Jamon Andelin has been in the health insurance and Medicare industry for 6 years. Before that he was a corporate accountant for ten years. He made a career change to have better control of his career growth and earning potential. Jamon is one of the top performing agents in his agency, Compass Insurance Advisors, finishing in the top three agents four years in a row. He is married to Staci Andelin and has three sons. He enjoys traveling, camping, and coaching his sons' soccer teams.
Ross Baker has been working in the ACA space since 2013, both as a broker rep for various technology companies and as an independent agent. He is currently a Senior Agency Account Manager at HealthSherpa where he helps many of the largest FMOs in the country manage their downlines and large books of business on HealthSherpa's EDE platform. Ross’ depth of knowledge around HealthSherpa, the ACA, and the ever-changing regulatory landscape make him a critical resource to the accounts he manages.
Arthur Barlow is the CEO and Co-Founder of Compass Insurance Advisors. Compass supports its 450+ agents in helping individuals, families, and businesses find the right solutions for HEALTH, MEDICARE, GROUP, and LIFE Insurance products. Arthur has been in the insurance space for over 13 years and is hoping to help lead the ACA industry to a more stable and transparent experience for the consumer and the agent.
My name is Shem Barlow. I live in Southern Utah with my wife and 4 kids. I’ve been licensed since 2012 specializing in Health, Life, Supplemental, and Medicare products. I am currently licensed in UT, AZ, & NV and manage, support, and train a group of agents for Compass Insurance Advisors, as well as maintain my own book of business. I am a firm believer that true success comes from being ethical & consistently disciplined. If we always do the right thing for our clients, then everything will work out for us and our clients. What goes around, comes around.
Clayton has been involved in the ACA Industry for about 6 years, starting out as tech support for a Broker GA and then eventually getting Health & Life licensed and working as an independent agent. From 2018-Present he has helped hundreds of people find great solutions to their health insurance needs. Today, he holds the position of CSO for Eligo Health, an agency with a national presence, working every day to ensure his agents provide the greatest experience for consumers in protecting themselves and their families.
Dr. Anthony Bowen is the COO & Chief Digital Officer at Quantum Digital Media Inc. He is responsible for leading the Global Digital Transformation digital customer experiences for Advertising & Marketing Technology implementations and sales across all business touch points. Previously he was the CDO for AiMedia Group where he oversaw the tech team with the digital transformation for data management, data governance and privacy and compliance, Product Management & Development, DevOps, Azure Cloud, Data & Analytics, Ad Tech operations, UI/UX experience and development of a CDP. Dr. Bowen has a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) with a concentration in Project Management from Northcentral University. He was in the top 10 of the graduating class and inducted into Delta Mu Delta Honor Society for Business, Golden Key. Additionally, he holds a Project Leadership Certificate from Cornell University, a Project Management certificate from NYU and IT Management from Rutgers. Dr. Bowen is an Advisory Board member for the American Academy of Project Management (AAPM). He holds the MPM, CIPM, and PME certifications in Project Management from AAPM. He has managed and coached technology teams up to 100 staff of UX/UI engineers, full stack developers, cloud and data architect on several large-scale development projects.
Brandon Bowsky is a serial entrepreneur, insurance/marketing/tech executive, and former gamer, producer/dj. Since entering the insurance space in 2016, he has generated over $1b in total LTV. In 2021, he exited his Medicare agency in a roll-up to Bain Capital which has become the largest ACA insurance agency in the country. In the AI Technology space, he owns VAgents and CallComply and believes the future of AI is bright. He also hosts free consulting calls on his discord server (discord.gg/bowsky) to help other entrepreneurs, marketers and executives solve problems and grow. In his free time, he enjoys snowboarding, surfing and snacking.
National Association Of Benefits And Insurance Professionls (NABIP)
Joshua Brooker, a passionate health policy expert, serves as the CVO of SnapHealth, a tech firm aiding brokers and consumers, and the Principal of PA Health Advocates, a wide-reaching insurance agency in Pennsylvania. With 13 years as an independent health insurance broker, he chairs the Individual Market Working Group and is a key member of the Legislative Council of NABIP and an energetic member of Health Agents for America (HAFA). Actively engaging for better policy, Joshua works with Congress, is a member of the PENNIE® Advisory Council, and collaborates closely with CMS/CCIIO on Consumer and Agent/Broker initiatives. Recognized in major publications like the Wall Street Journal and Kaiser Health News, he is focused on leveraging omnichannel communication to promote accessible, high-quality coverage and reduce healthcare costs nationwide.
Tim Brousseau has nearly 20 years of health insurance sales, marketing and product experience. In addition to his in-depth knowledge of health insurance, Tim has worked in various capacities at a national carrier and local Blue plan and has experience with launching new plans and products, service area expansion, plan and network contraction, market assessment and overall business development. Tim joined Deft Research in 2016 and brings industry knowledge and firsthand experiences to the company. Since then, he has provided in-depth knowledge of all health insurance lines of business to Deft clients.
Over the last forty years, Alvaro Castellanos has worked and participated in the sale of financial and insurance products through multiple channels. For the last 20 years, he has done so as the president and CEO of Premier Insurance Contracts, Inc., a Houston based field marketing organization (FMO) with presence in 39 states. Mr. Castellanos has had an insurance license for 25 years and a CFP® designation for fifteen years. Academically, Mr. Castellanos has an Industrial Engineering Degree from the University of Pittsburgh, a Master of Science in personal financial planning, and a Master of Science in Financial Analysis. In November 2020, he completed his Ph.D. academic studies in personal financial planning and retirement planning at the American College. He decided not to pursue the dissertation to continue his doctoral quest. Recently, Mr. Castellanos launched his book on a new way to relate to money: The TROT Personal Financial Planning System. It is a new model for managing money created by Mr. Castellanos.
David Cutter is the President and Co-Founder of HealthQuotes, a recognized leader in the customer acquisition space for the Medicare and ACA insurance verticals. HealthQuotes is licensed in all 50 states and certified on Google. We generate high-intent, customer-initiated inbound calls from owned and operated digital properties. As one of the founding members of the Insurance Marketing Coalition, HealthQuotes is committed to promoting best practices within the industry and prioritizes compliance and quality.
Alex Doonanco leads growth at AI Rudder, a globally recognized leader in conversational AI technology. We deploy tailor-made solutions that help call generators networks, and buyers become radically more profitable.
I lead various product initiatives at Healthsherpa. I have over a decade of experience in product management in various B2B technology industries. With a user-centered approach, I’ve crafted solutions for businesses of all sizes, from SMB to large enterprises.
Senior Director, Government Affairs & Public Policy
Cigna
Debbie Harrison joined Cigna’s Government Affairs and Public Policy group in Washington DC in 2021. In this role, she provides strategic counsel on legislative and regulatory trends and is responsible for US public policy positioning, especially in the areas of ERISA, tax, ACA, and federal regulation of insured and self-insured markets. Prior to joining Cigna, Debbie led regulatory and government affairs at the Business Group on Health where she was responsible for advocacy, compliance strategy, and publications on federal, state, and local laws governing large group health plans. Before her time at the Business Group, she was an employee benefits attorney in private practice. She has extensive experience advising employers, plan administrators, and health industry entities on employee benefits and related tax matters and is an expert on federal and state laws and regulations affecting health and retirement plans. She also has experience with employee benefits aspects of corporate mergers and acquisitions. Debbie has a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center, an M.A. in international policy from the University of Sydney, and a B.A. from Harvard College.
With over 20 years of experience in the information technology and Insurance industry, Chad Hogan has developed a reputation as an innovative force for change in the insurance technology space. His background as an entrepreneur has shaped Chad’s tenacious management style as he balances innovation and ease of use while ensuring compliance remains in focus. As President of Quotit Corporation, Chad focuses on building and developing a passionate team of professionals who strive daily to make an impact for Quotit customers and their clients.
Dee Hohenberger stands out as a pivotal figure in the insurance sector, having established American Online Benefits Group in 2013. Under his leadership, the company quickly rose to prominence as a premier Program Manager and Field Marketing Organization (FMO). Dee's industry experience spans over 37 years, during which he has distinguished himself as an innovative Insurance Broker dedicated to achieving tangible results, with a particular focus on ROI and revenue growth. His strategic approach to business development is underpinned by a thorough evaluation of process improvements. Dee possesses a unique ability to identify and implement strategies that enhance operational efficiency, propelling the organization toward success. He excels in leading cross-functional teams, creating an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Additionally, Dee has a notable record of designing and executing effective turnaround strategies, guiding businesses through challenging periods to achieve sustainable growth. A significant milestone in Dee's career and the journey of American Online Benefits Group was its acquisition by Gallagher Affinity Insurance Services Inc. in May 2021. This acquisition not only underscored the company's value and success under Dee's stewardship but also marked a new chapter in its evolution, expanding its reach and impact within the industry.
Howard Insurance Corporation is a FMO agency solely focused in the life and health insurance space. Founded in 2013, we have been one of the largest insurance agencies in south Florida specializing in u65 life & health distribution. Whatever the case may be, a one stop shop who is prepared to anticipate and solve every need an agent has is invaluable. Having a diverse option of carriers which your agents or agency can provide to clients is one of the most important tools that leads to long term success. We are able to connect you with top rated carriers in the country so that you can offer your clients the products and services they need and most importantly deserve.
I've been selling insurance in Utah since 1998. I like to take a consultative approach with my clients to truly understand their needs first, so that I can recommend the right insurance that will meet all their concerns. Helping my clients is very rewarding and I love being able to learn about them and their lives and to have them get to know me. My goal is to have very happy clients that will want to refer others to me. If I can do that, I know I will always be successful in this role - and up to this point, I have been fortunate to have done so.
George Kalogeropoulos co-founded HealthSherpa in 2013 with the aim to help every American feel the comfort and security of having health coverage. With his leadership, HealthSherpa has become the largest and fastest growing marketplace for individual health plan coverage in the United States representing 55% of all active FFM enrollments and enrolling more than 8.5 million people in ACA health plans in 2024 to date. Prior to HealthSherpa, Kalogeropoulos founded OpsCost and RentMetrics and worked in trading and portfolio construction at Bridgewater Associates. He is a graduate of Yale University and a native of Athens, Greece.
Dave Keller has over 35 years experience in the insurance industry. Keller is the president of INSXCloud, an Enhanced Direct Enrollment ACA platform that serves producers, agencies, carriers and affinity groups. INSXCloud has participated in the ACA every year since 2014. In addition to his role at INSXCloud, Keller also serves as the president of IHC Specialty Benefits, the insurance agency that supports INSXCloud users.
Scott Kipper was appointed as Nevada’s Insurance Commissioner effective Feb. 27, 2023. As Commissioner, Kipper is charged with protecting consumers’ rights and the public’s interest in dealings with the insurance industry. Commissioner Kipper has more than 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, including prior stints as Nevada Insurance Commissioner from 2008 to 2010 and again from 2011 to 2015. He most recently served as the Deputy Commissioner for Operations for the State of Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner. Prior to that, he founded a private consulting firm providing technical expertise on insurance issues, serving clients nationwide. He also has served as the Insurance Administrator of the Oregon Insurance Division, Deputy Commissioner at the Office of Health Insurance for the Louisiana Department of Insurance (DOI), and Senior Regional Director for State Affairs at America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP).
Colin Logue, Medicare Director at Compass Insurance since 2017, boasts a rich history in Medicare insurance sales since 2008. Beyond his professional expertise, Colin's passions extend to sailing, travel, golf, mountain biking, and cherished family time. Renowned for his role in training hundreds of agents weekly on Medicare products and regulations, Colin's agency, Utah Avenue Insurance, has consistently ranked as Compass's top agency for seven consecutive years. An avid sailor, Colin, along with his son, holds captain's licenses and delights in chartering boats in the Caribbean. He also indulges in his love for classic cars, relishing drives in his 1959 Corvette and 1974 Mustang convertible through Utah's scenic national parks.
Dave Maman, CEO of WeCall, spearheaded its rise to the 27th spot on the Inc 5000 list. Recognized for breakout growth, Dave attributes WeCall's success to a robust team and their trusted partners, fostering organic development. Specializing in insurance, particularly for underserved communities, WeCall and its subsequent venture, Advantage Health, underscore Dave's commitment to value creation. His journey highlights resilience, strategic acumen, and a steadfast dedication to being a trusted partner, delivering impactful solutions for businesses and communities alike.
Tisson Mathew is the CEO and Founder of Skypoint AI, a leading SaaS platform that seamlessly integrates data, analytics, and artificial intelligence through its cutting-edge Data Lakehouse architecture. With a wealth of entrepreneurial, data, and AI expertise, Mathew has industry experience in the healthcare and consumer sectors. His journey prior to establishing Skypoint includes serving as the Chief Technology Officer at Alignment Healthcare and Cambia Health Solutions. Notably, Mathew led the development and operation of the Amazon logistics technology platform, which is the driving force behind Amazon Prime Now. An innovator at heart, Mathew holds four U.S. patents, 3 patents pending, and his academic background includes a Master of Science in Computer Science from Oregon Health & Science University and a bachelor’s degree in computer science and engineering from Mangalore University, India.
Marketplace Insurance Exchange Group has been serving over 20 years in the Group,
Health, Life, Home, Auto and Commercial insurance industry. Currently an FMO on the
ACA and Medicare lines of business. Member of NABIP for 18+years and HAFA
member 5+ years. Currently serving on the board of HAFA as head of the education
committee. Serve on CMS biweekly and monthly panels to also include quarterly
lobbying in Washington DC for agent and member protection. We specialize in training
for insurance license, products, marketing, provide systems and E&O insurance to all
our downline agents.
Manal Mehta is Benefitalign’s President & CEO, and is responsible for the overall strategy and growth of the company. Under Manal’s leadership, Benefitalign has developed an innovative suite of products for carriers, agencies and brokers including a CRM and telephony platform for marketing, sales and service, a quote-to-card platform for Individual, Group and Medicare, and benefits administration platform. Manal also serves as the President of Inshura that offers a free EDE Quoting and Enrollment Platform for ACA and ancillaries. Previously, he served as the COO/CSO at GlaxoSmithKline, and holds degrees from Lehigh University and the Wharton School of Business.
Dean Mohs is a Division Director at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). He leads the agency’s Agent/Broker Business Operations Team for the under 65 Individual Marketplace. Dean joined CMS in 2012 after serving as Vice President of Insurance Services at the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce. Prior to his work at the Brooklyn Chamber, Dean was Director of Private Health Insurance Initiatives for the City of New York and a senior health care analyst at the Government Accountability Office in Washington, DC. Originally from Minnesota, Dean holds Masters Degrees in Public Administration and Social Work from the University of Minnesota. He was a licensed insurance broker while at the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce.
B. Ronnell Nolan, HIA, is a dynamic leader and advocate in the health insurance industry. As President/CEO of Health Agents for America, Inc. (HAFA) since 2012, she has spearheaded initiatives to empower health insurance agents nationwide. Additionally, Ronnell leads HAFA PAC Louisiana and HAFA PAC Federal, amplifying agents' voices in policymaking. With roles on prestigious boards like the CMS Trade Group and the Louisiana Department of Insurance Agent Advisory Board, Ronnell is at the forefront of shaping industry regulations. Recognized for her impact, she has received numerous accolades, including the "Most Influential Women in Employee Benefits" award. Ronnell's passion for effecting change drives her advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill and in State Government.
Chris Reuter is Senior Vice President of Carrier Sales with UnitedHealthOne, the individual, family and distribution line of business within UnitedHealthcare. UnitedHealthcare is a part of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), the world’s largest healthcare company, ranking number 5 on the Fortune 500. UnitedHealthcare is comprised of multiple lines of businesses which together serve one in eight Americans, making it the single largest organization dedicated to health and well-being in the United States. In 2022, UnitedHealthOne produced over $2 billion in annual premium, serving nearly 2.2M lives contributing to UnitedHealthcare’s success. Chris began his career in health insurance with UnitedHealthcare in 2005 as an Account Executive working with independent brokers contracted with UnitedHealthcare’s individual line of business Golden Rule Insurance Company. Chris quickly developed industry relationships and became passionate about UnitedHealthcare’s role in the individual health insurance space. His career progressed with several leadership roles, including Director of FMO Agency Sales and Director of Digital Marketing and ecommerce. In 2016, Chris was promoted to Vice President of Sales for UnitedHealthOne, which included oversight over all UnitedHealthcare’s individual line “age pre-65” sales distribution channels including ecommerce, broker, and call center sales. In 2019, UnitedHealthOne expanded with multiple acquisitions, in which Chris was heavily involved. He continues to help shepherd this growth and supports other leaders within UnitedHealthOne in his current role as Senior Vice President of Carrier Sales.
I was born in Fort Worth, Texas, and am the proud parent of four children who have blessed me with 13 grandchildren. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Texas at Arlington. My career journey includes 10 years in securities with Paine Webber, followed by 25 years in Health and Life Insurance. Over the years, I've been honored to receive multiple awards in sales and marketing. For the past 25 years, I've called the Salt Lake City area home, where I've developed a deep passion for supporting both agents and agencies at the highest level.
Deputy Director, Division Of Compliance, Oversight, & Monitoring
Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Josh Van Drei is the Deputy Director of Marketplace Compliance at the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO), the CMS Center responsible for implementation of the ACA. In his current role, Josh is primarily responsible for oversight and compliance of the Agent/Broker Program as well as CCIIO’s Direct and Enhanced Direct Enrollment Partners.
Nate Watters, Chief Sales Officer at Ambetter Health, and his team lead strategies and execution across all sales and retention channels, member experience, engagement, and communication. As a healthcare executive with more than 2 decades of experience, Nate has an extensive background in marketing, strategic planning, product development and sales. As a member of the Ambetter Health’s leadership team, Nate has helped lead the company’s advancement of innovative insurance products and new market entries, supporting a healthy and stable marketplace. As the CSO at Ambetter Health, Nate is dedicated to steering the sales strategy forward, empowering teams to exceed targets, and delivering unparalleled value to members and brokers.
Vivek Zaveri is the Founder & CEO of Meera — an AI text messaging platform that helps insurance companies automate tedious tasks. Meera has helped brands like TruCoverage and Compass free up their teams using conversational AI. Vivek has an extensive background in technology and performance marketing. Prior to founding Meera, he built Venture Direct Worldwide's search division into a $12 million business in only 3 years and transformed XL Marketing's (now Zeta) higher education department into a $30 million lead generation business in half that time.
Manny is widely admired for his true servant leadership, guiding a team that excels in lead generation within highly regulated and complex environments. His daily life is a balanced blend of dedication to work, fitness, and cherishing time with family. With a keen interest in health and business, he aims to stay atop personal and professional wellness and secure a meaningful future for his team. At the core of his ambitions lies the goal to build a remarkable company that unlocks the absolute best in everyone around him.
