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.

Leaders of NREIG

Shawn Woedl
CEO

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Brooke Beets
COO

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Brent Lombardi
CAO

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Lara Mazza
CDAO

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Jerry Samson
CTO

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Jacqui Price
EVP, Underwriting

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Julie Prewitt
SVP, Marketing

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Marie O’Dell-Bowman
VP, Client Service

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Angie Guengerich
VP, Organizational Development

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Melanie Maddock
Director, People & Culture

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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.

Brooke Beets | COO

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 sales, service and support, marketing, and client retention. She is passionate about helping others to be successful in their professional endeavors.

In her free time, Brooke loves to explore local coffee shops and bookstores as well as vacation anywhere there are mountains.

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.

Lara Mazza | Chief Data and Analtyics Officer

With 18 years of experience in the insurance industry, Lara is well-versed in claims, data analytics, and project management. In her role at NREIG, Lara collaborates with department leaders to ensure a unified approach to data, resulting in enhanced decision-making and increased efficiency. Lara’s ability to transform data into actionable insights has a direct impact on our business decisions and strategies.

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.

Katelyn Click | Controller

As a Certified Public Accountant with ten years of progressive accounting experience, Katelyn brings a wealth of expertise to her role as Controller. In addition to managing our annual audit and budget processes, Katelyn oversees financial reporting, forecasting, month-end, and treasury duties. Katelyn also collaborates with other departments to enhance and streamline financial-adjacent processes at NREIG.

Melanie Maddock| Director, People & Culture

Melanie joined NREIG in 2025 and leads the company's talent strategy, organizational development, and employee experience initiatives in collaboration with the People & Culture team. She maintains a deep commitment to building strong, human-centered cultures and partnering with leaders across the organization to cultivate high-trust teams. Through thoughtful programs and strategic initiatives, Melanie focuses on attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional talent while fostering an environment where people feel empowered to thrive. Outside of work, you can usually find Melanie catching a movie, planning a trip, or cuddling her pups. Centering cultures and partnering with leaders across the organization to cultivate high-trust teams, she endeavors to drive programs that attract, develop, and retain amazing talent while fostering an environment where people feel empowered to thrive. Outside of work, she's usually catching a movie, planning a trip, or cuddling her pups. 

Julie Prewitt | SVP, 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.

Jacqui Price | EVP, Underwritting

Since joining NREIG in 2016, Jacqui has progressed through a variety of roles, consistently demonstrating a passion for learning and a commitment to professional growth. Today, as EVP of Underwriting, Jacqui focuses on cultivating strong partnerships with NREIG carrier partners to drive ongoing program development and expand product solutions for our clients.

Outside of work, Jacqui enjoys spending time with her family, whether playing cards and board games or training in Taekwondo alongside her two kids. She also loves to travel, with favorite destinations including Colorado's Rocky Mountains and Dunn's River Falls in Jamaica.

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.

Marie O'Dell-Bowman | VP, Client Service

Since joining NREIG as Client Service Advisor in 2014. Since then, she has played an integral role in the company’s growth while honing her own leadership skills. In her current role as VP of Client Service, Marie prioritizes a client-first approach while mentoring and strengthening her team. In her free time, Marie enjoys cross stitching, quilting, and traveling with her family.

Angie Guengerich | VP, Organizational Development

Since joining NREIG in 2012, Angie has grown alongside our organization, helping lead meaningful change through periods of expansion and transition. In 2025, Angie built out the training team into a dedicated department and become VP of Organizational Development.

Angie is a Nebraska native and, naturally, a proud Husker. She values family above all and loves spending quality time with her husband and two children.

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.

Our Team

Leaders of NREIG