Central Region

Steve Ott - Regional Vice President

Steve Ott, licensed Insurance and Securities representative, values hard work and determination – traits he learned while growing up on a farm in central Nebraska and later from participating in collegiate sports. Living life with integrity, doing the right thing and giving back are core principles instilled by his parents and several mentors.

Because of these learned values and his work ethic, Steve quickly rose to his current position, Regional Vice President, after starting with National Insurance Services in 1996 as an Account Representative. Steve specializes in Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Special Pay, HRAs and 403(b)s for school districts, cities and counties in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri.

Mike Boden - Senior Sales Representative

Mike Boden has been in your shoes. For ten years, Mike was on the customer side of the insurance market, contracting with carriers, implementing programs and explaining benefits to employees for the State of Nebraska. Mike understands the unique challenges of public sector business because he’s been there.

Mike joined National Insurance Services in 2007, as a Senior Sales Representative. He specializes in Life, Disability, vision and Supplemental Insurance for school districts, cities and counties in Nebraska. He has also led classes and workshops on benefit administration for the University of Nebraska, Doane College, the Code and Non-Code Agency Director’s meetings and the Independent Agency Directors Group’s meetings.

Lori Kautzky - Sales Representative

Lori Kautzky is committed to honest communication. She understands insurance touches many crucial areas of life and therefore demands honest representatives who will listen and value their client’s needs. Lori is patient and persistent when working out issues – she values collaborative problem solving.

Lori has over 15 years of experience in the Insurance industry. She is licensed in Series 6, 63 and 26 as well as Life and Health Insurance. She has worked extensively with Life, Disability, Long Term Care and Annuity insurance products as well as variable contracts and mutual funds. She works with school districts, cities and counties in the state of Iowa.

Keri Krieser - Inside Service Representative

Keri Krieser likes to find solutions. With over 16 years experience in customer service and benefit administration, Keri currently serves as an Inside Service Representative with National Insurance Services. She provides compassionate customer service, working closely with groups to solve any issues that arise and answering any questions they may have.

Keri is a licensed Life and Health Representative, specializing in Life, Disability, Vision and Dental Insurance for schools, cities and counties in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri.