Nichole Favero

Account Coordinator

Nichole received her BFA in Dance from the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign) in 2010 and went on to earn her BA in English from Northern Illinois University in 2014. She spent nine years teaching high school English in Chicago’s western suburbs, working with various student communities and learning the significance of supporting and helping others. Looking for a new avenue to expand upon those interpersonal skills, Nichole joined the Stumm Insurance team in the Fall of 2024. In her free time, Nichole enjoys dancing to music with her children and husband, baking for her friends, and reading books of all genres.

Ellen Maloney

Account Coordinator

Ellen received her bachelor’s degree in violin performance from Indiana University. After graduating, she expanded upon her musical talent by teaching violin to others and exploring the “non-musical” side of music production. Her experience as a musician has instilled a passion for collaborative environments, dedication to detail, and reliability. As an Account Coordinator, Ellen loves using these skills to find innovative solutions and help her team succeed. In her spare time, Ellen continues to teach the violin, perform with the Camerata Chicago Orchestra, and supports classical music in her community. To relax, she always enjoys a nice long run and a good game of tennis.

Ella Gale

Account Coordinator

Ella Gale is an Account Coordinator, having joined the team in 2024. She graduated from UW-Madison with a degree in Consumer Behavior and Marketing, along with a Certificate in Entrepreneurship. Before joining Stumm Insurance, Ella gained valuable experience through an internship with a healthcare-focused non-profit and continued her career in the healthcare industry, specifically within insurance. Ella is excited to bring her passion for client service and industry knowledge to her role. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring her creative side through art, diving into books—especially those by her favorite author, Tom Robbins—and seeking inspiration in all things artistic.

Sarah Burja

Operations & Events Coordinator

Sarah lived most of her life in Germany and started her career as a flight attendant. Upon moving to the states, she joined a consulting firm as an administrative assistant to Executive level staff. Here at Stumm Insurance, she is happy to be part of the Operations & Events team planning memorable events and contributing directly to the efficient functioning of our operations.

In Sarah’s free time, she enjoys gardening, traveling, baking, and hiking.

Katie Katranis

Account Coordinator

Katie graduated from Miami University in Ohio, with her BS in Human Capital Management & Leadership. Katie started at Stumm as an Account Coordinator after having internships in both Accounting and Human Resources, where she honed her love of serving her clients and making a positive impact. Outside of work, Katie enjoys spending time with family and friends, seeing the latest movies in theaters, and listening to music.

Lily O’Connor

Account Coordinator – Supplemental Insurance

Lily Graduated from Davenport University in 2023 with her BS in business management and her MBA. While there, she held insightful sales and operations internships in both logistics and finance, providing a solid foundation for her first post-graduation job with Stumm Insurance. She looks forward to expanding Stumm’s Medicare/Supplemental Insurance Services under Kristin Stumm.

Lily was a dual-sport athlete in college, playing both hockey and rugby, and she now enjoys participating on recreational sports teams.

Rachel Watts

Account Executive

Rachel graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in communications and has been in the insurance industry since 2015. She began her journey as an Account Manager and joined the Stumm team as Account Executive in 2024. Rachel is excited to share her positivity and passion for benefits with her clients and their employees.

In her spare time, Rachel enjoys spending time with her husband and two dogs, traveling, and playing games, and she strives every year to grow a thriving garden.

Shannon Mora

Account Executive

Shannon began her insurance career in 2004 shortly after obtaining degrees in business administration & public relations from Monmouth College.

Over the years, she wore many hats in the insurance industry, including running her prior agency’s Employee Navigator system, maintaining their marketing department, and eventually acting as the benefits department team lead. Her favorite part of this industry is helping educate employees during open enrollment time and providing excellent customer service throughout the year.

Shannon keeps busy with her family of 6 and pets consisting of 2 dogs (Roxy & Luna) and 2 guinea pigs (Nibbles & Cookie).  In her free time, Shannon enjoys spending time outdoors, attending her kids’ sports and vacationing in Michigan and Florida. Last but not least, Shannon is a die-hard Cubs fan!

Kevin Sexton

Account Manager, Benefit Technology Systems

Kevin has worked in the HR and benefit space since 2018. In his role at Stumm, Kevin is responsible for Employee Navigator new builds, open enrollment site renewals, and overall maintenance of our benefit technology as a member of the Benefit Technology Systems team.

What Kevin enjoys most about his work is the sense of accomplishment that comes when each new build is complete. He feels rewarded knowing the positive impact that providing solutions to clients has on both HR management and employees of the clients we service.

Outside of work, Kevin enjoys staying active whether that means playing fetch or taking his mini goldendoodle on walks, playing in year-round basketball leagues, or traveling whenever the opportunity arises.

Britney Sennes

Account Coordinator

Britney graduated from Northern Illinois University with her bachelor’s degree in business administration, with minors in marketing and business analytics. Throughout her academic journey, Britney honed her collaborative skills through various team projects and student organizational activities. While in college, Britney worked at Lou Malnati’s, delving into her passion for cooking.

As a part of our team at Stumm, Britney contributes her collaborative spirit and enthusiasm to the dynamic insurance industry, while embracing new challenges and continuous growth.

Outside of academics and work, Britney enjoys weightlifting, golf, and exploring new food interests. She also finds joy in video games, hiking, cherishing moments with her family, and fostering connections with friends.