Bill Markve attended South Dakota State University and graduated from the University of South Dakota with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business and Economics. Upon graduation, Bill started as a career agent with Bankers Life of Nebraska. In 1980, Bill went independent in the insurance and investment business and founded Bill Markve & Associates and continues to serve as its President and CEO.

Bill has a long list of accomplishments in his 29 years in the industry, including the leading agent nationwide for Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. for 23 years. Although BM&A does business with many insurance and investment companies, BM&A has been General Agency of the year for Ameritas 15 times. Bill has qualified for the National Quality Award and the National Sales Achievement Award from the start and is a 27 year "qualifying member" of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT). A 15 year MDRT Court of the Table qualifier, he is now a seven year "qualifying and life" member of MDRT's coveted "Top of the Table" award. Bill has spoken at many insurance industry meetings and seminars and is nationally known for his accomplishments in the life insurance and estate planning business. An Investment Advisor Representative with AIC, Bill is securities licensed Series 6, 63 and 65 and is Life and Health insurance licensed.

Jim Oliver, LUTCF joins the BM&A Group as the Chief Operating Officer and Director of Sales. Jim attended Missouri Western University in St. Joe, Missouri and has nearly 20 years experience in the insurance and investment industry. Jim had been a General Agent with Ameritas and New England Financial with over 17 years of management experience. For the past several years, Jim was overseeing the General Agency office for Ameritas located in Denver, Colorado. Jim’s accomplishments include qualifying for the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) numerous times, serving as Treasurer for the Denver chapter of NAIFA, and earning the prestigious Life Underwriters Training Council Fellow designation. For many years, Jim taught the necessary courses to obtain this designation while at the same time teaching courses for the College for Financial Planning in Greenwood Village, Colorado. Jim remained active in the community with service organizations, coaching athletics and serving on the local school board. Jim is securities licensed Series 6 and is life, accident and health insurance licensed.

Stephen E. Alloy, J.D., MBA earned his B.A. from the University of Iowa, a J.D. from Loyola University of Chicago Law School, and a Masters in Management from the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University. Steve is the Director of Advanced Markets. He works primarily in the life insurance, investment and estate planning area. He has practiced business and estate planning law for nearly 20 years and has over five years experience in the financial services industry as a financial advisor and manager. He is a three-time qualifier for the Million Dollar Round Table. Steve is securities licensed with Series 6, 7, 26, 63 and 65 licenses, as well as Life/Health/Disability and Property/Casualty Licensed.

Jason Quiring graduated from Northern State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance and Economics. Jason is one of our Associates providing clients with life and disability insurance and investment products. Jason has nearly 6 years experience in the insurance industry. Jason is securities licensed with AIC Series 6 and 63 and is Life and Health insurance licensed.

Seth Major attended the University of South Dakota and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Business Administration degree from Bellevue University. Seth is the Business Development Manager. He joined Bill Markve & Associates with over 5 years of Business Development and Marketing experience. In addition to working with clients in the life insurance and investment area, Seth will be coordinating the marketing department and assist in recruiting and sales management. Seth is securities licensed 6, 63 and is Life and Health Insurance licensed.

Blake Markve graduated from the University of South Dakota with a major in Criminal Justice and minor in Business Administration. With nearly 5 years experience at BM&A, Blake works in the life insurance and investment area of our firm. He is securities licensed 6, 63 and is Life and Health Insurance licensed.

Carolyn Anderson, FLMI, ACS has been with BM&A 7 years and is our Life Insurance & Investments Division Customer Service Manager. Carolyn has over 20 years experience in the life insurance industry and has been involved in customer service, underwriting and policy administration. Carolyn works directly with insurance companies’ home offices on insurance policy issues. Carolyn is securities licensed Series 6 and 63 with AIC and Life and Health Insurance licensed. Carolyn earned her FLMI and ACS designations through LOMA insurance education program.

Sherry Caba has over 20 years experience in various accounting and customer service roles with several large corporations in the Siouxland area. Sherry's role at Bill Markve & Associates involves Customer Service and Product Support in the Life Insurance and Investment division.

Vicki Young, ACS has over 20 years experience in customer/product support in life insurance and securities. A native of South Dakota, Vicki’s primary responsibilities will be to provide customer service and product support for the Life Insurance and Investment Division of Bill Markve and Associates. Vicki is life and health insurance licensed and is securities Series 6 licensed.

Gillian Topete is a life-long resident of the Sioux City community with an Associates Degree from Western Iowa Tech University. Gilly has over 10 years experience in customer service and product support in the insurance and investment industry. Gilly is life and health insurance licensed and is currently working to obtain her securities license series 6 and 63. Gillian will offer product and customer support for the Life Insurance and Investment Division of BM&A.

Mark Wetz, CIC a lifelong resident of the Siouxland community, graduated from Briar Cliff University with a degree in Business Administration. Mark, a Certified Insurance Counselor, joined Bill Markve & Associates, with over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry. Mark is a sales associate in our Property, Casualty, Life and Investment divisions. Mark is licensed in both Commercial and Personal Lines in Property and Casualty, and is securities licensed Series 6 and 63 with AIC. Mark is also Life and Health insurance licensed.

Brandon Markve attended the University of South Dakota Business School and graduated from Bellevue University with a degree in Business Administration. Brandon has been with BM&A for over 6 years and works primarily in sales and management in the Property and Casualty division. In addition to working primarily with personal and commercial Property and Casualty insurance, he is also experienced in life insurance and investments. Brandon is securities licensed Series 6 and 63 with AIC and is Life and Health insurance licensed. Brandon is also licensed in both Personal and Commercial Property and Casualty insurance.

Sue Hunter, CIC, CPIW has over 30 years of experience as a Property and Casualty customer service representative. Sue serves Bill Markve & Associates as the Property and Casualty Service Director. Sue earned the CIC, Certified Insurance Counselor and CPIW, Certified Professional Insurance Women designations in 1984. Sue is both Personal and Commercial Property and Casualty insurance licensed.

Jean Maxfield has over 40 years of experience as a Property and Casualty Service and Sales representative. Jean has joined Bill Markve & Associates as a Property and Casualty Service Representative. Jean is both Personal and Commercial Property and Casualty licensed.

Dean Robeson graduated from Sioux Empire College with an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts. He has over 20 years management experience in production, sales and service. Dean is a sales producer in our Health Insurance and Employee Benefits division. Dean is experienced in individual and group health insurance, worksite and employee benefits.

Melissa Grubb attended Morningside College in Sioux City majoring in Mass Communications. Melissa has over 15 years experience in customer service support and insurance sales. Melissa will provide customer service and sales support for our Group, Individual Health and Employee Benefits Division. Melissa is licensed in IA, NE and SD for accident, health and life insurance.

Patrick Foley received his B.A. in Mass Communications from Briar Cliff University in Sioux City, IA. Patrick is the Director of Marketing and Client Relations for the agency. Patrick has over 15 years experience in marketing, advertising, public relations, sales and sales management. Patrick primarily develops and implements the marketing and sales plans and strategies for the individual producers and the agency. In addition, Patrick oversees all public relations efforts for existing and potential agency clients.

Kim Ludwig is a lifelong resident of the Siouxland area with over 15 years of customer service and accounting experience. She is the bank liason for the Accounting department. Kim is also in the support specialist area with all divisions in Bill Markve & Associates.

Lynn Rossiter is a lifelong Siouxland resident with over 20 years of customer service, sales, and project management experience in a number of different corporate environments. Lynn is managing our Initial Client Contact division at our Corporate Headquarters. Lynn also provides customer service and claims management support in the Health and Employee Benefits division.

Kelly Jensen graduated from Lake Area Technical Institute with an Associates of Applied Science Degree in Financial Services Accounting and Consumer Banking. Kelly is the Customer Service Manager at our Webster office. She joined Bill Markve & Associates with over 4 years of Customer Service and Insurance experience. Kelly is currently Property and Casualty Licensed.

Cheryl Stevens is a life-long resident of Milbank, South Dakota, and has been with Dakota Insurance for over 15 years with nearly 30 years experience in the insurance industry. Cheryl is the Commercial Lines Manager and Office Manager for the Northern Division Milbank office. Cheryl is licensed in life, health, and personal and commercial property and casualty insurance.

Nicole Danzeisen graduated from Southwest State University in Marshall, Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Nicole joined Dakota Insurance directly out of college and has been with the agency since 2001. Nicole is the Personal Lines Manager at the Milbank office and is both personal and commercial property and casualty licensed. In addition, Nicole is also licensed in life and health insurance.

Patricia Wildung is the Customer Service and Claims Specialist at the Northern Division office of Dakota Insurance. Patty has been with Dakota Insurance for over 13 years and offers over 15 years experience in customer service, support and claims management.