Ken Janicek

Ken Janicek is the Senior Vice President of Branch Operations for our Central Branch Office located in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

Ken’s background includes 29 years of multi-faceted experience within the crop insurance market. He began his training at the root of the industry as a crop adjuster, learning the specific details necessary to understand the loss process. Ken continued his career with involvement as an independent insurance agent with his father. Later, he transitioned into full-time claims and marketing positions for a large crop insurance provider. With his extensive knowledge in all aspects of the industry, Ken quickly moved into a leadership role in management.

Ken has served on numerous company committees, been active in various crop organizations, and has served on the NCIS Training Committee. Ken provides NAU Country unparalleled insight of the fund designation procedure and is relied upon heavily to guide this process.

Ken is an avid sports fan with a love of competition! He and his wife Brenda enjoy traveling to sporting events such as hockey, baseball, and football. They are also well known for their travels in search of the perfect bottle of wine!