Who We Are

Nick Ence

Founder

Nick is one of the founding partners of Landmark Risk Management & Insurance. Landmark Risk Management & Insurance is based in St. George, Utah was formed in 2008…

Lex Ence

Founder

Lex is one of the original founding partners of Landmark Risk Management & Insurance, and passionate about helping others protect what matters most…

Steve Burgess

^{CPCU, ARM, CRIS}

CEO

Steve Burgess, Canadian by Birth, has lived with his wife and six children in St. George for over 20 years. After spending about ten years in construction management, he transitioned…

Jacie Smith

^{AIC, AINS, CRIS}

Director of Service

Jacie started in the insurance industry while she was still in high school. She loved it so much she decided to make a career out of it. Jacie manages Landmark’s small business accounts…

Jeremiah Barber

^CPCU

Risk Consultant

Jeremiah Barber is a Risk Consultant licensed in Property, Casualty, Life & Health insurance, and specializing in medical related facilities. He graduated from Utah Valley University with…

Justin Ence

Risk Consultant

Justin Ence has Insurance in his blood. Even as a high schooler and prior to his LDS Mission in Brazil, he worked in and hung around his father’s insurance agency. He spent 3 years…

Mason Creager

Risk Consultant

Mason has a big heart, and loves to serve.  He possesses common sense and personality beyond his years.  His clients can rely on his professionalism, and tireless determination to see that their property, family members, businesses …

Joe Valentine

Risk Consultant

Joe Valentine was born in Sacramento, California, and grew up in Northern California, where an active lifestyle, close family connections, and a love for sports played a major role in shaping his character. In 2025, Joe was married, beginning…

Brenen Lyman

Account Executive

Brenen was born in Beaverton, Oregon, but spent most of his formative years in Las Vegas, Nevada. He attended Utah Tech University beginning in 2021, where he played…

Shauna Hafen

^AINS

Office Manager

Shauna Hafen has been a fully licensed part of the Landmark team since 2016. She comes from Oak City, Utah where she lived for 16 years. Shauna has prior administrative…

Vickie Bohrer

Relationship Manager

Vickie has been in the Insurance Industry since 2002 and has been a part of the Landmark team since 2010. Vickie has been and continues to be an integral part of what makes Landmark Risk…

Tamie Griffiths

Specialty Account Manager

Tamie joined the Landmark team the first of 2014. Prior to working here, she spent 9 years “wowing” customers at State Farm, doing all lines of insurance including personal auto and home, small business…

Destini Christensen

Construction Account Manager

Destini joined the insurance industry and became fully licensed right out of high school in 2014. Though it’s not something she envisioned herself doing long-term, she has grown to absolutely love…

Lia Dressler

^AINS

Specialty Account Manager

Lia joined Landmark in 2021. She brings with her a long history of involvement in the insurance industry. Born in Columbia, she worked for major insurance companies including…

Brittany Davis

Core Business Account Manager

Brittany grew up in Northern Utah, before moving to St. George with her High School sweetheart in 2017. Whether it is graduating high school early, or time spent waiting tables at Olive Garden, Brittany knows…

Tierra Short

Specialty Account Manager

Tierra was born and raised in the middle of the country in Wyoming, but her favorite places to visit are the coastal areas. She loves spending time in New York and California.

Nate Butler

Health and Benefits account manager

Nate has an extensive background in administration and human resources, especially relating to the Health industry. He ensures that Landmark is keeping it’s promises when it comes to ensuring that our clients are…

Julie Spriggs

In House Accountant

Julie makes certain we are right on the money.  Whether it is paying bills or making certain our insured’s money goes where it is supposed to, we can count on Julie to do it right!

Riley Iverson

Health & Benefits Account Manager

Riley Iverson grew up in Cedar City, Utah, where a strong sense of community and creativity helped shape both personal and professional values. In October 2025, Riley was married, beginning an exciting new chapter rooted in partnership…

Stefani Horspool

Core Business Account Manager

Stefani was born and raised in St. George, Utah, where strong community ties and an active lifestyle helped shape her people-focused approach and energetic personality. Shortly after Highschool, she served a religious mission for the…

Ashley Sheeran

Personal Lines Account Manager

Ashley Sheeran was born in Price, Utah, and grew up in the small town of Castledale, where close-knit community values and a strong work ethic were a way of life. Those early experiences shaped her grounded perspective, resilience…

Alec Meacham

Construction Account Manager

Alec was born and raised in St. George, Utah, where the dramatic red rock landscape helped shape a lifelong appreciation for nature, exploration, and learning. His background reflects an eclectic mix of interests and experiences, all tied… 

Meri Johnson

Personal Lines Account Manager

Meri was born in Sandy, Utah, and moved to Southern Utah at the age of twelve, a transition that helped shape her adaptability and appreciation for growth and change. Given the name America at birth, Meri carries a distinctive…

Ailyn Garcia

Specialty Account Manager

Ailyn was born and raised in St. George, Utah, where strong community ties and close family relationships helped shape her caring, people-first approach to life and work. She is deeply family-oriented and values time spent with extended family…