John Heerwagen
Employee Benefits Consultant | Helping Large Texas Employers Optimize Health & Benefits Strategies | Focused on Total Cost of Care and Employee Well-Being
- Role
- Employee Benefits Consultant at McGriff
- Location
- Dallas, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About John Heerwagen
As an Employee Benefits Consultant specializing in large employers, healthcare organizations, and public entities across Texas, John partners with employers to design, implement, and manage sustainable benefits strategies. John\'s role is centered on balancing employee wellbeing with organizational objectives, ensuring that benefit programs remain cost-effective, compliant, and competitive in today’s evolving landscape.By serving as a trusted advisor, John helps employers strengthen their ability to attract, retain, and support employees while responsibly managing taxpayer resources.Prior to McGriff, John served as Sales Vice President for Aetna Public Sector & Labor where he led new business growth, strategy, and customer retention in Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico supporting State and Local Government, Education, Healthcare and Labor Union plan sponsors.John holds a degree from the University of North Texas (Go Mean Green!) and is an alumnus of Leadership North Texas. He lives in Weatherford with his wife, two daughters, two labs, and a bearded dragon named Dorito. He and his family enjoy traveling and being outdoors. John also coaches his youngest daughter\'s softball team.
Experience
Employee Benefits Consultant
Sep 2025 — Present · Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, US
As an Employee Benefits Consultant specializing in public entities across Texas, I partner with municipalities, school districts, and other government organizations to design, implement, and manage sustainable benefits strategies. My role is centered on balancing employee wellbeing with organizational objectives, ensuring that benefit programs remain cost-effective, compliant, and competitive in today’s evolving landscape.By serving as a trusted advisor, I help public entities strengthen their ability to attract, retain, and support employees while responsibly managing taxpayer resources.
Education
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Business Administration and Management, General
TCU Neeley School of Business
Certificate - Executive Education, Storytelling for Influence
2021 — 2021
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