Traverse City
Meet Our Traverse City Team

Alayna Anderson

Caitlin Anderson

Caleb Ockert

Chelsea Benghauser

Stephanie Bigcraft

Lisa Blasko

Mitchell Blue
Commercial Risk Advisor
Mitch brings a depth of experience to his role with Peterson McGregor. His focus is in Commercial Property & Casualty and he serves clients in a variety of industries, including Construction, Manufacturing, Restaurants and Hospitality and more. Mitch has 18 years of experience in financial services, working in wealth management, commercial lending, and insurance. He’s also on the board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Michigan. Mitch is an avid golfer and runner, as well as a proud dad who enjoys time with family.

Amber Boylan

Jes Brezina

Brandon Darin
Employee Benefits Advisor
Brandon has worked for nearly a decade in Employee Benefits. During this time, he has gained a breadth of experience in Association Healthcare Plans, Compliance, Strategic Planning and markets of all sizes. Brandon previously worked as a Sales Director at TGG Solutions, a Managing Agency of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Brandon is a self-described novice farmer, hunter, sports junky and cigar enthusiast.

Janet Douglas

Casee Green

Nicole Hartzell

Ellen Jabour

Dianne Lewis

Tammy Manders

Jim McDonnell

Steve McGregor
Co-Founder, Principal/Commercial Risk Advisor
Steve is one of the “Founding Fathers” of Peterson McGregor. He started the firm in 2000 and helped to grow it into a talented, tight-knit team of more than 50 professionals serving clients across the state. Steve received his degree in Risk Management and Insurance from Ferris State University in 1993. He has held a Certified Insurance Counselor designation for over 15 years. When he is not helping clients, Steve enjoys spending time with his two daughters, Marlie and Maggie. They enjoy pedicures, sporting events, and hanging out at the family cabin.

Dennis Muth
Principal/ Commercial Risk Advisor
Dennis is a guiding force on PM’s leadership team. His vision and commitment have helped PM and its clients achieve ongoing success. Dennis specializes in several industries, including Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, and Workers Compensation. He is recognized as a Certified Insurance Counselor and Certified Workers Compensation Counselor. Dennis is an avid sportsman who enjoys hunting and fishing.

Thomas Muth

Ryanne Ockert

Raquel Paulus
Principal / Employee Benefits Advisor
Raquel is a true and driven leader. She has over 30 years of Employee Benefits experience in a variety of capacities, including working with mid-market Employers, Employee Education, all things Compliance, HSAs and more. Raquel serves as President of the Traverse Area Human Resources Association is past President of Northern Michigan Association of Health Underwriters and the local Kiwanis Club. Raquel enjoys spending time with family and friends, baking, golf and camping.

Heather Smith

Matt Waligorski

Raelene Warfield

Rachel Weesner

Donn Westman
Principal / Commercial Risk Advisor
Donn is a key member of the Peterson McGregor leadership team. He has spent almost 19 years with the firm, going above and beyond to serve clients and support PM’s commitment to excellence. Donn has a wealth of experience, specializing in solutions for Contractors, Schools and Tree Trimmers. Donn enjoys coaching baseball, traveling, and spending as much time as he can in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with his wife and family.

Matt Westman
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Traverse City
305 W Front Street, Suite 201
Traverse City MI 49684
Phone: 231.922.7220 -or- 866.547.4474
Fax: 231.922.7275