Nancy VandenBerge
Owner, Employee Benefits Sales & Services
nancy@premierbenefitadvisors.com
605-306-8084
Nancy has been in the insurance industry for over 33 years. She built Premier Benefit Advisors from the ground up over 7 years ago after being at a big agency. Her core values behind the business are service and education. Her clients come to her with anything and everything, and if there’s something she can do to help, she will. Nancy grew up in the small Dutch town of Orange City, IA, and moved to Sioux Falls, SD a few years after marrying Mark VandenBerge. She didn’t necessarily imagine herself working in insurance, but the opportunity presented itself and she took it. Being able to help employers and their employees in their times of need is what has kept her in the industry so long. With 33 years of experience comes a TON of knowledge. If Nancy doesn’t know, there’s a good chance not many others do. When she’s not at work, Nancy loves going on walks, playing with her fur grandbabies (no human ones yet!), and spending time with her family.
Mataya Naber
Co-Owner, Employee Benefits Sales & Services
mataya@premierbenefitadvisors.com
605-306-5729
Mataya was born and raised in Sioux Falls, SD before venturing off to college in Tucson, AZ. After getting her Marketing degree from the University of Arizona, she worked in the advertising industry at iHeartMedia for 3 years. While Tucson treated her very well (it’s where she met her husband, Cody), her hometown and family called her back to Sioux Falls. Mataya loves getting to know the employers she works with and their employees so she can help them navigate the confusing world of employee benefits. She’s passionate about getting creative to find the right solutions that make sense for even the most unique groups. Outside of the office, you’ll see her teaching Hot Yoga Classes at IGNITE fitness studio and snuggling with her cat, Camry.
Shannon Deardoff
Office Administrator & Service Specialist
admin@premierbenefitadvisors.com
605-261-5621
Shannon was born and raised in Sioux Falls, SD and graduated from SDSU with her B.S. in Early Childhood Education Birth to age 8 and a Special Education Endorsement. After graduation she got married to Carl and spent the next 10 years working in early childhood in Brookings, SD. Her and Carl always dreamt of also raising their children in Sioux Falls and finally made the move. Shannon was ready for a new adventure and decided to put her organizational and people skills to work at Premier Benefits Advisors. During her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, taking pictures, and creating photo books.