Team

Vance Prigge / President
Vance has been a full-time, licensed agent since 1993 and is the founder of Atlas Insurance Brokers, LLC. He is a Past President of the Minnesota Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers Association. Vance is a first generation agent and Luther College graduate.

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.

Taylor Gilbert / Agent

Taylor has been a licensed agent since 2010. He started as a financial adviser with New England Securities. In his spare time, he enjoys watching and playing hockey as well as participating in 5k’s and other running events. He is originally from Antigo, WI but has lived in Rochester since 2010.

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.

Mike Sick / Agent

Mike has been in the insurance industry since 2010. Prior to working as an independent agent with Atlas, he was an agent with State Farm. Born and raised in Rochester, Mike and his wife Abby still live here along with their two daughters, Paisley and Emmersyn. In his spare time, Mike enjoys shooting pool, golfing, skiing (water and downhill), and fishing.

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).

Jordyn Soehl / Account Executive

Jordyn works with Bill Nystrom’s customer service team and has been insurance licensed in Minnesota since 2019. She earned her associates degree from Southeast Tech in Winona. Jordyn enjoys boating, travelling, and spending time with family. Originally from Wabasha, Jordyn now lives in Pine Island.

Nancy Winter / Account Executive

Nancy has been in customer service for over 20 years and insurance licensed since 2019. She grew up in Elgin and graduated from Elgin-Millville High School in 1999. Nancy now lives in Rochester with her husband and two amazing daughters. In her free time, she loves to spend time with family and friends and grow plants.

Shannon Hunt / Account Executive

Abbey Tait / Account Executive

Abbey is a Minnesota native. She began her career with Atlas in 2022.

Lydia Robertson/ Agency Support Specialist

Jenney Ritchie / Commercial Lines Manager

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.

Emily Demers / Director of Operations

Emily provides personal lines underwriting and placement support to Atlas agents. She earned her associates degree in Business Administration from RCTC. Emily lives in Lake City, MN and in her spare time enjoys spending time outdoors and reading.

Mark Zoller / Marketing Manager

Mark has been a licensed agent since 2011. He earned his bachelors degree in finance from Minnesota State University, Mankato and his MBA from the University of North Dakota. Mark lives in Rochester and enjoys golf in his spare time.

Kayla Sprout / Marketing Specialist

Kayla has been insurance licensed in Minnesota since 2016. After graduating from Lake City High School, she earned her associates degree from RCTC. Kayla now resides in Rochester and plans to continue her growth with the Atlas team. In her spare time, Kayla enjoys cooking, playing volleyball, and spending time with friends and family.

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.

Bryant Morcomb / Accounting Specialist

Bryant provides accounting and administrative support to Atlas agents and clients. He earned his bachelors degree in Accounting from Winona State University. Bryant lives with his wife in St. Charles.

Grant Peterson / Accounting Specialist

Grant provides accounting and administrative support to Atlas agents and clients. He earned his bachelors degree in business administration from Winona State University.

Jessica Hamus / Accounting Specialist

Ryan O’Groske / Accounting Assistant

Nala Noser / Receptionist