Long Prairie Office


RaeAnn Waytashek, CIC
RaeAnn Waytashek, CIC
Risk Advisor / CFO
RaeAnn Waytashek, CIC
RaeAnn Waytashek, CIC

Risk Advisor / CFO

Education/Industry Training: A.A.S Degree in Accounting from St. Cloud Technical College, CIC Designation and CISR Designation

Community Involvement: President & past Secretary of Father Pierz School of Religion Board, Member and past Vice President of the board for Long Prairie Chamber, Member of Pierz Area Commercial Club and Member of St. Cloud and Sauk Centre Chamber of Commerce.

Personal Accomplishments: Married to my husband Randy, and we have two wonderful children, Callie & Camren.

Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy spending time with family and friends.  I also enjoy the outdoors, sand volleyball and reading.

Favorite Movie: I enjoy comedies, my favorite is 'Due Date'

Andy Otremba
Andy Otremba
Risk Advisor
Andy Otremba
Andy Otremba

Risk Advisor

Education/Industry Training: Licensed in Property, Casualty, Health & Life insurance.

Personal Accomplishments / Recognition: Married to my wife Karen and our 3 kids, Isabelle, Isaac and Owen.

Community Involvement: President of the St Marys of Mt Carmel Faith and Ed board, Long Prairie Chamber board member, Organize the Holes to heaven ice fishing derby, Long Prairie High school track coach.

Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my wife and our 3 kids, we all love to be in the woods or on the water but if the kids challenge be to a game on the Xbox I can’t say no. Personally I love to hunt, fish and golf.

Favorite Movie: Rudy, The Power of one and The Princess Bride

Favorite Quote: “I am not sure exactly what heaven will be like, but I know that when we die and it comes time for God to judge us, he will not ask, 'How many good things have you done in your life?' rather he will ask, 'How much love did you put into what you did?” - Mother Teresa

Bill Werlinger
Bill Werlinger
Risk Advisor
Bill Werlinger
Bill Werlinger

Risk Advisor

Education/Industry Training: BS Degree in Elementary Education and Secondary Education with Majors in Biology and Minor Degrees in Library Science and Physical Education, Masters Degree in Elementary Administration, CIC- –Certified Insurance Counselor, Elementary Teacher –8 yrs, Elementary Principal—4 years, Insurance Sales---42 years

Community Involvement: Lions Club--member, Jaycees--member, Chamber Member --President—Long Prairie, Financial Board Member –St Mary’s Church, Pastoral Board Member — President--St Francis Xavier Church, Todd County DAC –Board Member; President

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Golf, Walking/ Biking, Family Activities

Favorite Movie: Enjoy true biography stories or history movies

DeAnna Opsal
DeAnna Opsal
Client Service Advocate
DeAnna Opsal
DeAnna Opsal

Client Service Advocate

Education/Industry Training: Anoka Technical College. Over 20 years working in Medical offices and claim processing. Licensed in Life, Health, Property & Casualty Insurance.

Personal Accomplishments / Recognition: Married to my husband Dan since 1988

Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with Family, Camping, Photography, Flower Gardening, Bowling, Antiquing

Favorite Movie: Anything with Audrey Hepburn

Favorite Quote: Life is too short to wait

Mark Butjer
Mark Buntjer
Risk Advisor / Ag Specialist
Mark Butjer
Mark Buntjer

Risk Advisor / Ag Specialist

Education: Animal Science Degree. U of M St.Paul.  25+ years of Farming/Ag experience.  Licensed In Property and Casualty.

Personal Accomplishments / Recognitions: Have been Blessed to be Married since 1994 to my lovely wife Kim. 5 children ages 4-19.  Have been Blessed to be involved in Farming all of my life.

Community: St. Mary’s Church, Knights of Columbus, Todd County Livestock Advisory Council, 4-H, Todd county Ag Society.

Lori Anderson
Lori Anderson
Client Service Advocate
Lori Anderson
Lori Anderson

Client Service Advocate

Education/Industry Training: Licensed in Property, Casualty, Life & Health Insurance.  Graduate of Alexandria AVTI and Patricia Stevens College.

Personal Accomplishments/Recognition: Married Bob in 1979. We have one daughter, Sarah.

Community Involvement: Member of MMRPC and Shepherd of the Valley.

Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with family and friends, camping, fishing, gardening, deer hunting and morel hunting.

Favorite Movie: The Sound of Music

Favorite Quote: “Happiness is not getting what you want, but wanting what you have.” - Author Unknown

Matt Mitzel
Matt Mitzel
Risk Advisor
Matt Mitzel
Matt Mitzel

Risk Advisor

Education/Industry Training: College degree in Business Management/Golf Operations.

Personal Accomplishments / Recognition: A beautiful wife and two great kids.

Community Involvement: Long Prairie Country Club Board of Directors.  Little League Coach.

Hobbies/Interests: Hunting/Fishing/Golf

Favorite Movie: Good Will Hunting

Favorite Quote: "Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are."  — John Woo

Norma Hernandez
Norma Hernandez
Client Service Advocate
Norma Hernandez
Norma Hernandez

Client Service Advocate

Education/Industry Training: Licensed in Property & Casualty

Personal Accomplishments / Recognition: Married to my husband Jose and our two kids Sophia & Alex.

Community Involvement: St. Mary of Mount Carmel Catholic School board member.

Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with family and friends. Reading and walking.

Favorite Movie: Miracles from Heaven

Favorite Quote: “ Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with GREAT love” Saint Mother Teresa