About Us

Providing over 17 years of insurance experience to clients.

Our Mission

At BARDO Insurance, our main goal is to provide a professional and honest approach to health insurance. We are grateful for the opportunity to assist clients of all ages in finding the life and health coverage that best fits their needs.

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Bob O’Donnell

Owner/ Agent


Bob O’Donnell, the owner of BARDO Insurance, has been a Life and Health Insurance representative for 17 years. In addition to being an independent insurance broker, Bob is a Certified Health Savings Professional (CHSP) and has served as a Health Benefits Educator for employer group plans.

Prior to his insurance career, Bob spent 25 years in not-for-profit administration, working in various leadership capacities for organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, Catholic Charities, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and Optimist International.

Bob is a native of St. Louis, MO and received his Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Missouri State University in 1981.

Bob currently resides in Springfield IL. He is the father of three adult children and best buddy to his Pit Bull Terrier rescue dog, Mookie.