Joel Biernat, CLU
503-639-3231
joel@bdgllc.net
Joel began his career as an Independent Agent and Registered Representative specializing in employee benefits. Having started his career in the life insurance industry, he is well versed in Key Person Life, Buy Sell Insurance, Deferred Compensation, Disability coverage, and Retirement Planning. Business owners appreciate the hands on experience with sophisticated insurance and retirement plan designs and what that can mean to their employees and the bottom line.
Dennis Warneke
503-699-1933
dennis@bdgllc.net
Dennis’ area of expertise is helping companies with 2 to 250 employees obtain, analyze and implement the benefit programs that best fit the company and the employees. He also provides comprehensive insurance services for many of the special needs of closely held businesses and Individuals.
Michele Biernat
503-598-7418
michele@bdgllc.net
Michele has been with Benefit Design since 2005. With many years of customer service experience she helps clients in all phases of customer care. With her focus on quoting and spread sheeting she is intimately familiar with all plans designs. She is our liaison to each carrier and maintains our relationships with all the carrier reps.
Valerie Ruddy
503-244-9480
valerie@bdgllc.net
Valerie has five years experience in the Health Insurance industry. With many years of customer service experience she helps clients in all phases of customer care. Her focus is Account Management along with quoting and spread sheeting.
Karen Gaylord
503-747-6102
karen@bdgllc.net
Karen has been with Benefit Design Group since earlier this year. She specializes in Individual healthcare including Medicare coverage. Karen worked at Regence BlueCross Blue Shield of Oregon for 10 years as an Account Executive.
Jan Klein
503-974-1440
Jan@bdgllc.net
Jan has been with Benefit Design Group since earlier this year. With 10 years of customer service experience she helps clients in all phases of customer care. Her focus on quoting and spread sheeting she is intimately familiar with all plans designs. She is one of our liaisons to carriers and maintains relationships with the carrier reps.
Kim Lysne
503-620-1716
kim@bdgllc.net
Valerie has five years experience in the Health Insurance industry. With many years of customer service experience she helps clients in all phases of customer care. Her focus is Account Management along with quoting and spread sheeting.
Chris Wright
503-699-8662
chris@bdgllc.net
Chris has over 30 year’s experience selling health insurance with a focus on Individual healthcare including Medicare coverage. He started his career working for Regence and The Standard Insurance companies.