Our Agents
 
Ken Ogden, CPCU, CIC - Owner

Ken Ogden started as a campus agent for Provident Mutual at the University of Minnesota in 1969. He joined the Oakley National Investors Group in 1977 and purchased the agency in 1988. Ken received his Bachelor of Science degree in business in 1970, continued his education earning the Certified Insurance Counselor designation in 1985 and Chartered Property/Casualty Underwriter designation in 1998.

Ken and his wife Lynn live near Buffalo. Describing insurance as a care giving profession, Ken states, "We help people in their most difficult times. No other business provides the amount of money required to help put their lives back together."


ken.ogden@insurancecenterofbuffalo.com
 
 
Kelly Bruggeman - Property & Casualty, Life & Health

Kelly Bruggeman has been in the insurance business since 1983. Licensed in both Life and Health as well as Property and Casualty, she is able to serve all clients insurance needs.

She is proud of the Insurance Center’s strong philosophy of quality customer service and the focus to detail and accurately understanding client needs. Paying attention to detail and getting the right information is the key to building successful personal relations with clients and finding them the right insurance protection for their individual lifestyle.

Kelly lives in Annandale with her husband Steve and two sons. She is a motorcycle enthusiast and enjoys traveling with her family. She is very active in the Annandale community, her church and the Boy Scouting program.


kelly.bruggeman@insurancecenterofbuffalo.com
 
 
Tara Munsterteiger, CISR - Property & Casualty

Tara Munsterteiger started working at the Insurance Center in 1988. Tara is a Property/Casualty licensed agent. She obtained the Certified Insurance Service Representative designation in 1990.

Tara’s primary duties include assisting clients with questions, changes and any problems that may arise. Tara enjoys working with clients and answering any questions they may have in regards to their insurance needs. If someone says they have a stupid question, her response is no question is stupid. We like it when we are asked questions, then we know the client is becoming more knowledgeable about their insurance needs.

Tara and her husband Brian live near Monticello on a small hobby farm. She enjoys gardening, needlepoint and working with her husband on their small farm.


tara.munsterteiger@insurancecenterofbuffalo.com
 
 
Gary Trogstad - Commercial, Life & Health

Gary Trogstad has been in the insurance industry since 1979. He joined the Insurance Center in 2001 and specializes in commercial business insurance for property, liability, auto and workers compensation along with providing employee benefit solutions with Group Health, Dental, Life and Disability.

Gary works closely with each client to provide them with the proper coverage's for their specific insurance requirements. Not everyone has the same needs so it is important to tailor insurance to maximize their coverage at a competitive price. Service after the sale is crucial to provide our clients with "peace of mind."

Gary and his wife Lori have lived in Buffalo since 1990. He is committed to supporting the area with his participation in the Buffalo Rotary Club, Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce and various other community activities . He enjoys spending time on the lake, playing golf and watching sports.


gary.trogstad@insurancecenterofbuffalo.com
 
 
Karen Tomfohrde - Property & Casualty, Life & Health

Karen joined the Insurance Center in 2005. Licensed in both Property and Casualty as well as Life and Health, she is able to serve all clients insurance needs. Karen's primary duties include assisting clients with questions, changes and any problems that arise. Karen is working towards her CISR designation.

A resident of Wright County since 1990, Karen lives in Monticello with her three children.

Karen.tomfohrde@insurancecenterofbuffalo.com

 
     
 
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