Acuity: Announces staff promotions

Jeff Boldig is promoted to General Manager – Personal Lines Underwriting. He started his Acuity career in 2013 as a Commercial Underwriter and was to promoted Commercial Field Underwriter – Texas in 2017 and Territory Director in 2018. Jeff attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing and human resources. He holds the Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), and Associate in Insurance Data Analytics (AIDA)designations. Jeff resides in Temple, Texas.

Lindsey Van Ess is promoted to General Manager – Commercial Underwriting. She joined Acuity in May 2014 as a Commercial Processor and was promoted to Commercial Underwriter in 2016, Senior Commercial Underwriter in 2021, and Commercial Lines Underwriting Manager in 2023. Lindsey earned degrees in communications and marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and holds the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in Underwriting (AU), Associate in Underwriting – Management (AU-M), Associate in Insurance (AINS), and Associate in Insurance Services (AIS) designations.  She resides in Oostburg, Wisconsin.

Kaila Jones is promoted to Manager – Commercial Underwriting. She started her Acuity career in 2016 as a Commercial Underwriter and was promoted to Senior Commercial Underwriter in 2021. Kaila attended Illinois State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology, and then attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she received a master’s degree in social work. Kaila resides in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.

Brittney Mauk is promoted to Manager – Commercial Underwriting. Brittney joined Acuity in June 2016 as a Commercial Underwriter and was promoted to Senior Commercial Underwriter in 2021. She graduated from Lakeland University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Brittney resides in Plymouth, Wisconsin.

Katie Muldoon is promoted to Manager – Commercial Underwriting. She started her Acuity career in 2016 as a Commercial Underwriter and was promoted to Senior Commercial Underwriter in 2021. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and special education. Katie resides in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin.

Doug Sass is promoted to Manager – Computer Operations. He started his Acuity career in 2015 as a Technical Support Analyst. Doug attended Moraine Park Technical College, where he double majored in network specialist and network support. He currently resides in Plymouth, Wisconsin.

Bridget Hietpas is promoted to Claims Consultant. She started her Acuity career in 2014 as a Central Claims Representative and was then promoted to Senior Central Claims Representative in 2019. Bridget attended the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc, where she earned an associate’s degree, and then attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where she received a degree in letters and science with an emphasis in Spanish translation. She holds the Associate in General Insurance (AINS) designation and is currently working toward the Associate in Claims (AIC) designation. Bridget resides in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

Faith Ristivojevic is promoted to Claims Consultant. Faith joined Acuity in June 2020 as a Claims Representative and was promoted to Senior Claims Representative in January 2025. Faith earned her dual bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and sociology from the University of Dayton and her master’s degree in leadership and organizational development from Lakeland University. She holds the Insurance Claims Management Specialist (ICMS) designation. Faith resides in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.

Rick Bohman is promoted to Senior Technical Support Analyst. He started his Acuity career in September 2021 as a Technical Support Analyst. Rick earned multiple Microsoft certifications from PC Pro Schools. Rick resides in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin.

Peter Zimmermann is promoted to Systems Engineer. Peter started his Acuity career in March 2015 as a Technical Support Analyst. He earned an Information Technology – Network Specialist degree from Lakeshore Technical College. Peter resides in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.

Acuity Insurance is a leading provider of insurance solutions, delivering exceptional coverage and customer service to individuals and businesses in 32 states. With over $3 billion in annual written premium, the insurer manages assets exceeding $7 billion. Headquartered in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Acuity employs over 1,700 people.