Redstone Insurance Brokers is an independently owned and operated insurance brokerage firm headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. We provide responsive, streamlined, and personal service to insurance agents across the Midwest who need assistance placing challenging or high risk coverage through national carriers. When you need it done right and done now, you need Redstone.
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Built on Experience.
Our staff has deep expertise in the industry and understands the ever-changing environment and demands of local insurance agents. With brokers across our coverage territory, our independently owned brokerage covers the Midwest and the unique needs of the people living and working here.
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HEADQUARTERED IN SIOUX FALLS, SD
Sioux Falls, SD
Sioux Falls, SD
LOCALLY OWNED.
INDEPENDENTLY OPERATED.
Quick, easy, and efficient service is what you know and can expect from the team at Redstone Insurance Brokers. Our goal is to provide personal service and a streamlined application to bind process for our agents. The team at Redstone has decades of experience and provides a strong foundation of trust and reliability for both local agents and national carriers. Redstone Insurance Brokerage thrives on exceeding expectations and we are here to help solve any challenges that you may be facing. We make hard look easy.
Jason Kelling
OWNER / UNDERWRITER
SD / ND
Jason grew up in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, but also has strong ties to western North Dakota where his family homesteaded. He is a husband and father of two, who entered the insurance industry as a commercial underwriter in 1997. He feels blessed to have “accidentally” fallen into the industry straight out of college. Throughout his time as an insurance professional, he has mainly worked in the excess and surplus areas and feels very fortunate to be able to work with so many outstanding agencies, carriers, and fellow employees. Jason received one of the greatest pieces of advice on his first day of work as a young professional from a senior underwriter. He was told “Kid - all you need to know is don’t ever burn a bridge, this industry is small, and you will work with most of these folks again in a different place!” and that has rang so true throughout his time in the industry. He feels thankful for all of the connections and relationships built with people from all over the midwest.
JASON KELLING
OWNER / UNDERWRITER
SD / ND
April Kelling
OWNER / CFO
April is a South Dakota native, born and raised in Sioux Falls, SD. Her degree in Business Administration in Accounting from the University of South Dakota launched a career path which has been quite an adventure. From tax accounting, business consulting, and other entrepreneurial endeavors, she has now landed in insurance, alongside her husband, Jason. The joys of her life are cheering on her teenagers and spending time with her horses.
APRIL KELLING
OWNER / CFO
Gavin Dehaai
UNDERWRITER
NE / IA / SD
Gavin was born and raised in Sioux Falls, SD. He graduated from Concordia University in Seward, NE with a degree in Business Administration and Finance. Gavin interned at an Insurance agency during college. Early on in his career, he met Jason Kelling, who ended up being a great friend and mentor. Fast forward, Gavin is now working alongside Jason and feels lucky to have found such an incredible opportunity at a great company, so early in his career. Gavin has kept close connections in the Nebraska and South Dakota areas, which allows for frequent travel between the two. When he is not at work, he can be found spending his time at church, with family, and outdoors hunting, fishing or camping.
GAVIN DEHAAI
UNDERWRITER
NE / IA / SD
Gretchen Groves
OPERATIONS MANAGER
ALL STATES
Gretchen was born in Mesa, AZ and has lived in several states before landing in South Dakota. She graduated from Augustana University with a degree in Accounting, after which she moved to California and spent 6 years in the real estate development industry in finance and accounting. Missing the wide open spaces, she moved back to South Dakota, and received her second degree in Fine Arts and spent her time as a mom and painter. Gretchen began working for Jason in 2012 as her children were starting to spread their wings. She has a son, daughter, and one grandchild. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her two dogs, DIY home improvements, photography, and occasionally painting.
Gretchen Groves
Operations Manager
ALL STATES
Janet Miller
UNDERWRITING SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Janet was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. She has relocated to several places throughout the Midwest, as a result of her husband’s job transfers, but is happy to be back in Sioux Falls. After several years in the banking business, she took a break from her career to raise her daughter. The insurance business has been an exciting opportunity as she resumed her career path. She enjoys her work and values the people at Redstone. During her down-time she enjoys spending time with her family and asks God to guide every step of her daily journey.
Janet Miller
UNDERWRITING SUPPORT
SPECIALIST
Jim Rysavy
UNDERWRITER
ALL STATES
Jim is excited to be back in the insurance industry. He has been a Certified Appraiser since 1999 with extensive experience in valuation and consulting work. Prior to his appraisal profession, he worked for two Fortune 100 companies in the technology and insurance industries, respectively. Jim is blessed daily by his wife and their two children. In his free time, Jim enjoys being with family, friends and participating in all types of outdoor activities that the Upper Midwest has to offer.
JIM RYSAVY
UNDERWRITER
ALL STATES
Joanne Johnson
UNDERWRITING SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Joanne grew up in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and entered the insurance industry in 2008. She began as a receptionist and not long after, began working alongside Jason as his Account Manager. During her time in the role, she learned the ins and outs of the insurance industry from his expertise and patience. Joanne is a wife and mom to two teenage boys and in her free time she enjoys camping, reading, shopping, traveling and cheering on her boys as they ski and snowboard.
Joanne Johnson
Underwriting Support
Specialist
Jody Reisch
UNDERWRITING MANAGER
SD / IA / MN / ND
Jody is a retired Veteran of the MN National Guard and graduated from SDSU with a degree in Ag Business and Finance. He currently lives in Luverne, MN with his wife and two grown sons. During the first few years of his insurance career, he had the opportunity to work with and make a connection with Jason Kelling, which has given him the opportunity to continue his career at Redstone Insurance Brokers. Jody has been able to have many impactful experiences in prior jobs as he worked in claims, loss control, marketing and underwriting, in turn making him a jack of all insurance trades and a master of none! In his free time, he serves as a County Commissioner for Rock County, MN and spends time golfing, going to the lake, and enjoying the company of his wife and good friends.
JODY REISCH
Underwriting Manager
SD / IA / MN / ND
Joe Hatchett
UNDERWRITER
MN / IA / ND / WI / MI
Joe was born and raised in the Twin Cities area and attended college at Drake University. He graduated with majors in Finance and Marketing with a concentration in Insurance. He began his insurance career in 2011 while interning for a local MGA in Des Moines, IA. After a few years, he moved back home to the Twin Cities area to be closer to family. Now living in Hugo, MN, he is married with two young daughters. In his free time, he enjoys basketball, football, and escaping to the family cabin to spend time with those that matter most to him.
JOE HATCHETT
Underwriter
MN / IA / ND / WI / MI
Karen Kelling
UNDERWRITING SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Karen grew up in Sioux Falls, SD. She graduated from SDSU with a degree in Business with a minor in Ag Business. During college, she spent two summers working for a local bank focusing on crop insurance. After graduating, she continued working in the crop insurance department until deciding to try a new endeavor. She began working in the farm insurance department for a few years until starting her insurance journey with Redstone Insurance Brokers in 2023. Karen resides on an acreage outside of Sioux Falls with her husband, as they raise their two sons in a rural setting. In her free time, you can find her training her dogs and participating in many dog sports.
KAREN KELLING
UNDERWRITING SUPPORT
SPECIALIST
Monica Begeman
UNDERWRITING SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Monica grew up in Aberdeen, South Dakota, attended college at St. Cloud State University, and then returned to South Dakota and made her home in Sioux Falls. She is married to her husband, Matt, and they have two children Mason and Mavrick. She previously worked in the Health Insurance industry and made the switch seven years ago to Property and Casualty. She enjoys attending all of her kids' activities and traveling in her free time.
Monica Begeman
Underwriting Support
Specialist
Rachel Mertes
UNDERWRITER
NE / WY / MT / ID
Rachel grew up on the Monterey Peninsula in California and eventually made her way to the midwest, currently residing in Rapid City, SD. She began her insurance career in 1997 and has been living the dream ever since. Rachel is married with 3 adult sons, 3 amazing daughter-in-loves, and 5 very energetic grandbabies. In her free time, she and her husband enjoy hiking, camping, and traveling in their van to see their children who are spread from coast to coast.
RACHEL MERTES
UNDERWRITER
NE / WY / MT / ID