HR tech for small businesses

Vice President, HR Technology, Unum Group

Wendra Johnson's expertise in pairing SaaS benefits and HR technology with organizations, leading teams to deliver on a full spectrum of hire to retire experiences and educating on market trends, has been the essential ingredient to driving innovation in benefits enrollment solutions and transforming the HR digital landscape. Johnson is responsible for launching and scaling solutions for both Unum and Colonial Life’s small and core business markets. With deep experience in human capital management (HCM) solutions and technology, her extensive career has spanned industries that include benefits, healthcare, staffing and manufacturing.

Senior Sales Executive — AssuredPartners

With a robust foundation of six years in employee benefits, Dan Selz stands at the forefront of the industry as a seasoned Senior Sales Executive with AssuredPartners. His journey commenced on the carrier side, where he honed his expertise and developed a deep understanding of the intricacies of employee benefits. Dan pioneered an innovative enrollment strategy that seamlessly integrates benefits enrollment with cutting-edge technology. This strategic approach is designed to empower human resource departments and company leaders, assisting them to convey the nuances of employee benefits with clarity and ease. Dan’s visionary enrollment strategy has been widely adopted, with over 80 clients across 10 states leveraging the program to streamline their benefits communication. The impact of his work is evident in the numbers, with over 30,000 employees experiencing a simplified enrollment process.

Senior Sales Executive — AssuredPartners

Katie Selz, the co-founder of AVID’s Employee Benefits division, has been a pivotal figure in the industry since 2016. Her swift introduction of value-added services to AVID’s clients has significantly enhanced their health and employee benefit experiences. With 20 years of experience in the employee benefits industry, Katie’s expertise has been instrumental in making the benefits experience seamless for clients. Her communication skills and creativity have not only earned her accolades from clients but also contributed to an impressive client retention rate. The acquisition of AVID Risk Solutions by AssuredPartners in 2022 allowed Katie to continue her advocacy and innovative work on a larger scale, with the backing of AssuredPartners’ national footprint.