Meet The Team

Derek entered the insurance and financial services industry in 1997 after attending college and spending 5 years in the US Army.  He went on to acquire the Jordan location of Insurance Brokers of MN, Inc. with his wife Beth in 2017. During his career, Derek earned numerous industry and corporate accolades such as MDRT, National Quality Award and Manager of the Year. In addition to being committed to his clients, Derek has served in several leadership roles throughout his career encompassing recruiting, training, sales, and development.

In his free time, you will find Derek enjoying time in the outdoors, attending football games, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. Derek is a member of the Jordan Commercial Club, Chamber of Commerce, American Legion, and Disabled American Veterans (DAV).

Born and raised on a farm in rural Glenville, MN, Beth went on to attend Bemidji State and attained a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from St. Cloud State. After spending 11 years as a school counselor, a new opportunity to work in the insurance industry alongside her husband came up and decided the time was right for an exciting new challenge. Beth will continue to use her background and passion for counseling by helping clients with their insurance needs. Beth enjoys fishing, traveling, and going to Minnesota sporting events. You will also find her spending time with family and friends and doing fitness activities. Beth is a member of the Jordan Commercial Club, Chamber of Commerce, and the American Legion Auxiliary.

After graduating from Le Sueur High School, Alissa attended Mankato State University and Rasmussen Business College where she received her Accounting degree. Alissa stayed home with her three children; Alex, Aidan, and Sophie for 10 years before joining the workforce again. Her insurance career began in December 2010 and joined Insurance Brokers of Minnesota in April 2015. She is licensed in Property, Casualty, Life, and Health and specializes in Personal Lines, Customer Service, and Quoting.

Alissa enjoys spending time outdoors, reading, and being with family.  She also keeps very busy on the sidelines of her stepsons’ football, wrestling, and baseball games.

After 15 years in Retail Management, Todd began his insurance career in 2004. In 2018, he joined Insurance Brokers of MN. Originally from Charles City, Iowa, Todd now lives in Shakopee with his wife and 2 daughters. Todd enjoys spending time outdoors hunting and golfing when he is not at a softball field with his daughters coaching or just cheering them on. Todd is a commercial and health specialist with Insurance Brokers of MN. He also has extensive experience servicing his client’s personal insurance needs. Todd is dedicated to providing his clients with exceptional customer service.

Amy was born and raised in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. After attending Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College for accounting, she worked for the local newspaper office. During that time, she met her husband and they moved closer to the Twin Cities area where he was employed. Amy has worked for the public-school system for several years and has a banking background. Spending time with family is her favorite pastime. She also enjoys car shows, biking, reading, and attending local events. Amy is excited to join Insurance Brokers and eager to assist you.

Sarah grew up in Shakopee until age 15 when her family moved to Bloomington. She has lived with her husband and three children on their hobby farm in Cologne, MN since 2001.

After college, Sarah began working in the insurance industry in 1993. She joined Insurance Brokers in March 2020. Her experience includes both Personal Lines and Commercial Lines. She enjoys her work and the opportunity to provide quality Customer Service.

Sarah likes to spend her free time with family & friends, reading, taking walks and working in her flower garden. She is excited to join the team at Insurance Brokers and looks forward to getting to know you.

Denise started her insurance experience in 1987 where she sold auto, home, life & health insurance for 9 years. Later in life, Denise attended Minnesota School of Business where she earned an Associates Degree in Management Accounting. Before coming to Insurance Brokers of MN, Inc, Denise worked 22 years as an Administrative Assistant with the Prior Lake school district. For fun, Denise enjoys playing in a golf league, a bowling league, her monthly card club, getting together with her quilting group, traveling, and meeting up with friends for a bite to eat and to reminisce. She also has 2 children and 8 grandchildren, where she tries her best to attend all of their sporting activities and life events. Denise is excited to be a part of the Insurance Brokers team and looks forward to meeting you.