Tessa Kelly

About Tessa Kelly

With years of experience in the employee benefits space, I’ve built my career helping brokers and employers design solutions that truly support their people. My passion lies in creating meaningful partnerships that drive growth, deliver value, and make complex benefit decisions simple.I specialize in scaling broker relationships, expanding market presence across mid-sized and large group segments, and aligning innovative benefits strategies with business outcomes.I’m most energized when I’m building something—whether it’s a new partnership, a growth strategy, or a culture of collaboration that helps teams win together.Feel free to send me a connection request or email me at t••••••••@getgarner.com

Experience

1. Regional Sales Director, West

   Garner Health

   Nov 2025 — Present

   Garner is a simple plan addition that uses data science and incentive accounts to drive employees to the best-performing doctors.In my role with Garner, I partner with benefits brokers and consultants in the life space within CO, WY, and NM to provide clients with a solution that is: Non-disruptive: Keeps your existing network and carrier Drives guaranteed savings: Saves 5-20% for fully insured and self funded groups guaranteed Provides richer benefits: Lowers employee out-of-pocket costs

Education

• Tiffin University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration and Management with a minor in Public Relations

  2011 — 2015

Skills

• Social Media
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Temporary Placement
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Social Networking
• Recruiting
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Public Speaking
• Leadership
• Team Leadership
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Office
• Sales