LORI LANCE
Lori is the Managing Partner at Armbruster Executive & Employee Benefits. She serves as the visionary of the organization as well as oversees all operations, while continuing to serve many of her own
long-time clients.
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Over the course of her 30-year career in the human resources industry, she knows that benefits are a moving target, and customers need a knowledgeable resource that stays on top of the ever-changing industry.
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Lori was raised in an entrepreneurial family; her parents bought their first grocery store when she was a child. She says, “When you are raised by parents who own their own business, we quickly learned that a strong work ethic was important and the value of serving others first was paramount to success. In my career, these principles of service provided me the tenacity and springboard to emulate my parents and help other companies obtain sustainable employee and executive benefits so that businesses can attract new talent, retain the talent they have, and grow their business without disruption.”
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With her entrepreneurial spirit and value of serving others first, she is committed to the organizational development of everyone on her team, so that they deliver the Armbruster promise of making benefits easy
for the clients they serve.
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Lori lives in Mahtomedi and in her spare time is an avid outdoorswoman who enjoys kayaking, cycling, and hiking.
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Lori Lance | llance@aeebinc.com
BOB STEIN
Bob started in the insurance industry in North Dakota representing carriers in the employee benefit arena, in 1986. In 1992 moved to Minneapolis – Saint Paul area and continued in the employee benefits industry as an independent marketing representative for many carriers. In 2000 started focusing on the Third-Party Administration of tax-advantaged plans and was a contractor representing and selling TPA services until joining and working full-time with Armbruster Executive & Employee Benefits, Inc.
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Currently consulting and marketing Employee Benefits to small and mid-sized groups in the states of MN, ND, & SD. By concentrating on tax advantage solutions and plan design we solve employer benefit concerns and develop benefit structures that can enhance an employer’s benefit offering to their employees. This helps attract and retain the best employees.
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Bob Stein | bstein@aeebinc.com
BRIAN CERN
Brian brings a whole-picture approach to employee benefits, with a background in both traditional and supplemental benefits. Having spent the past several years working with small businesses, Brian believes in forming long-term relationships that ultimately protect your most important assets.
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Since moving to the Twin Cities, he has quickly grown roots, finding himself very involved with his community, as well as several local non-profits. He lives north of Saint Paul with his wife and son.
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Brian Cern | bcern@aeebinc.com
JESSICA DRAGUN
Jessica joined the Armbruster Executive & Employee Benefits Team as a Client Services Specialist in November 2021. She has been in client-facing positions in the finance industry and brings her passion for helping others to Armbruster.
Her role at AEEB is to provide first-step communication for clients to our Brokers and Healthcare Carriers to answer questions, address concerns, or engage in resolutions. Jessica is there to assist our clients in understanding and submitting their enrollments, changes, or cancellations and handles questions on the process and billing.
When she isn't at Armbruster, she enjoys spending time with her children, outdoor activities, hockey in the winter, and reading.
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Jessica Dragun | jdragun@aeebinc.com
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CHERI SALOKAR
Cheri is a seasoned insurance professional with over a decade of experience in the industry. Joining Armbruster Executive & Employee Benefits in 2024, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role as an account manager.
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Cheri's background includes working under multiple Aflac Regional Sales Coordinators, where she honed her skills in providing exceptional client support and streamlining processes. Her ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders ensures a seamless client experience.
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Outside of work, Cheri is a passionate outdoor enthusiast who enjoys hiking, biking, gardening, and spending quality time with her fur babies. She also continues to teach dance classes which she has done for over 20 years.
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Cheri Salokar | csalokar@aeebinc.com
BRAD MICKLE
Brad worked for a large national insurance company before specializing in individual/family health insurance and Medicare since 2005. Brad has helped many navigate through the ever-changing health insurance and Medicare markets over the years, helping find a good fit for their needs.
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Brad has been a member of local and national affiliations including MAHU, NABIP, is MNsure certified and appointed with most Medicare companies which keeps him up to date on current events in the community and nationally.
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Brad has a son who keeps him busy, enjoys participating in various sports and going to the cabin throughout the year.
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Brad Mickle | bmickle@aeebinc.com
MAYRA BARRERA
With over a decade of administrative and HR experience in the education sector, Mayra brings a strong foundation of organization, people-first service, and operational excellence to her role on the Client Services team at Armbruster Executive & Employee Benefits.
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She began her career in education, where she spent nearly a decade developing a strong foundation in administration, HR, and operations. At El Colegio Charter School and later Northeast College Prep, she led office management, oversaw hiring and onboarding, supervised cross-functional teams, and handled state reporting and staff support for schools with 60–75 team members. Known for her versatility and leadership, she became a trusted resource for both staff and school leadership.
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At Armbruster, she applies her organizational expertise and people-first approach to ensure a seamless client experience while continuing to build strong relationships rooted in trust, responsive service, and a commitment to excellence.
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Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, cheering on horse races and bull riding at Canterbury Park, and exploring new state parks across Minnesota.
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Mayra Barrera | mbarrera@aeebinc.com