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Lawrence

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Travis Oliver

President, Lawrence

  • About Travis

    Travis and his wife, Sara, are the co-owners of the agency group. Travis serves as the president and oversees all agency operations.


    Travis started in the insurance and financial services industry in 1991 with American Express Financial Advisors as a financial consultant.


    He later moved to Merrill Lynch in the Kansas City office as a financial consultant.


    Travis and Sara own over 3,000 acres of farmland raising wheat, corn, milo, soybeans, and sunflowers.


    Community Involvement

    Travis is the former Chairman of the Board of the Jefferson County Commission. He has served in the past as the Chairman of the Board of the Jefferson County Economic Development Committee and Chairman of the Jefferson County Health Department. Travis is past chairman of the Jefferson County Republican Party, and is a former member of the Kansas City Chiefs Red Coaters.


    He is member of the 2013 Leadership Kansas class.

  • Contact

    Phone: 785-331-3607

    Fax: 785-331-3850

    tjoliver@kansasins.com

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Sara Oliver

Vice President, Lawrence

  • About Sara

    Sara Oliver and her husband Travis, are the co-owners of the agency group. Sara serves as vice president.


    Travis and Sara own over 3,000 acres of farmland raising wheat, corn, milo, soybeans, and sunflowers.


    More information to come.

  • Contact

    Phone: 785-331-3607

    Fax: 785-331-3850

    sara@kansasins.com

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Krystale Neitzel

Operations Manager, Lawrence

  • About Krystale

    Krystale is the office manager for the agency. She and her family own and operate Bismarck Farms in North Lawrence. She attended Colby Community College where she met her husband Lowell.


    Her insurance favorites include working with farmers and business owners. Krystale has achieved the Farm Certified designation from Nationwide Agribusiness, the largest insurer of farms in the United States.


    She is also an active member of Kansas Corn Growers Association, including being a part of the first Corn Corps program. She has also been a member of Woodlawn Elementary USD 497 Site Council since 2012. Douglas County 4-H is very important to Krystale. Not only does she actively find more ways to give back to the program, she now gets to relive the experience with her two children.

  • Contact

    Phone: 785-331-3607

    Fax: 785-331-3850

    krystale@kansasins.com

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Alyson Oliver

Insurance Consultant, Lawrence

  • About Alyson

    Alyson is a 2016 University of Kansas graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management & Leadership with a concentration in Entrepreneurship.


    During her four years at KU, she worked in the banking and financial industry.


    Alyson comes from a farming and insurance family. Her grandfather, Dale Harkins, founded Thomas County Insurance in Colby, while also maintaining a farm in Cheyenne county KS.


    She is daughter of Travis and Sara Oliver who started an insurance agency in Lawrence and Oskaloosa Kansas. They took over Thomas County Insurance and have since continued growing the family business.


    Alyson is actively engaged in the Lawrence, Kansas community through volunteer work, attending business community events, and participation in fundraisers for organizations such as Just Food, Lawrence Humane Society, Ronald McDonald House Charities, and more. In her free time, she enjoys boating at the lake, playing or watching sports, attending Chiefs/KU games, and spending time with friends and family.

  • Contact

    Phone: 785-331-3607

    Fax: 785-331-3850

    alyson@kansasins.com

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Anne Underwood

Insurance Consultant, Lawrence

  • About Anne

    Anne joined Kansas Insurance in April 2022.  She is a graduate of The University of Kansas and received her MBA from Baker University. She has over 15 years of experience in the insurance industry, with a background in insurance claims leadership.


    Anne lives in rural Lawrence with her husband John and their two dogs.  Her favorite pastimes include camping, hiking, and photography.

  • Contact

    Phone: 785-331-3607

    Fax: 785-331-3850

    aunderwood@kansasins.com

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Thomas Stringer

Insurance Consultant, Lawrence

  • About Thomas

    Tom graduated from Pittsburg State University with a bachelor’s degree in Education and Psychology. He spent 25 very successful years in education as a teacher and coach. Tom’s insurance knowledge has spanned over three decades, from writing life and health products for Schnellbacher and Associates in the late 1990s to being a licensed property and casualty producer since 2006. Tom is relationship-driven with his customers, and he will bring his dedication and competitiveness to your insurance needs.


    Tom has a grass roots approach to protecting his customers. Tom also gives back to his community through giving and volunteering. He and his wife, Jeanette, have been married 39 years. They have three children, Nicholas, Dawnly Jo and Tomas, and daughter in law Kelsey Chipman Stringer. He has four grandsons, twins Everett (4) and Wyatt (4) Gannon (2) and Beau (1). 


    Civic Affiliations:

    • Breakthrough House Board Member
    • Lake Oshawno Board Member
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Colby

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Dennis Tubbs

Insurance Consultant, Colby

  • About Dennis

    Dennis Tubbs is a life long resident of Thomas County and has been with the agency since 2010. His past experience includes growing up on his family farm, raising grain and cattle, managing a retail business for 11 years, and being an outside sales manager for S&T Communications for eight years. Using his experience, he understands the risks and needs in writing personal, commercial, and farm insurance.


    Dennis is an active member of Kiwanis and a Colby Ambassador. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Robin, and their three boys, hunting, fishing and attending local sporting events.

  • Contact

    Phone: 785-462-3939

    Fax: 785-462-3752

    dtubbs@kansasins.com

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Gidget Hartman

Insurance Consultant, Colby

  • About Gidget

    Gidget is originally from Norton/Oberlin, Kansas area and has lived in the Colby, Kansas region for the last 27 years. Gidget graduated from Colby Community College in 1986 through the Physical Therapist Assistant program with an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science.  Gidget worked in the physical therapy field for over 30 years and, in 2019, started her insurance career.


    Gidget joined the Kansas Insurance team in the Spring of 2020 and she is licensed in property, casualty, crop, as well as, life and health.


    Gidget is anxious to get more active around the community and is very excited to service the people in Thomas County area.


    Gidget has two grown daughters that also live in Colby. Her oldest daughter, Maranda, is a nurse, and her husband, Dane, works in the oil field. They have two children Gaige and Lauren.


    Gidget’s youngest daughter is an EMT in Atwood, Kansas and volunteers at the fire department in Colby. In her free time, Gidget loves to garden, redo old furniture, go antiquing, go camping with family & friends, and recently purchased her own travel trailer.

  • Contact

    Phone: 785-462-3939

    Fax: 785-462-3752

    gidget@kansasins.com


Oskaloosa

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Bob Abel

Insurance Consultant, Oskaloosa

  • About Bob

    Robert (Bob) Abel, Jr., is a lifelong resident of Jefferson County. Bob began working in the insurance industry in January of 2005. His past experience as a supervisor with Hallmark Cards, as the Director of Jefferson County Public Works, and as a farmer, help him to understand the unique insurance needs required in today’s world. His commitment to providing clients with a personal touch and communication helps him inform individuals of products available to cover their specific needs.


    Bob specializes in property and casualty insurance for personal, farm, and commercial needs. His current farming operation helps him to better understand the community’s needs regarding crop insurance.


    All areas of insurance require an agent that is informed and willing to keep abreast of changing products that enable you, as a client, to make sure that your assets are protected.

  • Contact

    Phone: 785-863-2261

    Fax: 785-863-2390

    babel@kansasins.com

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Leann Roberson

Insurance Consultant, Oskaloosa

  • About Leann

    Leann Roberson is a Topeka native. She moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to finish schooling, and after raising her son Alex, she has now returned home 25 years later.


    Leann has 14 years of insurance experience specializing in life insurance strategies, and is licensed in life, health, and personal lines insurance, and recently received farm insurance certification.


    Leann will be glad to discuss any insurance questions you may have to help meet your insurance needs and goals.


    Leann enjoys the outdoors and has previously worked as a horseback riding program director for Camp Fire Boys & Girls. She loves working in the garden and you will always find her two favorite fur babies, Rusty and Suzie Q by her side.

  • Contact

    Phone: 785-863-2261

    Fax: 785-863-2390

    leann@kansasins.com

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Caden McAfee

Insurance Consultant, Oskaloosa

  • About Caden

    Caden is a 2021 graduate of Kansas State University with a BS degree in Animal Sciences and Industry with the business option. Caden comes from a livestock background where he was actively involved in his family’s cow/calf operations, 4-H, and showing livestock. Caden also started a seed stock operation, McAfee Simmentals, where he, along with his father and brothers, raise and market registered Simmental cattle. With his background and upbringing in agriculture in Jefferson County, Caden fully understands the needs of his community members in various areas of the insurance world.

  • Contact

    Phone: 785-863-2261

    Fax: 785-863-2390

    cmcafee@kansasins.com


Sabetha

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Roy Frey

Insurance Consultant, Sabetha

  • About Roy

    Roy began his insurance career in 1996 and has spent his past 28 years assisting in Northeast Kansas and Southeast Nebraska with their risk transfer needs. His Bachelor of Science degree from Kansas State University was in Secondary Business and Computer Education. He started out as an educator in the communities of St. Mary’s and Onaga. This background in education as well as longevity in the insurance industry will give you confidence that he can educate you on risk management needs.


    Roy was formerly with SBS Insurance Agency in Northeast Kansas and started the Sabetha branch in 1998 from scratch. Roy and his wife, Shari, are both Bern, Kansas natives. Shari is a special education teacher with Holton Special Education Coop at Sabetha Elementary. They have called Sabetha home for 25 years, and it is there that they raised their three children.


    Their eldest daughter Jacqueline lives in Overland Park with her husband Josh and sons-William, Luke.   Their eldest son Jacob was recently married and resides in Overland Park with his wife Alyssa.   Their youngest son, Broderick is also an agent for Kansas Insurance.  He and his wife Haley are expecting their first child in November and reside in Manhattan.


    You may have seen Roy in the basketball gym as he spent many years coaching high school basketball at Sabetha. Roy’s interests include spending time with family, checking his cattle, and golfing.  He is also involved in his community serving as a member of Kiwanis, and a board member of the Greater Sabetha Community Foundation.

    Roy is a member of KAIA and a certified insurance counselor (CIC). He has also served in various capacities with the Kansas Association of Insurance Agents including Young Agents Chair and Activities Committee Member.  He is a KARL alumni.  KARL is a two-year leadership program that prepares and connects aspiring leaders to spark action that will positively impact Kansas agriculture and rural communities.)


    His specialties are commercial and farm lines of insurance and is also licensed in crop, life, and long-term care insurance. Roy renovated the 621 Main building in Sabetha and works with his NEK KS and SE NE customers there.

  • Contact

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Jenae Wysong

Insurance Consultant, Sabetha

  • About Jenae

    Jenae Wysong joined the Kansas Insurance staff at 621 Main in Sabetha in September of 2022 as a licensed agent. Jenae is a graduate of Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in Family Studies and Human Services.


    Jenae’s work experience has been as a licensed nursing home administrator and service in the pharmacy industry. She makes her home east of Sabetha with her husband, Keith. Jenae’s parents are Paul and Mary Winkler. She grew up on a farm near Kelly and later moved to Seneca.


    In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching movies, interior decorating, and helping her husband on the farm. Jenae is excited to get more involved in the Sabetha community.

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Shari Frey

Insurance Consultant, Sabetha

  • About Shari

    Shari is originally from Bern, Kansas, but has lived in Sabetha for the past 25 years. Shari graduated from Kansas State University with a Master’s Degree in Special Education.


    She is currently teaching through the Holton Special Education Coop at Sabetha Elementary.

    Shari joined the Kansas Insurance team in the spring of 2019 and is licensed in property, casualty, and crop. This is her second time in the insurance world, as she worked for five years previously in the industry. She is a part-time employee who supports the new location in Sabetha. Along with her husband Roy, she believes customers should be educated on what they have and what they need for risk management. Both Roy and Shari have a strong love for their community and Northeast Kansas. They understand the need to volunteer and be involved.


    Their eldest daughter Jacqueline lives in Overland Park with her husband Josh and sons, William and Luke. Their eldest son Jacob was recently married and resides in Overland Park with his wife Alyssa.   Their youngest son, Broderick is also an agent for Kansas Insurance. He and his wife Haley are expecting their first child in November and reside in Manhattan.


    In her free time, Shari enjoys reading, Zumba classes, digital scrapbooking, event planning, traveling, reading, and “grandparenting”.

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Sidney Lang

Insurance Consultant, Sabetha

  • About Sidney

    Sidney, a Licensed Property and Casualty Agent, joined Kansas Insurance in July of 2019.  Previously she was the Director of Christian Education at Sabetha Methodist Church.


    Her business experience comes from the Human Resources Department at C.J. Foods of Bern, Kansas and Pawnee, Nebraska. Sidney and her husband, Jaso,n stay busy raising their three children who are active in 4-H, Scouts, dance, swim team, summer ball, and activities offered through the Sabetha Schools. Sidney’s attention to detail and organizational skills are vital to the Sabetha location. In her free time, she enjoys exercising, sewing, collecting crafting supplies, watching the Hallmark Mystery channel, and gardening.

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Eric Renyer

Insurance Consultant, Sabetha

  • About Eric

    Eric Renyer joined the Kansas Insurance staff at 621 Main in Sabetha in September of 2020. Eric is a graduate of Benedictine College with a BA in Management and a minor in Finance.


    He makes his home south of Sabetha with his wife, Claire. They are raising two young sons, Nicodemus and Ezekial.


    Eric grew up on a family farm near Sabetha. His strong background in agriculture and industry paired with his personality, energy, and work ethic makes him a huge asset to our team. At this time, Eric is primarily a crop agent for the Sabetha location.


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Brock Frey

Insurance Consultant, Sabetha

  • About Brock

    Broderick (Brock) Frey joined the Kansas Insurance staff in July of 2021. Brock is a 2020 graduate of Kansas State University with a BA in Strategic Sales. Brock has been employed by Scoby Bros, Inc. for eight years as an account executive. He will continue to service his customers and their promotional product needs.


    Brock makes his home in Manhattan with his wife Haley. Haley will graduate in December with a degree in Early Childhood Education. They are expecting their first son in November. Brock grew up in the rural community of Sabetha, Kansas and is excited to work in the Manhattan area helping individuals with their personal, commercial, and agriculture risk transfer needs.

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Tonganoxie

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Diane Bretthauer

Insurance Consultant, Tonganoxie

  • About Diane

    Di is an active Tonganoxie resident and community member as Tonganoxie has been her home all her life. She has been in the insurance industry for 41 years and brings superior service to all clients.


    Di has served as Chairman and President of Team Tongie for over eight years, served on the Planning Committee for 10 years, and is on site council for the high school. In her spare time, she coaches softball and attends all her grandkids' events.

  • Contact

    Phone: 913-369-6600

    Fax: 913-369-3300

    dibret@kansasins.com

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Nikki Beach

Insurance Consultant, Tonganoxie

  • About Nikki

    Nikki, a licensed Property and Casualty Agent, joined Kansas Insurance in February 2019. She is a graduate of The University of Kansas. Nikki and her husband, John, have two sons and enjoy spending most of their time at their boys’ sporting events. In her free time, she enjoys exercising, traveling with her family, and volunteering in the Tonganoxie community through organizations such as Team Tongie and Tonganoxie Booster Club.

  • Contact

    Phone: 913-369-6600

    Fax: 913-369-3300

    nikki@kansasins.com


Topeka

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Jeff Biggs

Insurance Consultant, Topeka

  • About Jeff

    Jeff started his career in 1995 and joined Kansas Insurance in 2020. Jeff handles both commercial and personal insurance lines for his clients. Jeff is a member of NAIFA-Topeka and KAIA. Jeff achieved his Life Underwriting Training Council Fellow (LUTCF) in his 2nd year of business and has also graduated from NAIFA’s Leadership in Life Institute program.


    Jeff has achieved many industry awards such as 10x MDRT which is awarded to the Top 1% agents internationally for life insurance production, 5x NAIFA Quality Award, 2014 HOF inductee for direct carrier, Top Commercial Producer in Kansas 13 years for direct carrier, 5x Super All American, 11x All American and 20x Super Pacesetter for direct carrier.


    Jeff has served in many roles for NAIFA-Topeka board for eight years including President. He served the final three years as National Committee Chair lobbying in Washington, DC on behalf of fellow members.


    Jeff has contributed to and served on many non-profit boards and founded the Driving Hope for Homeless Children Charity Golf tourney, which raised over $250k in its nine years of existence for the Topeka Rescue Mission’s Children’s Palace.


    Jeff specializes in all commercial risks from Contractors to Agricultural, working closely with clients to understand the risks, exposures and risk tolerance unique to them.  He then helps them implement cost effective strategies and insurance programs to protect their business. Ultimately, many times this process has resulted in the insured identifying gaps in coverage, increasing coverages and achieving savings all at the same time.


    Jeff specializes in business buy-sell agreements, making sure they are structured properly to ensure a smooth transition. Jeff works with clients to help them receive guaranteed life time income in retirement and implement strategies to help reduce taxation in both retirement and legacy planning.


    He is also licensed to sell life insurance, Long-Term Care and fixed annuities.

  • Contact

    Phone: 785-783-8899

    Fax: 785-783-8955

    jbiggs@kansasins.com

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John Kabus

Insurance Consultant, Topeka

  • About John

    John Kabus comes to Kansas Insurance with twenty-five years of experience in local government and the agriculture industry. John has served as the Shawnee County Noxious Weed Director in Topeka, KS.


    He has been a strong advocate for noxious weed awareness and eradication and has a life-long personal and professional involvement in the conservation of agriculture and the agriculture industry.


    John brings his passionate commitment to helping landowners and the community to Kansas Insurance, Inc. Prior to his appointment at Shawnee County,


    John was the Agricultural Science Instructor and FFA Advisor at Seaman High School in Topeka.


    He volunteers as a community 4-H leader for the crop judging teams in Shawnee, Jefferson & Jackson counties.


    John has farming interests and resides in rural Shawnee County with his wife Kaye and three children.

  • Contact

    Phone: 785-783-8899

    Fax: 785-783-8955

    johnkabus@kansasins.com

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Courtney Saathoff

Insurance Consultant, Topeka

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Laura Piper

Insurance Consultant, Topeka

  • About Laura

    Laura is a graduate of Washburn University with a B.A. in Communication with a corporate emphasis. She has just under 20 years of insurance experience and is licensed in property, casualty, life and health.


    Laura lives in Topeka with her husband Andrew, who works for the Kansas Air National Guard. Their daughter Haley attends Drake University. She and her husband are actively involved in the Arab Shrine in Topeka, KS.


    In her spare time, Laura loves to travel and spend time with family and friends.

  • Contact

    Phone: 785-783-8899

    Fax: 785-783-8955

    laura@kansasins.com

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Alex Defendorf

Insurance Consultant, Topeka

  • About Alex

    Alex, a licensed property and casualty agent, is a Topeka native. He and his wife Abbey and got married in November of 2020 and enjoy traveling and spending time with family.


    In his free time, Alex enjoys camping with friends and spending time on the golf course.

  • Contact

    Phone: 785-783-8899

    Fax: 785-783-8955

    adefendorf@kansasins.com

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