Columbus
Nancy Hinz - Producer
Phone: (402) 564-5000
Fax: (402) 564-0441
E-Mail: nhinz@agri-city.com
Nancy has been in the life & health business since 1986. In 2007, she added the property casualty business because she understands how important customer service is. In order to “PROTECT WHAT YOU GROW”, it is important to see the whole picture.
She and her husband, Layton, have been married 35 years. They have four children: Jill in Oklahoma, Erin in Columbus, Kindra and Melissa are both in Kentucky. They have five grandchildren. She has been known to drive to Oklahoma to watch a ball game and come back the next day!
Nancy and Layton enjoy their home at Wagners Lake. In their spare time you will catch them on their pontoon, out to dinner with friends, gardening, playing cards, and reading.
Brad Nelson - Producer
Phone: (402) 564-5000
Fax: (402) 564-0441
E-Mail: bnelson@agri-city.com
Brad Nelson started his insurance career in 1976 in Owatonna, MN. He has worked for Agri-City insurance for the last 22 years. Brad is a 1972 graduate of Columbus Senior High School, a 1975 graduate from Platte Technical Community College and a 1976 graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a BS degree in Business Administration.
Brad is married to his wonderful wife, Shirley. They have a daughter, Danielle, and two granddaughters, Delaney and Dezirae. Brad enjoys all sports including: tennis, football, volleyball, and horse racing.
Paige Ritz - CIC, CPIA Producer
Phone: (402) 564-5000
Fax: (402) 564-0441
E-Mail: pritz@agri-city.com
Paige joined the Agri-City Insurance team in June of 2018; she is licensed in Property & Casualty and Life & Health. She earned her Certified Professional Insurance Agent (CPIA) Designation in 2020 and the Certified Insurance Counselor Designation (CIC) in 2021. She enjoys balancing the evolving insurance needs of her customers and works hard to exceed their expectations in service and knowledge.
Prior to joining Agri-City Insurance, Paige was in the banking industry, lending at Elkhorn Valley Bank and Trust in Norfolk and Northwest Bank in Arnolds Park, Iowa. Paige is a native of Nebraska, growing up west of Columbus. She graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business, emphasizing in banking and finance. Paige has a passion to aid in the development and growth of the communities where she calls home. She is an active member of the Leigh Legacy Fund, Leigh Community Club, Columbus Area Chamber Commodores, R.E.A.L. and St. John’s Lutheran Church. When the opportunity arises, she is quick to volunteer for various organizations in the community, as it’s a great way for her to meet new people. Paige and her husband, Logan, reside in Leigh with their two children and two Golden Retrievers. In her free time, Paige enjoys going on stroller walks with the family after work, spending as many weekends as possible on the lake where she takes part in all watersports and getting in the occasional workout for her peace of mind.
Kyle Shefcyk - Producer
Phone: (402) 564-5000
Fax: (402) 564-0441
E-Mail: kshefcyk@agri-city.com
Kyle joined the Agri-City Insurance team in June of 2022 in the Columbus location; he is licensed in Property & Casualty. Previously, he sold supplemental health insurance in western Nebraska and northwest Kansas. He spent the last three years selling automobiles at Ernst Auto Group in Columbus.
Kyle is a Columbus High graduate and continued to the University of Nebraska at Kearney, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing in 2015. Kyle is married to his beautiful wife Kersten, they have one child and a yellow lab. Besides spending time with family, he enjoys most sports, while participating in local bowling leagues. He is excited to be back in the insurance industry and is ready to assist with your insurance needs.
Thor Thong - Customer Service Representative
Phone: (402) 564-5000
Fax: (402) 564-0441
E-Mail: tthong@agri-city.com
Thor joined the Agri-City team in August of 2023 as a Licensed Customer Service Representative Rep. Prior to joining the Agri-City, Thor had worked in the banking industry for two and a half years at Wells Fargo.
Thor is originally from Kearney, Ne. He moved to Columbus in august 2023 to pursue a new career, and to be closer to loved ones. In Thors free time he enjoys watching Husker football, and to be around friends and family.
