Dana Kiley

President and Commercial Insurance Advisor

Dana is the President at CoyleKiley Insurance Agency, Inc. He joined Coyle-Varland in February of 2001 and was named a partner in the firm in January 2008. In May, 2015 Dana formed the CoyleKiley Insurance Agency, Inc. with the internal perpetuation of the Coyle-Varland Insurance Agency, Inc. He oversees the daily management responsibilities, works with current & future clients along with assisting in the sales and marketing for the company. Dana is a fully licensed independent agent with a concentration in Commercial Property/Casualty Business.

Dana spent the majority of his early years in Rockford, IL, attending Boylan Central Catholic High School and going on to the University of Iowa, in Iowa City. While at the University of Iowa he was a member of the golf team from 1993-1996 and a member of the Delta Chi Fraternity. Dana graduated from the University of Iowa with a BA in Psychology and a minor in Communications.

Dana is very driven to make Rockford a better place to live and raise a family. Since moving back to Rockford in 2001 and joining Coyle-Varland Dana has become involved with the Rockford Cosmopolitan Club (President 2004-05), Cosmo Charities Board Member and Board President (2008-2011), YMCA Strong Kids Capital Campaign, Boylan Alumni Club, Boylan Alumni Golf Committee, Northern Illinois Community Foundation Scholarship Committee, The First Tee of Greater Rockford Board Member, Rockford Lutheran Foundation Board, NEXT Rockford, West Bend Mutual Insurance Company Advisory Board (2015-2018), and Rockford Bank & Trust Board Member (2012-2019). He is a current board member of Illinois Bank & Trust and Rockford Country Club.

Dana was nominated and recognized as The Rockford Chamber of Commerce’s’ 2011 Twenty-one People You Should Know inaugural award recipient.

John Rose

Vice President and Commercial Insurance Advisor

John started his insurance career in 2002. He specializes in assisting business owners with customized insurance programs for property, casualty and workers compensation. He has extensive experience with not-for- profit organizations, manufacturers, municipalities, public education, contractors, and restaurants. John is a native of Rockford and graduated from Rockford College in 1999 with a degree in Education.

He was recognized as a "Legendary Performer" in 2003 by West Bend Mutual. John's involvement with the community includes Coaching Youth Sports; Managing Charity Golf Outings; Member of The Cathedral of St. Peters; and past Board Member of Boylan High School Alumni Board of Directors.

Jeff Beto

Vice President and Commercial Insurance Advisor

Jeffrey Beto, born and raised in Rockford, IL, is partner and Vice President at CoyleKiley. Since joining the CK team in June 2010, he has facilitated unparalleled risk mitigation and cost control measures for his clients. Jeffrey is an alumnus of Campbell University, where he gained extensive experience in sales, leadership and enhancing the customer experience. Passionate about helping people, becoming a trusted advisor to business and personal clients was a natural fit.When not working to save time and money for clients, Jeffrey enjoys time with his wife, Ashley, and two children, Sam (6) and Ella (4). He’s also engaged in the community by serving as Board Director for both Carpenter’s Place and Keith Country Day School.

Tina Bridegan

Director of Operation and Key Account Manager

Tina began her insurance career in 1994 becoming licensed in Property and Casualty. She continued with her Accident/Health and Life license in 2007. Tina earned her Certified Insurance Service Representative designation in 1998. She has a varied background in accounting and office administration. She joined the CoyleKiley Insurance Agency team in 2007.

Cindy Genandt

Agency Accountant

A graduate of Winnebago High School, Cindy earned her AAS Degree in Business Administration from Rock Valley College while working at Rockford Life Insurance Company. Her accounting and office administration career includes working for an individual investor; a start-up company developing hardware and software for temperature controls; and a telecommunications company serving Fortune 100 customers prior to joining CoyleKiley’s management team in 1999.

At CoyleKiley, Cindy’s primary responsibilities include accounting, managing the ICT Systems and administering agency employee benefits.

Mike Coyle

Director

Graduated from Northern Illinois University with a degree in Finance. He began his insurance career in 1974 as a field rep for Crum & Forster Insurance Company. In 1978 he founded the R.M. Coyle Company, an independent agency. In 1991, R.M. Coyle Company merged with the Varland Agency, forming the Coyle-Varland Insurance Agency, Inc. Mike became the Director of CoyleKiley Insurance Agency, Inc. in 2015.

Tom Graceffa

Commercial Insurance Advisor

Tom joined CoyleKiley Insurance Agency in 2015. Tom became licensed in all lines of insurance in 2013 and is a designated Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist; focusing on Commercial Property and Casualty insurance for a variety of businesses. Tom is a native of Rockford, and a graduate of Boylan Central Catholic High School. Through his time at Boylan, he was a member of the wrestling team and was also active in the Boy Scouts of America. Tom moved on to graduate from Northern Illinois University with a BA in Corporate/Organizational Communication and a minor in Sociology. While at NIU, he held a board position on the Lambda Pi Eta Communications Honors Society and also worked as an intern for The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce. Currently, Tom is an active board member of The Cosmopolitan Club of Rockford, The Miracle Mile Rockford, and The Giuseppe Verdi Society. He enjoys helping the local community through volunteer work and fundraising for various groups.

Katie (Yagle) Bryant

Personal and Commercial Insurance Advisor

Katie was born and raised in the Rockford area. After attending Boylan High School, she graduated from Illinois State University and went on to receive her Master's Degree. She remains actively involved in the Rockford community. Katie joined CoyleKiley in 2016 and is licensed in Property & Casualty and Life & Accident/Health.

Michele Kimes

Employee Benefits Manager

Michele graduated from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska with a degree in Journalism/Marketing. She began her insurance career in 1995 at Rockford Health Plans. Michele holds her Accident/Health, Life and Long Term Care licenses. She joined CoyleKiley in 2010.

Bryan Heidemann

Employee Benefits Consultant

After graduating from Boylan High School, Northern Illinois University and Valparaiso University Law School, Bryan obtained his Accident/Health & Life license in 2015. Bryan remains actively involved in the community. He sits on the board at the Center for Sight and Hearing and serves on the Education and Exhibits Committee at the Discovery Center Children’s Museum. Bryan also volunteers at the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, as well as his parish and former grade school, Holy Family, where he coaches youth basketball.

Chad Nelson

Employee Benefits Consultant

Chad grew up in Byron, IL. He has been an insurance carrier sales representative and a corporate benefits advisor since 1998. Chad attended Rock Valley College, Illinois State University, and The American College. He lives in Bryon with his wife and three children. Chad is President of the Byron Boosters and is also a board director for Holcomb Bank. He loves the outdoors, coaching his children, and spending time with his family.

Sal Marino

Employee Benefits Consultant

Born and raised in Rockford, Sal joined the CoyleKiley Insurance Agency in 2018. He began his Employee Benefits career in 1992. Sal is skilled in all areas of Employee Benefits, with expertise in reinsurance, self-funding and plan design. He also has a background in underwriting and third party administration. Sal is licensed in Accident, Health & Life. He is a strong community supporter and a member of several industry related organizations.

Mindy Nanni

Employee Benefits Account Manager

Mindy grew up in Rockford, graduating from East High School and joined CoyleKiley in 2018. Mindy began her insurance career in 1993 and has held her Accident/Health and Life insurance license since 1988. She brings 25 years of experience in the Life & Health insurance market, focusing primarily on employee benefits, as well as HR Management, claims resolution and customer service.

Laura Penwarden

Employee Benefits Account Manager

Laura was born and raised in the Rockford area. After graduating from West High School, she obtained a Secretarial Associates Degree from Rock Valley College and started in the insurance industry in 1979. Laura obtained her Life & Health license in 1999 and her Property & Casualty license in 2007. She is licensed in IL and WI. Laura joined the CoyleKiley team in 2019 and brings 40 years of customer service experience. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening & animals and is a past volunteer at Hoo Haven in Durand, IL.

Nancy Epperson

Employee Benefits Account Manager

Nancy is a Southern California native and a United States Army veteran. She began her insurance career in 2007 and is licensed in Accident/Health & Life Insurance. Nancy joined CoyleKiley in 2022 and brings 26 years of customer service experience focusing on Employee Benefits. She looks forward to completing her Certified Employees Benefits Specialist’s (CEBS) designation.

Elizabeth Kennington

Employee Benefits Account Manager

Carrie grew up in the Rockford Area and attended Harlem High School. She graduated from Rock Valley College with an A.A.S. in Business Administration and is currently working on her bachelor's degree in Human Resources from Upper Iowa University. She has over 15 years of customer service experience and comes from a banking background. She has been a licensed foster care parent since 2020. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, bike riding, and reading a good book.

Chris Davenport

Life Insurance Advisor

Chris is licensed in multiple states across the country in Life and Health. He brings a vast knowledge of Life, Disability and Long-Term Care coverage for all of your Life Planning. He earned Top 1% of life agents 6 years running with Pekin Insurance. Chris is currently pursuing his LUTC accreditation. A native of Omaha, Nebraska, and a graduate of Western Illinois University, where he played Division I Soccer and served as Captain for W.I.U. Chris coached soccer at Boylan High School for 18 years as well as Rockford Raptors FC. Chris is married and has 2 sons. He continues to cheer for his beloved Cornhuskers and enjoys traveling for soccer games.

Erin Kiley

Wealth Management Sales Assistant and Customer Service Representative

Erin Kiley joined CoyleKiley in 2019 as a Wealth Management Sales Assistant and Customer Service Representative. Born and raised in Rockford, IL, Erin is a graduate of Boylan Catholic High School. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. Erin brings 15-years of excellence in customer service to her clients. She is actively involved with multiple organizations in Rockford including Club Blue and Big Brothers, Big Sisters.

Sharon Mann

Commercial Property & Casualty Account Manager

Sharon began her insurance career in 1976 and joined the CoyleKiley Insurance Agency in 2005. In 1981, she obtained her Property and Casualty license. Sharon has been a Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) since 2003 and also maintains her CPIW designation.

Margaret Howard

Commercial Property & Casualty Account Manager

Margaret began her insurance career in 1984, becoming licensed in property and casualty in 1993. And, in 1994, she obtained her Accident/Health and Life license. Margaret joined the CoyleKiley team in 2015 and is currently working towards obtaining her Certified Insurance Service Representative designation.

Diane Roberts

Commercial Property & Casualty Account Manager

Diane began her insurance career in 1990 becoming licensed in property and casualty in 1992. She continued with her Accident/Health, Life license in 2006. Diane earned her Certified Insurance Service Representative designation in 2016 and CISR Elite in 2019. She joined the CoyleKiley team in 2014.

Karen Naramore

Commercial Property & Casualty Account Manager

Karen began her insurance career in 1989, obtaining her Property and Casualty license in 1994. She joined the CoyleKiley team in 2015 and is currently working towards obtaining her Certified Insurance Service Representative designation.

Barb Ripley

Commercial Property & Casualty Account Manager

Barb was born and raised in the Rockford area. After graduating from Harlem High School she went on to obtain her Associate’s of Applied Science in Financial Accounting from Rasmussen College in 2012. She obtained her Property & Casualty license in 2013 and her Life & Health license in 2020. Barb joined the CoyleKiley team in 2018 with 6 years of experience and is working towards her Certified Insurance Service Representative designation.

Ashley Reed

Commercial Property & Casualty Account Manager

Ashley was born and raised in the Rockford area and graduated from Boylan High School. She joined CoyleKiley in 2022 and maintains her Property & Casualty license. Ashley enjoys being involved in the community. She serves on the Amanda Reed Foundation Committee and is involved with the Junior League of Rockford.

Kristin Hollinger

Personal Insurance Advisor and Account Manager

Kristin began her insurance career and obtained her Property and Casualty license in 1998. She continued with her Life and Health licenses in 2016. Kristin joined the CoyleKiley team in 2017 and earned her Certified Insurance Service Representative designation in 2019.

Amanda Norman

Personal Insurance Advisor and Account Manager

Amanda began her insurance career in 2005 and is licensed in all lines. She joined the CoyleKiley team in 2021, bringing 15-years experience in personal insurance & in the independent agency and looks forward to completing her CISR designation. Amanda was born and raised in the Rockford area, attended Hononegah High School and went on to attend Illinois Wesleyan University. She is on the PTO board and enjoys cooking & spending time with her husband and daughter.

Nitsy Utley

Claims Representative

Nitsy joined Coyle Kiley insurance agency in 2022 and is licensed in Property and Casualty. She was born and raised in the Rockford area. As a former events coordinator, she is committed to working closely with clients to customize the right solutions for their businesses. In her free time, she enjoys traveling to new areas with her family.

Elizabeth Kennington

Agency Services Administrator

Elizabeth was born and raised in the Rockford area and graduated from Harlem High School. She obtained her Associates of Arts degree at Rock Valley College and is continuing her education at Rockford University in Bachelor of Science in Management studies. Elizabeth joined the CoyleKiley team in 2019 and brings 10 years of customer service experience with a background in accounting.