Our Team

Lauren has been with Avant for 10 years and leads the organization, focusing on innovation and a strong partner experience. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance and International Business and an MBA, and has been recognized with industry honors, including Women on the Rise (2024) and Ingram’s Forty Under 40 (2025).

Zack has been with Avant for nine years and helps drive partner growth across markets nationwide—bringing a communications and business background and a relationship-first approach to business development.

With 23 years of experience across broker and carrier environments, Jimmy leads distribution and growth strategy with a focus on smart, forward-thinking solutions—especially across stop loss and ancillary.

Tim has been with Avant Specialty Benefits for eight years, holds a Business Administration degree from Rockhurst University, and enjoys spending time with his wife, Brooke, and their three boys, as well as golfing, fishing, and traveling together.

Ted has been with Avant Specialty Benefits for three years and holds a BBA in Marketing from Southern Methodist University; he lives in Lake Highlands, TX with his wife Morgan and their three kids, and enjoys time on the field, at the lake, and supporting Avant’s long-term, customer-focused approach to innovation.

Kellan supports stop loss partners with a team-based approach that emphasizes experience, responsiveness, and long-term success.

Cameron has been with Avant Specialty Benefits for three years, holds a degree in Risk Management & Insurance from the University of Mississippi, previously spent eight years on the carrier side, and enjoys time with his wife and daughters, grilling, and golfing.

Bill brings an accounting background and a high-energy approach to supporting partner growth and new business opportunities.

Sam leads senior market solutions with a collaborative, partner-focused approach and CLMS certification (Jan. 2024).

Allie has been with Avant Specialty Benefits for one year, holds a Biology degree from Rockhurst University, previously spent nearly seven years at a benefits carrier, and enjoys time outdoors with her husband Patrick and daughter Quinn—especially cheering on Creighton basketball.

AJ has been with Avant Specialty Benefits for three years, holds a degree in Environmental and Management Studies from St. Olaf College, and enjoys life on his farm with his wife Christina where they raise crops and beef cattle.

Dylan has been with Avant Specialty Benefits for five years, holds a Political Science degree from the University of Kansas, and enjoys spending time with his wife Carolyn, their two sons and dog, as well as golfing and duck hunting.

Jack supports partner growth with a strategic communications and marketing background, plus GBDS certification (Feb. 2025).

Keith brings 25+ years of carrier-side experience and deep expertise in ancillary benefits, stop loss, and federal/state leave laws, backed by CLMS and GBDS certifications.