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.