Jessica Frias
Account Executive
Jessica began her insurance career in 1995 working in property & casualty. Three years later, she joined a general agency as a Sales Manager, where she handled Individual and Group Health Sales for hundreds of agents nationwide in addition to handling membership issues and renewals. Jessica joined Stumm Insurance in 2014 as an Account Manager and now handles all groups under 10 lives as a Senior Account Manager. She utilizes her vast expertise to manage all of her groups benefits and administration needs. In her free time, she loves to cook, travel, and spend quality time with her family, including her dog Sherlock.
Renata Garcia
Senior Account Executive
Renata entered the insurance industry in 2003, working for a regional dental benefits carrier. She then worked for a Chicago-based insurance brokerage as an Account Manager and joined Stumm Insurance in 2011. Renata received a BA in Business Administration from DePaul University and an MA in Applied Linguistics from NEIU. Renata says the most rewarding part of her job is finding cost-effective solutions for her clients. Outside of the insurance world, she enjoys learning about foreign languages and spending quiet movie nights with her family.
Mary Long
Account Manager
Mary began her professional career in 2003 after graduating from Northern Illinois University with a BA in Marketing. After working for a number of years in Marketing/Sales, and then taking some time to be a stay-at-home mom, Mary joined Stumm Insurance in 2019 as an Account Coordinator. At Stumm, she enjoys being able to work with different Account Managers and also assist with many of Stumm’s clients. In her spare time, Mary enjoys photography, traveling and taking on DIY projects around the home.
Natalie Peters
Senior Account Manager
Natalie began her insurance career in 1998 working for a general agency in Schaumburg. She was the New Business Manager responsible for new individual and group business submissions for hundreds of agents nationwide. In 2014, she started working as an Account Manager for an employee benefits agency where she serviced fully insured clients in the small to mid-Market segment. She joined Stumm Insurance as an Account Manager in 2018. Natalie prides herself on providing the highest quality of service to her clients and their employees. In her free time, she loves exploring new restaurants, spending time with friends and family and vacationing with her husband.
Courtney Refakes
Senior Account Coordinator
Courtney obtained her BS from the University of Illinois in Food Science and Human Nutrition. She has worked for global food companies as well as start-ups. Courtney happily changed industries and joined Stumm Insurance in 2019 as an Account Coordinator. She enjoys being able to work with multiple Account Managers within the company each day allowing her to assist a large variety of Stumm’s clients. Courtney loves the USPS! She is always writing letters and cards to friends and family near and far through snail mail.
Caryn Reposh
Account Executive- Benefit Technology Services
Caryn obtained her B.S. in Psychology from the University of Illinois and began her career working for small technology companies. She moved into Human Resources in 2006 where she gained experience in benefits administration working as an HR Generalist and HR Manager. Caryn joined Stumm Insurance in 2017 as an Account Manager. She particularly enjoys helping clients solve problems, as well as helping them realize efficiencies by transitioning from manual processes to technology. She has been certified as a PHR since 2008 and also holds the SHRM-CP certification. Caryn is a SHRM member and has been serving as a board member of the Human Resource Association of Greater Oak Brook since 2016. In her free time, Caryn enjoys spending time with family and friends, gardening, and working on DIY projects at home.
Cristi Rock
Account Executive
Cristi began her insurance career in 2010 after graduating from Eastern Illinois University earning a B.S. in Community Health with a concentration in Health Promotion. She joined Stumm Insurance in 2018 bringing knowledge in all health insurance market segments after leading the Employee Benefits division at a Chicagoland insurance agency. She enjoys spending time with her daughter, her family and friends.
Marcy Testa
Director of Client Service & Employee Development
Marcy has been in the insurance industry since 1995 spending much of her time in the employee benefits industry. She has worked in both small and large agencies helping them to evolve and grow with the changing times. Marcy prides herself on being an advocate and educator to her clients and their employees. Marcy joined the Stumm team in 2015 where she continues to be a resource by helping to mentor and develop our growing family. She spends her free time focusing on health and nutrition, rescuing dogs, reading, and exploring new adventures.
Carrie Vest
Senior Account Manager
Carrie began her professional career in 2000 managing a small family business. She entered the insurance industry in 2013 working with individual health plan sales. Carrie then joined Stumm Insurance in 2014 as an Account Manager and Individual Health Plan Specialist. She focuses her attention on providing quality service and support to her clients as well as her team. Carrie enjoys spending time with family & friends, kayaking and listening to live music.
