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Our Team

Management

Our management team is made up of strong leaders, all of whom have decades of industry experience and a proven track record of success.

Jerry and Judie Couri

Jerry Couri

President of Couri Insurance Agency

From underwriting to adjusting to sales management, Jerry has done it all in his more than 40 years in the insurance industry. His hands-on experience helped him and his wife Judie build Couri from a handful of agents to the large regional company it is today.

Judie Couri

President of Couri Insurance Associates

Judie started her career as a tax preparer, which paved the way for her becoming the owner and president of Couri Tax and Accounting Services. Along the way, she’s also held a number of other leadership positions within the Couri organization.


Steve Albinger

Steve Albinger, CIC, CISR

Vice President of Marketing and Operations

More than two decades of experience is what makes Steve such a strong leader. He’s worked in both national and regional insurance companies, and spent five years as vice president of a large independent agency before joining Couri in 2000.

Caryn Papenthien

Caryn Papenthien, CISR

Vice President of Commercial Lines and Human Resources Manager

A former commercial manager, Caryn has been with Couri for more than 20 years. During that time, she’s worked in every Couri division, giving her a solid understanding of every aspect of the insurance business.

Support

Combined 198+ Years of Experience

When you join Couri, you get an entire team of people dedicated to your support.
Couri Support Team
Michelle Landolt-Sontag, Agency Operations Support/Agency Bill; Marissa Goodness Commercial Lines Placement Specialist; Randy Vogler ,Personal Lines Placement Specialist; Kim De Ford, Executive Administrative Assistant; Stacy Stoltz, Agency Operations, West, CPL, Minnesota, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri; Laura Agnello, Licensing Coordinator; Scott Woodin, Principal Couri Financial; Patti Walsh, Customer Service Agent, Personal Lines; Mike Lambert, Agent Commercial Lines/Trucking Specialist; Jane Meekma, Customer Service Agent, Commercial Lines; Gail Richter, Commercial Placement Assistant; Sue Ackmann, Administrative Assistant Couri Financial; Kris Owens, Commercial Lines Placement Specialist; Sarah Leverance, Customer Service Agent, Personal Lines; Lorie Lykins, Customer Service Agent, Personal Lines; Lorie Lykins, Customer Service Agent, Personal Lines; Mike Hanley, Personal Lines Placement Specialist; Pat Sandoval, Executive Assistant; Vicki Dian, Agency Operations Support.

Contact Couri

379 West Main Street
Waukesha, WI 53186
Phone: 866-510-9335

Testimonials

I appreciate the opportunity that Couri has given me to become an independent agent. It has been great to have the ability to use several insurance companies to provide my clients with proper coverage…
Frank Isadore - AFI Insurance
As a small agency in the insurance business for over 28 years, the best thing about being associated with Couri is you always get top-notch underwriters. Other benefits include pricing power, somethin…
Lance Dopke - Dopke and Engler Insurance
Working with the Couri Group is like being a part of one big happy family yet being able to make your own decisions. Patti Townsend Townsend Insurance Agency, Inc.
Patti Townsend
Couri makes it easy to serve my clients in many ways. For example, I do not have to be concerned with procuring agency contracts and meeting volume commitments. In other words, I can devote the majori…
Buzz Orval - American Insurance Specialists, Inc.
Couri is a great organization. I joined after spending seven years with another group. I now have access to more carriers, higher commissions and the opportunity to share in contingency bonuses. Steve…
John Letson
I want to thank you and Couri Associates for letting me be a part of the group. Couri Associates is a classy organization..
Peter Fassbender
My dream was to open a family-owned independent insurance agency in my hometown. Partnering with Couri allowed me to make that dream a reality. We have access to top-notch insurance carriers, a compre…
Sue Frangquist - Frangquist Insurance Agency, Inc.
As a captive agent I went into every gunfight with one bullet in my gun. Being an independent agent, I now represent a number of top-rated carriers, making it easier for me to compete for business. It…
Bill Potter, Bill Potter Insurance Agency, Inc.
Separate agency codes, ironclad contracts with the top regional and national carriers along with maximized commissions and contingencies? Absolutely! The Couri way will define your agency’s future.
John Killey - John Killey Insurance Agency, Inc.
After 35 years on the captive agent side, Couri opened our eyes to being independent and taught us that it’s never too late to switch. We had always wanted to make the move to independence, and Cour…
Gary and Courtney Martlage - CNG Insurance Associates, Inc.
I have been a Couri agent for almost five years, and it was the best decision I ever made! Couri provides access to many different companies so you can build a strong and profitable agency. Everyone i…
Linda Diemer - Diemer Insurance Agency, Inc.
These annual bonuses are great…we so appreciate all you have done to get our P & C business up and going…We could not have done this except for being with CIA.
Doug RyherdInsurance Partners, Inc.
Jerry and Judie have built a unique business structure which allows smaller agencies the ability to offer insurance products to a wider network of businesses and families. They are continuously moving…
Patrise Selkey - American Insurance Agency, Inc.
Being associated with Couri gives me the opportunity to offer a wide range of competitive products from many fine companies. I also earn higher commissions and get great agency support.
Dean Udovich - Dean Udovich Insurance Agency, Inc
I joined Couri in 2003. At that time, I had been a direct writer for more than 10 years and needed more options for my clients, as well as a better way to do business. I found both with Couri. Since j…
Ron Philleo Agent Broker - Philleo Agency Insurance, Inc.
I want to express my appreciation for all you do for us Associates. In my entire 17 years with American Family, and if my memory serves, I never earned bonuses collectively that matched what I receiv…
Buddy Cox
Transitioning from a captive agency model to Couri is a positive experience. For the first time in your agency career, you will truly be your own boss. You will have unlimited potential to grow your o…
Steve Scherrer
After being a captive agent for 31 years, I chose to become independent. Joining Couri was one of the best business decisions I ever made. It gave me instant credibility with my carriers. And Couri do…
Dave Reis
Before I found Couri, I was with a group where the commission schedule was a lot less. They wanted to micro-manage and control my agency, which is located approximately 80 miles away. I left that grou…
Beth Hixson - BSH Insurance Agency, Inc.
I came from a direct writer and could have never achieved the degree of success and growth of my agency without this partnership. I trust my daughters who are involved in the business will continue th…
Ralph C. Cantal

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