30 benefits pros to follow on Twitter
March 24, 2017 9:50 PM
Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg
Who to follow on Twitter
With more than 313 million active users in 2016, Twitter can be a great resource for both selling and learning about the benefits industry. EBA has selected 30 must-follow people across the entire industry to help you in your business.
Editor’s note: User name, Twitter handle and bio are all directly from Twitter. EBA editors did not make grammar and spelling adjustments. The following are presented in random order.
Editor’s note: User name, Twitter handle and bio are all directly from Twitter. EBA editors did not make grammar and spelling adjustments. The following are presented in random order.
Jeff Yaniga
@Jeff_Yaniga
Chief Revenue Officer - Maestro Health - Employee Benefits Software #PrivateExchange Cleveland Sport Junkie, Cubs fan, dad.
Why Yaniga tweets:
"Twitter is a modern idea factory. It's gateway to people a lot smarter than me on topics I care most about."
Chief Revenue Officer - Maestro Health - Employee Benefits Software #PrivateExchange Cleveland Sport Junkie, Cubs fan, dad.
Why Yaniga tweets:
"Twitter is a modern idea factory. It's gateway to people a lot smarter than me on topics I care most about."
James Werner
@JAllenWerner
dedicated, driven, future-focused, open-minded with occasional obstinance, fueled by fear of failure and consumed by the insatiable need to solve the problem
(Partner, Silicon Hills Wealth Management)
dedicated, driven, future-focused, open-minded with occasional obstinance, fueled by fear of failure and consumed by the insatiable need to solve the problem
(Partner, Silicon Hills Wealth Management)
Carmen Perea
Janell Williams
@JanellWilliams
employee benefits attorney-health & welfare plan compliance & consulting, happy mom of two, and @montanastatealumni.
employee benefits attorney-health & welfare plan compliance & consulting, happy mom of two, and @montanastatealumni.
Andrew Steen
@steen1969
Startups | Health sciences | Digital health | Some aging, logistics, food & stuff | Basically, I connect things.
Startups | Health sciences | Digital health | Some aging, logistics, food & stuff | Basically, I connect things.
Todd Shield
@Nebr_DI_Guy
Regional Vice President, Petersen International Underwriters. 2016 President, International DI Society
Regional Vice President, Petersen International Underwriters. 2016 President, International DI Society
Patricia Purdy
@purdyonbenefits
Global benefits strategist/advisor to large employers @pacres_benefits. Expertise in Life, Disability, Dental, Absence, Productivity. My tweets are mine alone.
Why Purdy uses Twitter:
“I use Twitter because I find it valuable for connecting with colleagues and thought leaders in order to share ideas. I also find it to be a great tool for keeping a finger on the pulse of our industry.”
Global benefits strategist/advisor to large employers @pacres_benefits. Expertise in Life, Disability, Dental, Absence, Productivity. My tweets are mine alone.
Why Purdy uses Twitter:
“I use Twitter because I find it valuable for connecting with colleagues and thought leaders in order to share ideas. I also find it to be a great tool for keeping a finger on the pulse of our industry.”
Christina Merhar
@ChristinaAtZane
ACA & Employee Benefits Nerd // Outdoor Enthusiast // Seattle Native // Content for @ZaneBenefits, the #1 online health benefits solution. Tweets are my own.
ACA & Employee Benefits Nerd // Outdoor Enthusiast // Seattle Native // Content for @ZaneBenefits, the #1 online health benefits solution. Tweets are my own.
Benjamin Pitts
@benjipitts
Founder @myFinAnswers Husband, father, twin, West Point grad, UVa Darden School, normal guy http://linkedin.com/in/pittsben
Why Pitts uses Twitter:
"Twitter provides me with a stage from which to evangalize financial wellbeing for employees. Lots of benefits executives are trying to figure out what financial wellbeing is and how to deliver it. There is no better way to deliver our message to people who are looking for answers."
Founder @myFinAnswers Husband, father, twin, West Point grad, UVa Darden School, normal guy http://linkedin.com/in/pittsben
Why Pitts uses Twitter:
"Twitter provides me with a stage from which to evangalize financial wellbeing for employees. Lots of benefits executives are trying to figure out what financial wellbeing is and how to deliver it. There is no better way to deliver our message to people who are looking for answers."
Nate Randall
@n8randall
Founder and President @UrsaMajorCo - Benefits and Healthcare Innovation Advocate - Formerly Tesla, Safeway, WaMu - http://www.ursamajor.consulting
Why Randall uses Twitter:
“We use Twitter as both an engagement platform and a meaningful tool to take the pulse of industry trends, research, thought-leaders, and new innovations and organizations in the benefits and employee experience space.”
Founder and President @UrsaMajorCo - Benefits and Healthcare Innovation Advocate - Formerly Tesla, Safeway, WaMu - http://www.ursamajor.consulting
Why Randall uses Twitter:
“We use Twitter as both an engagement platform and a meaningful tool to take the pulse of industry trends, research, thought-leaders, and new innovations and organizations in the benefits and employee experience space.”
Taryn Murtagh
@tarynmurt
Broker. Advisor. Benefits Consultant. I like to eat, drink and be merry. Repeat. Repeat. Run, bike, hike, ski, yoga, paddle board, travel and sarcasm.
(Employee benefits account executive at Brown & Brown)
Why Mautagh tweets:
"[It] serves as a platform for info exchange in a rapidly changing industry. Allows me to learn/adapt practices to help clients."
Broker. Advisor. Benefits Consultant. I like to eat, drink and be merry. Repeat. Repeat. Run, bike, hike, ski, yoga, paddle board, travel and sarcasm.
(Employee benefits account executive at Brown & Brown)
Why Mautagh tweets:
"[It] serves as a platform for info exchange in a rapidly changing industry. Allows me to learn/adapt practices to help clients."
Debi O'Donovan
@DebiODonovan
Comentator, writer, speaker and connector in the reward & employee benefits community. Director of Reward & Employee Benefits Association (REBA) @REBA_global
Comentator, writer, speaker and connector in the reward & employee benefits community. Director of Reward & Employee Benefits Association (REBA) @REBA_global
Wendy Keneipp
@wendykeneipp
Thinker, idea generator, solution creator, collaborator, entrepreneur, Partner/Coach, @Q4intelligence. Transforming insurance agencies into feared competitors.
(Partner, Q4intellegence)
Thinker, idea generator, solution creator, collaborator, entrepreneur, Partner/Coach, @Q4intelligence. Transforming insurance agencies into feared competitors.
(Partner, Q4intellegence)
David Fear
@imfear2000
Live in Lincoln, CA (burb of Sac). Family man, LDS, BYU fan, owner of Fear Insurance Services.
Live in Lincoln, CA (burb of Sac). Family man, LDS, BYU fan, owner of Fear Insurance Services.
Brett Muehlbrad
@BrettsBenefits
Independent Insurance Broker - watch for Tweets on insurance, health care, employee benefits, medical trends, HR, personal finance, social media, etc
Independent Insurance Broker - watch for Tweets on insurance, health care, employee benefits, medical trends, HR, personal finance, social media, etc
Dani Hubner
@iamdanihubner
Social Media Marketing for @interactivehlth. Tidbits of health and wellness, marketing, design, CrossFit, running and life
Social Media Marketing for @interactivehlth. Tidbits of health and wellness, marketing, design, CrossFit, running and life
Cerrina Jensen
@CerrinaJ
Making sense of ACA. Delivering the very best in products, service, and software. 20 year insurance veteran employers can depend on, and trust.
Making sense of ACA. Delivering the very best in products, service, and software. 20 year insurance veteran employers can depend on, and trust.
Tim Leman
@TimLeman
CEO @GibsonInsurance an #ESOP company | @Inc5000 | Workforce & Risk Advisor | Author @rEvolBook and #WhatsTheRisk | @YPO & @YPOindiana
CEO @GibsonInsurance an #ESOP company | @Inc5000 | Workforce & Risk Advisor | Author @rEvolBook and #WhatsTheRisk | @YPO & @YPOindiana
Marianne Halvorsen
@halvorsenonrisk
Vice President | Insurance Broker & Consultant | Property & Casualty | Employee Benefits | International Markets
Vice President | Insurance Broker & Consultant | Property & Casualty | Employee Benefits | International Markets
Natalie Dewhurst
@MercerWoking
HR & Support Team Leader @MercerWoking #HR #Socialmedia #WWT #Leadnotmanage #DiversityandInclusion #Footballmum Views my own & don't represent those of Mercer.
HR & Support Team Leader @MercerWoking #HR #Socialmedia #WWT #Leadnotmanage #DiversityandInclusion #Footballmum Views my own & don't represent those of Mercer.
Vinny Catalano
@vjcatalano
benefits broker extraordinaire, health reform resource, interior design enthusiast, supportive husband, renaissance man in the making.
Why Catalnao tweets:
"Primarily to educate and cast light on current healthcare related issues that affect everyone."
benefits broker extraordinaire, health reform resource, interior design enthusiast, supportive husband, renaissance man in the making.
Why Catalnao tweets:
"Primarily to educate and cast light on current healthcare related issues that affect everyone."
Toney Chimienti
@ToneyChimienti
MGA for Supplemental Insurance Plans. Internet based eligibility management of benefits for businesses & government agencies.
MGA for Supplemental Insurance Plans. Internet based eligibility management of benefits for businesses & government agencies.
Kristi Bond
@KristiLBond
observer, action-taker. lover of coffee, mountains, books, beaches, technology, soirees. involved parent, avid reader, arts enthusiast. tweets are all me.
(Senior marketing manager at ThinkHR)
observer, action-taker. lover of coffee, mountains, books, beaches, technology, soirees. involved parent, avid reader, arts enthusiast. tweets are all me.
(Senior marketing manager at ThinkHR)
Jennifer Arnold
@jenparnold
Advise employers on creating cultures of wellness || Podcast host http://bit.ly/RDWpodcast || FREE Checklist of 67 Wellness Ideas
Advise employers on creating cultures of wellness || Podcast host http://bit.ly/RDWpodcast || FREE Checklist of 67 Wellness Ideas
Tanya Boyd
@TanyaRBoyd
Health Insurance & Benefits Specialist. Entrepreneur. The Intrigue. Insurance Angel. Office Janitor. Mom of 2. Wife of 1. Master of None.
Health Insurance & Benefits Specialist. Entrepreneur. The Intrigue. Insurance Angel. Office Janitor. Mom of 2. Wife of 1. Master of None.
