Our Staff

Staff Biographies

Ryan Danielson CIC, is the President of the Agency.  As a second generation owner, Ryan manages the commercial lines, personal lines, and life and health departments.  He is a Certified Insurance Counselor, which is the most prestigious degree offered through The National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research.
ryand@danielsoninsurance.com

Ross Danielson CIC, LIC is a native of the Houghton/Hancock area. He moved into the Iron Mountain/Kingsford area in 1982 to establish the Danielson Insurance Agency and has been a resident of this area since then. Ross has attained two designations, his Licensed Insurance Counselor and Certified Insurance Counselor degrees.  His future scholastic goal is to successfully complete all requirements for a Total Quality Agency Degree.  This degree is geared toward overall agency improvement and customer satisfaction.

Insurance Experience Background

Ross is the founder of Danielson Insurance Agency.  Originally, the agency employed two individuals, Ross and one clerical employee.  Today, the agency employs eleven highly qualified personnel, not including him.  Out of the eleven staff members, seven are licensed insurance agents. Throughout the years, Ross has mandated continuing education for all employees.
rosco1947@gmail.com

Carol Ebeling is one of our two customer service representative for the Personal Lines Department.  She has been with Danielson Insurance Agency, Inc. for seven years and has 20 plus years experience working with the public.  Carol is looking forward to working with you with any personal insurance you may need.
carole@danielsoninsurance.com

Melissa Norman is one of our 2 personal lines customer services representatives. She has been with the agency since November of 2009. She has over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry. Melissa is looking forward to working with you on any personal insurance that you may need.
melissan@danielsoninsurance.com

Dawn Godfrey has been our receptionist since January 2003. She has over 20 years of experience working with the public. She answers six phone lines, greets customers, receives payments, does filing and takes care of many other tasks. She looks forward to meeting you!
dawng@danielsoninsurance.com

Vivien Lamper has been with Danielson Insurance Agency for more than 15 years in commercial lines as an Agent/CSR.  She relocated to this area from Illinois in 1995. Vivien had worked at a Pharmaceutical company for ten years as a Pricing Supervisor. She enjoys working with the public and can assist you with your commercial insurance.
vivienl@danielsoninsurance.com

Amy Orn joined Danielson Insurance in October 2006 and brings over 10 years experience in the health/life insurance industry as our Life and Health Specialist. Amy is looking forward to working with any health or life insurance needs you may have.
amyo@danielsoninsurance.com

Beverly Englund, CLU, LUTCF brings over 21 years of Insurance & Investment experience to her clients. She retired from Prudential Financial Services in 2006 after 19 years. She partnered with Danielson Insurance to bring their excellent service and fine group of companies to Menominee. She looks forward to working with you to find the best value on your personal & commercial needs and then most importantly continuing to provide outstanding service for you and your family.
englund@ingfp.com

Kerri Moilanen joined the Menominee office in January 2007. Kerri provides excellent service for the clients of Menominee and is always working to find them the best insurance value. She also takes great care in making sure all claims are handled promptly.
kerri.moilanen@ingfp.com

Tina Lauridsen, CISR joined Danielson Insurance in January of 2008.  Tina has over 10 years experience in the insurance industry and has been a licensed Property & Casualty Agent sine 1999.  Tina earned her CISR, Certified Insurance Service Representative, designation in 2003 and continues updating and forwarding her education annually.  Tina is currently working in the commercial lines department as an account service representative and agent.  She encourages you to give her a call today to help you with all your insurance needs.
tinal@danielsoninsurance.com

Anne Amicangelo has been with the agency since August 2009 in the position of Accountant. She has many years of accounting experience and looks forward to a long career in the exciting and challenging insurance industry.
annee@danielsoninsurance.com

Jim Orlando is a native of Northeastern Wisconsin.  Jim earned a Business Management Degree from the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh and managed a John Deere Dealership at Pound, WI for thirteen years.  Jim brings eighteen years of insurance experience to the Danielson Insurance Agency, ten years of experience as a John Deere Insurance Company commercial lines Account Manager and eight years with Sentry Insurance Company as a commercial lines dealer operations account manager.  Jim represents Danielson Insurance Agency for commercial insurance.
jimorlando@centurytel.net

Benjamin Wood joined the Danielson team as a licensed Life & Health agent in 2010. His background includes working as a television news reporter and as the CEO of a regional health care agency. Benjamin and his family made the decision to settle in the Iron Mountain area because of the wonderful people and quality of living in the Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin. He looks forward to working with residents and businesses on their insurance needs in the future.
benji@danielsoninsurance.com


  KINGSFORD
MENOMINEE
CRIVITZ
  801 PYLE DRIVE
KINGSFORD, MI
2719 10 STREET
MENOMINEE, MI
JAMES ORLANDO
CRIVITZ, WI
PHONE: 906-779-1900 906-864-9909 715-927-8400
FAX: 906-779-1930 906-864-9904 715-757-9451
TOLL FREE: 800-453-7017