Our Team

John Mande is an Agent and Financial Services Representative of Mande Insurance & Investment Solutions. An Iron Mountain native, John has been in the insurance and investment industry since 1995, holding Life, Health, Property & Casualty licenses, in addition to a LUTCF designation. John graduated from Ferris State with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and moved back to the U.P. In his free time; John enjoys spending time with his children and wife, fishing, hunting and skiing. Contact John at: jmande@woodburyfinancial.net. Staci Mande is an Account Manager and specializes in personal lines of insurance. She has been in the field since 2002 and joined Mande Insurance & Investment Solutions in 2009. Staci holds Life, Health and Property & Casualty licenses, in addition to a Certified Insurance Counselor certification, which demonstrates great commitment and knowledge of the insurance industry. Staci is working toward earning a CPRM certification. A Certified Personal Risk Manager certification is the leading designation for professionals providing insurance and risk management services to high, net-worth clients. After graduating from Fenton High School, in lower Michigan, Staci moved to the U.P. and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from NMU, where she played on the women's soccer team. In addition to spending time with family, Staci enjoys traveling, kayaking, hiking and trail running. “Every day this industry is new and exciting as each client’s needs are unique. I enjoy the process of listening to the client, identifying risks, analyzing and measuring the impact, and offering ways to eliminate or mitigate exposures.” Contact Staci at: smande@nulty.com. Staci is not affiliated with Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. Natalie Bellmore is a Personal Lines Account Manager and has been with the company since 2013. She carries Property & Casualty and Life & Health licenses and also assists with servicing commercial policies for business owners. Natalie graduated from North Central College in Naperville, IL, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Spanish. She then received a Master's Degree in Counseling. After marrying her husband, Paul, they enjoyed youth ministry for 6 years in Bella Vista, AR. When their daughter, Aubrey, was born they moved to the Upper Peninsula where they have been since 2010. Natalie is very involved at her church, playing the piano and serving on the Board of Deacons. She loves people, traveling, reading, playing the piano, and spending time with her family. She is eager to help people understand their policies and help them find the best coverage to meet their needs. Contact Natalie at: nbellmore@nulty.com. Natalie is not affiliated with Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. Sasha Dennocenzo is an Account Manager in personal lines of insurance and a Sales Assistant to John on the investment side. Sasha has been with Mande Insurance & Investment Solutions since 2017 and carries licenses in Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Sasha graduated from Northern Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration and has a Master’s in Public Administration in 2013. Sasha is very active and enjoys working out and participates in the women’s volleyball league. She, her husband, Alex, and their daughter, Aria, live in the Iron Mountain area. “My passion for insurance comes from knowing that I have the ability to help protect families.” Contact Sasha at: sdennocenzo@nulty.com. Paige Jacko is an Administrative Assistant and joined the team in March 2022. Paige is currently attending Bay College West in her native town, Iron Mountain, where she is pursuing a degree in business. Her favorite activities include float trips, golfing, walking on trails, and being on the water. She also enjoys traveling to all the scenic areas of the beautiful Upper Peninsula. During the winter Paige enjoys snow shoeing and spending time with family and friends. Paige is the first face you will see when you walk in to the office and she looks forward to meeting you!