Phone: 816-891-9888
E-mail: Ann.Dieleman@ARAGgroup.com

Ann is personally committed to educating consumers about their legal rights and empowering them to act. She brings this passion for lifelong learning to her role leading the Product Development, Marketing, Client Management and Business Development teams.

With nearly 20 years of sales and marketing experience in the financial services industry, Ann applies both insight and intuition to developing new markets, products and distribution channels. She believes that whether customers connect with us over the phone, through social media, or our interactive website, the underlying relationship is what matters most – and she focuses extensively on building and maintaining relationships based on trust and respect.

Education: Ann received her bachelor's degree in business and communications from Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa and her Master's from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. She holds an associate's degree in customer service designation from the Life Office Management Association.

Commitment to Community: Ann is an executive member of the Creative Good Council. She is a member and former board member of the American Marketing Association, a member of the Direct Marketing Association; a member of LIMRA International, Professional Insurance Marketing Association and Inter-Company Marketing Group (ICMG).

Inspired by the opportunity to make a difference in people's lives, Ann's heart, and her spare time, is committed to helping the hungry and disadvantaged. She continually finds ways to make a difference by organizing collections for domestic violence shelters, food bank donations, coats and blankets for the homeless and other efforts in the community.

Phone: 515-246-1200, ext. 352
E-mail: David.Bledsoe@ARAGgroup.com

As Director of Business Development, David focuses his efforts on developing opportunities that support revenue growth and expand distribution for ARAG legal plans.

David brings 25 years experience managing marketing and business development programs for premier insurance and financial service companies including the American Hospital Association, Moore Corporation, and Bankers Life & Casualty.

Education: David holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in marketing and political science from DePaul University.

Commitment to Community: David is active in the Inter-Company Marketing Group (ICMG) and the Professional Insurance Marketing Association (PIMA). He also volunteers with Public Action to Deliver Shelter (PADS) in the Chicago area.

Phone: 515-246-1200 ext. 286
E-mail: Lori.Crivaro@ARAGgroup.com

Lori serves as your advocate, ensuring your benefit objectives and long term needs are met. She will develop, implement and coordinate strategies to ensure you and your employees are satisfied with the legal plan. Lori's responsibilities include managing implementation, communications, pre-enrollment, enrollment strategies and day-to-day plan sponsor activities.

Education: Lori earned a bachelor's degree in Business Management from Upper Iowa University. Lori is a 14 year veteran of ARAG and prior to that she worked for a national credit company in various roles including customer service, credit analysis and auditing.

Commitment to Community: Lori is active with St. Anthony's School and Dowling Catholic High School. She is a former member of the St. Anthony's board of education, school improvement committee and the marketing and recruitment committee.