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Meet Our Agents!


Kevin Elliott:
  As owner and president of Diebold Insurance Agency and Vice President of the Tawas Bay Agency, Kevin started serving in the insurance field in 1978. Before Kevin started working the insurance industry he attended Ferris State University. He is now heading the commercial lines department here at Diebold Insurance Agency. Aside from running a very successful business, Kevin is a family man. His wife, Tina, graduated from Michigan State University with a Teaching degree and they both are raising three young gentlemen. Kevin is very active in the sports boosters at Ogemaw Heights High School and tries to attend every event his boys participate in. Kevin sits on the board at the Country Club, Medical Arts and is a member of Ducks Unlimited, the Kiwanis Club and the Optimist Club. During his leisure time you can find Kevin fishing, golfing or spending his time in the great outdoors.

Email: kevin@dieboldinsurance.com

Charlie Elliott:
  Charlie is the Personal Lines Manager and handles all new personal quotes and business. Before Charlie started his 16 years of insurance he was at Notre Dame graduating with a Bachelors in Business and getting his Certification in Accounting. Charlie's wife, Julie, graduated from Michigan State University with a BA in Materials and Logistics Management and now keeps herself extremely busy volunteering at the St. Joseph Catholic School and with several other functions throughout the community. Together they spend all of their non-working time raising and tending to all four of their children's activities and sporting events. Charlie is very active in coaching 4 different Little League teams and numerous soccer teams, which he has been coaching for the past 8 years. He is a board member of Ducks Unlimited, the Ski Council, and a past President of the Chamber of Commerce. Charlie enjoys several outdoor recreations and especially spending time with his family.

Email: charlie@dieboldinsurance.com

Mark Dantzer:
  Over the past 20 years Mark has been serving the insurance industry as a Certified Insurance Counselor. His focus is on commercial insurance, but does help out in the personal lines department. He is the husband to Sharol, whom graduated from Saginaw Valley State University with a Bachelor in Social Work, and he is the father of 2 boys and a daughter. Mark has been coaching Little League for the past 7 years and is very active in the community. His activities include being a member of the Knights of Columbus, Kiwanis Club, and the St. Joseph Parish while also sitting on the counsel of the Parish. Mark enjoys hunting, fishing and spending time watching his kids participate in sporting events.

Email: mark@dieboldinsurance.com

Michael Ignat:
  From the time the Houghton Lake Agency was founded in 1998, Michael has administered the office along with five other ladies' whom round out the Diebold team. Michael attained his insurance license in 1997 and holds an Associates in Business. Michael has resided in Roscommon County for 25 years and is happily married to Dawn, whom graduated from University of Michigan with a Bachelors in Psychology and a Masters in Social Work. They are raising four children ranging from 4 to 17 years of age. When Michael finds spare time he serves as a member of the National Wild Turkey Federation and he is a past officer of the Houghton Lake Chamber of Commerce and the Houghton Lake Merchants Association. Michael also enjoys coaching youth soccer, baseball and softball.

Email: michael@dieboldinsurance.com

Kevin Whisman:
  Kevin comes to Diebold with a background of 8 years in the insurance industry. He specializes in life and disability insurance and can evaluate each client's individual needs. He attended Ferris State University and achieved an Associates in Applied Biology. His wife, Jamie, has a Bachelor of Science from Central Michigan University and they are proud parents of a young little boy. Kevin is a life long resident of Ogemaw County, born and raised with 5 sisters. He has spent many years volunteering with the Special Olympics, and recently he and his family were inducted into the Special Olympics Hall of Fame for all their dedication and support over the years. He also volunteers his help with local tee ball teams and several other benefit events he likes to attend and participate in. Kevin enjoys being outside camping, fishing, hunting, playing softball and of course watching his young boy grow up.

Email: kwhiz@dieboldinsurance.com


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