Agency Owners & Principals Mini-Summit

Jeremy Boz

Partner & SVP Of Broker Development

Tyler Insurance Group

Jeremy Boz is Partner and Senior Vice President of Broker Development at Tyler Insurance Group. He leads broker growth, training, and carrier partnerships with a simple focus: serving clients and helping them find the right Medicare coverage. Under his leadership, TIG operates in 50 states and supports over 300 producing brokers, delivering thousands of new enrollments each year with industry-leading retention. Jeremy holds a B.S. in Marketing from SUNY Old Westbury and an MBA in Marketing from UNLV. He and his wife, Luciana, live in Las Vegas with their two children.

Chase Gruening

CEO & Founder

Gruening Health & Wealth

Chase Gruening is a championship college football coach turned Medicare industry leader, bringing a rare blend of disciplined coaching, operational strategy, and real-world production experience to the agents and agencies he supports. After transitioning from athletics into insurance, Chase built Gruening Health & Wealth into a multi–seven-figure Medicare and retirement agency before founding COACHG, one of the fastest-growing collaborative development platforms in the industry. Today, Chase trains agents nationwide on increasing revenue per client, building strong operational systems, and developing high-performing teams. His mission is simple: to develop championship producers and build championship teams through structure, accountability, and proven systems.

Mike Hardle

Chief Revenue Officer

Agent Boost Marketing

Mike Hardle is the CRO and part owner of Agent Boost Marketing. Agent Boost is one of the largest independently operated FMOs in the Medicare and ACA space. Mike and his brother Dan (Agent Boost CEO), co-host the Agent Boost Podcast. A weekly podcast that functions as a behind the scenes tell all and talks in depth about industry trends and topics. Mike is an entrepreneur, adventurer, and fitness enthusiast. When Mike is not Running with the Bulls, swimming with sharks, or pushing himself physically, he is spending time coaching football or relaxing with his family!

Jesse Hendon

Head Of Ancillary & Life Products

Spark Advisors

With nearly 20 years of experience, Jesse Hendon is a seasoned insurance leader who has mastered the industry from every angle. His career spans the full lifecycle of ACA, MA, Med Supp, and Ancillary products. From sitting at kitchen tables and driving telephonic sales to leading national distribution at the carrier and FMO levels, Jesse brings a rare, 360-degree perspective to the market. Currently, he leverages this deep frontline and executive expertise to drive growth and innovation across national insurance landscapes.

Gaylan Hendricks

CEO

Senior Security Benefits

Gaylan Hendricks is a trailblazing entrepreneur and CEO, known for her exceptional leadership and charisma. As the founder and CEO of Senior Security Benefits, she has forged a remarkable path in the health insurance industry. Since its inception in 2000, Gaylan has guided her company to unparalleled success, achieving sales of over $120 million in 2020. In a male-dominated industry, Gaylan's determination and pioneering spirit have set her apart. She has fearlessly risen to the top, breaking barriers and inspiring others along the way. With a philosophy focused on helping others rather than competing against them, Gaylan has become a beacon of empowerment and knowledge sharing. Beyond her role as CEO, Gaylan is a sought-after speaker at prestigious events, captivating audiences at 8% Nation, LeadsCon, Medicare Gurus Mastermind, and Ms. Medicare. Through her platform, Queen of the Bundle, she coaches and guides industry professionals, providing personalized support through private training sessions, training videos, and a vibrant social media presence. Gaylan has built a thriving community of followers, all eager to benefit from her wisdom and experience.

Mike Mathweg

CEO

We Know Medicare

Mike Mathweg is a seasoned entrepreneur and CEO of We Know Medicare, a tech-focused FMO built by an agent for agents. After being fired from a corporate job, he discovered his entrepreneurial drive, building and exiting insurance businesses for multiple millions before age 30. Through We Know Medicare, Mike helps agents transform a hobby into a scalable, sellable business while also guiding them through mergers and acquisitions to maximize value. His direct, no-nonsense approach emphasizes discipline, balance, and the relentless pursuit of freedom.

Traci O'Brien

Owner

Senior Insurance Consultants USA

Traci O’Brien is co-owner of Senior Insurance Consultants with her husband Christopher Wojtusik. With 20 years of experience in the insurance space, Traci made the move from agent to agency owner in 2018. She is a huge fan of grassroots marketing and rolling up her sleeves and getting out into the field with her agents with a soft spot for the Dual Special Needs population. SIC is licensed in 30+ states with over 100 writing agents. Traci has a BS in Health Care Administration and lives in CT with her husband and son Augustus. Their daughter Isabella is now a producing agent with SIC.

Angela Palo

COO & Co-Owner

Pinnacle Financial Services

Angela is the Chief Operating Officer and co-owner of Pinnacle Financial Services, Warminster, PA. As one of the principals, Angela oversees all the company's daily operations. Her responsibilities include traveling the country and forging pivotal connections with agents, carriers, and vendors. In this role, she has been instrumental in Pinnacle's sustained growth and market presence. Angela is a member of several nationally recognized insurance carrier advisory boards and has been a speaker at numerous industry events, including national platforms like Medicarians. Angela participates and represents women in business for several organizations and groups, including ELF, Chief, DWLC, and others.

Michael Pane

Owner

The Pane Agency

Michael Pane is the Founder of The Pane Agency and a Licensed ReFIREment Specialist, dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate Medicare, health insurance, life insurance, and retirement planning with clarity and confidence. With over 15 years of experience in sales, service, and leadership, Michael blends deep subject-matter expertise with a human-first approach that makes complex decisions simple. Through education, community engagement, and forward-thinking strategies, he empowers clients to align their health and wealth for long-term security. Michael’s passion is equipping people to make confident choices for life’s next chapter—without the stress or confusion.

Naama O. Pozniak

CEO & Founder

Paz Holding, Inc. & RightPlan.Com

Meet Naama O. Pozniak, a creative powerful force with the mind of a rock star, heart of a healer, and generosity of an avid volunteer—blending Eastern wisdom and Western grit as a mother, Author, lifelong yogi, Primordial Sound Meditation coach, NFT artist, collector, author, and radical speaker. Born an artist, she rekindled her creative fire through Web3, curating communities for women/men and mental health. As Founder/CEO of Paz Holding, Inc./RightPlan.com—a 360-degree agency for benefits—she leads by example, infusing AI, telemedicine, and mindfulness into transformative real health. Honored as 2019 Wellness Adviser of the Year, NABIP Distinguished Service recipient, 2016-17 Most Influential Woman in Benefits, and 2024 BenefitsPRO Luminary, she volunteers on CAHIP-LA and BJE boards —let's spark soulful innovation!

Stephen Rivera

COO & Founder

Slate

Kimberly Rodriguez

CEO

Medicare Mentors Club

Kimberly Rodriguez is the founder and principal of Coverage2Care, an independent Medicare-focused agency launched in 2015 after more than 20 years in the Medicare space. Beginning her career in 2006, she has worked closely with underserved communities to expand access to benefits and education. Passionate about integrity, clarity, and mentorship, Kimberly equips clients and agents with the confidence to make informed decisions and build sustainable, client-centered businesses. She is also the founder of Medicare Mentors Club, a collaborative community where resources, tools, and support are shared openly to help agents grow ethically and independently.

Rob Roney

Sales & Marketing Specialist

Rick Young & Associates

Rob Roney is currently the manager of Sales and Marketing Strategies for Rick Young Insurance Agency. Previously, He worked in the Specialty Benefits division of BCBS Michigan and had been there recruiting agents for the past 12 years. Rob has over 24 years of experience in the health insurance industry starting out his career as an individual agent in 2001 and then moved into regional manager and marketing director rolls before coming to Blue Cross and Blue Shield in August 2011 and Rick Young Insurance Services (RYIS) in August 2023. Rob has a passion for helping to educate the agent community in giving their customers ‘value’ and ‘financial protection’. Rob has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan-Flint. He is married to his lovely wife Tracy and has three beautiful little girls Payton, Paisley and Penelope.

Elka Soussana

CEO & Founder

Simpler Horizons Insurance Solutions

Elka Soussana is the CEO and co-founder of Simpler Horizons Insurance Solutions, a senior general agency supporting over 100 independent agents nationwide. Known as the “Medicare Chef,” she blends strategy, clarity, and creativity to help agents master Medicare and build scalable businesses. Since 2012, her agency has helped over 20,000 seniors make confident Medicare decisions while mentoring agents to move from production to true business ownership. She serves as Medicare Chair for CAHIP Los Angeles and is passionate about elevating professionalism, compliance, and long-term growth in the industry.

Sam Toole

Partner

Primary Ventures

Dustin VanDuine

Director Of Strategic Relations

Rick Young Insurance

Dustin VanDuine began his career in 2006 with New York Life, excelling in life and annuities before transitioning to management in the Michigan market. In 2013, he moved to healthcare, joining HAP, where he transformed Medicare sales through agent relationships and FMO partnerships, growing annual sales from 2,000 to over 10,000 policies. In 2023, Dustin became head of Michigan FMO Rick Young Insurance Services, expanding it from 200 to over 1,000 agents. Renowned for innovative strategies, Dustin's leadership continues to shape success in the Medicare industry.

Audrey Villeneuve

Regional Sales Director- Health & Marketing

IFC National Marketing

Audrey grew up in Rochester, MN, and graduated with distinction from the University of Minnesota, Morris in Political Science and French, completing minors in Religious and Medieval Studies in just three years. After returning home from law school overseas during the pandemic, she joined IFC National Marketing in 2020, quickly advancing from operations to internal sales, earning her law degree in Corporate and Commercial Law along the way. Promoted to Regional Director for Health and Medicare in 2025, Audrey is passionate about building agent careers and fostering friendships. Outside of work, she enjoys family, friends, her rescue dogs, and travel.

Jeremy Weiser

CEO

Nuvo Health

Jeremy Weiser is the Chief Executive Officer of Nuvo Health, which owns and operates the brands PlanFit, The Medicare Store, and The Medicare Hub. As a leader in the insurance industry for the past 10 years, he has developed a deep understanding of the industry and works tirelessly to educate others about their options and benefits. Under Jeremy’s leadership, Nuvo Health has helped over 60,000 clients, expanded into states such as New Mexico and Texas, and placed policies in all 50 states. The agency is recognized as the number one rated in Nevada, with over 3,500 five-star Google reviews.