Bob joined Hickok & Boardman Group Benefits in 1999. He began his career at CIGNA Healthcare in 1984. From 1984 to 1998, he progressed to the level of Senior Underwriter in their Group Health Benefits division. He had financial responsibility for approximately 35 employer groups ranging in size from 150 to 5,000 employees. During this time, he gained extensive experience working with alternative funding arrangements and managed care products. In 1988 he moved to Vermont to manage Cigna’s Vermont Sales and Service operations, assisting large employer groups with the design, funding strategy, and implementation of their benefit programs. He also assisted the corporation with development of their underwriting training programs for the field sales force. Bob was a contributing author to “Taking Charge of Your Healthcare,” a resource guide produced by the Vermont Business Roundtable. He has served as Chairman of the Health Care task force for the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce. Currently, Bob serves on the Board of directors for The Stern Center for Language and Learning, a non-profit educational resource for schools, children and adults of all ages.  He received his undergraduate degree from Middlebury College in 1984.

Dain joined Hickok & Boardman Group Benefits in 2006 as director of their small business solutions segment. Dain is responsible for coordinating delivery of HBGB’s services to Vermont-based businesses comprised of 1 to 50 employees, and works with small employers throughout Vermont. Prior to joining HBGB she spent nineteen years with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont, where most recently, she was responsible for helping small businesses with design, pricing and implementation of health benefit solutions. She also served as part of the Employee Association, in which she raised funds for local organizations and planned employee events. She received education in Business Management at Champlain College.

Michael joined Hickok & Boardman Group Benefits in 2007 and serves as the firm's Director of Marketing and Operations. From 1997 to 2007, he spent the majority of his time (10 years) with Combined Services LLC, an employee benefits firm based in Concord, New Hampshire, where he also served on the management team. He was responsible for new business sales, service and retention in the Northern New England market. Michael worked with employers helping them with design, funding strategy, and implementation of group benefit programs. In addition to his group benefits experience, Michael has served as Director of Technology for a large non-profit and has held various management positions in finance and human resources. Prior to moving to Vermont, he served on the Board of Directors for the Lakes Region Community Services Council, a community based organization supporting families and individuals with developmental disabilities, acquired brain disorders and other conditions. Michael received the designation of Registered Health Underwriter from American College and holds an MBA and a BA from Plymouth State University.