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Bryan Schmitz, CIC

President

Email: BryanSchmitz@sbsins.com

Email BryanSchmitz@sbsins.com

Location Axtell, Seneca

Specialty Commercial, Farm, Life, Management, Personal

Bryan Schmitz, CIC

President

Bryan joined the SBS Insurance team in July of 2003. He is a lifelong resident and farmer in Nemaha County. He grew up on a hog, cattle and crop farm north of Baileyville and is still actively engaged in the family farm.

Bryan has used his strong agricultural background to work with farmers to protect their operations and crops. As he learned the insurance business, he branched out into commercial and personal lines insurance to go along with farm and crop insurance. Bryan passed the rigorous Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC) Exams in 2013.

After working as a producer and being part of the management team for SBS Insurance, Bryan took over the Presidents role for the organization in 2018. At this same time, Bryan accepted a seat on the Kansas Association of Independent Agents board of directors, which he still holds.

Bryan’s passion in life has always been working with people and helping our communities thrive. He is active in the Knights of Columbus, 4-H, and several other community events. In his free time Bryan likes to spending time with his wife, 4 children, son – in - laws, and grandchildren. He also likes to hunt and fish.

Kim Durland

Operations/Finance Manager

Email: KimDurland@sbsins.com

Email KimDurland@sbsins.com

Location Seneca

Specialty Life, Management

Kim Durland

Operations/Finance Manager

Kim grew up on the family farm south of Corning and is a graduate of Centralia High School. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Management at Kansas State University. Kim started her career with SBS in 1998 and oversees all of the accounting, licensing, and computer management and also assists with marketing for all of our branches. Kim has 3 children, Caleb, Kendall, and Cole. Outside of the office Kim is actively involved as a 4-H leader, with church choir, and the STEP Foundation just to name a few. In her free time, Kim enjoys watching her nieces and nephews in their many activities and watching movies. However, her favorite is the time spent with her kids.

Loren Henry

Commercial Producer & Sales Manager

Email: LorenHenry@sbsins.com

Email LorenHenry@sbsins.com

Location Auburn, NE, Hiawatha, Onaga, Sabetha, Seneca

Specialty Commercial, Farm, Life

Loren Henry

Commercial Producer & Sales Manager

A question I am often asked is “Why do you like selling insurance?” I had a great learning opportunity growing up working on a dairy farm, helping my dad and uncles in the equipment business, and traveling the country building Ethanol Plants. Through these first hand experiences, I realized how each business has its own unique exposures and challenges. Helping a client identify these and show them how we can protect their assets at the time of loss is why I like selling insurance!

Loren graduated from William Jewell College with a B.A. degree in Marketing. He began his insurance career with Federated Insurance where he spent 8 years. Loren joined SBS Insurance in 2016 and specializes in Commercial Insurance for businesses and farms. Loren and his wife Leslie live in Seneca with their twin boys Tyson and Conner.

Bryce Burdiek, AFIS

Farm Team Leader & Crop Producer

Email: BryceBurdiek@sbsins.com

Email BryceBurdiek@sbsins.com

Location Seneca

Specialty Farm, Life

Bryce Burdiek, AFIS

Farm Team Leader & Crop Producer

Bryce is from Centralia, KS and grew up on a farm 3 miles south of Centralia. He is the son of Alan & Sheri Burdiek. He has three daughters (Maklyn, Brittin, & Ellis) and wife Kelsey. Bryce graduated from Centralia High School in 2007 and then attended Kansas State University, where he graduated with two degrees (Business Finance & Agricultural Economics). Bryce has been in the insurance profession since 2010. He is passionate about insurance and wants to help you in your insurance needs. Bryce’s hobbies include DJing, playing guitar, sports, hunting, and spending time with family. He is also the current chair of the Young Agents of Kansas.

Sara Nordhus

Personal Lines Team Leader

Email: SaraNordhus@sbsins.com

Email SaraNordhus@sbsins.com

Location Seneca

Specialty Personal

Sara Nordhus

Personal Lines Team Leader

Being in the insurance industry since 2004, Sara is the Personal Lines Team Leader and serves the Seneca agency. She can help you with your Personal Lines needs in Home, Auto, and Recreational vehicles. Sara is a graduate of Centralia High School and Washburn University. Sara and her husband, Troy, reside outside of Seneca with their 2 children. In her remaining free time, Sara enjoys volunteering at church and local community activities or a great outdoor adventure with family and friends.

Jeff Kidd

Commercial Team Leader

Email: JeffKidd@sbsins.com

Email JeffKidd@sbsins.com

Location Auburn, NE, Seneca

Specialty Commercial, Life

Jeff Kidd

Commercial Team Leader

Jeff works out of our Seneca and Auburn offices where he can help you with all of your Commercial insurance needs. Jeff was born and raised in Lake Jackson, TX before spending his teen years in Bellevue, NE where he graduated from Bellevue West High School. He went on to play soccer at Sterling College (KS) where he graduated with a Health and Physical Education degree in 2005. He joined "The Home Team" after moving to Seneca in 2012 with his wife, Lisa. He enjoys giving back to the community by volunteering to coach youth sports and also sitting on local Boards. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his 3 boys Kolton, Gunner, and Knox and his beautiful wife. He also enjoys hunting whitetail and golfing.

Pat Sheik

Sabetha Branch Manager

Email: PatSheik@sbsins.com

Email PatSheik@sbsins.com

Location Sabetha

Specialty Farm, Management, Personal

Pat Sheik

Sabetha Branch Manager

Pat grew up in Bern, KS and is the son of Bill and Terry Sheik. He graduated from Bern High School and Kansas State University with a degree in Construction Science and Management with an associate degree in business. He spent eleven years in Manhattan and worked as a construction superintendent for Corvias Military Living on the Fort Riley base. Pat and his wife Tessa are excited to be back in the Bern area and look forward to getting involved in the surrounding community functions and organizations.

Andrea Groth, CISR

Hiawatha Branch Manager

Email: AndreaGroth@sbsins.com

Email AndreaGroth@sbsins.com

Location Hiawatha

Specialty Commercial, Farm, Life, Personal

Andrea Groth, CISR

Hiawatha Branch Manager

Insurance is in my blood, as my father has been in insurance my whole life and I grew up in insurance and started working in my dads agency in 1996. I am an Agent in the Hiawatha office with a CISR designation and handle multiple lines including Home, Auto, Motorcycle, Boats, RV, Bonds, Commercial, and Farm. I grew up back and forth between Manhattan KS & Philadelphia PA and married Stacy Groth of Hiawatha that I met in college. We live in Hiawatha with our two kids. In my spare time, I like to spend time goofing around with my family, enjoying many different activities including climbing rocks in our rock buggies, game nights, camping and multiple sports.

Rick Janssen

Auburn Branch Manager

Email: RickJanssen@sbsins.com

Email RickJanssen@sbsins.com

Location Auburn, NE

Specialty Commercial, Farm, Personal

Rick Janssen

Auburn Branch Manager

Rick has been in the insurance business since 1984 and has resided in Auburn, NE since 1988. Rick has worked on the company side of the insurance business before getting back to being an agent in 1992. He can help you with your personal, commercial, farm and crop insurance needs. Rick has been with SBS Insurance since 2017. Rick is active in the community, is a Chamber of Commerce and City Council member, and is an avid supporter of Peru State College. He looks forward to helping you with your insurance needs.

Josh Bowers

Personal & Life Account Manager

Email: JoshBowers@sbsins.com

Email JoshBowers@sbsins.com

Location Seneca

Specialty Life, Personal

Josh Bowers

Personal & Life Account Manager

Josh has been with SBS Insurance since 2017. He currently services client’s life insurance and financial service needs as well as home and auto insurance.

Josh grew up in Bartlett, TN and graduated from Bartlett High School in 1993. He enlisted in and served 3 years in the United States Army. Josh graduated with a degree in Business Administration from Kansas State University. He has been in the financial service industry since 2003. Josh resides in Corning with his wife, Nicole, and their 4 children. When not at work, Josh enjoys K-State sports, DJing, and spending time with family.

Kathy Bowman

Account Manager

Email: KathyBowman@sbsins.com

Email KathyBowman@sbsins.com

Location Auburn, NE

Specialty Farm, Personal

Kathy Bowman

Account Manager

Kathy works in our Auburn office as a CSR for the personal and commercial lines team. Her philosophy at work is, "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail." Kathy really enjoys helping her customers find policies that best fit their needs. She graduated from Auburn High School and Southeast Community College in Lincoln. After college Kathy and her husband, Chad, moved back to Auburn to raise their family. Chad is a power plant operator at the Auburn Board of Public Works. They have two children, Jacob and Jessica. Outside of work, Kathy likes to spend time with family & friends, read, & exercise.

Jeff Thompson

Account Manager

Email: JeffThompson@sbsins.com

Email JeffThompson@sbsins.com

Location Sabetha

Specialty Commercial, Farm, Personal

Jeff Thompson

Account Manager

A proud graduate of Sabetha High School and the University of Kansas, Jeff returned to his hometown in 2022 after 15 years in Kansas City. With over a decade of experience in outside sales in the agriculture industry, Jeff recently shifted his focus to insurance. His passion lies in solving problems and helping people. In his transition to insurance, Jeff is dedicated to helping individuals and companies navigate uncertainties and find tailored solutions to protect their assets and futures.

Jeff and his wife, also from Sabetha, have two daughters whom they look forward to raising in the local community. Outside of work, Jeff values time with his family and enjoys exploring the outdoors and being involved in community activities.

Randi Martin

Claims Specialist

Email: RandiMartin@sbsins.com

Email RandiMartin@sbsins.com

Location Hiawatha

Specialty Commercial, Personal

Randi Martin

Claims Specialist

I was born and raised in Northeast Kansas and have continued to live in the area all of my life thus far. My employment with SBS Insurance Agency began in January 2017 and I have been located in the Hiawatha branch office since then. I enjoy my career as an insurance agent as it allows me to interact with the people of the area and help them find appropriate ways to protect their interests. It is a welcome challenge to tailor each policy to meet each person’s needs.

In my personal life I enjoy spending time with my family, collecting books (maybe someday I will get them all read), and playing video games.

Jacob Bowman

Account Manager

Email: JacobBowman@sbsins.com

Email JacobBowman@sbsins.com

Location Auburn, NE, NE

Specialty Personal

Jacob Bowman

Account Manager

Jacob works as an agent in the Auburn office. He can help you with your personal lines needs. Jacob grew up in Auburn, Nebraska and started working with SBS in November of 2023. He enjoys archery and being outdoors. Jacob is looking forward to helping you find the best plan that fits your needs.

Kelly Sheik, CISR

Processing Specialist

Email: KellySheik@sbsins.com

Email KellySheik@sbsins.com

Location Seneca

Kelly Sheik, CISR

Processing Specialist

Kelly grew up in Bern, KS and is the daughter of Bill & Terry Sheik. She graduated from Bern High School, then attended Kansas State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. Kelly started working at SBS Insurance in 2008. She earned her Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) designation in 2011. Kelly enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cheering for the Kansas State Wildcats and watching movies.

Janet Schmitz

Processing Specialist

Email: JanetSchmitz@sbsins.com

Email JanetSchmitz@sbsins.com

Location Axtell

Specialty Personal

Janet Schmitz

Processing Specialist

Janet grew up south of Axtell and graduated from Axtell High School. She went on to Kansas State University where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. Janet helps with accounting, crop insurance, and personal lines of insurance. She is married to Bryan and they have 4 grown children. Janet loves to spend time with her grandchildren and reading.

Geri Flowers

Processing Specialist

Email: GeriFlowers@sbsins.com

Email GeriFlowers@sbsins.com

Location Onaga

Geri Flowers

Processing Specialist

Geri works in the Onaga office, working with both the processing and marketing team. She was born and raised in Onaga, and enjoys spending time with family and working with her dogs and farm animals. Her passion is Home Decorating, Remodeling, and Landscaping.

Ralph Snyder

Email: RalphSnyder@sbsins.com

Email RalphSnyder@sbsins.com

Specialty Commercial, Farm

Ralph Snyder

SBS Insurance

8 hours ago

Please join us in wishing Janet Schmitz a very happy birthday! We appreciate all you do to help keep SBS Insurance running smoothly. We hope you have a wonderful birthday! 🎉 ...

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