Randy has been with Buiten & Associates since 2001 as a commercial insurance marketing specialist. He has been in the insurance industry for more than 25 years, having started as a commercial underwriter for American States Insurance in 1987 and continuing in that position with Lake States (Harleysville) and Hastings Mutual before joining the agency. […]
Char joined Buiten & Associates, LLC in January of 2014 as a Commercial Lines Account Manager. Her past experience included over 35 years with The Hartford in their Property & Casualty Division serving as a Senior Customer Service Representative. Her territory included servicing client underwriting and rating needs in numerous states working with a diversified […]
Bob Brock is passionate about his family, his relationship with clients and helping others succeed. He enjoys working hard and playing hard! In his 24 years of servicing and selling all lines of insurance he has helped client’s through good times and through some extremely difficult, some times life changing events due to losses. As […]
In 1967, Paul purchased a small insurance agency that started in 1935. Prior to 1967, he worked as a CPA beginning with BDO. In 1967 the agency had 5 employees and now there are 38. The insurance agency now includes Property and Casualty, Personal Lines and Life and Health insurance clients. Paul has a BA degree from […]
Brenda Chase joined the Buiten team in May of 2017, she came on board with 29 years of insurance experience which she accumulated at various other insurance agencies in the Grand Rapids area. Brenda is a licensed property & casualty agent, with a (CISR) Certified Insurance Service Representative designation and is one session away from […]
Lori joined Buiten & Associates in 2011 as an Account Manager, with over 25 years of insurance experience. She has held and enjoyed different positions in the industry including Account Management with various Independent Agencies and Rating and Underwriting positions with Insurance Companies. In the most recent years prior to Buiten, Lori worked over ten […]
Rod joined Buiten & Associates in 1987 and became a partner in 1999. Prior to joining Buiten & Associates, he was a senior commercial underwriter at Amerisure Companies and a commercial underwriter at New Hampshire Insurance Company. Rod writes multiple lines of insurance coverage including personal and commercial lines as well as employee benefits and […]
Laura joined Buiten & Associates, LLC in 2010 as an account manager with 32 years of industry experience, serving middle market commercial lines accounts. Prior to joining Buiten, she was an account executive at Hub International, an account manager with Grand Rapids Holland Insurance, an underwriter at Firemen’s Fund and a property rating supervisor with the Hartford […]
Ben joined Buiten and & Associates in 2003 as a producer/agent. After 5 years he was invited to become a Partner. Ben concentrates on all types of Commercial Property and Casualty insurance, but focuses intently on Human Services and Professional Liability accounts. Prior to joining Buiten & Associates, Ben was commercial underwriter with the Chubb […]
Jon Lunderberg joined Buiten & Associates as a Partner in 2010 with 25 years of professional experience in bonding, commercial insurance, banking and consulting. His commercial sales experience is diverse with a specialization in the construction industry. Jon’s worked with construction companies of all sizes and specialties from small locally owned businesses to the large […]
Brian Mattila is a Partner at Buiten & Associates, LLC. With 38+ years of insurance experience. He joined the firm in 1985 and specializes in small to middle market commercial accounts. Prior to becoming a part of the Buiten team, Brian worked for: Continental Insurance; Crum & Forster Insurance; and Heritage Mutual (Acuity) Insurance Companies. […]
Darryl joined Buiten & Associates in July of 2002, becoming a partner in 2004. He has 38 years in the insurance industry, beginning his career immediately upon graduation from Calvin College in 1978 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and History. He worked in a property/casualty capacity with both Sentry Insurance and […]
Jean joined the Buiten & Associates in October 1983 as a personal lines service representative and has served in many roles during her tenure. Her current positions include personnel manager, personal lines manager and commercial lines account manager. Prior to joining Buiten, she worked at the Home Insurance Company and Charles F. Harrison Agency. Jean […]
Linda joined Buiten and Associates in 2015 and is a member of the commercial client’s account team. She provides technical support and analysis, works with insurance carriers on behalf of our clients, and fulfills daily client services with a reputation for excellence. Linda has spent her entire professional career in insurance and risk management. She […]
Dan joined Buiten & Associates as a partner in 2007 with 30 years of insurance experience, specializing in middle market commercial accounts. Prior to joining Buiten, he was a commercial agent with Hub International, a partner at Grand Rapids Holland Insurance and a Regional Manager of Amerisure Insurance Company. His industry experience includes both claims […]
Dorothy joined Buiten & Associates, LLC in 2015 as a Commercial Lines, Account Manager with 31 years of industry experience. Her insurance career began at The Hartford. From there she spent 12 years with Universal Insurance Services, in claims, personal lines, marketing, and commercial lines. The following 15 years were at Mapes Insurance, as a […]
Beth has recently joined Buiten & Associates LLC as a Commercial Accounts manager with 15+ years of industry experience. Prior to joining Buiten she worked at Chlystek & White Services as an insurance auditor, Anderson-Miller Insurance Agency in Sylvania, OH as a Commercial Lines CSR, HRH Insurance Agency in Grand Rapids, MI as a Commercial […]