I am originally from Oregon.  I moved to Colorado several years ago and have been enjoying the Denver area culture ever since.  I have a BA in English & Communications from the University of Oregon.  I began working in commercial property & casualty, in workers comp claims, but quickly moved out the claims world to the agency side.  My background is all commercial lines, and I have had the opportunity to work on all types of accounts, specifically real estate, hospitality, manufacturing, non-profits, and banks, with business sizes ranging from International Fortune 500 to small local business.  I hold professional designations of Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), and Accredited Advisor of Insurance (AAI).  Recently, I obtained my Master of Science degree, with honors, from Regis University, in Organizational Management with a graduate certificate in Executive Leadership.

I graduated from Metropolitan State University of Denver with my bachelor's degree in Communication.  After working in the TV news business for a couple of years, I decided it was not for me.  I took a leap of faith and stepped into a whole new career field.  I joined Olson & Olson Ltd as an administrative assistant and after learning from the best of the best in insurance, I moved to the Personal Insurance Department as a personal insurance specialist.   I really enjoy talking and helping customers with their insurance problems.  Whether that could be an outstanding claim that needs more attention or a small question that a customer has, I try my best to make myself available at all times!  Outside the office I am a typical Colorado guy who likes to take my dog for hikes, camping in the summer, and skiing the slopes in the winter.  

I have been in the safety profession for 26 years, as my dream of becoming a rock star back in the 80's never materialized. (Could have been the hair!)  I started my career as the environmental and safety coordinator for a large roofing and engineering company and then moved into construction safety, working for several large contractors and subcontractors around the country. In 2005, I started my career in the insurance industry as a loss control specialist for an agency in the Denver area before coming to Olson & Olson Ltd as the Vice president of Risk Management Services. My goal for our clients is to be a resource they can go to for answers to questions, support for implementing safety programs, training, workplace audits and any other safety and/or environmental concerns they may have.  In my spare time, I work out or play one of my guitars -usually the blue one, which is also my favorite color. 

I began my career in insurance in Georgia.  From there, I moved to California and worked on the carrier side in Employee Benefits.  I transitioned to the broker side, working on very large municipalities and government agencies of up to 21,000 employees for a large brokerage firm. When my husband retired from the Marine Corps, we relocated to Colorado where I worked for a regional broker in Northern Colorado.  I have served as President of the Colorado State Association of Health Underwriters and continue to advocate for our clients through this organization.  Recently, I joined the Olson & Olson, Ltd. team and am thrilled to be a part of a growing vibrant team.  In my spare time, my husband and I volunteer at several Veterans Organizations as well as many animal rescue organizations.  We have long since fallen in love with the Colorado weather, mountains and people and we are blessed with 3 adult daughters and 6 grandchildren. 

I sincerely love what I do for a living: helping employers develop long term employee benefits, compensation and HR strategies for themselves and their employees.  For almost 20 years I've worked with Front Range employers with anywhere from 2 to 5000 employees, bringing them clear, concise and actionable direction on how to deal with the ever-changing, ever more complicated health insurance market and their associated regulations and requirements.  Olson & Olson. Ltd. offers a truly unique value proposition to the prospects and clients I work with and is why I feel so lucky to work with these guys.  We have really robust, "large shop" resources across all lines of risk that we bring to the table for our clients but we have a true "anti-large shop" team culture in the office.  We bring the same level of service, the same team of folks to every client we work with and don't let corporate red tape get in the way of giving you the service you deserve.  My family roots are Scandinavian (my name probably gave that away) and from Maine.  I grew up in Boulder and now live in Golden.  My Wife is a professional singer/song writer and our amazing kids are in school in Golden, Broomfield and Montana.

Insurance recently fell into my lap when I moved to the big city of Denver but I've learned an immense amount since joining Olson & Olson Ltd. In addition to being the first voice you hear when you call Olson & Olson Ltd, I do my best to help our Account Managers  in service to our customers.  My goal is to help make that service as effective and efficient as possible. I enjoy working with the great team at Olson & Olson Ltd. In my free time you will find me volunteering with a youth group, spending time with family, and cheering on my favorite sports teams.

I graduated from Western State College and earned a B.A. in Accounting and Business.  After college, I took to the skies to pursue my love for travel. After a few years of travel, I worked for a Denver accounting firm providing audit, tax, accounting support and consulting services for various businesses, including construction, real estate, and oil and gas.  I brought 7 years of accounting experience to Olson & Olson, Ltd. where I am currently the Controller.   Recently, I have taken on the challenges of the world of surety bonds.  I look forward to working more closely with our customers for all their surety needs.  I am also a licensed insurance agent, a member of the Construction Financial Management Association, and a member of The Association of Accountants and Financial Professionals in Business. 

I was born and raised in what I like to call, Rural America. Though my life was full of family and bountiful blessings on the plains of Colorado, I have always been a city girl at heart.  I recently relocated to the Denver Metro area and am fortunate enough to have joined the awesome crew at Olson & Olson, Ltd.  I stumbled into the world of insurance several years ago and vividly remember the moment I thought to myself, "I have found a career, not just a job." I look forward to prospering with Olson & Olson, Ltd. and am excited to get to know and service our current customers while building relationships with new ones. My down time is spent delighting in my incredible son and daughter - cheering them on in their love of various sports, while trying to make plenty of time to enjoy the outdoors - camping, exploring and relishing in the warm Colorado sunshine on a boat!  

I graduated from Metropolitan State University of Denver with my bachelor's degree in Communication.  After working in the TV news business for a couple of years, I decided it was not for me.  I took a leap of faith and stepped into a whole new career field.  I joined Olson & Olson Ltd as an administrative assistant and after learning from the best of the best in insurance, I moved to the Personal Insurance Department as a personal insurance specialist.   I really enjoy talking and helping customers with their insurance problems.  Whether that could be an outstanding claim that needs more attention or a small question that a customer has, I try my best to make myself available at all times!  Outside the office I am a typical Colorado guy who likes to take my dog for hikes, camping in the summer, and skiing the slopes in the winter.  

After graduating with a B.S. in Computer Science, I worked at the local utility company in IT and also the Customer Service side of the business, including programming, project management, process management, remittance, and billing.  I moved to project management with IBM and worked with the local utility as well as with several other utilities in the deregulated electric market implementation in Texas. When Olson & Olson Ltd opened its doors, they needed someone to answer the phones.  In seeing the opportunity there (even though I wasn't very qualified for the position) here I am!  I work as the Office Manager for Olson & Olson, Ltd. which means IT, process management, and general administrative stuff that no one else should be bothered with.  My goal is to make everyone else’s job easier and more effective and efficient.  In my spare time, you will find me finding a new app to make Olson & Olson Ltd more nimble, traveling to visit my children, or working on a quilt.

I graduated from Western State College and earned a B.A. in Accounting and Business.  After college, I took to the skies to pursue my love for travel. After a few years of travel, I worked for a Denver accounting firm providing audit, tax, accounting support and consulting services for various businesses, including construction, real estate, and oil and gas.  I brought 7 years of accounting experience to Olson & Olson, Ltd. where I am currently the Controller.   Recently, I have taken on the challenges of the world of surety bonds.  I look forward to working more closely with our customers for all their surety needs.  I am also a licensed insurance agent, a member of the Construction Financial Management Association, and a member of The Association of Accountants and Financial Professionals in Business.