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Troy Thompson

Agency Principal

Email:Troy@pin-mn.com

Phone: (763) 767-2323

Birthplace: Fridley, MN

Year signed with Pinnacle: 2010

About: 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: Chipotle

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

Sarah Thompson

Chief of Operations

Email: Sarah@pin-mn.com

Phone: (763) 767-2323

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About: 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.

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Al Ancheta

Sales

Email: Al@pin-mn.com

Phone: 763-767-2323

Birthplace: Manila, Philippines

Year signed with Pinnacle: 2013

About: 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: Blazing Saddles

Favorite band/singer: Johnny Cash

Favorite MN restaurant: Any Chinese buffet

Favorite MN sports team: MN Wild

Off-season hobbies: Golf Golf Golf

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Christine Sontag

Agency Manager

Email: Chris@pin-mn.com

Phone: (763) 767-2323

Birthplace: Edina, MN.

Year Signed with Pinnacle: 2016

About: Graduated from Kennedy High School, and went to Normandale Community College. 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: The Hunt for Red October, Urban Cowboy, Top Gun "Maverick"

Favorite band/singer: The Eagles or Whitney Houston

Favorite MN restaurant: Red Lobster

Favorite MN sports team: Vikings

Off-season hobbies: Gardening, decorating, car shows

Meet Chris

Kayleen Anderson

Service

Email: Kayleen@pin-mn.com

Phone: (763) 767-2323

Birthplace: Anoka, MN.

Year Signed with Pinnacle: 2017 originally, and then again in 2023!

About: I graduated from University of Northwestern in 2018. I live in Anoka with my husband and 3 children. We have chickens and two dogs and a lot of crazy! I originally interned with Pinnacle back in 2017 and found my way back to them. I love talking to people and making new friends!

Favorite Movie: The Princess Bride

Favorite band/singer: Fleetwood Mac

Favorite MN restaurant: Khan's

Favorite MN sports team: not a sports gal

Off-season hobbies: Spending time outside with the family! Camping, gardening, anything outside.

Meet Kayleen

Lea Lindhe

Service

Email: Lea@pin-mn.com

Phone: (763) 767-2323

Birthplace: Coon Rapids MN

Year Signed with Pinnacle: 2017

About: 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 fishing and his bowling league. I am also the office party planner.

Favorite Movie: Hallmark Christmas movies

Favorite band/singer: Country

Favorite MN restaurant: Pot Belly's

Favorite MN sports team: Vikings

Off-season hobbies: Hanging with family and friends!

Meet Lea

Jay Cotten

Sales

Email: Jay@pin-mn.com

Phone: 763-767-2323

Birthplace: Andover, Minnesota

Year signed with Pinnacle: 2022

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Favorite movie: Pulp Fiction

Favorite band/singer: Young Dolph

Favorite MN restaurant: Spoon and Stable

Favorite MN sports team: Going to the gym and spending quality time with friends and family.

Meet Jay

Tina Lindstrand

Service

Email: Tina@pin-mn.com

Phone: (763) 767-2323

Birthplace: Buffalo, MN.

Year Signed with Pinnacle: 2023

About: I'm a Minnesota native, met my husband on a blind date and we are about to celebrate 29 years together. 2 grown sons who are my biggest joy, but are also convinced I like our Cavalier pup the best (but that's OK, we all like him best!) Family is everything to me.
Favorite Movie: Pretty Woman

Favorite band/singer: Love newer country and contemporary gospel music, but can enjoy just about anything that is not rap, metal or techno.

Favorite MN restaurant: Chipotle!

Favorite MN sports team: Any team where I can watch my many nieces or nephews play, whether it be football, hockey, lacrosse, volleyball or basketball. I do enjoy a good MN Wild hockey game as well.

Off-season hobbies: Wakesurfing, sewing, home improvement projects, cabin time with family.

Meet Tina

Jack Hunninghake

Sales

Email: Jack@pin-mn.com

Phone: (763) 767-2323

Birthplace: Minnetonka, MN.

Year Signed with Pinnacle: 2018

About: I graduated from the University of Iowa in 2020. I have an American black lab named Waylon, who keeps me busy with fetching, playing, and pheasant hunting. We love going up north to enjoy swimming in the lake and hiking.

Favorite Movie: Miracle

Favorite band/singer: Sturgill Simpson

Favorite MN restaurant: Chipotle

Favorite MN sports team: Wild or Vikings

Off-season hobbies: Fishing/Hunting/Golf/Cooking

Meet Jack

Hussain Yousaf

Email: hussain@pin-mn.com

Phone: (763) 767-2323

Birthplace: Pakistan

Year Signed with Pinnacle: 2023

About: I am a 6'4" guy and I am scared of dogs

Favorite Movie: Inception

Favorite band/singer: Bayaan

Off-season hobbies: Volleyball or gaming online

Meet Hussain

Natasha Hamid

Email: Natasha@pin-mn.com

Phone: (763) 767-2323

Birthplace: Islamabad, Pakistan.

Year Signed with Pinnacle: 2021

About: I come from a diverse academic background with a Bachelors degree in Accounting & Finance and professional experience in Business Management & Servicing. My work boosts my confidence & I find it exciting to look forward to something productive and pleasant everyday. My recipe to success would be credibility, determination and some sparkling wit to top everything off with.

Favorite Movie: Mulan (1998)

Favorite band/singer: ColdPlay

Favorite MN restaurant: Whichever gives free donuts.

Favorite MN Sports Team: GO VIKINGS, WOOHOO!

Off-season hobbies: I love to shop and then drop at my favorite restaurants. Also, I sob while watching my favorite shows.

Meet Natasha

Hank

Office Mascot

Birthplace: Minnesota

Year Signed with Pinnacle: 2021

About: Life of the party, but ready to herd my humans if necessary. I've got a killer hip check to put them back in line! On a typical day I enjoy going for a walk and checking to make sure my toys are all accounted for.

Favorite Movie: All dogs go to Heaven!

Favorite band/singer: Baha Men "Who let the dogs out"

Favorite MN restaurant: Caribou for the "pup cups"

Favorite MN Sports Team: Any team with a BALL!

Off-season hobbies: Snuggle, Sneak food, and Stick my head out the window!

Meet Hank

Ameenah Fawad

Email: Ameenah@pin-mn.com

Phone: (763) 767-2323

Birthplace: Islamabad, Pakistan

Year Signed with Pinnacle: 2022

About: I graduated with a bachelor’s in Social Sciences and got a job at Pinnacle Insurance all in February of 2022. Working at Pinnacle has shown me the importance of a healthy and fun work 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 as well as regard.

Favorite Movie: Hard to choose but perhaps The 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: Chipotle

Favorite MN sports team: Vikings

Off-season hobbies: Hanging with family and friends

Meet Ameenah