KIMBERLY, Wis. – January 6, 2015 – Scott Brotherton-Zehr has been hired as benefit consultant with Associated Financial Group. In this role he works with employers to develop strategic approaches to achieving corporate goals and managing costs by providing affordable and effective comprehensive benefits packages, as well as ensuring healthcare reform compliance.

Prior to joining Associated, Brotherton-Zehr served as customer response unit trainer with Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. In this role within the training department, he spent eight years focused on training departments on how to provide exceptional customer service by giving accurate medical and dental benefit/claims information.

Brotherton-Zehr’s office is located at 711 Eisenhower Dr.

Jamie Gill joins Associated Financial Group as benefit consultant where she provides cost management methods and solutions to her clients through strategic planning, benefit network analysis and employee education. In this position she develops strategic approaches to assist employers in achieving their goals while managing costs through affordable and effective comprehensive benefits packages.

Previously, Gill held the positions of territory sales manager with Altria (formerly Philip Morris) and benefit consultant with Associated Financial Group. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in marketing, management and human resources.

Gill’s office is located at 711 Eisenhower Dr.

Kevin Kohlbeck has been hired as property and casualty consultant with Associated Financial Group where he manages the Property and Casualty Program. He is highly effective at creating strong relationships and building client loyalty by establishing credibility, listening to needs and providing appropriate coverage recommendations.

Kohlbeck brings over 25 years of insurance agency experience to this role. A results-driven professional, he has previously served as president of Vincent Group Agency and held management positions with Ansay & Associates and Aon Risk Services, with a strong background in Worker’s Compensation insurance.

A graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, Kohlbeck earned a bachelor’s degree in business management. In the community he serves as a board member of the Volunteer Center of Brown County and member of the Construction Financial Management Association – Fox Valley Chapter.

Kohlbeck’s office is located at 711 Eisenhower Dr.