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(208) 466-4787
324 Caldwell Blvd Suite A
Nampa, ID 83651
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Alan Dopf
Alex Howell
Cheryl Beeson
Christine Aros
Dan Howell
Ernest Johnson
Gary Leavitt
Greg Gram
Jeff Cotterell
Larry Gardner
Lisa Stevenson
Melvin Barrientos
Ryan Woodburn
Pat Howell
Tiffany Clemons
Martha Sanchez
Timothy Haines

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Alan Dopf

208-412-1745 ​
​alan@hiaidaho.com
Alan Dopf has been an Idaho licensed insurance agent since September of 1988 providing life insurance, health insurance, Medicare supplements and annuities to clients from Boise northward as far as the Idaho panhandle. Although he has been continually licensed and taking care of clients since 1988 he continued to work in the summer months through 1994 in Idaho, Oregon and Washington as a commercial pilot (crop duster). After a move to Meridian in 2000 he worked as a charter pilot out of Boise flying primarily rafters, hunters and supplies into the Idaho back country. During fire seasons he also flew supplies and personnel for the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise to locations all over the western states. In 2009 Alan chose to re-enter the insurance industry full time serving primarily the senior market in Idaho and Oregon with Medicare supplements, retirement annuities, life and health insurance. He joined Health Insurance Associates in 1995 and is excited to be full time again with an agency with such a great history here in Idaho.
Alan and his wife, Susan will be celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary this October. They have three children and seven grandchildren, all living here in the Treasure Valley.

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Alex Howell

208-602-4148
alex@hiaidaho.com
I joined HIA in September of 2014. Having been diagnosed with Osteosarcoma at the age of 17, I have experienced firsthand how important health insurance can be and want to assist anyone in receiving the same opportunity. I am a hardworking, reliable individual and love to build customer relations. I come from a small town called New Plymouth, ID; I love being outdoors, and going camping, jet skiing, four wheeling, and shooting. I have a Golden lab/Australian shepherd mix named Ace; he is my definition of man’s best friend and he accompanies me on all my endeavors. On a side note…GO SEAHAWKS!

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​Cheryl Beeson
​NPN#: 17728907

​(208) 996-7691
cheryl@hiaidaho.com
Cheryl is a benefits consulting specialist with an extensive background in, research, customer service and management. She started her insurance career a mere two years ago, however in that time she has received recognition and high praise from carriers, her peers and clients. Cheryl is proud of having been recognized by AFLAC with upper level status (with over $100,000 per year in premiums) and was named “Rookie of the Quarter.” Cheryl enters every task with energy and enthusiasm. She is a pleasure to do business with and is a natural leader dedicated to serving her clients needs. Her tenacity to research the best choice for the market is undeniable and serves her well in her role as a benefits advisor. Cheryl has been able to grow her practice by finding things other brokers miss, in several instances she has been able to save her clients thousands of dollars by as she puts it “simply doing her job.” Cheryl’s history also includes a variety of positions over the years which shows her determination to reach goals and seeing every task to completion. She began her professional career as senior reporter for a local newspaper and followed with Editor of a statewide magazine, marketing director of a MLM corporation and A.I.R.E. director. 

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Christine Aros

208-871-5733 
christine@hiaidaho.com
Born and raised in upstate New York, Christine has traveled all over the US and moved to Idaho in 2011.  She has over twenty-nine years of experience in operating medical groups, and consulting in revenue management.  She has a PhD in naturopathy, and is also a Master Herbalist.   Her extensive experience in managing companies offers valuable strategies in saving money for small employer groups, keeping them solvent and insured.   She is committed, and loves helping clients navigate through the confusing health care process to find the perfect coverage for themselves, families, or employees.  Her combined work experience makes her proficient in medical and senior health insurances, as well the Idaho Health Insurance exchange.
An animal lover, she lives in Star with husband Gene, son Brent, two dogs, and Himalayan cats. When she’s not busy, she loves to go bike riding, rock hunting, or visit with local farmers and get tips on growing organic food.
Christine is taking Spanish lessons so that she can better assist the Latino community.


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Dan Howell

 208-412-1166
dan@hiaidaho.com
Dan is native to the Treasure Valley and a successful entrepreneur who has founded and exited several local companies. He joined Health Insurance Associates in 2004 as a benefits consultant and purchased the company in 2013. Under his leadership HIA has seen an average of 30% growth in each of the last 5 years and has become one of the leading benefits consulting firms in the state. He is a hands on leader who inspires everyone around him. He claims he is successful because he surrounds himself with good people (which is true) but Dan has a way of bringing out the best in everyone. He finds joy in helping companies not only improve their bottom line by cutting health care cost but he also helps in many untraditional ways well beyond what most brokers do. He is a true friend and advocate for his clients and offers unmatched experience in employee benefits, problem solving, financial analysis, mergers and acquisitions and much more.

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Ernest Johnson

541-571-3621
​ernest@hiaidaho.com
Ernest joined HIA with a strong business management background, and a career that began in the insurance industry in 1999. He is a graduate of Louisiana Baptist University, and has served as Operations Supervisor for a world-wide shipper, Marketing Account Executive for an HMO, and as a benefits agent doing business in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. His professional knowledge and expertise developed in the health insurance industry, and specifically employee benefits, has allowed him to work with large employer groups as Wal-Mart (1100 employees), Oregon State Public Employee Benefits Board (600 employees in Eastern Oregon), Tri-City and Olympia Railroad,(Washington), Off-Spec Solutions, ( Idaho), and others.  Ernest understands his clients’ questions and can provide simplified solutions to the challenges of current health insurance needs. His highest objective is to build trust and rapport with his clients, and to provide them with sound advice for cost effective health insurance benefits.

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Gary Leavitt

208-731-7476
garyl@hiaidaho.com
Gary originally came to Twin Falls in 1975 to work in the news department of a local television station and later became news director. He decided on an insurance career three years later and has been a licensed producer ever since.  He is married to Ellen and has five children and five grandchildren. Gary has two bachelor degrees from BYU in Provo, UT, and has also earned the Chartered Life Underwriter and Chartered Financial Consultant designation from the American College. Hobbies include Astrophotography, Family History, his two Labradors (Hershey and Jake), and spending time with his family and grandchildren. Gary specializes in the senior market and likes to let his customers know that service and honesty mark the way he does business.

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Greg Gram

208-919-1811 ​
greg@hiaidaho.com
Greg Gram was born and raised in New England and moved to the Treasure Valley on 2004. Prior to becoming a health insurance professional several years back, Greg was (and still is) a teacher, a coach and a public speaker. Like his associates at HIA, Greg focuses on Senior Health Insurance needs, especially Medicare. As an educator that has devoted his career to communication skills, he excels at explaining and then directing clients toward the insurance plans that bests fits their individual needs. His mission is to provide his clients with the necessary information to make a more educated decision and feel more secure with the choices that they make regarding insurance needs.
Aside from teaching and consulting, Greg and his wife of 25 years, Linda, enjoy the process of restoring a small horse ranch and boarding facility in Middleton.

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Jeff Cotterell​

208-631-0707
jeff@hiaidaho.com
Jeff is a native Idahoan born and raised in Nampa. He majored in business at Brigham Young University and then the University of Utah followed by specialty training from the Sales career Institute which prepared him for a career in Real Estate and Insurance that has spanned over thirty eight years.  Jeff specializes in working with employer groups of all sizes and helps his clients determine ‘The Why’ behind their needs. Jeff is a master at  strategically crafting solutions to fit his clients needs financially and emotionally. As a key member of the HIA team, he offers his vast expertise in the areas of group health benefits, ancillary benefits, life insurance, retirement planning and strategic tax structuring.  Jeff looks for new challenges and in assisting his clients in finding long-term solutions.  

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Larry Gardner

208-989-2784
larry@hiaidaho.com
Larry was born and raised in Emmett. He graduated from Boise Sate in 1970 and has worked in the insurance industry since 1988. He is one of our original agents with HIA. Larry is dedicated to finding the right insurance for his clients' needs. Larry and Sherry have been married 42 years, and they have 5 children and 10 grandchildren.

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Lisa Stevenson

(208) 466-4787
lisa@hiaidaho.com
Lisa joined the HIA team four years ago. Lisa holds an associates degree in Health Care Administration. She has vast administrative experience but is most proud of being a mom to five wonderful children. One of whom has extensive health issues, because of this she has had the opportunity to see health care from both aspects and enjoys helping others with concerns or issues regarding health insurance. She is resourceful and always very willing to help. She leaves no task undone. She has an eye for detail and is not only our group administrator but also our in house compliance officer. Lisa is passionate about helping people, giving service, and volunteering with children.

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Martha Sanchez

(208) 466-4787
martha@hiaidaho.com          
I joined HIA in August of 2020. I graduated from Wilder High School, attended Boise State University and received a certificate of completion for an Office Occupations Course.

For most of my career I have worked in the administrative field, I am fluent in English and Spanish. I bring many years of customer service experience to HIA as well as having the opportunity to help people.

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Melvin Barrientos

208-703-8941
melvin@hiaidaho.com
I am originally from Guatemala and am bilingual English/Spanish. I have an extensive background in Information Systems Technology, (computer networking and computer consulting). I am also an English/Spanish instructor and interpreter. I joined the HIA team in October 2014 and I am always eager to provide excellent customer service.
I believe in Angels, Herbalism, Yin and Yang, Karma and Esoteric Energies. I like traveling, camping, fishing, tai chi, and most of all playing chess.

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Pat Howell

208-571-0650
pat@hiaidaho.com
Pat joined HIA five years ago and has never looked back. She has embraced and enjoyed every aspect and challenge that being a health insurance professional has to offer. Pat specializes helping groups of all sizes meet their insurance needs. She specializes in working with ancillary products such as; dental, vision, life, disability, worksite products and final expense Insurance. Pat is a solutions specialist and problem solver. She is a dynamic speaker who loves speaking in front of groups and at seminars and employee benefits. Pat handles all of the marketing and social media aspects for HIA. Prior to joining HIA had a varied successful career with management and marketing. These experiences gave her the knowledge that make her our firms choice in presenting benefits to employees. Pat is a native of Idaho with strong family ties to Washington, Utah and California.

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Ryan Woodburn

(208)249-9474
​ryan@hiaidaho.com
Ryan has been a benefits advisor for 15 years. Prior he spent 10 years as an underwriter for the state of California. He was chosen to be the key contact for ADP payroll in their CA division. During that time, Ryan built and maintained valuable relationships with brokers, carriers and vendors traveling across the western US training educating and consulting on advanced cost containment and utilization strategies. Ryan is the father of 2 twin boys with special needs, he understands from personal experience the importance of providing the right solutions for every single client. Ryan has been a dynamic addition to the HIA team and is well known for exceeding expectations.

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Tiffany Clemons

208-466-4787
tiffany@hiaidaho.com
Tiffany joined HIA in March of 2013. She came from southeastern Idaho, attended college at Idaho State University and moved to Boise in 1995. Tiffany worked in the title and escrow industry for most of her career, before taking her life, health and certifications to become a financial services representative for an upstanding financial company.  Tiffany has vast managerial experience and she is the office manager for the HIA. She is the heart of our organization and has an incredible eye for detail. She is a huge part of HIA’s flawless reputation for customer service and in keeping our service level commitments.

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Timothy Haines

(208) 371-3210
timothy@hiaidaho.com
I have been in the insurance industry since 2008 and love to serve my community and find solutions for their insurance needs.  I have been specializing in the individual health insurance market since 2012 and know how to navigate the tricky ever-changing waters of the Affordable Care Act.  I know insurance can be tricky and getting insurance is the last thing any of us wants to do in our free time.  I would love to help make this process as easy as possible for you.
Located in Nampa, ID - Licensed in Idaho, Oregon, Washington and Utah 

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