Columbus

210 East 23rd Street
P.O. Box 587
Columbus, NE 68601
Phone: (402) 564-6144
FAX: (402) 564-6548

Ray Pilakowski

Ray graduated from Wayne State College in 1970 and has been involved in the insurance industry since then. Ray began his insurance career with the Travelers Insurance Group in Omaha, NE. While working for them, he graduated from their Claims Representative School and The Vale Technical Institute. Ray became an independent agent in 1973 in Columbus, NE. In 1984 he purchased the Nebraskaland Allied Agency. Ray and his agency joined UNICO Group of Columbus in October of 2000. The Pinnacle Agency purchased UNICO's Farmers Mutual book of business and Ray became a valued and experienced agent for The Pinnacle Agency on February 1st, 2005. Ray and his wife Michelene have two children, Jill and Joey. They are members of the St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Columbus. Ray enjoys sports and spending time with his family and grandchildren. You can email me at rpilakowski.pinna11@insuremail.net.

Ahren Uhlig

Ahren is a native Nebraskan originally from the Callaway area. He was in the banking industry in Omaha before moving to Columbus in 2003 to start his own insurance agency. He excelled at growing his insurance agency and joined The Pinnacle Agency in May of 2009.  He is licensed in all lines of insurance and has extensive knowledge of farm, crop and health insurance policies. Ahren's wife, Jennifer is a native of Creston and they have a son Alex and daughter Maddie and reside in Columbus. Ahren spends most of his time coaching his children in their different sporting events, enjoys all outdoor activities and is an active member in the community. You can email me at auhlig.pinna11@insuremail.net.

Jane Sander

Jane has been in the insurance business for over 18 years. She is licensed in personal and commercial lines, as well as life and health insurance. She joined The Pinnacle Agency in July of 2007. Jane and her husband Layne have three grown children and one granddaughter. Jane enjoys golfing, gardening, and canning. Jane is active in her church and loves spending time with her family. You can email me at jsander.pinna11@insuremail.net.

Sue Ellen Kopecky

Sue Ellen graduated from the University of Nebraska at Kearney in 2005, with a Business Administration Degree and a Minor in Management. She currently lives near Duncan, NE with her husband Curtis. She enjoys being outside, playing and watching sports, and spending time with her family. Sue Ellen joined The Pinnacle Agency in February 2008. You can email me at skopecky.pinna11@insuremail.net.