MEET THE TEAM
JIM KUNTZ
Owner
Licensed in MN and WI
Jim grew up on a dairy farm in Turtle Lake and graduated from Turtle Lake Highschool. He married his high school sweetheart and they now reside in Clayton where they raised two daughters. Jim purchased the agency in 1980 and has been a business owner in the Village of Turtle Lake for over 40 years. Jim is an avid sports fan and enjoys watching basketball, football, and baseball. He takes great pride in his yard and spends many hours landscaping and maintaining his property. Jim has 7 grandchildren who call him “Papa”. They keep him busy on ATV rides and tours on the pontoon. Jim loves the communities in our area and will go to great lengths to make all feel welcome and appreciated. He thanks all patrons who have been such great customers over the years.
Fun Facts
Jim was an Ag Teacher before becoming an insurance agent
Jim’s daughter works at the agency
He won’t tell you this but he was a phenomenal basketball and football player
KELLI KUNTZ
Agent
Licensed in MN and WI
Kelli grew up in Clayton with the king of insurance, her dad, Jim Kuntz. She is a mom to 3 and resides in Turtle Lake with her beautiful daughters. She volunteers many hours as the President of the Turtle Lake Booster Club. When she’s not at the office working she enjoys traveling, coaching her daughters' sports teams, being outdoors, and spending time with family and friends.
Kelli started working in the agency while attending UW River Falls. In 2009, she completed an internship at Wisconsin Mutual Insurance Company in Madison, WI. Her career in the insurance industry started in 2010 after earning a bachelors degree in Marketing Communications and Business. Her goal is to take over the family business and continue to provide insurance options for our local communities. She is proud of the legacy her father has built.
Fun Facts
I love being a mom
I coach 3 youth sports
The thing I love most about my job is the opportunity to work alongside my dad for 14+ years
JACKIE GILBERTSON
Agent
Licensed in WI
Jackie found her home at Lake Aire Agency in August of 2017. She received her insurance license in early 2008 and spent the first 10 years of her career selling life insurance. When the opportunity arose at Lake Aire, she was eager to learn the property/casualty side of insurance. Aside from the privilege of working for a wonderful family-owned business, her favorite thing about her job is getting to know so many people in the Turtle Lake community and she enjoys building lasting relationships with their many customers. In these times where technology is taking the world by storm, she still prefers the face-to-face interactions and getting to know people on a more personal level.
Jackie moved to the Turtle Lake area in 2010 after meeting her husband Ryan, a Clayton native. She quickly grew to love and appreciate the small-town lifestyle and they now live in Clayton with their 3 children. They enjoy spending as much family time outside as the Wisconsin weather allows, especially spending time on the lake (or ice!), grilling, and spending evenings sitting around a fire with oldies country playing in the background. When not at the office or chasing after kids, her favorite things are baking, going to outdoor concerts, and re-decorating her home.
Fun Facts
I grew up in Colorado but I have always been a Packer Fan
My favorite childhood memories are summers spent with my grandma on her farm
I could eat Mexican food everyday
My first job was a roller-skating waitress at Sonic
If it's not chocolate, it's not dessert