♦ ABOUT US

Carol Bloesser - Owner / Agent

After raising a family of four children and experiencing occupations in banking and other lines of business, Carol began her insurance career in 1989. She purchased First Tribune Insurance Agency in 1992. In 2005, she created 1st Choice Insurance, then bought and placed Owen Sleigh’s insurance business in this new LLC. She no longer has her securities license (because of extensive continuing education and training), but continues to renew her property, casualty, life, and health. Crop insurance has been her love, but with the tremendous growth of the two agencies, she now spends most of her time in the area of management, updates, marketing, and related subjects.

Lesa Nolan - Agent / CSR

Ten years have gone by since Lesa joined First Tribune Insurance Agency. Lesa possesses her Property & Casualty, Life insurance and Crop insurance licenses. She has also completed extensive crop insurance, and marketing training. She has seen a lot of changes not only in crop insurance but also First Tribune Insurance Agency. When Lesa started there were only two other people working here. She is very proud of the growth of FTIA and has developed a love for crop insurance. Lesa specializes in crop insurance, works on our marketing, social media and lots of other things in the office. She is thrilled to work at FTIA not only to educate her clients in choosing the right coverage, but to be part of a team that TRULY believes in the well-being of its customers.
Ten random things about Lesa: 1. Loves the ocean 2. Has a wonderful husband, two super kids, and two amazing parents. 3. I have run 13.1 miles without stopping more than once. (A half Marathon because I’m only half crazy) 4. I have the greatest friends in the world & I’m always looking for more. 5. Eating healthy is the hardest thing I’ve ever tried to do. 6. I hate being cold but love to snow ski. 7. I love my life & my family. 8. I miss my kids being little 9. I love to listen to my dad sing and play the guitar. 10. I hate cancer!

Jill Vazquez - Agent / CSR

A native of Greeley County, Jill became a member of First Tribune’s family in October 2006. Though licensed in crop, her main focus is in property and casualty. If your needs are auto, home, farm or commercial, Jill will be there to guide you through the insurance maze. She feels that the one-on-one time she spends with her customers is the best way to discover their individual insurance needs.

Janet Crittenden - Agent / CSR

Janet started with First Tribune Insurance Agency in March 2007 on a part time basis. I enjoyed working with all the customers so much I decided to become an agent. Janet is licensed in Property and Casualty, but specializes in Crop Insurance.

Denise Phillips - Agenty/Secretary

Denise began working for First Tribune Insurance Agency in November 2008. She enjoys the interaction with our customers. Denise also specializes in crop insurance, but is licensed in property and casualty as well. In addition to their "daytime" jobs, Denise and her husband keep busy running the small family farm.

Carrie Morman, - Agent/Bookkeeper

Carrie has been the bookkeeper for First Tribune Insurance, 1st Choice Insurance, Sunburst Farms Partnership, and other entities for Carol since March 2003. She continues in this position plus will be working with the crop mapping program and other areas as needed. Carrie has a daughter and two sons and lives on a farm North of Tribune. Email: Carrie@firsttribuneinsurance.com

Shelli Miller - Agent/Administrative Assistant

Shelli joined First Tribune Insurance Agency in September, 2011, as administrative assistant to Carol. She obtained her license in property and casualty in January, 2012 and added crop in May, 2012. Besides assisting Carol, she has helped with the crop overflow as needed. Shelli's husband is native to Tribune. They moved to Tribune 17 years ago and have enjoyed raising their four children in our small community.