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.

My insurance career began many years ago in Tennessee as a property & casualty claims adjuster for a TPA based out of New Orleans, LA.  Within a couple of years I transitioned over to the life & health side, obtaining my license and working as an administrator for a local financial planning/employee benefit agency.  During my 5 1/2 year tenure at the agency, I was promoted to Director of Employee Benefits, managing that department and was also fortunate to be a part of a long-term business strategy at the firm.  I married my best friend on July 7^th, 2007 at 7pm and we immediately relocated to Colorado to support my husband's career in technology.  Since then, I have had a myriad of roles at two national carriers here in Colorado and also completed my Business Degree at CU Denver.  I thoroughly enjoy spending time with my husband and our children, our 4 furry children, and all that the gorgeous Colorado outdoors has to offer!  I have a passion for helping others, especially in the ever-changing insurance industry.  I am extremely excited to be a part of the team and to work with our clients at Olson & Olson Ltd Insurance!

I have been working in the Employee Benefits Industry for many years at companies like Great West and CIGNA Healthcare.  I have also worked in the Employee Benefits Consulting sector for both small and large group employers. I really enjoy working with clients to strategize for the future and plan for how the changing healthcare industry may impact them. I have been building and sustaining relationships with my clients during my entire career and I enjoy learning about our clients and their businesses. Helping our clients free up their time from health insurance questions and administration, so they can operate their business more effectively is important to me.  In my free time I enjoy playing basketball, hiking and golf with some live music at Red Rocks throughout the year as well.

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 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.