GIS Benefits, Inc.

Please join us in welcoming these recent additions to the growing GIS Benefits team! Kayla Bennett joins GIS Benefits in Chicago as an Account Manager. A graduate of Illinois State University, Kayla previously taught elementary school. She spends her free time with her family, reading, and gardening. She also enjoys traveling and says Greece is the next destination on her vacation bucket list. Christy Green joins GIS National as an Operations Support Specialist, bringing experience in account management, training, IT, and helpdesk management to the role. Originally from New Orleans, Christy has one son, one daughter, and one “grandpup!” Outside of work, she enjoys thrifting, vintage, and antique shopping. Kelly Smith is a new Implementation Specialist in our Florida office. Born and raised in central Florida, Kelly and her husband are parents to two high school-age kids. In her off hours, she is a huge football fan, a hiker who has traversed the Grand Canyon from rim to rim, and a traveler who seeks destinations that offer adventure and good food! A new Regional Sales Manager in our Northeast region, Jake Snyder has worked in the employee benefit industry for eight years, all in the Philadelphia market. A dad to two young daughters, Jake enjoys golfing, coaching kids’ sports, and spending time with his family. A fun fact about Jake? He grew up on a dairy farm that had the world’s largest pig!  #WelcomeToGIS #EmployeeBenefits #BenefitsBroker

Congratulations on 5 years at GIS Benefits to Cean Henley and Angelena DalPorto. Happy GIS-iversary! #5YearsAtGIS #EmployeeBenefits #BenefitsBroker

Success is based on strong partnerships. Thanks for the shout-out, Angela Eberline! #SuccessStory #EmployeeBenefits #BenefitsBroker Meghan Giz, Mark Gustin Ashley Phillips

We’re excited to welcome more recent additions to the GIS Benefits team! Caitlin Cunnane is a new Client Advocate in our Florida office. Originally from Michigan, Caitlin is a graduate of Michigan State University. After earning a nursing degree from Wayne State University, she worked in neonatal intensive care. Caitlin’s favorite quote? “Start each day with a positive thought and a grateful heart.” Joining GIS New England as an Account Manager, Christine Gordon has worked in the insurance industry for over 25 years. A mother to grown twin sons, Christine loves to travel and has spent nine months traveling the country in an RV. In her off hours, she enjoys kayaking, scuba diving, painting, and trying new recipes. Corey Kines joins GIS Benefits in Dallas as a Regional Sales Manager. A native of Memphis, Corey has worked in employee benefit sales for carriers and as a broker, where he had the opportunity to work with GIS. A father of four, Corey says his signature dish is serving up sweet potato breakfast hash on Saturdays. Peyton Lenac joins GIS National as an Enrollment Technology Specialist. She is shifting into the employee benefits industry after working in the criminal justice and social work fields. In her free time, Peyton coaches youth club volleyball and enjoys traveling to national parks, with Yellowstone next on her wish list.  #WelcomeToGIS #EmployeeBenefits #BenefitsBroker

Welcome to these new additions to our expanding GIS Benefits team! A new Account Manager in our Northeast region, Cherly Adames brings eight years of HR, benefits, and wellness program experience to the role. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her three boys. The family also includes a cat, French bulldog, and leopard gecko! Jessica Flores joins GIS Benefits as an Account Manager in our Chicago office. A special education teacher for the past 13 years, Jessica is making a career shift and looking forward to new challenges. A mother to two young children, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, and is getting back into running in her spare time. Leslie Johnson joins GIS National as a Self-Billing Operations Lead. With a degree in Computer Engineering, she has spent much of her career working with billing systems from design and development to implementation and quality assurance. In recent years, Leslie added small business owner to her resume, operating a local craft brewery with her husband. In her spare time, she loves to travel, try new restaurants, and find some quiet time to read a book. Joining our Florida office as a Client Advocate, Callie Raines is a recent graduate of Clemson University. A North Carolina native, she’s looking forward to her new chapter in Florida. In her off hours, Callie enjoys spending time with family and friends, and walking and running with her mini-Goldendoodle puppy named Renfrow in honor of Clemson football star Hunter Renfrow.  #WelcomeToGIS #EmployeeBenefits #BenefitsBroker

Congratulations to the second GIS U class of 2024! We recently wrapped up our 14th GIS University in Morris, IL (aka GIS's founding city)! Thirty-one new GIS team members from 13 GIS offices across the country spent the week learning more about benefit administration systems, operations, and administrative processes. Best of luck to our new graduates as they apply their knowledge and contribute to GIS Benefits' ongoing commitment to excellence in technology, enrollment, administration, and marketing. #GISUniversity #EmployeeBenefits #BenefitsBroker Khori Armenta Cheree Canaday Samuel Connaughton Ryan Friddle Jack Griffith Christine Gordon Tom Henschke Morgan Horton Kim Jasniewski Megan Jones Calah K. Tory Lentz Madison Maloney Beth Marciano Lauren Markle Christie Henneke Neumann Kaylie Nolen Amanda Palermo Toni Palmer Ashley Phillips Suzanne Pridemore Wendy Reeves April Rustemeyer Amanda S. Anthony Vacca Deuce Wallace Kelsey Waynick Robert Werkheiser, Jr. Jessica Wills Eleanor Wilson Callee Young Tyler Zilka

We're pleased to announce Kim J. Lowe is joining our GIS Healthcare Services as Director of Growth & Development. In this new role, Kim will focus on operations, growth initiatives, and new product development. Through strategic planning and operational excellence, Kim and her team will offer end-to-end product solutions, including Gap, MEC, and Medical GA products, as a complement to the GIS Benefits ancillary and worksite benefits portfolio. Prior to GIS Healthcare, Kim was the South Florida Operations leader for a national insurance brokerage, leading the firm's account management teams and the retention of its South Florida client base. Kim also held the Agency and Benefits Operations Director position for a national PEO. Overall, she brings 20+ years of benefits experience, including time with national carriers, to GIS Healthcare Services. Welcome, Kim! #HealthcareServices #EmployeeBenefits #BenefitsBroker

It's time for another #ThrowbackThursday – and one more round of applause for our award winners recognized at the GIS National Convention in July. Congratulations! #GISConvention2024 #EmployeeBenefits #BenefitsBroker John Keim Matt Beaulieu Tim Cahill Dan Connaughton Chuck Hubbard Daniel Kerkmaz David Mills Craig Smith Michael Brehl Shannon Carr Courtney Guest Nikki Shannon Joshua Shumberger Luke Stolz Ryan Taylor Steve Chamberlain Grant Duffy Lauren Markle

Please join us in welcoming these recent additions to the growing GIS Benefits team!   A new Account Manager in our New York office, Megan Jones brings experience to the role gained by working in implementation roles over the past five years. In her free time, Megan enjoys traveling to watch D1 volleyball around the country and her husband’s tractor pull competitions.   Amie Martin joins GIS Benefits as an Account Manager in our Mid-Atlantic office. She has a variety of career experiences, including working as an elementary school teacher and in HR, non-profit, and benefits roles. She has three children and three grandchildren, with three more on the way! In her free time, Amie loves to travel to new places and has visited 10 countries – so far.   Anthony Paoletta joins GIS Benefits as a Regional Sales Manager in our Carolinas office. A native of Cleveland, Anthony is returning to the Carolinas, where he attended college, after working in Newport Beach, California, for a few years. Anthony, along with his wife and their two dogs, are looking to put down roots in the area. A fun fact about Anthony? As a former DJ, he lists house and dance music as his favorites!   Joining GIS in Chicago as an Account Manager, Kelsey Waynick recently relocated back to Illinois with her husband, toddler son, and almost-one-year-old daughter. She’s also shifting careers after working in education for 12 years, most recently as a middle school assistant principal. Kelsey’s favorite quote ties to her love of reading: “So many books, so little time.”   #WelcomeToGIS #EmployeeBenefits #BenefitsBroker

We’re excited to welcome these recent additions to the GIS Benefits team! Joining GIS Benefits as an Account Manager in our Dallas office, Leslie Guillot has over 17 years of insurance industry experience gained in a variety of different roles. In her spare time, Leslie enjoys beach vacations and wants to learn to play pickleball. Her favorite quote picks up on her passion for learning: “Take the attitude of a student, never be too big to ask questions, never know too much to learn something new.” Madison Maloney joins GIS Benefits as a Client Advocate in our Chicago office. Madison graduated from the University of St. Francis in 2021 with a degree in marketing and brings customer service experience to her new role. In her off hours, Madison enjoys spending time with friends, playing with her niece and nephew, and watching true crime documentaries. Michela Mundy, GBDS joins GIS National as the MVP Broker Liaison. She brings a diverse skill set and experience to GIS, including working on the broker side of the business. Outside of work, she’s a busy mom of two and enjoys art, dancing, and conversation. A fun fact? She’s a good go-to for TedX talk recommendations! Anthony Vacca is a new Sales Specialist in our Mid-Atlantic office. A recent graduate of Towson University, Anthony is an athlete who spends his off hours fishing, boating, and playing basketball and soccer. He is a huge Baltimore sports fan and loves to cheer on the Ravens and Orioles! #WelcomeToGIS #EmployeeBenefits #BenefitsBroker