From the Infantry to health coverage
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U.S. Army Infantry, 2020 to 2023
I served in the U.S. Army as an infantryman from 2020 to 2023. In One Station Unit Training I was named the Iron Man of my company, the award for the highest physical fitness score.
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10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum
I tried out for a Scout Platoon and was selected, then began training as a sniper. I had a long career ahead of me and every intention of serving it.
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An early end
That career ended sooner than planned. I was relieved from service after declining the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Insurance, and a lesson about what I do well
I have been in insurance for just under four years. I started in property and casualty, licensed only in Michigan. The work taught me something I had not planned on: I am good at helping people work through a decision that matters to them, and I find it fulfilling.
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Health coverage
I moved to health coverage because it matters more to the people I serve than any other policy they will buy. Getting that decision right for someone is the most rewarding work I have done.
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Licensed in 17 states, and growing
I hold a Florida resident 2-15 Life, Health & Variable Annuity license (G340342) and non-resident licenses that bring the total to 17 states, and I am adding states toward a national footprint. The full list is below.
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Built SmartHealthMatch
I built SmartHealthMatch, a free matching service, so that people outside my 17 states could reach one licensed advisor instead of a call center that sells their number.
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Tampa, Florida
I live and work in Tampa. The phone number on this site is my direct line, and I answer it seven days a week.