GARY RIPPERGER

A lifelong resident of Indianola, Gary has been in the insurance business since 1986. He specializes in Senior and Retiree Benefits and counsels regularly on Medicare supplements, Medicare Advantage, Part D prescription drug plans, personal health insurance, and elective benefits for employees. 

In his free time, Gary likes to travel with Lynn, his wife of 50 years. Together, they thoroughly enjoy their role as grandparents to the families of their four children. Gary is also interested in all things historical, political, scientific, and religious.

josh Weitzel, CLCS®

Josh has been in insurance since 2007 and enjoys ensuring all his clients are properly protected. Whether it's auto, homeowners, life, health, farm, commercial general liability, workers compensation, or commercial bonds, Josh is able to assist. Josh is currently a notary public, a certified national child passenger safety seat technician and instructor, and a Commercial Lines Certified Specialist® (CLCS).

A Colorado native, Josh meet his wife Rachel attending college in Pensacola, Florida. The Weitzel’s reside in Indianola with their 5 children and 4 dogs. Josh enjoys spending time with family, watching his kids play sports, and cooking.  

PAULA KELLER

Paula was born and raised in a small town in Southern Iowa where everyone knew you and you knew them.  At age 11, her family moved to Indianola where she attended Hawthorne Elementary School and later graduated from Indianola High School in 1975. Her father owned an automotive business in town until he retired in 2000. 

She has been in the insurance business since 2002 and has always put her customers first.  Paula is an old-fashioned insurance agent that believes in knowing her customers and visiting them so she knows their exact insurance needs.  She is licensed in commercial, casualty, life, annuities, bond, farms and small business insurance, and also serves as a notary public. Paula’s first priority as an insurance agent is to be available.  She wants her customers to know her as their friend, but also as the agent they can rely on. 

Paula and her husband have been married for almost 50 years and have raised 3 children and have 8 grandchildren.  Outside of work Paula and her husband enjoy going to Church and spending time with friends and family.  They also enjoy playing golf and going boating.

Karen Hogue

Karen is a mother and grandmother and a big part of the agency. She was born and raised an Iowa girl but spent about 20 years in business in Florida. She has also worked as a financial director for several colleges. Her hobbies include golf, tennis, and historical fiction. She was once on the National Ski patrol and serves as our Contact Manager, assisting with client communications and scheduling. Her infectious sense of humor and organizational abilities are two of her greatest strengths.

MICHELE SEPTER

Michele is a mother to three, grandmother to ten, and steadfast friend to the many who are lucky to know her. She cares about the wellbeing of those around her, always has an ear to listen, and loves to laugh. Michele has spent many years in the supplement business, and we are lucky to have her! Her favorite hobby is making cotton candy.