About Our Insurance Agency in Coon Rapids MN

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Troy Thompson

Agency Principal, Coach, Scout, Annual Review Master, Dish Washer

Email:Troy@pin-mn.com

Phone: (763) 767-2323

Birthplace: Fridley, MN

Year signed with Pinnacle: 2010

Scouting Report: I graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth in 1999, selling books door to door for The Southwestern Company while in college and a few years after. It was the best training/experience of my life and much more important than my degree. Sold door to door for years after that with Comcast and Qwest. I consider myself super lucky to have been able to learn and sell insurance with my dad Mike Thompson for many years until he retired. I still go door to door selling insurance to this day, many times with my kids!

Favorite Movie: Top Gun

Favorite Band/Singer: Blink 182

Favorite MN. Restaurant: Chipolte

Favorite MN. Sports Team: Vikings

Off Season Hobbies: Coaching kid’s sports teams, Long-Boarding, Cooking (Blue Apron has been a game-changer).

Meet Troy

Al Ancheta

Sales

Email: al@pin-mn.com

Phone: 763-767-2323

Birthplace: Paranaque, Manila, Phillippines

Year signed with Pinnacle: 2013

Scouting Report: I graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1978 and became and insurance agent in 1986. In my vast experience in the business, I’ve seen a lot of interesting and sometimes, weird situations that I use to help clients with their insurance needs. My focus is on commercial insurance and I truly enjoy helping people get the best coverage for the best value. I love my family and golf and try to carve out as much time as I can for both.

Favorite movie: The Big Lebowski

Favorite band/singer: Johnny Cash

Favorite MN restaurant: Any Chinese buffet

Favorite MN sports team: Vikings & The Wild are a close 2nd.

Off-season hobbies: What off season?

Meet Al

Sarah Thompson

Chief of Operations

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Chris Kohler

Agency Manager

Email: chris@pin-mn.com

Phone: (763) 767-2323

Birthplace: Fridley, MN.

Year Signed with Pinnacle: 2016

Scouting Report: Graduated from Kennedy High School, went to Normandale Community College and various other classes. I worked for Pier One which gave me hands on experience with working with customers on a personal level. It really taught me to work with clients and finding out what they really are looking for and that has always stayed with me. I started working for an independent agency back in 1999 and I’ve worked in the insurance business ever since and have really enjoyed it. Giving customers options and providing them with exceptional service.

Favorite Movie: Hunt For The Red October

Favorite band/singer: The Eagles

Favorite MN restaurant: Red Lobster

Favorite MN sports team: Vikings

Off-season hobbies: Gardening, decorating, car shows

Meet Chris

Jay Cotton

Email: jay@pin-mn.com

Phone: 763-350-1001

Birthplace: Andover, Minnesota

Year signed with Pinnacle: 2022

Favorite movie: Pain and Gain

Favorite band/singer: Kendrick Lamar

Favorite MN restaurant: Spoon and Stable

Favorite MN sports team: Golf

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Lea Lindhe

Service

Email: lea@pin-mn.com

Phone: (763) 767-2323

Birthplace: Coon Rapids MN

Year Signed with Pinnacle: 2017

Scouting Report:I came to Pinnacle Insurance November 2017. Prior to Pinnacle Insurance, I worked retail at Menard’s as a manager. I live in Otsego with my husband, Tom and our son, Hunter. Hunter keeps us busy with Baseball, Basketball and the Rogers Royals fishing team.

Favorite Movie:Hallmark Christmas movies

Favorite band/singer: Country

Favorite MN restaurant: Chipolte

Favorite MN sports team: Vikings

Off-season hobbies: Hanging with family and friends

Meet Lea

Jack Hunninghake

Sales

Email: jack@pin-mn.com

Phone: (763) 767-2323

Birthplace: Eden Prairie, MN.

Year Signed with Pinnacle: 2019

Scouting Report: After graduating with a Bachelor’s in Human Resources; I partnered with several companies advising and resolving a variety of HR topics for about 10 years. When I signed onto Pinnacle, I obtained my P&C license, but mostly handle HR, finances, and operations. I am lucky to have a great balance of work and family, which we strive for all our employees to have here at Pinnacle.

Favorite Movie: Miracle

Favorite band/singer: Alan Jackson

Favorite MN restaurant: Baker's Ribs

Favorite MN sports team: Vikings & Wild

Off-season hobbies: Hunting, Fishing, Pumping Iron

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Natasha Hamid

Email: natasha@pin-mn.com

Phone: (763) 767-2323

Birthplace: Pakistan

Year Signed with Pinnacle: 2021

Scouting Report:

I come from a diverse academic background of Sciences, Accounting & Finance. I find it thrilling to explore new interests and hence, meshed with the Service Team of Pinnacle Insurance MN back in June 2021. My work boosts my confidence and pushes me to do right by myself and the people around me.

Favorite Movie: Mulan 1998

Favorite band/singer: ColdPlay

Favorite MN restaurant: Whichever gives free donuts.

Off-season hobbies: LOLing in an amusement park or binge watching my favorite shows/vlogs while snacking.

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Ameenah Fawad

Email: ameenah@pin-mn.com

Phone: (763) 767-2323

Birthplace: Islamabad, Pakistan

Year Signed with Pinnacle: 2022

Scouting Report: I graduated from Szabist University with a bachelor’s in Social Sciences and got a job at Pinnacle Insurance within 2022. Working at Pinnacle has shown me the importance of a healthy and fun working environment, I like having the freedom to learn something new and having the space to experiment and fail but still have my actions supported with appreciation and regard. My co-workers are a delight to work with, they make coming to work enjoyable and what is better than having a job you enjoy!

Favorite Movie: Hard to choose but perhaps Notebook

Favorite band/singer: I like music in general, so it’s hard to choose one

Favorite MN restaurant: Once I’ve tried them all, I’ll let ya know

Favorite MN sports team: All of them

Off-season hobbies: Painting, yoga, travelling, and spending time with family, friends, and my cats

Favorite MN restaurant: Chipolte

Favorite MN sports team: Vikings

Off-season hobbies: Hanging with family and friends

Meet Ameenah

Raqeeb Abid

Email: raqeeb@pin-mn.com

Phone: (763) 767-2323

Birthplace: Karachi, Pakistan

Year Signed with Pinnacle: 2021

Scouting Report: I graduated from Bahira University in 2017 with a degree in Business Administration. I majored in Marketing and have worked in multiple industries since then. I started working in insurance with Pinnacle and my focus here is on Quoting. I love to travel, exploring new places with new people.

Favorite Movie: Into the Wild

Favorite band/singer: Avenged Sevenfold

Off-season hobbies: Gaming

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Jason Johns

Email: jason@pin-mn.com

Phone: 763-676-2323

Birthplace: Tampa, FL

Year signed with Pinnacle: 2022

Scouting Report: I have been in insurance for the last decade, and for many that seems like 100 years. I enjoy connecting with my customers and providing the best service I can. It is a good day if I’m able to help someone and make a new friend.

Favorite movie: That is tough, A Knights Tale or Gladiator

Favorite band/singer: OAR

Favorite MN restaurant: IHOP

Favorite MN sports team: Vikings

Off-season hobbies: Camping, Traveling and spending time with my family. Taking in a sports game from time to time

Meet Jason

Klye

Email: Kyle@pin-mn.com

Phone: 763-767-2323

Birthplace: Chicago

Year Signed with Pinnacle: 2022

Scouting Report: I grew up all over as a kid in multiple states. Have spent most of my adult life living in Oak Grove with my wife and two kids. I came to Pinnacle Insurance with a large background in customer service. I come from a plumbing and hvac background, helping homeowners find solutions to their problems. Love vacationing with my family, whether its northern Minnesota or the Florida Keys.