The ASI Team

Bob is one of the three founding Principals of ASI. He began his insurance career in 1980 after 22 years in the military (2 in the Marines and 20 in the Air Force). After two years with Metropolitan Life, he started his own independent agency concentrating on Life / Health and Financial Planning. In 1982 he completed the American College curriculum for award of the designations of Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC). He has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska and an MBA from Arizona State University. He is active in the management of ASI.

Brad graduated from the University of Missouri with a bachelor’s degree in economics and was a 3-year letter winner for the University of Missouri Tiger football team in the 1980’s. He has earned multiple accredited professional designations and is one of the original founders and principals of ASI. He has served as President of the local Chamber of Commerce, served on Economic Development Council Board, and has volunteered for many community projects along with being a participating member of the Varsity M Letterman’s Club. He currently heads up the Life, Health and Benefits section for ASI with specialties in Health and Welfare Employer based benefits. Brad is licensed in multiple states.

Trent was raised in Northeast Missouri in the small town of Monroe City. He continued his education across the state at Missouri Western State University and graduated in 1998 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management. While starting his career with ASI in 2000, Trent has continued to build a large number of clients in the Firearms Industry; based on hard work and excellent customer service. He has experience with many claims-made and occurrence product liability insurance policies. He is an active member of his church and currently serves on the school board of Timothy Lutheran School and other committees. Trent, his wife Christy, daughter Taylor, and son Garrett reside in Lees Summit.

Norm has served the insurance industry in many capacities throughout the years including field representative, home office underwriter and underwriting and claims manager. He joined the agency ranks in 1976 where he is still active today. Until recently Norm was a part owner of ASI serving as Vice President and Secretary of the organization. Moving towards retirement, his son Ryan has joined the organization as a producer and assistant to Norm in servicing his customers. He looks forward to serving both your personal and commercial insurance needs.

Jeff Maupin graduated from the University of Missouri – Columbia. He has been an insurance agent for 25 years. He first worked as a Shelter Agent in Blue Springs for 17 years earing his LUTCF designation. The past 8 years Jeff has been an Independent agent and has earned his SBCS designation. He has a great appreciation for being an Independent agent and all the coverage and price options for his clients. He is married and has 5 children. He loves spending time with his family, and you can often find him at one of their events.

Logan grew up in the Kansas City metro area and continues to live there. He graduated from Kansas State University with his bachelor’s degree in Management and Marketing. Logan has a vast knowledge of the outdoors industry and the various products that are associated with it. He works hard every day with clients to find the right coverage at the most competitive price in the Firearms Industry.

Cody Krause grew up on a farm in Concordia, MO. He worked his way through college and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg. He has been in the insurance industry for over 18 years and really loves the freedom of being an independent agent for his clients and all the options it presents for them. He is married and has 2 children. He loves the outdoors, watching movies, trying new recipes on his grill, and watching sports.

Lyle grew up in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. He attended the University of Missouri and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Personal Financial Planning. He currently lives in Grain Valley Missouri and has a passion for hunting, fishing, and anything outdoors. He specializes in coverages for firearms.

Paxton was born and raised in the Kansas City area. He worked his way through college earning his bachelor’s in business administration from the University of Missouri, Kansas City. Paxton and his wife Natalie spend most evenings and weekends enjoying time with their two daughters and their many activities. He is also involved in his church and has a passion for firearms and hunting. Paxton has over 15 years of project management and customer service experience, and looks forward to partnering with clients to find the best solutions for their insurance needs.

Ruth Ann is a life-long resident of the Kansas City area. Ruth Ann joined ASI in 2009. She has been in the insurance industry for 5 decades and brings both national company underwriting and agency experience to ASI. Her primary focus is on commercial accounts. Ruth Ann is interested in photography and travel.

Ryan attended Northwest Missouri State University where he received his bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology. He started his insurance career as an agent with ASI but soon left to work on the company side as a liability claims adjuster. He was a claims adjuster for six years working for both Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company and Auto Owner’s Insurance. During this time, he earned his Associate in Claims (AIC) designation through the Insurance Institute of America. He returned to work as a personal lines agent in 2016 building his own family of clients while also assisting his father, Norman Kuecker, with his existing clients. In his free time, Ryan leads the senior high youth group at his church and unwinds with movies, television and music.

Tara grew up in Independence MO and graduated from Columbia College with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with emphasis on Marketing. She is a 2nd generation insurance agent beginning her own career in insurance in 1998. She has been with ASI since 2013. Her focus is in personal lines and small commercial. She is involved in many community and networking organizations including Chambers, BNI and PTA. She currently resides in Grain Valley.

Wade Maupin is a native of Chillicothe, Missouri, and a graduate of the University of Missouri – Kansas City.  He has been in the insurance industry for 25 years.  He served as a Shelter Agent in Kearney, MO for 17 years, and then was promoted to a Recruiting and Development Specialist for 6 years companywide.  For the past two years Wade has been an independent agent representing several carriers and has a great appreciation for being able to offer his clients several coverage and price options that best fit their situation.  Wade is married and has three children.  Hobbies include snow skiing, golf, reading, cooking and spending time in the outdoors.

Bryan was born and raised in the Kansas City area. He graduated from the University of Central Missouri with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. He served his community as a State Trooper with the Missouri State Highway Patrol for almost 9 years, including some time on the Troop A SWAT team, before joining the team at ASI. He is passionate about The Lord, his family, and firearms. He spends most of his time with his family at his rural home, east of Kansas City, and looks forward to making new connections in the firearms industry.

Barbara grew up Olathe KS and graduated from the University of Central Missouri with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management. She began her career in insurance working for a commercial broker in 2002 and obtained her Associate in Insurance Services and Associate in Risk Management. In 2012, she became an agency owner for Farmers Insurance Group.  After a brief break from insurance, she joined ASI in 2022 to return to the work she enjoys with a focus in Personal Lines.