Blue Ridge Bank & Trust Building
Our Mission

We aim to Provide Expert Advice and Quality Service.

Providing excellent insurance coverage and protection to our policyholders.

Our mission is to provide our customers with the best possible insurance coverage and protection to help them navigate the complex world of insurance. We are dedicated to offering high-quality insurance products and excellent customer service. Our team of experienced and knowledgeable insurance agents and brokers is always available to answer questions and help our customers find the coverage that best fits their needs and budget. We are committed to helping our customers navigate life’s challenges with confidence and peace of mind.

Ownership

Chris McDaniel

Chris McDaniel

Chairman, CEO Heartland
David Lichtenstein

David Lichtenstein

Chairman, CEO Lightstone

Meet Our Executive Team

Nick Micheletti
Nick Micheletti
President
Aaron Mickelson
Aaron Mickelson
Chief Financial Officer
Brandon Reid
Brandon Reid
Chief Marketing Officer
Mitchell Hochberg
Mitchell Hochberg
Director, President Lightstone
Moshe Lichtenstein
Moshe Lichtenstein
Director, Investment Committee Chair
Chief Credit Officer Lightstone
Naftalee Zomberg
Naftalee Zomberg
Director, Audit Committee Chair
Treasurer Lightstone
Craig Buck
Craig Buck
Director
Paul Golden
Paul Golden
Director of Accounting
Todd Wyss
Todd Wyss
Vice President of Annuity Distribution
Matt Coleman
Matt Coleman
Chief Annuity Actuary
Allen Garner
Allen Garner
General Counsel
Rob Anderson
Rob Anderson
Chief Risk Officer
Rodney Linebaugh
Rodney Linebaugh
Head of Development

Meet Our Broker Sales Managers

Mike Manning
Mike Manning
Broker Sales Manager
Jackson Brett
Jackson Brett
Broker Sales Manager
Bella Steketee
Bella Steketee
Broker Sales Manager
Kim Byrnes
Kim Byrnes
Broker Sales Manager
Dina Wathan
Dina Wathan
Broker Sales Manager
Colton Stuckmeyer
Colton Stuckmeyer
Broker Sales Manager
Campbell Newby
Campbell Newby
Broker Sales Manager
Ben McDaniel
Ben McDaniel
Broker Sales Manager

Meet Our Amazing Staff

Brittany Riker
Brittany Riker
Director of Agency Services
Jessica Silvan
Jessica Silvan
Agency Services Representative
Lauryn Adams
Lauryn Adams
Agency Services Representative
Emily Cook
Emily Cook
Agency Services Representative
Kaleah Merriman
Kaleah Merriman
Agency Services Representative
Shawna Matchael
Shawna Matchael
Executive Assistant/
Office Manager
Jenny Jensen
Jenny Jensen
Medical Underwriter / Annuity Suitability Analyst
Clint O'Hare
Clint O'Hare
Software Developer
Jason Pinkston
Jason Pinkston
Junior Software Developer
Mike Du
Mike Du
Senior Accountant
Matt Springston
Matt Springston
Senior Accountant
Spencer Grillot
Spencer Grillot
Staff Accountant
Josh Chappelow
Josh Chappelow
Operations Specialist