Family-Owned Since 1897
Our Team
Independent Agents Working for YOU
Jerry Yaekel
Email: jyaekeljr@yaekelinsurance.com
Jerry began his insurance career in 1987. In 1991, Jerry joined Yaekel & Associates as a producer for both Personal and Commercial lines. Jerry manages the sales/marketing aspects of the agency as well as producing.
Licensed in Property/Casualty and Life/Health
Jill Yaekel
Email: jillyaekel@yaekelinsurance.com
Jill has been in the insurance industry since joining Yaekel & Associates in January 1994 with many years’ background as an accountant. She manages daily operations, HR, and accounting. Jill serves as director on the board of the Agents Insurance Services Inc. of Independent Insurance Agents (IIA).
Licensed in Property/Casualty and Life/Health.
Jeff Biermann
Email: jbiermann@yaekelinsurance.com
Jeff Biermann has been with Yaekel & Associates since 2004 when he started their Truck/Transportation department. He has worked in the commercial insurance industry for over 20 years. In 2015, Jeff was named Midwest Truckers Association’s “Outstanding Member of the Year.”
Licensed in Property/Casualty and Life/Health.
Brent Pieper
Email: bpieper@yaekelinsurance.com
Brent joined Yaekel & Associates in 2005 as an Employee Benefits consultant, bringing over 25 years of healthcare and financial experience.
Licensed in Property/Casualty and Life/Health.
Kaye Tuttle
Email: ktuttle@yaekelinsurance.com
Kaye has been in the insurance industry since 1997. She joined Yaekel & Associates in 2005, specializing in personal insurance.
In 2012, Kaye was elected to represent Illinois at the Erie Insurance Elite Customer Service Representative Forum.
Licensed in Property/Casualty and Life/Health.
Peggy Steward-Strong
Email: pstrong@yaekelinsurance.com
Peggy has been in the insurance business since 1982, both on the brokerage and agency side, with emphasis on commercial. She came to Yaekel & Associates in 2006 as a Commercial Account Manager.
Licensed in Property/Casualty.
Kevin Benson
Email: kbenson@yaekelinsurance.com
Kevin began his insurance career when joining Yaekel & Associates in 2007. He works with clients both personally and professionally on asset protection.
Licensed in Property/Casualty and Life/Health.
Lori Pirson
Email: lpirson@yaekelinsurance.com
Lori has worked in personal insurance since 1991, joining Yaekel & Associates in 2007.
Licensed in Property/Casualty.
Bryan Dodd
Email: bdodd@yaekelinsurance.com
In 2012, Bryan joined Yaekel & Associates part time on the commercial team after a 30-year career with Federated Insurance.
Licensed in Property/Casualty and Life/Health.
Sharon Castillo CISR, CIC
Email: scastillo@yaekelinsurance.com
Sharon began her insurance career in 2000, earning her CIC in 2009. She has been with Yaekel & Associates since 2013.
Licensed in Property/Casualty and Life/Health.
Jim Lynch
Email: jlynch@yaekelinsurance.com
Jim began his insurance career in 1983. He retired from Federated Insurance in 2013 after 30 years of service and joined Yaekel & Associates in January 2014. Jim focuses on commercial property and casualty.
Licensed in Property/Casualty and Life/Health.
Diane Betz, CISR
Email: dbetz@yaekelinsurance.com
Diane joined the commercial team at Yaekel & Associates in 2015 with 18 years of experience in the commercial insurance industry. In 2005, she earned the Certified Insurance Services Representative designation.
Licensed in Property/Casualty
Sharon Ellsworth, CISR
Large Account Manager, Commercial Lines
Email: sellsworth@yaekelinsurance.com
Sharon joined Yaekel & Associates in September 2016. Sharon began her insurance career in 1999 and earned her CISR and CIC designations while gaining experience through various positions in both agencies and companies.
Licensed in Property/Casualty and Life/Health.
Lynn Athmer
Email: lathmer@yaekelinsurance.com
Lynn joined Yaekel & Associates in 2017 with 13 years of personal lines insurance experience.
Licensed in Property/Casualty and Life/Health.
Sandra Bergkoetter
Email: sbergkoetter@yaekelinsurance.com
Sandy joined the Yaekel team in 2017 with over 15 years of customer service experience.
Licensed in Property/Casualty.
Carol Roberts
Email: croberts@yaekelinsurance.com
Yaekel & Associates welcomed Carol to the team in 2018. She brings years of experience in group benefits product knowledge and expertise in customer service and account management with companies such as CNA, The Hartford, and The Standard.
Licensed in Life/Health.
Yaekel & Associates Insurance Services Inc
1915 W Main St
Belleville, IL 62226