Administrative Actions February 2017

​Last Updated: March 9, 2017

For more information contact: Elizabeth Hizmi, Public Information Officer
(608) 267-9460 or elizabeth.hizmi@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

Amber M. Bittner, 1825 Hardwoods Ct., De Pere, WI 54115, had her insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.

Steven Carlson, 2428 Williamstown Ct., Naperville, IL 60564, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.

Alex Gonzalez, 11515 W. Cleveland Ave., Apt. 315, West Allis, WI 53227, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.

Thomas J. Harris, 15655 W. Roosevelt St., Ste. 100, Goodyear, AZ 85338, 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 on a licensing application.

Sarah A. Hebbe, 216 S. 3rd Ave., Wausau, WI 54403, had her 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 on a licensing application.

Bonita L. Herbert, 4422 W. Hampton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53218, had her insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to pay a required fee.

Katherine L. Janisch, 1626 Kings Mill Way, Apt. 308, Madison, WI 53718, had her insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.

Catherine Johnson, 5166 N. Lovers Ln., Milwaukee, WI 53225, had her insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.

Jose E. Laboy, 1468 N. 17th St., Milwaukee, WI 53205, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.

Mager J. Lamb, 3322 Erie St., Racine, WI 53402, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on allegations of having criminal convictions that may be substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct, failing to disclose criminal convictions and an unpaid tax warrant on a licensing application, owing unpaid court costs and civil money judgments, and failing to apply for and obtain a required Federal 1033 crime waiver.

Shirley Lannus, 207 Sandra Dr., Baker, LA 70714, had her 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 South Carolina on a licensing application.

Letisia Lemus, 2304 Easy St., Waukesha, WI 53188, 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.

Rachael McDowell, 28480 Nolander Rd., Washburn, WI 54891, had her insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.

Joan A. Micoliczyk, 3625 Cty. Rd. C, Oconto Falls, WI 54154, had her insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.

James Nagle, 1116 Edgeview Dr., Janesville, WI 53545, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.

Elizabeth M. Nelson, 47 Morris St., Fond du Lac, WI 54935, had her application for an insurance license denied for 60 days. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to disclose criminal convictions on a licensing application.

Edwin W. Nielson, 1600 Aspen Cmns., Ste. 600, Middleton, WI 53562, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.

Sean P. O'Connor, 519 N. 93rd St., Milwaukee, WI 53226, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.

Keith R. Olson, 1326 Columbia Ave., South Milwaukee, WI 53172, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.

Timothy J. Putney, 3032 S. Superior St., Milwaukee, WI 53207, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.

Brett A. Rammel, 105 Wilmont Dr., Waukesha, WI 53189, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.

James Sopland, 1276 146th Ave., New Richmond, WI 54017, had his application for an insurance license denied. This action was taken based on having a criminal conviction that may be substantially related to insurance marketing type conduct, failing to disclose a criminal conviction on a licensing application, having an administrative action taken by the state of Minnesota related to engaging in a business without a license, and failing to pay forfeitures as ordered.

Kellie M. Szuslik, 7025 W. Forest Home Ave., Greenfield, WI 53220, had her insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.

Dale R. Thompson, 8720 W. Landon Rd., Exeland, WI 54835, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.

Stephanie M. Thurow, 8315 Flagstone Dr., Apt. 304, Madison, WI 53719, had her insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.

Salvador B. Tovar, 927 Union Ave., Sheboygan, WI 53081, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.

Travis Van Dyn Hoven, 1798 Hunters Glen Dr., Oshkosh, WI 54904, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.

Jason A. Wollin, W2646 Block Rd., Appleton, WI 54915, had his insurance license revoked. This action was taken based on allegations of owing delinquent Wisconsin taxes.

Allegations and Actions Against Companies

Partners Advantage Insurance Services, LLC, 4204 Riverwalk Pkwy., Ste. 300, Riverside, CA 92505, had its application for an insurance license denied for 60 days. This action was taken based on allegations of failing to disclose an administrative action taken by the state of California on a licensing application.

Copies of Administrative Actions