About Us

Ben grew up in small town Northeast Iowa, he moved to the big city and attended college at The University of Northern Iowa. Graduating with a BA in Criminology & Sociology. Ben is a proud UNI Panther Football alum, this is where his nickname “Big Ben” was coined! Now Ben is an Ankeny resident, and married to his beautiful wife Kristen. He is a loving father to 4 children and 2 step children. With 6 kids and a business to run, Ben's free time is limited but he makes the most of it by coaching youth sports including football, basketball, and baseball. When he's not coaching or working he's out on the lake catching walleye. Ben has been a licensed insurance agent since 2004! He's got a list of accomplishments and awards a mile long, we won't bore you with the details but swing by the office and he will proudly show them off!

Sam grew up in a even smaller town in Northern Iowa. She attended college at North Iowa Area Community College studying Business Entrepreneurship. She spent many years as a manager in the hospitality industry before finding her love for the insurance industry. She has been a licensed agent since 2018, learning from and working alongside Ben since the inception of her insurance career. Sam is now a resident of Ankeny. Sam is an avid environmentalist spending all of her free time in the great outdoors. You can find her hunting, fishing or picking up litter any given day of the week!

Taylor was born and raised in central Iowa and grew up in the thriving community of Waukee! She attended Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, working towards her Associate Degree in Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, and Humanities. After two years, she continued with her education and attended Grand View University in Des Moines. All throughout her educational career, Taylor served as the middle hitter for Kirkwood Eagles and Grand View Vikings volleyball teams, earning many notable awards in the process. Taylor completed her Bachelor of Arts in Communications & Media Practice with a Minor in Business. She is now beginning her professional career working alongside Ben to learn all things corporate! When Taylor isn’t in the office, she enjoys being outdoors, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.

Originally from the Des Moines Metro, Jay is a hardworking Iowan through and through! Jay started his career as an entrepreneur in high school, owning and operating his own business successfully for many years. He was later licensed in insurance in 2003, and has since spent his career in the industry. Jay and his wife Michele have been married an impressive 34 years! When Jay isn’t consulting for Buenzow Insurance Group he and Michele own and operate an antique furniture business, refurbishing and refinishing antique pieces from across the country. In his free time Jay enjoys the simpler things in life like spending time with the new kittens Archer & Abby that he and Michele just adopted! If you can't find Jay working his tail off its almost a guarantee that he's out on the water undoubtedly setting up for an epic waterfowl hunt!

Jason took a B.I.G. leap and landed as an Agent here at Buenzow Insurance Group! Previously, Jason’s impact could be felt throughout the Des Moines metro serving as an athletic trainer. Taking a break from physical care, he is continuing to impact the metro by obtaining his insurance license and providing excellent care and service to the B.I.G. family of insureds. Recently licensed, Jason is ready to hit the ground pedaling! Yes Pedaling, when Jason isn't in the office you will find him and his wife Shelby riding and racing their bikes across the Midwest! Jason has a background in athletic training, as well as spending a decade coaching college baseball! As you're rounding the bases of your insurance coverage trust in Jason for the home run!