Vaale

Nancy Vaale, CISR, CPIA

Financial Controller

507-377-2000

507-377-8409

Suzanne Dickson

Suzanne Dickson CPIA, AFIS

Sr. Insurance Producer

507-377-2000

507-377-8409

AuBree Nienoord

AuBree Nienoord, CLCS

Insurance Producer

507-684-2314

507-279-0828

Donna  Yokiel

Donna Yokiel

Sr. Insurance Representative

507-801-1100

507-377-8409

Jennie  Makowsky

Jennie Makowsky CPIA, PLCS

Sr. Account Manager

507-377-2000

507-377-8409

Samantha (Sam) Elmer

Samantha (Sam) Elmer

Account Manager

507-377-2000

507-377-8409

Lori Bagley

Lori Bagley

Project Assistant

507-377-2000

507-377-8409

Kelly  Hagen

Kelly Hagen

Project Assistant

507-377-2000

507-377-8409

Catherine  Barner

Catherine Barner CLTC

Americana Financial Partnership member

(612) 865-8668

Jolene  Honkomp

Jolene Honkomp CLU, ChFC, CLTC

Americana Financial Partnership member

(715) 294-2510

Financial Solutions Partnership

Americana Insurance Group

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

(612) 865-8668

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...

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Jolene Honkomp CLU, ChFC, CLTC

Americana Financial Partnership member

(715) 294-2510

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...

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Lake Montgomery

Lake is the greeter at Americana Insurance Group. Lake is normally the first one to meet you when you come into the office. She is beloved by our clients and the employees. She loves dog treats, walks and getting the mail with Sam....
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