Meet Our Team

At Cornerstone Insurance Agency, we've built our team with individuals who have the highest standards for client communication and servicing. Everyone at Cornerstone works together to make sure that our clients get the quickest answers to their questions, and the very best service on their insurance policies! No matter who you interact with at Cornerstone Insurance Agency, you'll have the best experience possible.

Laura O'Neill

President/Owner

License #: 20237525

Laura began her career in insurance when she opened Cornerstone in 2001 alongside Dave Barsness, and has enjoyed protecting her clients ever since! Her previous experience in real estate and financial services helps her set up the correct amount of coverage on your home, auto and life. Laura says that what she enjoys most about working at Cornerstone is “getting to know our customers, and helping them tailor their coverage over the years as their lives and needs change.” Laura has served on several agent councils throughout her career, including the Progressive Insurance National Agent Council (2018-2022) and is currently serving on the Travelers National Producer Council (2021-current). In her free time, Laura loves spending time with her family (especially her nieces and nephews), running her 501c3 charity Fan Club Foundation, participating as a member of the Victoria Lions, volunteering in the community with Classic Car Nights in Victoria and traveling. Laura grew up in Chanhassen, MN and currently lives in Chaska, MN and Fountain Hills, AZ.

Meet Laura

Teresa O’Neill

Vice President/Manager

License #: MN 40392880

Teresa began her career in insurance in 2014, and she's been loving it ever since! Teresa loves to protect our clients, and help everyone understand the value of having good protection. Teresa grew up in Carver County and has lived here most of her life. In her free time, Teresa enjoys spending time with her wife and their fur-babies up at ther cabin in Long Prairie, MN. She also loves to stay active, whether it's playing on multiple softball teams in the summer or competing in broomball in the winter. In case you couldn't tell - Teresa and Laura are sisters, too!

Meet Teresa

Julie Wolfer

Receptionist

License #: 40158695

Julie has spent many years in the insurance industry after a successful career at General Mills. She started with Cornerstone back in 2005 and after several years as a CSR, Julie moved on to bigger roles at larger insurance agencies. After a brief attempt at retirement, Julie came back to help Cornerstone as our front desk receptionist. She brings her wealth of knowledge and experience to help our clients. Julie lives in Chaska with her husband Jeff, and she is the mother to 4 wonderful children!

Meet Julie

Hannah Leyson

Customer Service Representative

Hannah has been with Cornerstone since August 2022 and helps out with all of our processing - she helps remind our customers if their insurance bill is past due and they're about to cancel, and helps with renewal comparisons and shopping. In her free time, Hannah loves to spend time with her family, especially her two nieces who she adores!

Meet Hannah

Holli Janke

Customer Service Representative

Holli joined Cornerstone back in 2023 as a CSR, but prior to that, she was a long-time client! Holli and her husband Jason live in Buffalo, MN and are recent "empty nesters" since their youngest son left for college in the fall of 2024. After a long career in the beauty industry, Holli made the leap to work in insurance in '23 and she's been doing great learning all the details that come with the job. She loves taking care of our clients and helping them to really understand the value and importance of having good coverage.

Meet Holli

Jessica Mercado

Customer Service Representative

Jess started at Cornerstone in 2024 after moving to MN from Chicago, IL. She has a background in customer service and does a great job listening to clients and really trying to help! Jess lives in Victoria with her boyfriend and their pup, and is spending her free time learning all about the fun things to do in Minnesota!

Meet Jess