We started in 2015 serving small to mid-size businesses in the Greater Seattle & Tacoma area with a goal of becoming the enrollment partner of choice for health insurance brokers for all their clients' employee benefits enrollment and administration needs. We know that when you offer benefits to your employees, it comes with a high cost and a lot of work. This is where out team comes in. We strive to make the enrollment experience fun, interesting, and interactive. Our team of local employee benefit specialists will partner with your broker to provide competitive and robust benefits packages that will help you keep and attract quality employees.
Why choose Platinum Benefits?
Sam Hong, Agency Development Manager, graduated from Washington State University with a double major in Business Administration and Accounting. After many years managing his own company, Sam joined Platinum Benefits. This switch allowed him to use all the knowledge and experience he has gained over the years to help other business owners with the common challenges they face every day. While finding good employee benefits can be difficult, Sam strives to make the process smooth and easy. In his free time, he enjoys being with family and riding his motorcycle.
Agency Development Manager
Sam Hong
Natasha Yeremeyeva, Founder & CEO, has over 13 years of experience working with employers of all sizes and industries to manage employee benefits. With her understanding of supplemental insurance and many established health broker partnerships, she has a unique advantage and ability to put together competitive packages that business owners can afford. Natasha is excited to bring her diverse background and experiences to help design best-in-class benefit strategies to fit employers' and employees' needs. Natasha also enjoys travel, speed boats, and spending time with friends and family.
Owner
Natasha Yeremeyeva
Meet our Team
Agency Development Manager
Nate Henley
Nate Henley was born and raised in Tacoma, Washington. He attended the University of Puget Sound where he studied business administration and played college football. Nate spent more than 10 years managing a local business, giving him an insight into what it takes to run a successful company. Nate understands the value a good benefits package brings to employers and how it can separate them from their competition as they seek to attract quality talent. Nate is also serving as the Vice President of his family's nonprofit, the Rachel Lynn Henley Foundation. In his free time, you can find Nate working on a house project, or spending time with his family and friends.
Assistant Sales Manager
Johnny Croom
Johnny, a Tacoma native and proud alumnus of SOTA, is committed to the growth of the local small business community. With a background enriched by diverse experiences in multiple startup environments, Johnny has gained invaluable insights into the intricate challenges faced by small businesses. These experiences have provided him with a unique perspective on the key principles that underpin successful small business practices. Johnny's unwavering work ethic, positivity, and collaborative spirit make him a dedicated advocate for nurturing small business success. When not at work, you can find Johnny enjoying the local eateries, making short films, or perfecting his photography skills.
Employee Benefits Specialist
Jasmine Coard
Jasmine Coard, Employee Benefits Specialist, has over 5 years of experience working with business owners in the Greater Seattle Area. She graduated with honors from Washington State University, achieving a bachelor’s degree of Business Administration with a Certification in Human Resources Management. Jasmine is passionate about helping employers with cost-saving strategies while enhancing employee benefit packages. She is outgoing and not afraid to take on any challenge thrown her way. On her off time, she enjoys traveling, or spending quality time with friends and family.
Colonial Life Corporate Liaison
Liz Bettridge
Liz Bettridge, Sales Manager for Colonial Life, has been in the employee benefits industry for over 6 years. She works alongside field partners to offer corporate support with sales, training, and development. Liz also works with the underwriting department to ensure that our clients have access to the best offers with Colonial Life and Unum partners. She is enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and a true expert in her field. Outside of work, Liz enjoys working out, traveling, and volunteering for a local non-profit youth group.
Employee Benefits Specialist
Anzra Sullivan
Originally from the Bay Area, Anzra Sullivan received her B.A. in Sociology from Sonoma State University and paralegal certification from UC Berkeley. After college, she worked in law firms specializing in family law, trust, and estate planning. She appreciates the preciousness of life and strives to extend her support to hard working business owners and employees when considering health, life, and financial protection options. In her free time, Anzra enjoys trying out new restaurants, attending live music and sporting events, and rooting for the San Jose Sharks.
Kaytlyn Gottschalk has spent a good portion of her professional career in behavioral science helping children with developmental disabilities. While she enjoyed making a difference in the lives of those she worked with, after 10 years in the industry, Kaytlyn found herself craving a change. After doing some research, she decided to join Platinum Benefits as Communications Coordinator where she spends most of her time taking care of clients. From facilitating open enrollments, assisting policy holders with their inquiries, or helping with claims — Kaytlyn can do it all! In her free time, you can find Kaytlyn hanging out with her family, her two fur babies Terrance and Pepper, and playing mini golf with her husband.
Client Manager
Kaytlyn Gottschalk
Platinum Benefit partners with many local businesses as well as multi-state corporations. Helping local, however, is our passion. We work with companies of every size and in every stage of business - from new start-up companies to well-established organizations looking to improve their benefit offerings and streamline enrollment processes.
We enjoy creating long-lasting relationships and becoming strategic partners with our clients. Connecting over lunch or a happy hour has become a common way to get to know each other more personally.
Our Clients
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