Our Team
Jim Ming – Partner/Agent
I started in the insurance business is 1982 selling Life Insurance, and then started selling health insurance as I could see a need for that type of insurance. I partnered with Dee Forshee in 2007 and we formed Ming Senior Service. We focus on Medicare and have grown to a leading agency in that market. I have a love of fishing, which I got naturally from my dad Emmet and we fished every minute we could. My other passions are my 11 grand-kids. What a treat.
Specializing in Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D and Medicare Supplement plans. Jim serves Franklin County & surrounding areas.
Dee Forshee, MHP/PAHM – Partner/Agent/Compliance Officer
I have a son, daughter-in-law and four wonderful grandkids that are the light of my life! I love to garden and travel any chance I get. Anyone that knows me, knows I’ve also earned the label of ‘professional shopper’ from my mom!
I have over 30 years of experience in employee benefits, insurance sales management, plan administration, consumer advocacy, state certification for continuing education – specializing in all types of Medicare plans for seniors, those on disability and Medicare/Medicaid.
I am also the Compliance Officer for Ming Senior Services, which is a position I take very seriously.
Ashley Dace – Administrator
I have worked in the insurance industry since 2011. As an MSS Team Member, I help our Agents with contracting and monitoring client enrollments, while managing the office staff, and overseeing day-to-day activities around the building. I love being a part of such an awesome team!
I enjoy spending my free-time with my husband, Derek, preferably outside trout fishing, golfing, or grilling! My life also revolves around our 6 rescue pets, and my love for yoga!
Stacey Tomasovic – In House Agent
I have been with Ming Senior Services for 5 years and couldn’t ask for a better work family. I am responsible for managing and coordinating Dee and Jim’s time, enrolling Medicare Beneficiaries into appropriate medical plans, and discuss with you some of our ancillary products – but have many other duties as well!
I am a very proud mother of two beautiful daughters and spend much time as I possibly can with them. My passions are animals, nature, and country living.
Nicole Mendenhall – Senior Benefit Specialist
I’ve been in the healthcare industry for 9 years and start my masters this fall. I’m a full-time employee and being a bonified coaches wife, a full time mom. In my free time, I love to listen to music, drink a good glass of wine and read or cook (sometimes it involves dancing around the kitchen).
Derek Dace – Agent
I graduated from Sullivan High School in 1994. I went on to play Minor League Baseball from 1994-2003 in the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, and Arizona Diamondbacks organizations. After a brief stay in Pittsburgh, Pa, I moved back home in 2006 to join the family insurance business, Dace Insurance Agency, Inc. I manage the Cuba, Mo office for Dace Insurance Agency and offer property and casualty insurance at that location where I remain today. I joined Ming Senior Services in 2009 to offer all Medicare related insurance plans. I have just recently gotten married to my best friend, Ashley Richardson Dace!
Specializing in Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D and Medicare Supplement plans. Derek serves Crawford County and surrounding areas.
John Droege – Agent
I was born and raised in St. Louis, growing up in Richmond Heights with my 10 brothers and sisters. After graduating from CBC High School and Southwest Missouri State, I founded Droege Insurance Agency in 1984 and joined Ming Senior Services in 2009 to provide my clients with Medicare plans. I am married, have four children, am active in the Men’s Club of my parish, and enjoy playing golf and coaching basketball.
I specialize in Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D and Medicare Supplement plans. I serve St. Louis County, Franklin County and surrounding areas.
Alvera Heeger – Agent
Specializing in Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D and Medicare Supplement plans. Alvera serves Franklin County and surrounding areas.
Greg Roy – Agent
Specializing in Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D and Medicare Supplement plans. Greg serves Franklin County, Gasconade County, Jefferson County, St. Louis County and surrounding areas.
Tim Walls – Agent
I have been in the health insurance industry for over 25 years. My primary focus is helping people on Medicare make good decisions regarding their supplemental insurance. I am married with two children and have lived in the greater Augusta area since 1972.
Specializing in Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D and Medicare Supplement plans. Tim serves Franklin County, St. Charles County and Warren County.
Dave Holdinghausen: Agent
It is with much sadness that we report Dave passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019, in the ICU at BarnesJewish after a strong and courageous journey that began November 29, 2018, with the removal of a sarcoma. What an inspirational message he was sending to all of us – “Always treasure the small things in life.” Rest in peace Dave.