Team

Bill Nystrom / Vice President

Bill has been a licensed insurance agent in Minnesota since 2006. An Atlas agent since 2010, he offers an extensive line of cost effective and comprehensive insurance solutions to meet your personal and business needs. After earning a bachelor’s degree in marketing from St. Mary’s University, Bill started his insurance career with American Family in Rochester where he quickly became a top agent. Bill is a member of the Rochester Golf & Country Club. He and his wife Erin own the Potbelly Sandwich shops located in Rochester. Originally from Winona, Bill now resides in Oronoco with his family.

Andrew Nelson / Agent

Andrew has been a licensed agent for over twelve years. Prior to joining Atlas, Andrew was an agent for Life Investors Insurance Company. Andrew and his family live in the Stewartville area and he is originally from the Spring Grove, MN area. Andrew is the biggest Hawkeye fan North of the Iowa border.

Dakota Biwer / Agent

Dakota has been a licensed agent since 2016. Prior to working at Atlas, Dakota worked for Hy-Vee for 8 years. Dakota is originally from Austin, MN. He enjoys helping people, and making a difference in the community. In his free time, Dakota enjoys the outdoors and golfing.

Rory Vesel / Agent

Rory was born and raised in Rochester. He earned a bachelors degree in Business Management from Augsburg College. Rory enjoys playing golf and hockey.

Justin Powers / Agent

Justin grew up in Rochester, MN where he resides today. He attended Saint Mary’s University before getting his property, casualty, life and health insurance licenses. As a father of 3, Justin understands the importance and risks associated with protecting families and their assets and is dedicated to creating a customized insurance plan for you.

Ian Vanbiesbrouck / Agent

Ian has been a licensed insurance agent Since 2014. He is dedicated to inspiring hope for the future, providing coverage & peace of mind for life’s daily risks, and encouraging financial security to all. He moved with his wife Kristin & son Elliot to the Rochester area in 2020, after living in West Michigan for seven years. Ian earned his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Bethel University in 2011. Ian enjoys spending time with family, anything outdoors, & sports (hockey, baseball, golf).

Jenney Ritchie / Senior Commercial Marketing Specialist

Jenney has been a Minnesota licensed agent since 1999. Prior to joining Atlas Insurance Brokers, she worked as a customer service agent for over nine years. Jenney is originally from Phoenix, AZ.

Roger Brovold, CIC CPCU AU / Commercial Marketing Specialist

Roger’s career began with Auto-Owners Insurance Company in 1982, where he held various positions over 17 years. He moved on to West Bend Mutual Insurance, where he was a Senior Regional Sales Manager for over 20 years.

Roger earned a B.S. in Business Administration from Minnesota State University, Mankato. In addition, he’s earned several professional designations, including CPCU, CIC, and AU.

Roger and his wife reside in Woodbury, MN and are parents to three married children and grandparents to five wonderful grandchildren.