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Graduated from Northern Arizona University with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
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Joined Crest in August 2012
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Married with two daughters, he is an outdoorsman who enjoys upland bird and big game hunting, fishing, hiking, and scuba diving.
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13 years’ experience in the insurance industry specializing in employee benefits (health, life, dental, and disability), most recently with CBIZ Benefits & Insurance
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Educated at the University of Arizona
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Joined the firm in 2007
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His interests include coaching basketball and providing sports commentary for Fox Sports Arizona.
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Formerly a twelve-year professional basketball player in Europe
Ashley Matelski
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Joined Crest in 2026
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Hobbies include trail running, skiing, ballet, hiking, gardening, travel and watching the Chicago Cubs
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Prior to joining Crest, Ashley was an Agency Development Manager with Colonial Life
Awarded Arizona artist and recognized by the city of Flagstaff for Community Collaboration
Ashley Moreno
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Graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in Business
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Joined Crest in 2021
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His hobbies include football, motorcycle riding, mountain bike riding, and traveling with his wife to the beach. Married with three grown children and three grandchildren, he is an Arizona native.
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In the insurance business 25+ years, including running his own agency
Served on local and national advisory boards and councils for corporate, non-profit, and charitable organizations
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Dan earned his bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Iowa, giving him a strong foundation for understanding people, their priorities, and the importance of finding solutions that genuinely fit their needs.
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Outside the office, Dan enjoys traveling and has visited more than 15 countries. He is also passionate about personal fitness and nutrition, spending time with family and friends, and fishing, where he continues trying to convince fish to make questionable decisions.
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Dan Weinstein brings more than 20 years of experience helping employers navigate the often-complicated world of employee benefits. Before joining Crest Insurance Group, he was a partner at Arizona Benefit Consultants, which was acquired by Crest.
Known for his straightforward advice and relationship-focused approach, Dan works closely with clients to simplify benefits decisions and deliver responsive, personalized service.
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Graduated from Northern Arizona University with a BSBA in Marketing and BS in Strategic Communications
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Joined CREST in March 2019
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An Arizona native, he enjoys golfing, biking, and playing music in his free time.
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Started his insurance career in high school working for a local employee benefits agency
Earned his Registered Employee Benefits Consultant (REBC) designation in 2022
Derek Lesmann
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Jake McAndrew
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Graduated from the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Public Relations
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Joined Crest in September 2019
- Personal Interests
Married to Lindsay with two kids, Donovan and Daylin
His outside Interests include, coaching and playing hockey, waterskiing, golfing, entertaining, and traveling with family.
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25 years’ experience as owner, manager, and advisor in Employee Benefits
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B.A. Finance earned while Division I student athlete at University of Wyoming. Member of golf team
Masters of Business Administration, University of Wyoming
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Joined CREST in 2023
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Brings strategic decision-making & leadership skills to CREST team
Kevin Michaels
Consultant
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- With Crest Since
Joined his agency, Michaels & Associates, with the Crest team in 2021
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Brings 36+ years of invaluable industry experience including Life, Health, Disability, Medicare coverage while specializing in small business employee benefit plans
Active member of his community and champion of local business
Served on Board of NAIFA & NAHU and current longtime member of Chandler Chamber of Commerce