お知らせ • Mar 19
Health In Tech Announces Executive Appointments
Health In Tech announced that Dustin Plantholt has been named Chief Growth Officer, effective March 2025, succeeding Glenn Hillyer, who has been appointed Senior Vice President of Sales Partner Relations. In this role, Plantholt will lead business expansion, innovation, and strategic partnerships to drive the company's next phase of growth. With over 20 years of experience in insurance, emerging technology, and media, Plantholt has successfully built, scaled, and exited multiple companies, with a strong focus on sustainability and disruptive innovation. Plantholt has served as Chief Executive Officer at BlockBuzz Inc., since November 2018. Previously, he served as Chief Executive Officer at Life's Tough Media from July 2019 to June 2023, Senior Editor at Forbes Monaco from September 2021 to February 2023, Executive Vice President at Optimed Health, Inc. from September 2017 to November 2018, and Chief Sales & Marketing Officer at Evergreen Health, Inc. from October 2016 to September 2017. Chris Kurtenbach has been appointed as its Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective March 2025. Kurtenbach previously served as the company's Senior Vice President of Operations from November 2024 to March 2025. In his new role, he will oversee claims, enrollment, underwriting, data analytics, and operational efficiency. Kurtenbach brings over 30 years of experience in operations, customer service, and process improvement across multiple industries. He has proven track record in building high performing organizations through a roll-up my sleeves technique, diving into the details and understanding the strengths and weaknesses of the teams, the systems and the processes. Kurtenbach is an industry veteran with over 30 years of experience senior leadership roles leading various product and business functions in diverse companies. Prior to his role at HIT, he served as the VP of Service and Operations at BCS Financial Corporation, from October 2017 to November 2024, Senior VP at LifeWatch, from May 2016 to August 2017, and VP of Operation and VP of Business and Product Operations at AIM Specialty Health (now Carelon Medical Benefits Management Inc.), from June 2012 to May 2016. Formerly Chief Operating Officer, (Jonathan) Del Lockett is transitioning to Chief Strategy Officer, where he will oversee new business development, SaaS innovation, and market expansion. As Health in Tech continues to refine its technology-driven offerings, the company is placing a stronger emphasis on long-term business strategy and product innovation. Lockett's transition into this role reflects the company's commitment to leveraging his deep industry expertise to drive the next phase of growth. His background in managing general agency (MGA), TPA, and captive health insurance uniquely positions him to identify and implement strategic initiatives that enhance Health in Tech's market positioning. Health in Tech is also announcing the promotion of Jenni Guerrica to Chief Information Security Officer, effective March 2025, recognizing her outstanding leadership in cybersecurity, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Jenni Guerrica is an accomplished cybersecurity executive with over 20 years of experience in the field. Guerrica previously served as the VP of Information Security & Compliance at Health In Tech from October 2022 to March 2025. Prior to that, she served as a Security Architect at Allegiant Air, from November 2015 to September 2022. In these roles, she gained invaluable expertise in regulatory compliance, with a particular focus on Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements. Guerrica's deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, combined with her ability to design and implement robust security architectures, has enabled her to safeguard complex digital environments while maintaining high standards of compliance.