OUR TEAM
The people helping move Family1 forward.
A focused group of leaders, advisors, and partners committed to building a stronger future for the agents and families we serve.
LEADERSHIP
Leadership focused on partnership, growth, and support.
With over 25 years of insurance experience, our leadership team is focused on building strong partnerships and developing forward-thinking solutions that support both agents and families. We’re committed to helping our agents grow, adapt, and thrive in a changing marketplace.
Jessica Grann
President
Sam Winter
Chief Financial Officer
Tlacaelel Contraras
VP, Partner Support and Engagement
Stephanie Duller
Director of Partner Experience
BOARD OF ADVISORS
Guidance shaped by deep industry experience.
Backed by more than 50 years of industry experience, our Board of Advisors helps drive forward thinking solutions that make a real difference for families and agents. Their guidance ensures we stay focused on innovation, product excellence, and the changing needs of the communities we serve.
Knut Olson
CEO Federal Life Insurance Company
Jim Thomsen
Board Advisor
Gregg Knudten
Board Advisor
Harry Hoopis
Board Advisor
DEDICATED SALES TEAM
Support rooted in Texas, service shaped for families.
We’re proud to have a dedicated preneed sales team in Texas, focused on supporting agents and bilingual families with products designed to meet their unique needs and help them plan with confidence.
Ruben Ontiveros
Vice President, Sr. Sales Director
Armando Dominguez
Sr. Sales Director, Houston / Southeast Texas
Miguel Ontiveros
Regional Sales Director, South / West Texas
Carolina Dominguez
Regional Sales Director, Houston / Southeast Texas
Shellie Hollis
Sr. Sales Director, South Central Region
Laila Mtanous
Regional Sales Director, North / East Texas
TESTIMONIALS
What our partners and agents say.
A look at how the agents and partners working alongside Family1 describe the experience of building together.
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Working with Family1 has reshaped how we support our clients. The partnership feels collaborative, transparent, and built for the long term.
Agent Partner
Independent Advisor
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Their team understands the realities of our market and brings products that are genuinely helpful to the families we serve.
Regional Partner
Insurance Agency
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Responsive, principled, and forward-thinking. Family has become an essential part of how we grow our practice.
Brokerage Lead
Distribution Partner
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