Agri City Insurance Team in Columbus

Columbus

Brad Nelson - Producer at Agri-City Insurance

Brad Nelson - Producer

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 at Agri-City Insurance

Paige Ritz - CIC, CPIA Producer

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 at Agri-City Insurance

Kyle Shefcyk - Producer

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.

Anne Swanson

Esmeri Calles - Account Executive

Esmeri joined Agri-City in October 2024 as an Account Executive. Prior to joining Agri-City, she worked in Quality Control for 6 years.  Esmeri was born in Idaho but was raised in Columbus, Nebraska. She is fluent in English and Spanish.

Esmeri has a daughter, Aria. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends.

Columbus

2457 33rd Ave Suite E
Columbus, NE 68601

(402) 564-5000

Hours: Monday-Friday: 8am-5am

Agri City Insurance Columbus location