Administrative Actions March 2012

​Last Updated: April 5, 2012

For more information, contact: J.P. Wieske
(608) 266-2493 or jp.wieske@wisconsin.gov

Madison, WI—OCI has taken the following administrative actions. In many of these cases the respondent denied the allegations but consented to the action taken. Any forfeitures paid in these administrative actions are deposited in the Common School Fund which is administered by the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands. The earnings from this fund are distributed to all public K-12 schools in Wisconsin and are used by school libraries to purchase books. Copies of the administrative action orders may be viewed online at https://ociaccess.oci.wi.gov/OrderInfo/OrdInfo.oci.

OCI is responsible for overseeing the operations and marketing of insurance companies and agents in Wisconsin. OCI encourages anyone with a question or a complaint regarding an insurance company or agent to contact the office at this toll-free telephone number: 1-800-236-8517.

Allegations and Actions Against Agents

Jurline A. Baker, 2742 N. 76th St. Apt. A, Milwaukee, WI 53222, had her insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Joshua Beck, 4933 N. 126th St., Butler, WI 53007, had his application for an insurance license denied for 31 days. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to disclose a criminal conviction on a licensing application.

Dwayne Brown, 2506 Wrenn Ct., Wingate, NC 28174, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI and other evidence of untrustworthiness or incompetence.

Ross A. Clendening, 6350 River Bend Rd., South Wayne, WI 53587, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Thomas Costantiello, 4976 Gettysburg Rd., Columbus, OH 43220, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI and failing to provide evidence of a resident surplus lines license.

Bradley Frane, 3600 American Blvd W. Ste. 500, Minneapolis, MN 55431, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI.

Joseph Grovogel, 1542 Pit Rd., Brussels, WI 54204, had his application for an insurance license denied for 31 days. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to disclose a criminal conviction on a licensing application.

Garrett Hetzel, 3300 Business Park Dr., Stevens Point, WI 54482, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of criminal convictions which may be substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct.

David Hooper, 5 Towerbridge Pl., Saint Charles, MO 63303, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI and failing to provide evidence of a resident surplus lines license.

Charmaine Hughes, 5699 Centerpark Way, Apt. 636, Glendale, WI 53217, had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI and not being eligible to obtain a variable life/variable annuity license.

Clara Jackson, 4601 Corporate Dr. Unit 115, Concord, NC 28027, had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI and a criminal conviction which may be substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct.

Adriana Jaime, 12238 Silicon Dr. Ste. 150, San Antonio, TX 78249, had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI and pending criminal charges which may be substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct.

Deborah Jonges, PO Box 31994, West Palm Beach, FL 33420, had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI and not being eligible to obtain a variable life/variable annuity license.

Dava Kemp, 4601 Corporate Dr. Unit 115, Concord, NC 28027, had her application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to respond promptly to inquiries from OCI and a criminal conviction which may be substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct.

James Herbert Krueger II, N1328 Ellen Ln., Greenville, WI 54942, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Lamar Long, 386 Berckman Dr. NW, Lilburn, GA 30047, had his application for an insurance license denied for 31 days. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to disclose an administrative action taken by the state of Wisconsin.

Shana M. Mahlik, PO Box 218, Valders, WI 54245, had her application for an insurance license denied for 31 days. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to disclose a criminal conviction on a licensing application.

Kevin R. Rather, PO Box 869, Oconomowoc, WI 53066, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Naly Thao, 1718 Bopf St., Wausau, WI 54401, had her insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Dorothy Elizabeth Tompkins, W191S7865 Overlook Bay Rd., Muskego, WI 53150, had her insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Christopher J. Vanasse, 1631 Southridge Rd., River Falls, WI 54022, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Patti J. Van Valkenburg, N2241 Country Ln., Waupaca, WI 54981, had her insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Tony D. Weber, 300 Salem Church Rd., Sunfish Lake, MN 55118, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Robert William Werner, 7090 Timbershore Ln., Three Lakes, WI 54562, agreed to cease and desist refusing to service applicants to the Wisconsin Insurance Plan. This action was taken based on allegations of refusing to service an applicant to the Wisconsin Insurance Plan.

Michael West, 757 Faye Dr., West Salem, WI 54669, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Veronica L. Wilson, 2124 W. Colfax Pl., Milwaukee, WI 53209, had her insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Allegations and Actions Against Companies

Allied Insurance Brokers, Inc., 2205 Warwick Way Ste. 320, Marriottsville, MD 21104, had its insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to pay Wisconsin delinquent taxes due.

Ethos Administrative Services, Inc., 5215 N. O'Connor Blvd. Ste. 1200, Irving, TX 75039, had its application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of attempting to use a contractual liability insurance policy issued by an unauthorized insurer as financial security for a warranty plan.

Copies of Administrative Actions