David Heller

David Heller

President

David Heller founded H Group Benefits in 1997. As the President of H Group Benefits, David creates short and long-term goals for the future of the business and develops strategies to meet those goals. This is done by providing leadership to H Group’s employees, maintaining and creating relationships with clients and prospects, anticipating clients’ existing and future insurance needs, and staying up to date on changes in the insurance industry. With clients in over 38 states, David continues to grow the business with a focus on ensuring that all of H Group Benefit’s clients have access to the best customer service in the industry. When not at work, he enjoys spending time with his family, biking, hiking, rehabbing homes, and greyhounds.

Bonnie Hait

Bonnie Hait

Accounting

Bonnie Hait has worked in the insurance industry for 32 years and has been with H Group Benefits for the since 2010. Bonnie works on our accounting team. She’s responsible for H Group’s accounts, doing everything from creating our financial statements, reports for supervisors and managers, all the way to posting debits and credits in our general ledger. When she’s not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family (including her greyhounds), hiking, and shopping.

Martha Galvan

Martha Galvan

Chief Operating Officer

Martha Galvan joined H Group Benefits in 2003 with over 21 years of experience in employee benefits. Martha is our Chief Operating Officer and manages the day-to-day operations of our wide array of clientele. As COO, Martha makes sure that H Group Benefits operations are running efficiently and aids in the long-term vision for H Group Benefits future. Martha works with our Sales Team and the Account Managers to set goals for business development and success. Being fluent in both English and Spanish, Martha provides Spanish speaking employees immediate assistance and answers to their benefit questions. When not at work Martha enjoys cooking, spending time with family and friends, working out, and attending outdoor events.

Matt Pritchard

Matt Pritchard

Vice President

Matt Pritchard has worked in the insurance industry since 2006, all of them with H Group Benefits. Matt is Vice President. He helps formulate long term strategies for H Group, provides leadership and sales training, formulates benefits and compliance planning for clients, and helps clients meet their employee benefit goals. When he’s not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing racquetball, and tennis. Matt is also an avid binge watcher for several TV series.

Casandra Reizner

Casandra Reizner

Operations Manager

Casandra Reizner has worked in the insurance industry for 17 years and has been with H Group Benefits for the past 6. Casandra is our operations manager. She analyzes what we do, how we do it, and why we do it. Her ultimate goal is to make our work higher quality, more effective, and more efficient – so we can serve our clients better. Casandra also oversees our licensing and compliance.

Casandra lives in Chicago. When she’s not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family and a variety of outdoor activities. Casandra also reads! She considers herself a lifelong learner who reads constantly for continued growth. If you have a suggestion for her next book, she’d love to hear it.

Sasha Pamula

Sasha Pamula

Executive Director

Sasha Pamula has worked in the insurance industry since 2008 and has been with H Group Benefits since 2012. Sasha is our Executive Director. She facilitates moving new organizations to new contracts, sets up Health and Welfare plans, TelaDoc, and other benefits. Sasha is a liaison between the union, Fund office, and the employer and employee. When she’s not at work, Sasha enjoys yoga and reading.

Gayle Ozrovitz

Gayle Ozrovitz

Benefits Consultant

Gayle Ozrovitz has worked in the insurance industry since 2008, all of them with H Group Benefits. Gayle is a Benefits Consultant. She is responsible for helping our clients meet their employee benefit goals and for the sale of insurance products to new and current clients. Gayle also works with our Account Managers on a variety of tasks as they work together to win new clients. When she’s not at work she enjoys running, biking, hiking, weightlifting, and yoga.

Jim Crowder

Jim Crowder

Benefits Consultant

Jim Crowder has worked in the insurance industry since  2013 and has been with H Group Benefits since 2014. Jim is a benefits Consultant. His responsibility is to help our clients meet their employee benefit goals and for the sale of insurance products to new and current clients. Jim also works with our Account Managers on a variety of tasks as they work together to win new clients. When he’s not at work, he enjoys biking, basketball, cooking, and noodling.

Kathy Hagemann

Kathy Hagemann

Marketing Representative

Kathy Hagemann has worked in the insurance industry for 16 years and has been with H Group Benefits for the past 3. Kathy is a marketing rep. She’s responsible for contacting businesses to first understand their needs and explain who we are and what’s different about us.

Kathy lives in Deerfield, IL. When she’s not at work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, movies, and reading.

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Michelle Botsford

Life Insurance Coordinator / Account Manager

Michelle joined H Group Benefits in 2021 and has been in the insurance industry since 2000.  Prior to joining H Group Benefits, Michelle specialized in life insurance case management including underwriting and general client services.  At H Group, as our Life Insurance Coordinator and an account manager, she is responsible for H Group’s individual life insurance process. She manages each case from quoting to delivery of a policy.  Her extensive experience and knowledge with the life insurance process allows her to fully service and advise clients with quoting, underwriting, and negotiating the best possible rates.  As an account manager, Michelle also provides an excellent daily administrative experience as well as a smooth renewal process for her client’s group benefits plans.  In her free time, she loves spending time with her family, shopping and watching documentaries.

Marisol Gonzalez

Marisol Gonzalez

Director of Group Benefits / Senior Account Manager

Marisol began her career in insurance in 2014 and has been with H Group Benefits exclusively since 2017.  Marisol is our director of group benefits and is a senior account manager.  She is responsible for the training and development of new account managers and ongoing management and servicing of her own clients.  Marisol not only supports our account management team with her comprehensive knowledge of group benefits, she also works with our producers to support their new business development activities. When she’s not at work, she enjoys crafting, traveling and spending time with her family. 

Maria Roman

Maria Roman

Senior Account Manager

Maria Roman joined H Group Benefits in 2022 but has been employed in the insurance industry for the last 20 years.   She has extensive experience and a unique perspective having worked for both a carrier and brokers.  Maria is a senior account manager with vast knowledge of the insurance industry and often advises our account management team on complex insurance issues. She’s responsible for ongoing management and servicing of small and large groups,  which includes daily group administration, claims assistance and renewals . When she’s not at work, she enjoys sewing, spending time with family and friends, as well as working in her garden.

Jessica Ortega

Jessica Ortega

Marketing Director / Account Manager

Jessica began her career in the insurance industry in 2021. Prior to insurance she worked in the fields of special education and in marketing and web design.  Jessica uses her previous experience daily to build strong relationships with clients utilizing her communication skills and attention to detail.  As H Group’s marketing director and account manager, she applies her varied expertise to manage all her clients benefits and administration needs. In her free time, she enjoys teaching dance, kickboxing, reading and spending time with her family and dog Chuck.