James Romeo
Agency Owner / Licensed Insurance Agent
James Romeo graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stout with a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management. After graduation he worked in various hotel management positions at Walt Disney World in Orlando for almost 10 years, where he learned world class customer service. James returned to Minnesota as the Front Office Manager at the Sheraton Hotel in Bloomington. After his hotel career he was looking for other opportunities.
In 2007 after 15 years in the Hospitality Industry, he changed careers to the Insurance Industry. James now holds licenses for Property/Casualty, Life, and Health Insurance. He is licensed in not only Minnesota, but Arizona, Florida, South Dakota and Wisconsin so we can help you even if you move away.
His insurance career experience includes working at Principal Financial Group, State Farm, Assurant Health and Humana. In 2013, James and his father Joe Romeo founded MediChoice Insurance Agency, specializing in Medicare Insurance products like Advantage, Supplement and part D plans. The Agency represents the leading Medicare and Health Insurance companies in the Twin Cities so we offer an unbiased opinion on what may be a good plan for you. Using his customer service background and an educational approach James enjoys helping individuals and families understand their insurance options. Most of all, James enjoys helping seniors navigate Medicare to find solutions for their insurance needs.
James and his wife JoAnn live in Brooklyn Park, MN with their rescue dog Dory. In free time he likes to go off-roading in his Jeep, play golf, and being outdoors.
Marc Maas
Sales Agent and Licensed Insurance Agent
Marc Maas graduated from St. Cloud State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and received his MBA from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota with a concentration in Healthcare Management. He has been a Licensed Agent for over a decade and he has specialized in helping people with Medicare. Marc takes the time to understand each person’s unique needs to help them find the most suitable solution for them, which helps fulfill his passion for helping others.
Marc currently lives in Woodbury with his wife Kerri and 3 children. He enjoys spending time watching his children playing sports. In his spare time, he also enjoys going to the gym, golfing, fishing, and taking trips with his family.
Teresa Johnson
Sales Support Manager / Licensed Insurance Agent
Teresa Johnson was born and raised in New Hope, MN. She received her Administrative Management Degree from North Hennepin Community College. She worked numerous customer service jobs until she started a family and since then has worked in the Financial Service Industry for the past 25 years. Teresa worked alongside her husband for many years helping run a very successful business. Teresa started working for us in 2018 receiving her Life & Health Insurance License the same year. She is currently our Sales Support Manager.
Teresa currently lives in Andover with Her husband Drew and are the parents to 4 children: Benet, Mallory, Kaisa and Saxon. They also have a son in law Alex and two grandchildren Mia and Thomas. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with Family and Friends, setting puzzles, baking, cooking, and spoiling her grandchildren. She enjoys bringing her office skills and many years of client service to MediChoice Insurance Agency.
Jackie Rowan
Administration Assistant and Customer Service
Jacquelin (Jackie) Rowan was born and raised in the Twin Cities. She currently lives in Roseville, MN with her teenage daughter, Kylie and their mischievous little dog, Millie. Jackie is a former preschool and elementary school teacher. She received her initial teaching degrees from the University of Wisconsin River Falls and later her Masters from Hamline University. After 18 years of teaching and a major health scare, Jackie decided to step away from teaching and try a new adventure. She is excited to begin this new chapter and is thrilled to be a part of the MediChoice team.
Joe Romeo
Retired
Agency Owner / Licensed Insurance Agent
Joe fully retired in 2021! We are so happy for him! So after living in the Twin Cites since the mid 1980’s he has sold his home in Minnesota in 2022 and headed for warmer weather. He currently resides in The Villages Community in Florida and enjoys entertaining friends and family, Golfing, Hiking, Fishing, Riding Bicycle, and being able to travel with his wife Linda.
Joe’s parting words for retirement… “We are living the dream!” “Thank you all for all the years and allowing me to help you. Hope to see you all on the golf courses and beaches of the world.”
