VB: A big bang for small but mighty HR

President, Eastbridge

Nick Rockwell has over 18 years of broad business experience in varying roles from sales, distribution, administration and marketing strategy development to management and training. During his four years at Eastbridge, Nick has led and delivered consulting projects for clients across insurance, non-insurance, third-party administration and technology-platform segments. Before joining Eastbridge in 2016, Nick launched and led LifeLock into the voluntary benefits market, achieving nearly 400% sales growth over two years. Because of his experience building a voluntary benefits business and having advised dozens of carriers on strategic matters, Nick has developed a reputation as a go-to resource for leaders in the voluntary market. He is a frequent speaker at industry events and webinars and also co-authors Eastbridge's monthly BenefitsPro column.

Benefits and Compensation Leader, El Dorado Furniture

Glenis Gomez is the Benefits and Compensation Leader for El Dorado Furniture, a role she has held for the past 12 years. She has spent 20 years in the benefits field and is a 401k Certified Plan Sponsor Professional. In 2023, El Dorado Furniture won Colonial Life’s annual Rock Enroll Award, winning the category of “Best Enrollment Event.” Gomez thrives on helping employees understand their benefits. “You can really make an impact on employees when you show them that you care,” she says.

Vice President, Colonial Life Marketing

Michelle White is the Vice President of Marketing for Colonial Life. She leads a marketing organization that works alongside the Colonial Life sales organization to support and deliver on their growth strategy. White has been with Unum and Colonial Life for over 16 years and has previously held roles with Colonial Life leading recruitment, sales training and development, client management and retention and with Unum in finance and claims. She holds a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Connecticut and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Maine and sits on the board for Lexington School District One’s Educational Foundation and Unum’s Political Action Committee.