We are Big I Minnesota
MISSION:
The mission of the Big I Minnesota is to provide its independent agent members with professional development tools and business resources to aid in their success while advocating to provide a favorable marketplace and climate that allows them to serve their customers with integrity and high ethical standards.
Who We Are
We are a team of hard working individuals dedicated to the insurance industry, because we believe in the independent agents who work diligently for their customers. We represent over 700 agencies and their 3500 employees, meaning we work hard to foster a sense of community among independent agents. We are the voice of agencies of every size – from small, family-owned agencies to agencies with offices across the state; in every area – from rural Minnesota to the bustling neighborhoods of the Twin Cities. No matter where you’re from or how big or small you are, Big I Minnesota has your back.
What We Do
Our mission is to champion independent insurance agents in all we do and provide the resources they need to be their best. We do this through education programs, advocacy, bringing you breaking news, providing marketing resources, offering competitive products and free resources, fostering communities with your fellow independent agents and much, much more.
Why We Do It
We believe in you. We believe in your goal, in your journey and in your values. We believe that independent insurance agents serve customers best with trusted advice and the right coverage options to protect what matters most.
Invest in Your Agency's Success.
Big I Minnesota Board of Directors
The elected Big I MN board members represent each of the five regions throughout the state of Minnesota. The Big I MN board determines the organizations mission and purpose, monitor and strengthen the organizations programs and services, ensure adequate financial resources and provide financial oversight, ensure legal and ethical integrity, enhance the public standing of the organization, and much more.
Jake Olinger, CIC
President
P: 763.295.2614
Christensen Group, Inc.
114 3rd St W
Monticello, MN 55362
Jean Sundlof, CIC, CPCU, ACI
President-Elect
P: 952.707.8251
Kraus-Anderson Insurance
420 Gateway Blvd
Burnsville, MN 55337
Grant S. Wilson, CIC
Vice President
P: 507.334.5577
Heartman Insurance
330 Central Ave
Faribault, MN 55021
Jay Nesbit
Past President
P: 952.743.4346
Nesbit Agencies, Inc.
5900 Rowland Rd
Minnetonka, MN 55343
Chad Bjugan
State National Director
P: 612.861.8300
Richfield State Insurance
6636 Cedar Ave, STE 201
Richfield, MN 55423
Matt Bauer, CISR
North Region Director
P: 218.727.8324
Dwight Swanstrom Company
31 North 21st Avenue West
Duluth, MN 55806
Bill Butler, CIC, CISR
East Metro Region Director
P: 952.953.3838
Butler & Associates Ins. Agency, Inc.
15322 Galaxie Avenue, #214
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Matthew McKenny
West Metro Region Director
P: 952.831.1928
Advance Insurance Agency
5241 Viking Drive
Edina, MN 55435
Andria Nordick
Central Region Director
P: 218.732.4241
Northway Insurance of Park Rapids, Inc.
P.O. Box 266
Park Rapids, MN 56470
Melissa Schultz
South Region Director
P: 507.228.8201
Community Insurance Agency
P.O. Box 306
Lafayette, MN 56054
Kasia Anderson
Emerging Leader Representative
Association Services Company Board of Directors
The elected ASC board members assist in determining the organization’s mission and purpose, monitor and strengthen the organization’s programs and services, ensure adequate financial resources and provide financial oversight, and much more.
April Goodin
President
P: 763-235-6475
Big I MN
601 Carlson Pkwy, STE 450
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Jake Olinger, CIC
Vice President
P: 763.295.2614
Christensen Group, Inc.
114 3rd St West
Monticello, MN 55362
Jean Sundlof, CIC, CPCU, ACI
Secretary
P: 952.707.8251
Kraus-Anderson Insurance
420 Gateway Blvd
Burnsville, MN 55337
Chad Bjugan
State National Director
P: 612.862.8300
Richfield State Insurance
6636 Cedar Ave, STE 201
Richfield, MN 55423
Shawn Flavin, CIC
Member
P: 320.258.5574
Christensen Group, Inc.
130 Division St, STE B
Waite Park, MN 56387
Roberta Gibbons, CIC, CISR
Member
P: 952.843.4424
Dyste Williams Agency
6465 Wayzata Blvd #700
Minneapolis, MN 55426
Darian Hunt, CIC
Member
P: 507.357.2221
House of Insurance Agency, Inc.
P.O. Box 205
Le Center, MN 56067
Jay Nesbit
Member
P: 952.743.4346
Nesbit Agencies, Inc.
5900 Rowland Rd
Minnetonka, MN 55343
Tim Newton
Member
P: 612.428.2119
NorthTech Insurance
44 St. Croix Trail S Ste 165
Lakeland, MN 55043
Chad W. Ostermann
Member
P: 507.524.3810
M & M Insurance Agency, LLC
302 Main Street East
Mapleton, MN 56065
Hal Tiffany, CIC
Member
P: 651.484.4002
Hal Tiffany Agency, Inc.
2573 B Hamline Ave N
Roseville, MN 55113
Grant S. Wilson, CIC
Member
P: 507.334.5577
Heartman Insurance
330 Central Ave
Faribault, MN 55021
Robb Wunderlich
Member
P: 507.454.3348
Wunderlich Insurance Agency
P.O. Box 86
Winona, MN 55987
Big I Minnesota Staff
The Big I Minnesota staff support all operations, initiatives, and ongoing activities. The Executive VP & CEO coordinates with the boards and committees to execute their vision and strategies. The Executive VP & CEO also oversees general association operations and staff.
April Goodin
Executive VP and CEO
p: 763.235.6475
c: 612.237.6620
Managing the direction, oversight and strategic planning of the association
Michelle Herr
Chief Operations Officer
p: 763-235-6476
Board of Directors, Committees, Convention, Emerging Leaders & Region Events
Amy Rau
Membership & Education Director
p: 763.235.6471
Designations, Education, Events, Membership, and Webinars
Alina Saleem
Education & Member Service Professional
p: 763.235.6474
Designations, Education, Social Media, and Webinars
Lisa Flatten
Accountant & HR Director
p: 763.235.6479
Keith Knapp
Communications Director & Database Manager
p: 763.235-6478
Expo, Database, Marketing and Website
Gloria Thompson, CIC, CPIW
Insurance Agency Advisor
p: 612.296-9636
Clifford Azize
Videographer
Graphics, Videos and Social Media
Robyn Rowen, J.D.
Legislative/Regulatory Counsel & Lobbyist
Grass Roots, Networking, PAC Fundraising, and State & National Lobbyist
Insurance Services Team
The Insurance Services Team handles all processing and servicing of the agents E&O, Cyber Liability, Workers Compensation, and RLI Umbrella programs. The team works together to provide more flexibility, expertise, and excellent service for all of these programs.
John Immordino
E&O Risk Consultant
p: 800.550.9891
E&O and Cyber Liability
Andrea Bowman
Insurance Program Manager
p: 800.550.9891
E&O and Cyber Liability
Jennifer Hopper
RLI Coordinator
p: 800.878.9891 x8639
Personal Umbrella and Home Business