Board of Directors
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Rich Maguire – President
Black Hills Insurance Agency
Jose spent eleven years developing in agricultural cooperative management for CHS River Plains, before reentering the insurance industry with Campbell County Insurance Agency in Herreid, SD in 2023. He has the pleasure of working with his oldest daughter, Aubriauna Wiest, who is also the Principal Agent and his Boss!!!
Jose and his wife Amber, are proud grandparents to their three grandchildren, Sammy (3yrs), Scottie Jay (10 months), and Koen (4 months).
In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, kids, and grandkids, cooking, golfing, fishing, and helping Amber run her local small business, Strong Tower Academy Preschool. He is also an active Mound City Volunteer Fireman, and helps grill at the local MC83 Bar & Grill, on weekends, as “therapy to help keep everything rolling!” Jose and his family are grateful for the ability to work and serve in their community, and they look forward to increasing their involvement and service in the insurance industry!
Jose and his wife Amber, are proud grandparents to their three grandchildren, Sammy (3yrs), Scottie Jay (10 months), and Koen (4 months).
In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, kids, and grandkids, cooking, golfing, fishing, and helping Amber run her local small business, Strong Tower Academy Preschool. He is also an active Mound City Volunteer Fireman, and helps grill at the local MC83 Bar & Grill, on weekends, as “therapy to help keep everything rolling!” Jose and his family are grateful for the ability to work and serve in their community, and they look forward to increasing their involvement and service in the insurance industry!
Jose Diaz – Vice President Elect
Campbell County Insurance
Jose spent eleven years developing in agricultural cooperative management for CHS River Plains, before reentering the insurance industry with Campbell County Insurance Agency in Herreid, SD in 2023. He has the pleasure of working with his oldest daughter, Aubriauna Wiest, who is also the Principal Agent and his Boss!!!
Jose and his wife Amber, are proud grandparents to their three grandchildren, Sammy (3yrs), Scottie Jay (10 months), and Koen (4 months).
In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, kids, and grandkids, cooking, golfing, fishing, and helping Amber run her local small business, Strong Tower Academy Preschool. He is also an active Mound City Volunteer Fireman, and helps grill at the local MC83 Bar & Grill, on weekends, as “therapy to help keep everything rolling!” Jose and his family are grateful for the ability to work and serve in their community, and they look forward to increasing their involvement and service in the insurance industry!
Jose and his wife Amber, are proud grandparents to their three grandchildren, Sammy (3yrs), Scottie Jay (10 months), and Koen (4 months).
In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, kids, and grandkids, cooking, golfing, fishing, and helping Amber run her local small business, Strong Tower Academy Preschool. He is also an active Mound City Volunteer Fireman, and helps grill at the local MC83 Bar & Grill, on weekends, as “therapy to help keep everything rolling!” Jose and his family are grateful for the ability to work and serve in their community, and they look forward to increasing their involvement and service in the insurance industry!
Travis Geppert
Dacotah Insurance
Travis is the Senior Vice President of Dacotah Insurance with over 30 years of experience in the industry, including nearly every agency role and five years as a company representative. He and his wife, Carrie, enjoy their blended family of nine children and two grandchildren—with another on the way. In his free time, Travis enjoys traveling, mountain biking, skiing, and pickleball.
Jesse Konold
Bridgemark Insurance Solutions
Jesse has been in the insurance industry since 2006, beginning at Key Insurance and later co-founding Bridgemark Insurance Solutions in 2021. The agency grew from 12 to 28 team members and expanded into Nebraska and Minnesota. Now, he is the regional president for INSight Partners with 20 locations. He holds AFIS and CIC designations. Outside of work, Jesse stays active with his family, community, and enjoying the outdoors.
IIASD Staff
Mike Chrysler – Executive Vice President
Mike Chrysler has served as the Executive Vice President since July 2021. Prior to this role, he was Chief Deputy Director of Product Lines for the Illinois Department of Insurance. He believes his role at IIASD is to ensure a competitive insurance marketplace for all, while providing members with the best products and services possible. Joshua 1:9 “Be strong and courageous…”. He and his wife Shandi live in Fort Pierre with their sons Benjamin (11) and Brody (9) while daughter Lexi is a Senior at SDSU. Mike enjoys coaching youth sports, the outdoors and cooking.
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Blake Severyn – Director of External Affairs
Blake has been at IIASD since 2022. With a background in insurance and marketing, he currently handles the association’s member & partner programs, lobbying activities, marketing, and more.
Blake and his wife Ashley have two children; Owen is 6 and Anna is 3.
During his free time, he enjoys golf, cycling and oil painting.
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Blake and his wife Ashley have two children; Owen is 6 and Anna is 3.
During his free time, he enjoys golf, cycling and oil painting.
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Sarah Zarecky – Director of Operations
Sarah has been in the insurance industry since 2022. Prior to insurance, she worked as a social worker for Child Protective Services with the State of South Dakota. After experiencing burnout in social work, Sarah decided to take a new career path and was offered a position with Acrisure, where she became an Account Manager handling Commercial, Agricultural, and Trucking lines of business.
In August 2024, Sarah joined the Independent Insurance Agents of South Dakota as the Director of Operations. In her role, she manages the Errors & Omissions Program and serves as the association’s Education Provider.
Sarah is married to her husband, Andy, and together they have two children — Bridger (7) and Lennon (4). When she’s not busy keeping up with her kids’ activities, she enjoys camping, boating, working out, and getting lost in a good book (and jammie pants).
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In August 2024, Sarah joined the Independent Insurance Agents of South Dakota as the Director of Operations. In her role, she manages the Errors & Omissions Program and serves as the association’s Education Provider.
Sarah is married to her husband, Andy, and together they have two children — Bridger (7) and Lennon (4). When she’s not busy keeping up with her kids’ activities, she enjoys camping, boating, working out, and getting lost in a good book (and jammie pants).
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