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Jeremy Stolz

Jeremy Stolz is CEO of VGM Group, Inc., stepping into the role in 2024. Stolz has been with the company since 2003. In 2009, he developed and launched VGM Fulfillment, becoming president of the division in 2017. Under his leadership, VGM Fulfillment grew to become one of VGM’s largest divisions and a key player in the CPAP resupply business. In the summer of 2022, Stolz took over as president of VGM & Associates, another core VGM Group company, in addition to his role with VGM Fulfillment. He earned his B.A. and MBA from Upper Iowa University. Connect with Jeremy on LinkedIn.

Barb Anderson

Barb Anderson, CPA, MBA, is the chief financial officer of VGM Group, Inc. and steward of accounting and treasuring operations. She is the lead financial voice of the company and provides vital strategic, analytical, and financial perspectives for the VGM family of businesses.  

Barb joined VGM in 2017 as corporate controller. Her focus was to build a professional accounting team and develop effective partnerships between the team and VGM Group business units. Prior to VGM, Barb worked in finance and accounting roles at Lee Enterprises, Inc., Ameriprise Financial, CUNA Mutual Life Insurance Company, and KPMG Peat Marwick. Barb previously served on the Hawkeye Community College Foundation Board, the Grow Cedar Valley Finance Board, and the YWCA Investment Committee. She holds an MBA from the University of Northern Iowa and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Luther College. She is also a certified public accountant. Connect with Barb on LinkedIn.

Sara Laures

Sara Laures is the chief people officer for VGM Group, Inc. where she oversees people and culture strategy, human resources, talent acquisition, organizational development, and facilities management, and manages corporate projects that support the success of VGM’s multiple businesses and its employees. Sara has held roles in multiple VGM businesses during her career. She began at VGM’s HOMELINK division in 1998 and spent five years developing a foundational knowledge of care coordination and its impact on patients’ access to quality healthcare. For 14 years, she was responsible for leadership of VGM Education, spearheading the development of its robust virtual education platform and content. In her current role, she worked to expand workplace flexibility guidelines when VGM transitioned to a work-from-home policy, improving work-life balance of all employees—especially working mothers.

Sara has a bachelor’s degree in health services administration from Upper Iowa University. Because of her experience working her way up the corporate ladder, Sara advises and mentors many other aspiring female leaders. As an iPEC certified professional coach and Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner, she is a knowledgeable resource for women in the workplace. To further support and recognize employee owners at VGM, Sara has grown Women in Leadership (WIL) at VGM; helps guide the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee; and emcees the VGM Awards ceremony. She also serves on a number of boards and task forces in the Cedar Valley community. Connect with Sara on LinkedIn.

Jeremy Kauten

Jeremy Kauten, chief information officer and senior vice president of information technology at VGM Group, Inc., has spent his entire career in the cyber world. He currently focuses on protecting computers, networks, programs, and data from unauthorized access, change, or destruction. In addition, he coordinates the optimization of technology throughout VGM’s business units.

Jeremy's involvement at VGM started in 1997, when he committed himself to growing VGM Forbin and positioning the organization as a leader in healthcare web development and online security. He is a regular contributor to the trade press and is a frequent technology speaker at industry events. Jeremy earned a bachelor's degree in marketing and business management from Upper Iowa University with additional credits from the computer information systems program at the University of Northern Iowa. He also holds an A.A.S. in law enforcement and an M.B.A. from the University of Iowa Executive Master of Business Administration Program. Connect with Jeremy on LinkedIn.

Christa Miehe

Christa is Chief Communications Officer. In this role, she guides the strategy for how VGM Group shares its story with its employee owners, and the communities and industries it serves. 

Christa has been with VGM since 2002, starting in VGM Creative before leading VGM's event services. She is a copywriter by schooling, an event expert by experience, and a marketing leader through her commitment to creating impactful solutions for clients. She is a strategic problem solver with depth of knowledge in a full spectrum of valuable disciplines from editing to strategic planning, project coordination to corporate communications. Christa shapes culture at VGM as a member of the senior leadership team and shares her passion for philanthropy in overseeing the VGM Community Giving committee. Connect with Christa on LinkedIn.

Chris Wendland

Chris Wendland, JD, is the Chief Legal Officer of VGM Group. In his current role, Chris oversees all legal matters for VGM Group, ensuring compliance and providing strategic legal guidance to support the company's growth and innovation. Chris has worked closely with VGM and all of its business units since 1997, providing legal services through his private practice. He began serving as Secretary on the VGM Board of Directors in 2008 and most recently held the role of General Counsel. Throughout this time, Chris played an integral role in key VGM acquisitions and other transactions.

Prior to joining VGM full-time, Chris provided legal services for business, real estate, municipal, and estate planning clients. Chris completed his undergraduate degree at Harvard University and went on to achieve his juris doctorate from the University of Iowa College of Law in 1995. Since then, he has made his home in and been an active community member of Waterloo, Iowa, where VGM is headquartered. Connect with Chris on LinkedIn.

Peter Martin

Peter Martin is president of VGM Fulfillment, stepping into the role and joining VGM in January 2024. Before coming to VGM, Peter served on the leadership team at Target Corp beginning in 2012, most recently as Group Vice President – Food Supply Chain, where he was responsible for all aspects of Target's $10 billion food and beverage supply chain operations across the United States. He oversaw Target’s 13 food distribution centers, with world-class automation, more than 7 million square feet of warehouse space, and more than 3,000 team members. Peter earned his BSE in mechanical engineering from Arkansas State University and his MBA from Missouri State University. Additionally, he is Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certified. Peter, his wife Samantha, and their two children have made their home in Cedar Falls since 2014. Connect with Peter on LinkedIn.

Jim Nygren

Jim Nygren is the President of VGM Insurance Services, a division of VGM Group, Inc. that specializes in providing insurance solutions and risk management services to over 8,000 customers across various industries, including home medical equipment, home health and hospice, physical therapy, orthotics and prosthetics, and golf and hospitality. In addition to his role at VGM Insurance Services, Jim is also responsible for managing the investment and acquisition strategies for VGM Group.

Jim joined VGM in 2014 and has held various positions, including roles at VGM HOMELINK. Most recently, he served as the Chief Financial Officer of VGM Group, Inc., where he established himself as a key business advisor and financial leader to VGM's business units.

Jim holds a B.A. in Finance from the University of Northern Iowa and an M.B.A. with an emphasis in Finance from Iowa State University. He also possesses several professional designations, including CMA (Certified Management Accountant), CPCU (Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter), CIC (Certified Insurance Counselor), AIC (Associate in Captive Insurance), and ARM (Associate in Risk Management).

Connect with Jim on LinkedIn.

Brad Olson

With more than 25 years as a marketing professional, Brad brings a wide variety of B2B marketing expertise to our clients. As president, Brad works closely with the talented leaders within Two Rivers, ensuring that we implement creative, market-driven strategies enabling our clients’ businesses to grow. Brad is active in the marketing industry and serves on the Iowa State University’s Marketing Advisory Council. He is also active in our clients’ industries: holding leadership positions within the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.

A native of Webster City, Iowa, and graduate of Iowa State University, Brad enjoys spending time with his wife, two daughters, and their families outside of work. Brad is active in outdoor endeavors, including hunting, fishing, bicycling, golf, and yard work.

Lindy Tentinger

Lindy Tentinger is the president of VGM & Associates, taking on the role in 2024. Throughout her career, Lindy has immersed herself in HME, with a passion for advancing and elevating the industry as a whole. She is also an established thought leader on a number of topics, including branding, technology, and leadership, and regularly speaks at various industry conferences and authors articles for publication. She joined VGM in 2017 as senior vice president of marketing in VGM & Associates, later serving as president of VGM Forbin/forbinfi, which provides digital marketing solutions, as well as IT and security/compliance services to businesses, with a focus on the HME and financial industries. She holds a B.A. in electronic media from Wartburg College and an MBA with a marketing concentration from Bellevue University. Connect with Lindy on LinkedIn. 

Matt Waller

Matt entered the healthcare industry through HOMELINK’s parent company, VGM Group, Inc. and since then has helped HOMELINK successfully develop and implement new product lines such as physical therapy, hearing healthcare, and home and vehicle modifications. During his time with HOMELINK, Matt contributed to HOMELINK’s growth in both workers’ compensation and group health business development and sales team efforts. Prior to becoming president and a member of VGM’s senior leadership team, Matt served as senior vice president of sales and marketing.

He earned his B.A. in communication studies from the University of Northern Iowa. Matt is passionate about serving on work- and community-related committees and boards. He helps recognize the accomplishments of employee owners as an emcee of the VGM Awards ceremony as well as staying involved in various VGM committees. Outside of work, he founded the nonprofit organization Diamonds and Fields, an organization that built the first all-inclusive Miracle League baseball field in Northeast Iowa at All-Play Ballpark in Parkersburg, Iowa. Connect with Matt on LinkedIn.

John Adams

John Adams has built a career spanning more than four decades in public accounting, with deep ties to both the Cedar Valley and VGM Group. After beginning his career with Den Hartog and Hogan, he cofounded Heaton, Adams and Co. before launching Adams Evenson & Co. PC in 2014, where he continues to work part time. John has been connected to VGM Group since its earliest days, first serving as its accountant in the late 1980s and later joining the VGM Group Board of Directors in 2008, providing long‑standing financial insight and institutional knowledge. 

John earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Northern Iowa and has been a Certified Public Accountant since 1979. His community involvement includes serving as treasurer for the Sunrise Exchange Club of Waterloo and the Northeast Iowa Exchange Clubs. Along with his wife, Jolan, he established scholarships through the UNI Foundation to support Black Hawk County students. Outside of work, John enjoys golfing, spending time in Arizona during the winter, preparing tax returns for colleagues, and being with his family, including his daughters and granddaughters. 

Dr. Rebecca Ehretsman

Dr. Rebecca “Becky” Ehretsman is the President of Wartburg College since 2022. Her experience includes serving as dean of the School of Health Sciences at Elon University, Chair and Program Director for the Department of Occupational Therapy at Concordia University Wisconsin, and a tenured associate professor at Maryville University in St. Louis. Prior to academia, Becky practiced as an occupational therapist and certified hand therapist, managing a Level I trauma center and earning international recognition for her work in flexor tendon rehabilitation.  

Becky holds a bachelor’s degree in movement and sport science from Purdue University, a master’s degree in occupational therapy from Washington University in St. Louis, and a Ph.D. in education from Saint Louis University. She has received multiple national honors for professional excellence and humanitarian service and remains deeply committed to global health equity through education and medical outreach around the world. Outside of her professional work, Becky enjoys staying active outdoors, exploring food and cooking, and spending quiet weekends reading with her dog and a glass of Chardonnay. 

Michelle Jensen

Michelle Jensen has built a diverse career across multiple industries, developing growth strategies and leading teams within both emerging and established organizations. She joined CarePro Health Services in 2006 and was named President and CEO in 2015. In 2018, she formed Rayser Holdings, Inc. and led an acquisition strategy designed to diversify growth while preserving CarePro’s legacy business. Michelle is particularly passionate about community service and takes pride in her teams’ ability to respond effectively during times of crisis, including natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Michelle holds a bachelor’s degree in health administration from Simpson College and an MBA from the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business. She has received numerous honors, including the Waypoint Tribute Women of Achievement and recognition on the Corridor Business Journal’s Most Influential Leaders list, as well as the Iowa 500. In addition to her professional achievements, Michelle is actively involved in several boards and community organizations. Outside of work, she and her husband, Mark, enjoy attending University of Iowa athletic events, supporting their daughter—a nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit—exploring breweries, attending live music, traveling internationally, and spending time outdoors whenever possible. 

Brian Jones

Brian Jones served as President of Two Rivers Marketing, President of VGM Agency Services, and a member of the VGM senior leadership team before retiring at the end of 2024. Earlier in his career, Brian spent nearly 16 years in public accounting before cofounding Two Rivers Marketing in 2000. As President, he led the agency’s growth through a collaborative, people‑focused approach and helped maintain a strong ESOP culture through multiple ownership transitions. 

Brian earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting from Drake University and is a Certified Public Accountant. He previously served on the board of directors for the Make‑A‑Wish Foundation and, along with his wife, Janine, supports Blank Children’s Hospital. Outside of work, Brian enjoys spending time with family, including his children and grandchildren, along with traveling, skiing, cycling, walking, yard work, and wine appreciation. 

Mike Kloos

Mike Kloos began his career in banking, working with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and Citi Bank of New York before transitioning into the equipment leasing industry. He joined VGM Group in 1994 as employee #40 to help start VGM Leasing. VGM Leasing was eventually sold to TCF Bank, where Mike continued his career. Mike eventually returned to VGM Group in 2013, where he spent 10 years helping lead the VGM Insurance business before concluding his career with VGM as Chief Revenue Officer.  

Mike has served on the Board of the American Association for Homecare for more than 10 years and has also been involved with several insurance‑related organizations over the course of his career. He has been married to his wife, Kerry, for 36 years, and they have three children and three grandchildren. Outside of work, Mike enjoys spending time with family, traveling, summers in Maine, and interests that include food, wine, investing, and golf. 

Mike Mallaro

Mike Mallaro spent 23 years with VGM Group, including eight years as CEO. He was first appointed to the VGM Group Board of Directors in 2015 and became Board Chair in 2023. Mike joined VGM Group in 2002 as CFO where he played a pivotal role in establishing VGM’s ESOP. After VGM founder Van Miller’s passing in 2015, Mike took on the role of CEO. During his tenure as CEO, Mike helped strengthen VGM Group’s employee-owned culture and guided significant growth, including increasing ESOP share value and reinforcing values centered on equality of opportunity, internal advancement, and long-term investment in employee-owners. Prior to joining VGM Group, he worked for 12 years as a CPA with Deloitte and served as CFO for Gordmans, a regional retail organization. 

Mike earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Iowa and held his CPA designation until retirement. In recognition of his contributions to business and community leadership, he was inducted into the Cedar Valley Business Hall of Fame in 2022. He currently serves on several corporate and community boards, including the Otto Schoitz Foundation, Wartburg College and the National Center for Employee Ownership. Mike is married to his wife, Traci, and they have four daughters and one grandson, with another grandson expected in 2026. 

Steve Ryan

Steve Ryan is Senior Vice President in the Client Services group at GreatBanc, where he manages client relationships and ESOP transactions, ownership transitions, and growth initiatives. He brings more than 25 years of experience working with business owners on internal and external transition strategies. Prior to joining GreatBanc, Steve held senior roles in commercial and investment banking, including serving as a Director at Prairie Advisors and spending more than 18 years with Northern Trust, where he most recently led its middle‑market commercial banking team. 

Steve holds a Master of Business Administration with a focus on international business from DePaul University and a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Iowa. Along with being a VGM Group board member, Steve is on the board of directors for another ESOP company, PMR Mortgage. Steve is treasurer of the Missouri Center for Employee Ownership and chairs the National ESOP Committee for the Private Directors Association. Steve has livedin Woodridge, Illinois with his wife Sheri for 25 years. Together, they have three adult children, plus their dog, Tucker. In his free time, Steve enjoys golfing, traveling, and cheering on his favorite football teams, the Iowa Hawkeyes and Chicago Bears.