About Us
Jerry Knudtson
Jerry Knudtson
Jerry Knudtson
While attending college at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Jerry was employed as a Securities Trader for the firm of Blunt Ellis & Loewi. Upon graduation he joined the Agency through the Aetna Prime Agent Program. In 1994 he assumed the responsibility as president. Jerry is responsible for marketing, distribution, and servicing of
While attending college at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Jerry was employed as a Securities Trader for the firm of Blunt Ellis & Loewi. Upon graduation he joined the Agency through the Aetna Prime Agent Program. In 1994 he assumed the responsibility as president. Jerry is responsible for marketing, distribution, and servicing of Commercial Insurance and Employee Benefit Programs.
Jerry resides in Aurora with his wife Zoe and his children; Tegan, Nicholas, Patrick and Emma.
Brian Konen
Jerry Knudtson
Jerry Knudtson
Brian graduated from the University of Colorado in Boulder in 1988 and began his insurance career as an Account Executive with the Konen Agency in 1993. Brian has always valued continuing education and currently holds the designations of Certified Insurance Counsellor, Certified Workers Compensation Advisor and Construction Risk Insuranc
Brian graduated from the University of Colorado in Boulder in 1988 and began his insurance career as an Account Executive with the Konen Agency in 1993. Brian has always valued continuing education and currently holds the designations of Certified Insurance Counsellor, Certified Workers Compensation Advisor and Construction Risk Insurance Specialist.
Brian is a Past President of the Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois (IIA of Illinois) and has been presented with numerous awards for his excellence in the insurance industry, such as the Young Agent of the Year (IIA of Illinois) and Insurance Agent of the Year (Illinois 1752 Club). He is currently a Trustee at Aurora University and Marmion Academy, is the Immediate Past Chair at the Aurora Chamber of Commerce and is a Board Member at Plum Landing.
Brian is the 3rd generation of Konen in the Aurora area and resides in Sugar Grove with his wife, Ann and their three sons Nathan, Charlie and Regan. They also chase around two Wheaton Terriers; Riley and Maggie. When Brian isn’t talking insurance and risk management, he enjoys golfing, skiing, traveling with his family, and long-distance running. He’s usually trying to run off all the chocolate Oberweis ice cream he also enjoys.
Nick Knudtson
Jerry Knudtson
Nick Knudtson
Nick is an advisor who works with businesses to help them find peace of mind and protect their future. Like the agency motto: “The Difference is Service” Nick believes in providing personalized attention to embody the agency philosophy. Prior to joining the agency, Nick worked at Cincinnati Insurance as a commercial underwriter. Nick has
Nick is an advisor who works with businesses to help them find peace of mind and protect their future. Like the agency motto: “The Difference is Service” Nick believes in providing personalized attention to embody the agency philosophy. Prior to joining the agency, Nick worked at Cincinnati Insurance as a commercial underwriter. Nick has earned the designation of Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), as well as his Associates in General Insurance (AINS). Nick graduated from The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a degree in Economics and a minor in Communications.
Nick lives in Aurora with his wife, Maureen. He enjoys snowboarding, working out and 3D printing.