NREIG is more to our clients than policies and contracts. The NREIG team is dedicated to being an ally and advisor in the investing journey; the shield that protects from the unforeseen and support that empowers our clients to succeed. We strive to bring innovative products and solutions to the under-served investor market, staying ahead of client needs, and helping to simplify the insurance process every step of the way.
Shawn Woedl | CEO
Shawn Woedl joined NREIG in 2014 to run the sales team, having spent the previous seven years building CORE Insurance Group, specializing in large habitational risks. Shawn has been instrumental in growing NREIG into the largest and most profitable Insurance Program in the country. In 2019, he was elevated to President of NREIG, and named CEO in 2020. He is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the agency, specifically focused on insurance carrier and industry relationships, developing new and innovative product offerings, and managing internal sales and service processes. He is an industry-recognized speaker and educator with an emphasis in Commercial Property insurance. When he is not selling insurance, Shawn can be found training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Shawn resides in the Kansas City area with his wife and two children.
Tim Norris | Founder
As both an active real estate investor and insurance agent, Tim Norris understood that the investor audience was severely underserved. In 2008, he founded NREIG to specifically address the unique needs of this audience. He continues to invest in single-family homes as well as commercial property, and is a recipient of the R.W. Carstens Humanities Award. Tim resides in the Austin area with his wife and three children.
Jacqui Price | EVP, Compliance
Jacqui joined NREIG in 2016 as a Commercial Lines Client Service Representative. Since then, she has focused her skills on building relationships with both clients and underwriters in order help the company grow. She brings the work ethic that she gained growing up on a farm in northeast Missouri to play a key role in the growth of the program. In her role at NREIG, she works closely with carriers and underwriters to bring policy requirements and new policy options to market. Jacqui graduated from University of Central Missouri and volunteers at her church by serving on the Leadership Team and teaching children’s church.
Brooke Beets | Chief Operations Officer
Brooke joined NREIG in 2018 to lead the learning and development team, focused on training new employees as well as continuing education. She quickly proved her firm understanding of the NREIG program and insurance industry, playing a valuable role in process improvement, internal communication, and staff development. In 2021, she took over company operations, overseeing the sales, service and support functions, marketing and client retention. She is passionate about helping others to be successful in their professional endeavors. In her free time, she makes training personal as a fitness instructor, and volunteers with a local animal welfare organization.
Julie Prewitt | Senior Vice President of Marketing
Julie spent 15 years developing her marketing knowledge at boutique advertising agencies in the Kansas City area, working with NREIG as a client before joining full time in April 2019. She has extensive experience in the insurance and financial services sectors and has touched nearly every aspect of marketing and advertising. She holds a Bachelor’s in Communications from Loyola University New Orleans and volunteers as the district co-chair for the American Advertising Federation’s National Student Advertising Competition, encouraging talent and career development for university students in the four-state area. In her role at NREIG, her team manages branding, advertising, events, digital campaigns, and affiliate programs and plays a key role in product development and the consumer experience.
Kay Moore | SVP, Administrative Services
Kay spent more than 20 years in Human Resources roles at several renowned Kansas City advertising agencies before joining the NREIG family in 2016. Kay’s background developing and managing the HR and culture for creative environments has been invaluable through the recent growth and development at NREIG. She brings to the table a unique blend of structure and flexibility with a strong belief in “work hard, play hard.” She’s a proud Jayhawk and enjoys nothing more than crafting and time with her family (unless KU basketball is playing). Beyond HR, Kay oversees many of the administrative aspects of NREIG including the accounting and billing teams. Overall, everyone relies on her keep things running smoothly and efficiently.
Brent Lombardi | CAO
Brent is an industry veteran, bringing 25 years of risk management, compliance and claims experience to NREIG. Most recently, he served as President of First Consulting & Administration, a 50-year old insurance consulting firm with broad expertise across P&C, health, life and annuities. In his role at NREIG, Brent oversees Human Resources, Finance and Claims.
Jerry Sampson | CTO
A graduate of Kansas State, Jerry has nearly 20 years of IT experience, joining NREIG in 2013. As Chief Technology Officer, he ensures the team is outfitted with the necessary technology to perform day to day duties and oversees the development team for our proprietary client and location management software, which is critical to powering our business and facilitating our growth.
Our team
Aaron Asquith
Vice President, Programs
Team member since 2022
Amy Hammack
Commercial Team Support
Team member since 2022
Andrea Heydinger
Service Advisor
Team member since 2017
Angie Guengerich
Director, Client Service
Team member since 2012
Angie Havens
Billing Coordinator
Team member since 2017
Beatriz Salmon
Service Advisor
Team member since 2022
Brandon Perrine
Controller
Team member since 2019
Breann Stephenson
Client Experience Specialist
Team member since 2008
Catherine Kaullen
Billing Manager
Team member since 2022
Cari Mundell
Sales Assistant
Team member since 2018
Cheyenne Bayte
Billing Specialist
Team member since 2022
Chelsea Ames
Executive Assistant
Team member since 2021
Christopher Weaver
Commercial Sales Advisor
Team member since 2022
Chris Wolfe
Service Advisor
Team member since 2020
Clary Ragatz
Client Service Support
Team member since 2021
Debra Branson
Service Advisor
Team member since 2021
Dena Brown
Staff Accountant
Team member since 2019
Devon Davis
Service Advisor
Team member since 2022
Dylan Withrow
Team Support
Team member since 2022
Gale Hunt
Systems Analyst
Team member since 2014
Jared Kendrick
EOI Coordinator
Team member since 2022
Jason Jones
Vice President, Underwriting
Team member since 2017
Jayden Woedl
Sales Assistant
Team member since 2021
Jeni Horton
Systems Analyst
Team member since 2022
Jesse Keedy
Marketing Manager
Team member since 2021
Jesse Williams
Team Support
Team member since 2021
Jessica Abney
New Business Coordinator
Team member since 2016
Jessica Gough
Service Advisor
Team member since 2022
Jini Erickson
Service Advisor
Team member since 2022
Joe Bawono
Training Specialist
Team member since 2022
John Bridges
Service Advisor
Team member since 2021
Julia Blasdel
Art Director
Team member since 2020

Justin McDonald
Billing Specialist
Team member since 2022
Kali Delgado
Team Support
Team member since 2018
Katelyn Click
Financial Controller
Team member since 2022
Kim Benedick
Service Advisor
Team member since 2015
Krista Jordan
Service Advisor
Team member since 2019
Kristi Costanzo
Billing Specialist
Team member since 2017
Krystin King
Service Advisor
Team member since 2021
Lacey Townley
Administrative Assistant
Team member since 2021
Lavada Freeman
Service Advisor
Team member since 2022
Leslie Driver
Marketing Coordinator
Team member since 2021
Malerie Perrine
Payroll/HR Coordinator
Team member since 2022
Marie O’Dell-Bowman
Director, Client Service
Team member since 2018
Marissa Valdez
Sales Advisor
Team member since 2016
Mary Waite
Service Advisor
Team member since 2022
Matt Lanning
Business Analyst
Team member since 2021
Michele Tucker
Sales Advisor
Team member since 2015
Mitzie Molina
New Business Coordinator
Team member since 2018
Nate Szana
Program Underwriter, Special Programs
Team member since 2022
Nicholas Costanzo
Billing Coodinator
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Nicky Compton
Billing Specialist
Team member since 2021
Paris Robinson
User Support Specialist
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Pauli Clariday
Commercial Sales Advisor
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Rebekah Hankins
Service Advisor
Team member since 2021
Sam Hannah
Service Advisor
Team member since 2021
Sandie Benedick
Billing Coordinator
Team member since 2015
Sara Nobles
Vice President, Underwriting
Team member since 2012
Shauna Higbee
Accounting Assistant
Team member since 2019
Shelly Caples
Client Experience Coordinator
Team member since 2021
Stacey Todd
CARe Coordinator
Team member since 2015
Stephanie Hass
Sales Advisor
Team member since 2021
Stephanie Orton
Team Support
Team member since 2020
Sydney Sterling
Service Advisor
Team member since 2021
Tammy Simpson
Team Support
Team member since 2019
Taylor Castillo
Billing Coordinator
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Taylor Nowatzki
Service Advisor
Team member since 2022
TJ Morris
Vice President, Business Development
Team member since 2015
Tom Sorrentino
Director, Client Experience
Team member since 2022
Tracy Mace
Commercial Client Service Representative
Team member since 2020
Trevor Fritts
Service Advisor
Team member since 2022
Trevor Moss
Director, Program Sales
Team member since 2021
West Everts
Service Advisor
Team member since 2022
Zech Biship
Team Support
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Tim Norris
Founder
As both an active real estate investor and insurance agent, Tim Norris understood that the investor market was severely under-served by the insurance industry. In 2008, he founded NREIG to specifically address the unique needs of this audience. He continues to invest in single-family homes as well as commercial property, and is a recipient of the R.W. Carstens Humanities Award. Tim resides in the Austin area with his wife and three children.