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 Samson | 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.
Seth Markum| VP, Business Development
Seth has over 10 years’ experience in the property and casualty space. He co-founded one of the first national online commercial P&C agencies that harnessed the internet as a distribution channel before its mainstream acceptance. He has extensive experience developing innovative sales and service solutions. He brings this experience to NREIG to continue his efforts streamlining processes and distribution channels, developing strong relationships with industry partners, and educating investors on proper coverage for their investment properties.
Katelyn Williams| VP, Retail Agent Program
Katelyn joined NREIG in 2019 with a strong management background, quickly proving her value as part of the sales team. She now manages the retail agent program, leading a team of Sales Managers who support independent agencies across the country with access to our Program.
Our team
Alex Grant
Client Service Advisor
Team member since 2022
Amanda Libanori
Sales Advisor
Team member since 2022
Amy Hammack
HR Specialist
Team member since 2022
Andrea Heydinger
Retention Specialist
Team member since 2017
Angie Guengerich
Director, Client Service
Team member since 2012
Angie Havens
Billing Coordinator
Team member since 2017
Beatriz Salmon
Client Service Advisor
Team member since 2022
Catherine Kaullen
Billing Director
Team member since 2022
Cari Mundell
Sales Assistant
Team member since 2018
Chelsea Ames
Executive Assistant to the CEO
Team member since 2021
Chris Wolfe
Internal Program Manager
Team member since 2020
Courtney Urbanek
Digital Media Specialist
Team member since 2022
Debra Branson
Client Service Advisor
Team member since 2021
Delaney McFadden
Executive Assistant
Team member since 2022
Dena Roberts
Staff Accountant
Team member since 2019
Denise Laakmann
Client Service Advisor
Team member since 2022
Devon Davis
Service Advisor
Team member since 2022
Dylan Withrow
Client Service Advisor
Team member since 2022
Gale Hunt
Systems Analyst
Team member since 2014
Hannah Bardwell
Billing Coordinator
Team member since 2022
Ian Sims
Underwriter
Team member since 2022
Jane Gleaton
CARe Team Support
Team member since 2022
Jason Jones
Vice President, Underwriting
Team member since 2015
Jayden Woedl
Sales Assistant
Team member since 2021
Jeni Horton
Systems Analyst
Team member since 2022
Jesse Keedy
Director of Marketing Operations
Team member since 2021
Jesse Williams
Team Support
Team member since 2021
Jessica Abney
New Business Coordinator
Team member since 2016
Jessica Gough
Sales Advisor
Team member since 2022
Jini Erickson
Client Service Advisor
Team member since 2022
Joe Bawono
Training Specialist
Team member since 2022
Joe Hannah
Client Service Advisor
Team member since 2023
Jordan Getz
Billing Coordinator
Team member since 2022
Julia Blasdel
Art Director
Team member since 2020
Justin McDonald
Billing Manager
Team member since 2022
Kali Delgado
Team Support
Team member since 2018
Katelyn Click
Financial Controller
Team member since 2022
Kim Benedick
Client Service Advisor
Team member since 2015
Krista Jordan
Client Service Advisor
Team member since 2019
Kristi Costanzo
Billing Specialist
Team member since 2017
Krystin King
Client Service Advisor
Team member since 2021
Lacey Townley
Executive Assistant to the COO
Team member since 2021
Leslie Driver
Marketing Coordinator
Team member since 2021
Liz Barton
Recruiter
Team member since 2022
MacKenzie Coder
Content Writer
Team member since 2022
Malerie Perrine
Payroll/HR Coordinator
Team member since 2022
Mandi Perkins
Billing Coordinator
Team member since 2022
Marie O’Dell-Bowman
Director, Client Service
Team member since 2018
Marissa Valdez
Sales Advisor
Team member since 2016
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
Vice President of Cannabis & Specialty Programs
Team member since 2022
Nicole Jones
Underwriter
Team member since 2019
Nicky Compton
Billing Manager
Team member since 2021
Pauli Clariday
Commercial Sales Advisor
Team member since 2022
Pete Hasiak
Client Service Advisor
Team member since 2023
Rebekah Weakley
Client Service Advisor
Team member since 2021
Sam Hannah
Assistant Director, Client Service
Team member since 2021
Sandie Benedick
Billing Coordinator
Team member since 2015
Sara Nobles
Vice President, Underwriting
Team member since 2012
Seth Lipe
Systems User Support
Team member since 2022
Seth Markum
Business Development
Team member since 2020
Shannon Palumbo
Client Service Advisor
Team member since 2022
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 Coon
Client Service Advisor
Team member since 2022
Stephanie Orton
Team Support
Team member since 2020
Sydney Lillard
CARe Coordinator
Team member since 2021
Tami Jordan
Staff Accountant
Team member since 2023
Tammy Simpson
Operations Specialist
Team member since 2019
Tanner Bowers
Client Service Advisor
Team member since 2022
Taylor Nowatzki
Client Service Advisor
Team member since 2022
Tom Sorrentino
Director, Client Experience
Team member since 2022
Trevor Moss
Director, Program Sales
Team member since 2021
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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.