Since 1915, The Service Agency has devoted its knowledge and combined experience in the industry to deliver quality insurance policies to individuals and businesses. We’ve been here for over a hundred years and will be here for many years to come.
Kris Flock
President
Kris is the owner of The Service Agency. He grew up on a dairy farm in Cashton, WI and attended UW-Lacrosse, majoring in Finance/Marketing. After meeting Ellsworth native, Heather Chartier, they married and relocated to Ellsworth in 1998. Kris joined the Army Reserves in 1995 and served on active duty for two campaigns, Operation Noble Eagle and Operating Enduring Freedom. He enjoys promoting our community and volunteering for various groups. Kris and Heather reside in Beldenville, WI with their children Halle and Kohl. He enjoys several outdoor activities including hunting, swimming, hiking, golf and spending time with family, friends and their pets, Maui and Kona.
Email Me:
krisf@theserviceagency.com
Becky Bechel
Personal Lines Account Executive
Becky joined the agency in February of 2014. With several years of Customer service and Insurance experience, she is here and ready to help you anyway she can. Becky lives near Ellsworth with her husband. She loves spending time with her grandkids, cooking and baking, camping and fishing with family.
Email Me:
beckyb@theserviceagency.com
Sara Place
Personal Lines Account Executive
Sara Place is a Customer Service Representative at The Service Agency. She joined our team in 1998. Sara is a lifelong resident of Ellsworth. She currently resides in Ellsworth with her husband Greg. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with friends, relaxing “up north” at the cabin, fishing, gardening, and cooking.
“I enjoy helping our many Service Agency customers and look forward to meeting new customers along the way”
Email me:
sarap@theserviceagency.com
Gordon Hies
Vice-President
Gordy has been in the insurance business for 43 years as an underwriter, risk manager and sales agent. He joined The Service Agency in 2005 specializing in commercial accounts to include public school districts, manufacturers, retailers and specifically jewelers. Gordy is a U.S. Army veteran having served on the DMZ in Korea. He is active now with the River Falls American Legion. His hobbies include Westerns, traveling and spending time with his two daughters and two granddaughters. Gordy and his wife reside outside of River Falls.
Email me:
gordonh@theserviceagency.com
Kenzi Rindahl
Marketing Coordinator
Kenzi joined The Service Agency in February of 2021 as a Marketing Coordinator. She lives near Ellsworth with her husband. In her free time, she loves spending time with family and friends, kayaking, being creative, and to be outside. Kenzi enjoys helping The Service Agency customers and is here to help in any way.
Email me:
kenzir@theserviceagency.com
Jarod Traynor
Agent
Jarod Traynor has been an insurance agent with The Service Agency since August 2018.
Before starting with The Service Agency Jarod worked locally as a finish carpenter: marketing, designing, and fabricating custom commercial and residential cabinetry and interiors for 10+ years. After successfully working directly with many homeowners and contractors from the area, Jarod now uses his knowledge and passion for small business and the trades to bring his clients a no nonsense and hassle free insurance experience.
Email Me:
jarodt@theserviceagency.com
Malia Wilcziek
Commercial Lines Account Executive
Malia joined The Service Agency in June of 2021 as a Commercial Lines Account Executive. She is originally from Mendota Heights, MN, but moved to the Ellsworth area in 2019. In her free time, Malia enjoys spending time with her friends and family, going out on the boat, snowmobiling, camping, and being outdoors. She also loves spending time with her dog, Buck. Malia enjoys working with The Service Agency customers and wants to give them the best experience possible.
Email me:
maliaw@theserviceagency.com
Tina Blattner
Commercial Lines Account Executive
Tina joined The Service Agency in September of 2020 as a Commercial Lines Account Executive. She has several years of Customer Service experience. She lives in Lake City, MN with her family. She enjoys boating on Lake Pepin, gardening, and spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoys coaching youth soccer which she has done since 2004 starting with both of her daughters and now is coaching her niece and nephew.
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Maui
Agency Greeter
Maui enjoys spending time at the office meeting all the customers that come in our doors every day. You’ll often find Maui roaming the halls of the Service Agency looking to help in any way possible!
Melissa Braunreiter
Personal Lines Account Executive
Melissa joined The Service Agency in July of 2021 as a Personal Lines Account Executive. She lives in Red Wing, MN. She is a United States Navy Veteran. In her free time, she loves being on the river, boating, kayaking, and being outdoors. She also loves to spoil her three dogs, Bonnie, Clyde, and Hoagie. Melissa is a proud mother of five children and grandmother, who has been married twenty-three years to her military sweetheart.
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Our Support Team
Customer Satisfaction
When you work with The Service Agency, you’ll experience the quality service and attention to detail that you can only find with an independent insurance agency.
Interested in becoming part of our team?
If taking care of people and making sure families and businesses are protected sounds like the job for you, send us a note, we’d love to hear from you.
Where to find us
369 W. Main Street
Ellsworth, WI 54011
Main office: (715) 273-3939
Toll free: 800-584-9495
Toll free: 800-584-9495
Fax: 715-273-3924
Proudly Serving Our Region
Proudly serving Ellsworth, WI, River Falls, WI, Hudson, WI, Baldwin, WI, Spring Valley, WI, Red Wing, MN, and surrounding areas.
Licensed in WI, MN, IA, SD, NC, OH & FL
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Our Office Hours
Mon: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tues: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thurs: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Sat: By Appointment
Sun: Closed