Meet Our Team

Brent Brekke – Litchfield Office

Business Partner with Danner, Brekke & Everts Financial & Insurance Solutions, with offices in Litchfield & New London. My 15 years of experience in the insurance business will allow me to help you with decisions you need to make. I specialize in Individual/Family & Group Health, Medicare, Life, Disability and Long Term Care Insurance. I provide a complete sales process with each client, making sure you get the policy that is best for you and your family. I offer continued customer service after the sale and assist with any questions, claims or problems you may have. I enjoy helping individuals, families and groups securing their financial future with the right insurance protection. Our business grows the most through referrals, Please share our website and contact information with those you feel could use our services. Call me and let's get you the right policy and started down the right road today.

 

 

Chad Thompson – New London Office

Chad Thompson has been part of DBE Insurance since 2012. He primarily works from our New London office and is licensed in property, casualty, life and health insurance. Chad is a New London native and a graduate of New London-Spicer High School, Willmar Community College with continuing education at Mankato State University. He specializes in home, auto, recreational vehicles, life, health and commercial insurance. In addition, he has several years’ experience in retail sales.

Chad took a break from Minnesota for over 15 years residing in Florida, Texas and Australia where he was a member of the Sea World Waterski and Stunt team. He was also a member of the Universal Studios Stunt Team in Japan and Singapore.

Chad is a lifetime member of the famous Little Crow Water Ski Team and Little Crow Country Club and also enjoys hunting and fishing. Chad and his wife, Katia, live in New London with their beautiful daughter.

 

 

Peyton Aller

Peyton Aller, insurance specialist at DBE Insurance carries his property, casualty, life, accident and health license. Peyton has been part of the DBE Insurance Team since 2016. He specializes in areas of home and auto insurance, health insurance, Medicare supplements, group benefits, long term care, disability insurance, dental insurance and retirement planning.

Peyton has been a life-long member of the Litchfield community. He is focused on providing you and your family with exceptional service and finding the best policy suited for you. When Peyton isn’t engrossed with insurance, he enjoys playing tennis, fishing, taking his canine pal for walks and spending time outdoors.

Set up an appointment with Peyton today!

 

 

Jaime Liestman – Office Manager

Jaime has been the Danner, Brekke & Everts Financial and Insurance Solutions Office Manager since 2014. She leads our support team helping with customer and carrier service within our agency. She oversees all office and administrative operations for our agents. In the past she managed and worked for financial institutions.

Having strong family ties to Paynesville, Jaime considers Litchfield her home, where breeding, raising, and training horses on their farm, Reflection Farm has been a lifelong business that she is grateful for. In addition to the many tasks involved with the business, life on the farm is to ensure the needs of the horses they care for are met, as well as the owner's. Jaime has had the honor of receiving numerous local, state, national and world championship titles.

Community association helps to stay connected to those around you. Jaime is involved in the Litchfield community through DBE, where she partakes in Chamber of Commerce events. Other community involvement has been through Reflection Farm, partaking in the Adopt-A-Highway program since 1993. Being active in both Cornerstone Church and Salem Historical Church is very rewarding for her.

Jaime also directs youth in different clubs and associations to develop their leadership skills to benefit them with their futures, including 4-H and FFA. Serving on different Board of Directors, Show Committees, Event Sponsorship Coordinator, Public Relations Chair and Marketing Chair have been a few roles she has had amongst the horse industry.

In Jaime’s limited free time, she enjoys graphic design, craft projects, photography, Ford trucks and outdoor activities, which include but are not limited to gardening, landscaping, fishing, trail riding, and witnessing God’s glorious sunrises and sunsets.

 

 

Cher Becker

Cher Becker comes to Danner, Brekke & Everts with degrees in accounting and science education and has quite a diverse work background. She has done just about everything - from putting chicken in boxes at Kentucky Fried Chicken in downtown Salt Lake City, to nurse’s aid, to accountant for JCPenney, to teaching high school science. Cher loves new challenges and adventures and gets bored if things aren’t constantly changing. Her span of hobbies has included cake decorating, refurbishing old furniture, home interior design, and, one year, gardening. Her favorite things in life are her husband and 3 kids and their 8 horses. She helps out with office operations at Danner Brekke and Everts and relishes every second of it. She enjoys visiting with clients and appreciates solving insurance issues that arise.

 

 

Eric Setrum

DBE welcomes Eric Setrum to the team. Having strong roots in the Willmar area, Eric brings a wealth of experience and a commitment to serving the Kandiyohi County community that will now extend Meeker County community and beyond.

Eric's educational journey began in Willmar, adopting values that now define his approach to insurance. After owning and operating a local business for two decades, Eric transitioned to the insurance industry in 2013.

Beyond the office, Eric's passion for the great outdoors is evident in how he spends his free time. Whether he is casting a line in our nearby lakes, delving into the woods, exploring the golf course, or sharing his love for hockey through coaching, Eric's adventures resonate with many clients.

Eric is well versed in both the Medicare and the Property & Casualty world. His friendly smile can be seen at both our New London and Litchfield locations. DBE is fortunate to have him as part of our trusted team.