Our Team

American Heartland Insurance Agency's employees are highly-trained, experienced and dedicated to the success of our business.

 

Daniel Neville, AFIS

President

 

Dan has been in the insurance business for over 35 years.  He is a member of the Independent Insurance Agents of Nebraska (IIAN) and past president of the Platte Insurance Board.  As President of American Heartland Insurance Agency, Dan specializes in agribusiness related risks, including our exclusive CAFO program.  Dan and his wife Joyce have 7 children and 20 grandchildren.

 

Contact Dan at dan@ahia.com or (402) 276-2083

 

Ben Neville, AFIS

Account Executive

 

With over 15 years of experience in the CAFO insurance industry, Ben brings a wealth of risk management experience and industry knowledge to his clients.  He has been instrumental in working with insurance companies to design and implement new coverage forms.  Ben grew up in rural Nebraska so he is familiar with the agricultural industry and its insurance needs.  He is an active member of IIAN, Platte Insurance Board, Ducks Unlimited, Eagles and Elks.  An avid hunter and fisherman, Ben lives in Columbus with his wife Lisa and 5 children.

 

Contact Ben at ben@ahia.com or (402) 910-1392

 

Michelle Rinkol

Agent / CSR

 

Michelle has worked in the insurance industry for the last 15 years, her main duties are in the agribusiness area.  Michelle is from the Midwest (Iowa, Kansas & Nebraska) and currently lives in Columbus with her husband Ken & three daughters (Ashlea, Tori & Crystal).  Michelle is very active in her children's sporting events and with her church.

 

Contact Michelle at michelle@ahia.com or (402) 910-0232

 

Veronica Brandl

Agent / CSR

 

Veronica has worked in the insurance industry for the last 8 years and is fluent in English and Spanish. She specializes in personal and commercial insurance and is licensed in life and health.

She is an active board member of Rock of Power Church. Veronica lives in Columbus with her husband, Jason, and 2 children, Kaitlyn and Seth.

 

Contact Veronica at veronica@ahia.com or (402) 276-1656

 

Bob Hoppe, CPCU, AFIS

Account Executive

 

Bob is a member of the Independent Insurance Agents of Nebraska.  Served as President from 2002-2003, and is past president of the Platte Insurance Board.  Bob specializes in insuring hog confinement facilities and other agribusiness risks.  He is an active member of IIAN, Ducks Unlimited, and Schuyler NE Chamber of Commerce.  Bob and his wife have 2 children and 5 grandchildren.  

 

Contact Bob at bob@ahia.com or (402) 649-3982

 

Dolan Larsen

Account Executive

 

 

Dolan is a lifetime resident of Columbus. He has been married to his wife, Bonnie, for 39 years.  They have 3 children and 3 grandchildren .  His hobbies include spending time with his family and golfing. He is a member of St. Isidore’s Church and currently serves on the parish council. Dolan is well-versed in personal, commercial, farm and crop insurance lines of business. Dolan promises to provide all new and existing customers with unmatched service.

 

Contact Dolan at dolan@ahia.com​ or (402) 910-0889

 

Tim Koch

Account Executive

 

Tim is a lifetime resident of Platte County and a former pork producer and farmer with 16 years of experience in the insurance industry. He specializes in personal, commercial and farm insurance, but is also licensed in life and health. Tim is a member of the Shell Creek St. John’s Lutheran Church. He and his wife, Nancy, have 3 children and 4 grandchildren.

 

Contact Tim at tim@ahia.com or (402) 910-2044