Staff
Algona
Sue Murphy works in the Algona office and has been with Central Financial Group since 1999. She is an Agent and Customer Service Representative. She has her Property, Casualty, Life, and Health Insurance licenses.
Sue grew up in Algona and is married to her husband, Pat. She has two sons, James and Jared. Sue loves cheering on her favorite Iowa Hawkeyes. She also enjoys going golfing, boating, spending time her family, and spoiling her grandchildren.
Tami Reding is an Agent/Customer Service Representative for the Algona office and works with property and casualty clients regarding service to their policies. She started with Central Financial Group back in 2013 and holds her Personal and Commercial Insurance licenses as well as AIS and AINS designations.
Tami loves to spend time with family and friends and is a reading buff. You can also find her out and about in Okoboji and Des Moines doing various activities or cheering on the Cyclones and Chiefs. Tami lives in Algona, where she was born and raised, with her husband, Jeff. Tami and Jeff have 4 daughters, Jordan, Jenna, Jadi, and Jaclyn. Jordan is married to Jonny and their twin’s names are Remi and Hayes. Jadi is also engaged to her future husband, Luke.
Shelby Thilges has been with Central Financial Group since 2020 working as an Agent/Customer Service Representative in the Algona office. She has her Property, Casualty, Life, and Health licenses.
Originally from Harlan, IA, Shelby is married to her husband, Derek. She enjoys spending her free time outdoors. Running, hiking, boating, and spending time with their dog, Molly, are just a few of her favorite pass times.
Jena Buckner is an Algona native and started working in the Algona office in 2020. She holds her Life and Health Insurance licenses.
When Jena isn’t cheering on the Greenbay Packers and Iowa Hawkeyes, she enjoys spending time with family and friends. She also loves to go golfing, watch sports, and traveling when she can. Jena is married to her husband, Demetrice. She has a son, Caiden, and daughter, Kiara.
Jerry Behnkendorf started at Central Financial Group in 2000 and works in the Life and Annuity Sales. He is originally from Bancroft, IA and has his Property, Casualty, Life, and Health licenses.
Jerry’s favorite teams include the ISU Cyclones, Minnesota Twins, and Minnesota Vikings. In his free time, he enjoys singing, fishing, and spending time with family. Jerry is married to his wife, Dorine, and has four kids, Ryan, Amber, Andy, and Heidi, and five grandkids.
Terese Culberston has been with Central Financial Group since 2008 and works in the Algona office as a Human Resources/Accountant Assistant.
She is originally from Cedar Rapids and now resides in Algona with her husband, Brad Culberston. In her free time, Teresa enjoys the mom life and being active outdoors with their three daughters, Avery, Hailey and Mackenzie. She also loves spending time with family and friends and cheering on her favorite sports teams, the Packers and Hawkeyes.
Kelsey Elbert started working at Central Financial Group in the Fall of 2021. She works in the Algona office as an Accountant.
Kelsey is married to Alex, who also works in the Algona office. They have a son, Jack, and two dogs, Ryder and Ruby. Kelsey is a native of Algona. In her free time, she in enjoys spending time outdoors going golfing, hunting, fishing, and boating. She also loves being with friends and family, working on dog training, and enjoying good food.
Laci Elbert works on the life and annuity sales support team for Central Financial Group. She has been working at the Algona office since 2020 and holds both Life and Health Insurance Licenses.
Laci is originally from Anamosa, IA and is married to her husband, Andrew. Together they have two sons, Callen and Asher. When Laci isn’t cheering on her favorite sports teams, the Hawkeyes and Vikings, you can find her spending time with friends and family, out on the golf course, or boating.
Amy Jansen works as the Supervising Principal and Field Developer in the Algona office. She started at Central Financial Group in 2010 and is originally from Kansas City, Missouri.
Amy and her husband, Andy, have three boys Jordan, Jackson, and Jace. Amy currently holds Series 7, 63, 65, and 24, Life, and Health Insurance licenses.
Roxy Kirsch works in the Algona office as an Insurance Compensation Analyst. She started with the company in 2007 and holds her Property, Casualty, Life and Health Insurance licenses.
Roxy grew up in Wesley, IA and now lives in the country with her husband, Kevin. They have two kids, Samantha and Luke. Roxy enjoys traveling, reading, and cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes. She also loves spending time with her family and friends.
Jamie O’Neall is on the sales support team for the life and annuity division in the Algona office. She has been with Central Financial Group since 2009 and currently holds licenses in Life, Health, Property, and Casualty Insurance.
Jamie and her husband, Damon, have 2 sons, Jagger and Javelin. As a native of Algona, Jamie loves spending time friends and watching her boys play sports. She is also a Hawkeye fan and reading enthusiast.
Denise Vaske
Financial Services Assistant, Life & Annuity Support Staff
Denise Vaske is a Financial Services Assistant, Life and Annuity Support Staff. She started working for Central Financial Group in 1996 and is originally from Bancroft, IA.
Denise enjoys spending time with her husband, Keith, son, Austin and daughter-in-law, Katrina, and her daughter, Olivia. She is a Hawkeye fan and loves cheering on the Cardinals during baseball season. She also enjoys traveling, cooking, and reading.
Britt
Joshua Eisenman works as an Independent Agent and Owner in the Britt office. He has been with the company since 2010, and holds his licenses in Crop, Life, Property, and Casualty Insurances.
As a native of Britt, Joshua enjoys spending time hunting, fishing, and being with friends and family. He is also a baseball coach at West Hancock. Joshua is married to Jenna, and they have two boys, Jack and Tate.
Krisi DeWaard started working for Central Financial Group in 2017. She holds her licenses in Property, Casualty, and Crop Insurance. Krisi works as an Agent and Customer Service Representative.
Originally from Northeast, Iowa, Krisi stays busy attending her kids’ various school activities. She also loves being involved with school functions, attending sporting and band events, cooking, sewing, and traveling. Krisi is married to her husband, Tim, and they have a son and daughter.
Ramona Muth is an Agent and Client Service Representative in the Britt office. She started working for Central Financial Group in 2004 and hold her license in Personal Lines.
Ramona was born in Texas but grew up living in Britt. Her hobbies include camping, boating, golfing, and quilting. Ramona is married to her husband, Mike, and they have 6 children and 9 grandchildren. Romana and Mike follow and cheer for several sports teams especially the teams their grandchildren play on.
Stacy Swenson is located in the Britt office and is an Agent and Customer Service Representative. She holds her licenses in Property and Casualty Insurances. She has been working for Central Financial Group since 2017.
Stacy is originally from the Minneapolis area. She is married and has two girls. In her free time, you can find Stacy golfing and swimming. She also loves being outside with her family and dog.
Emmetsburg
E. Devona Perkins is an Agent and Customer Service Representative. She holds her Personal Lines and Commercial Lines licenses. She started working for the company in 2000.
Devona is originally from Sioux Rapids, IA and is married to her husband, Fred. She is the Palo Alto County Fair Business Manager and is a 4-H volunteer. When she’s not partaking in 4-H activities, she enjoys traveling, reading, and wine tasting. She also loves cheering on the Iowa State Cyclones.
Mary Alberta Moffitt works in the Emmetsburg office as a Customer Service Representative. Originally from Ames, IA, Mary has been with the company since 2000 and holds her Personal Lines license.
In her free time, Mary enjoys hanging with her family, Jeremy, Adam, Megan, and two granddaughters. She also loves cheering on the Chicago Cubs, reading, hiking, traveling, and watching old movies.
Max S. Strube started with Central Financial Group in 2001 and works as a Registered Representative in the Emmetsburg office. He holds his Series 7 and 6 securities licenses and Personal Lines and Life Insurance licenses.
When Max isn’t working, he enjoys taking part in all outdoor activities. He is married to his wife, Susan, and has three sons, Zachary, Andrew, and Taylor. Max grew up in Terril, IA.
Shelly Bilyeu is an Agent at the Emmetsburg office. She has worked for Central Financial Group since 2000 and holds her Personal Lines, Commercial, Life, Crop, Accident and Health licenses.
Shelly is originally from Mallard, IA and is marred to Terry. She has five children, Shawn, Sarah, Jenny, Justin, and Sadie, and eight grandchildren. Shelly loves spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys reading and being outdoors while hunting and fishing.
Spencer
Sydney Brown is a Customer Services Representative and Agent in the Spencer office. She started working for the company in 2018 and currently hold her Property and Casualty Insurance licenses.
Sydney grew up in Sioux Rapids, Iowa. She is married to her husband Hunter, and they have a son, Avery. Sydney is a huge fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes. She loves spending time with family and her family dog, Bear.
Kim Kretsinger is a Customer Services and Agent. She first started working for Central Financial Group in 2018. Kim holds her P&C, Life, and Health Insurance licenses. She is located in the Spencer office.
Kim enjoys cheering for the Iowa State Cyclones. Her and her husband, Will, have a son named Wills. In her free time, Kim loves to go golfing, traveling, and spending time with her family. Kim is originally from Everly, Iowa.
Scott Kass is an Agent in the Spencer office. He currently holds his Property, Casualty, Life, and Health Insurance licenses. Scott started working for Central Financial Group in 2013.
Originally from Le Mars, Iowa, Scott is married to his wife, Marlene. He has a son, Brandon Kass, and two daughters, Becka Kass and Morgan Martin. Some of Scott’s hobbies include traveling to Denver and Kansas City to visit their kids and grandchildren. He also loves to go golfing, fishing, playing tennis, and taking the boat out. Scott’s favorite sports team are the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Wesley
Mark Klein is a Partner and Agent for Central Financial Group. He first started working for the company in 1978. He holds his Commercial and Crop Insurance licenses.
Mark is a native of Wesley, Iowa and his married to his wife, Bev. They have a daughter, Kelly, who is married to Tye, and a son, David, who is married to Samantha. Kelly and Tye recently had their first child making Mark and Bev grandparents! In his free time, Mark enjoys spending time at the lake, participating in all water sports, and being outdoors. He like to watch the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Minnesota Vikings.
Jennifer Foertsch
P&C Customer Service Representative/Agent
Jennifer Foertsch is a P&C Customer Service Representative and Agent in the Welsey office. She first started working for Central Financial Group in 2015 and holds her Personal Lines, Property, Casualty, and Crop Insurance licenses.
Jennifer grew up in Bancroft, Iowa and is married to her husband, Adam. They have two sons, Tate and Asher. Outside of the office, Jennifer enjoys spending time with family and friends, attending their boys’ activities, and going golfing. She love to cheer on the Iowa Hawkeyes, Minnesota Vikings, and Minnesota Twins.
Amy Higgins is an Agent, Customer Service Representative, Bookkeeper, Crop and Hail MPCI. She started working for Central Financial Group in 1986 and hold hers Personal Lines and Crop Insurance licenses.
Amy is married to her husband, Tom, and is originally from Buffalo Center, Iowa. Amy loves to spend her free time outdoors doing various things such as mowing. She also enjoys watching the Iowa Hawkeyes, Greenbay Packers, and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Bev Klein is an Independent Agent for Central Financial Group. She first started working for the company in 1991 and holds her Life and Health Insurance licenses.
Bev is married to Mark, and they have a daughter, Kelly married to Tye, and son, David married to Samantha. Bev loves to spend time with her family and friends, and she also enjoys being at the lake. Her favorite sports teams are the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Minnesota Vikings. Bev grew up in Titonka, Iowa.
Samanatha Klein is an Independent Agent for Central Financial Group. She holds her Property, Casualty, Life, Health, and Crop Insurance licenses and started working for the company in 2018.
Samantha is originally from Osage, Iowa and is married to her husband, David. Samantha’s hobbies include going golfing, boating, and traveling. She enjoys cheering for the Iowa State Cyclones and Chicago Bears.
Jason Lenz is a P&C and Crop Agent and works in the Wesley office. Jason holds his P&C, Life, Health, and Crop Insurance licenses. He originally started working for the company in 2007.
In his free time, Jason enjoys spending time with his family and farming. Jason grew up around the Albert Lea area in Minnesota.
Donnie Loss is a Property and Casualty, Crop Agent for the Welsey office. He started working for the company in 2003 and hold his P&C, Crop and Commercial Insurance licenses. A native of Wesley, Iowa.
Donnie enjoys spending time with his family and going golfing. He is married to Rona, and he has a daughter, Carly Reimers, and son, Christopher. He also has 3 grandchildren who is adores. Donnie loves to cheer on the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Jennifer Ludwig is a Customer Service Representative and Agent in the Wesley office. She holds her Personal Lines licenses and started with Central Financial Group in 1995.
Jennifer is married to her husband Jim, and they have three children, Nicholas, Katie, and John. In her free time, Jennifer enjoys going fishing, walking, and gardening.
Tory Stulen is a Crop Specialist and P&C Agent for Central Financial Group. He started with the company in 2018 and holds his Crop, Property, and Casualty Insurance licenses in Minnesota and Iowa.
Tory enjoys outdoor activities like snowboarding, snowmobiling, hunting, and ATV trail riding. He also loves to cheer for the Minnesota Wild hockey team. Tory is married to his wife, Betsy, and they have two dogs, Kaycee and Ellie. Tory is originally from New Hope, Minnesota.
Dave Rosenmeyer is an Independent Agent, and he started working for Central Financial Group in 2014.
Dave is originally from Algona, Iowa. He is married to his wife, Jennifer Rosenmeyer. He has two daughters, Reese and Riley.
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