Meet the Team

Emily has been with The Hansen Agency since 2019, her main focus being Property and Casualty insurance with an emphasis on farm coverage. She is also crop certified and Life licensed. Emily lives outside of Westbrook with her husband, Cody, and their four daughters - Jaeda, Hadli, Creed, and Hayes. She serves as president of the Southwest Figure Skating Club, coaches, and coordinates the club’s annual ice show. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, and cheering on her daughters in all their adventures.

Kayla began working in the Walnut Grove office during the summer of 2023 and has continued since, helping out during breaks in her school schedule. She is currently attending South Dakota State University, majoring in Agricultural Communications, and will graduate in 2026. In the summer of 2025, she completed her COJO internship with The Hansen Agency, focusing on marketing and advertising. Kayla continues to support marketing efforts and day-to-day operations from afar. In her free time, she enjoys helping on her family’s farm, watching her boyfriend play football for Dakota Wesleyan University, and traveling.
 

Amy Koblegard is licensed in health and life insurance and balances her many passions. She is an EMT and a board member of the Walnut Grove EDA, dedicated to both her community and emergency services. A graduate of Ridgewater College in Willmar, MN, Amy enjoys reading, cooking, decorating, and painting furniture, bringing creativity into every aspect of her life. On her days off, you’ll likely find her at Junk with Purpose, the store she has owned and operated since 2008, where she gives new life to old treasures.
 

Mel graduated from South Dakota State University in 1997 and has worked in a variety of administrative support roles for more than 25 years. She lives on an acreage south of Jackson with her husband, Jason. Since 2022, Mel has been working in the Lakefield office parttime and assisting Jason with their farming operation. They have two adult sons, Mason and Carson. In her free time, Mel enjoys spending time with her family, exercising, reading, and tending to her flowers.
 

My Regional Financial Consultant offers a wealth of information for everyday risks you face regarding your retirement, income replacement, estate planning, farm/ranch/business succession planning and other important wealth management topics. We’ll provide solutions to help you get to retirement on time and on budget while providing for those you love.