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          Deborah Jensen

          Sales Specialist - All Lines
          Deb grew up in Lakeland, Florida. In 2010, she moved to Eden Prairie, where she lives with her husband, Dan, and their cat, Maximus. In 2017, Deb earned her BA from Arizona State University. She worked in retail and customer service for ten years before starting with the Rick J. De Koter Agency. Deb enjoys exploring new restaurants in the Twin Cities and travelling with her husband.
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          Dena Rood

          Office Manager
          Dena was born and raised in Duluth, Minnesota and graduated from Denfeld High School just like her mother and grandmother. She later went on and attended school at Lake Superior College. Dena has lived in the Twin Cities area since 2003 and is married to her husband John who has been serving his country in the Army Reserves since 1990. They have 4 wonderful children and 3 dogs. Customer Service has been Dena’s line of work since beginning in retail 20 years prior to starting with American Family Insurance and the Rick J. DeKoter Agency. Dena always says, ‘If I would’ve known then what I know now, insurance would have been my career choice many moons ago. I am happy to be able to serve you and get to know you individually.’
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          Joseph Rode

          Sales Specialist - All Lines
          Joe was born in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. He graduated from Eagle Ridge Academy. He later went on to attend the University of Minnesota, where he graduated with a degree in Communications. Shortly after graduating he worked for Fox 9 as a weekend producer. He then went on to work at C.H. Robinson before starting at the agency in March of 2018.
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          Kathleen Cadotte

          Sales Specialist - Personal Lines
          Kate was born and raised in Duluth, MN, graduating from Duluth East and then attending both Cornell College and the College of St. Scholastica. In 2015, Kate, along with her husband, Steve and their two children, Harley and AJ, moved to Eden Prairie where Kate has been active in the community, chairing multiple events and volunteering for her son’s hockey team and daughter’s cheer team. When not working or volunteering, Kate enjoys photography, singing and reading. Prior to joining the Rick J. De Koter Agency, Kate spent most of her career on back side of the insurance industry so she is very excited to be working in a more customer facing role that will allow her to get to know and help her customers.