About Us
Creative insurance strategies with deep roots
The topic of insurance and employee benefits can often be confusing and even a bit frightening. After years of working with clients across the country in all industries and market sizes, from individuals to groups with 1000+ employees, we have made it our mission to bring the most cost-effective and innovative solutions to our clients.
Our Story
Our journey is rooted in the legacy of hard work and taking care of people. For generations, the Theis family has held an entrepreneurial spirit in farming and construction. Although these businesses grew from small beginnings, they proved the commitment and dedication that it takes to provide for a family and community when it all comes down to the business being profitable. These generations laid the foundation for Jerry Theis to enter the insurance industry and take a risk on himself like many in the family before him. This start was in the Midwest but led to business in the Rocky Mountain region, the Northeast, and back to the west, ultimately settling in Montana.
Over the years, experience grew from catastrophic insurance plans being offered to individuals across the kitchen table and into something much bigger. In 1978, a new opportunity entered the group insurance market and IRS Section 125 now made it possible for employers to make pre-tax deductions for employee insurance premiums for certain types of coverage. This allowed the team to help businesses improve their benefit offerings and save tax dollars in the process creating a great environment for strengthening the employer/employee relationship.
As medical insurance plans began to evolve, the need for Ancillary/Voluntary products became even more necessary. Enter the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010. This transformed the health insurance market as we know it and brought with it many questions. One thing remained, employers and their employees needed a trusted advisor now more than ever before to help guide them through the changes and new requirements. Fast forward to today and we now see employers using many options to help mitigate their benefits cost while still maintaining a strong offering for their employees.
Although Beartooth Benefit Advisors is young by name, its experience and roots run deep in the benefits industry. We are excited to continue this legacy by committing to truly HEARING what the small business needs and making our best effort to deliver with innovative solutions.
Meet The Team
Jerry Theis
Founder & President
Jerry spent his early career in law enforcement and construction while attending college for chemical engineering. During this time, he picked up a "side gig" in insurance and discovered his love for the industry. Since 1978 he has led and grown insurance sales teams across the United States. Jerry holds a B.S. Degree in Business Management and a Minor in Marketing. He also completed certificates at Purdue University's Professional Management and Insurance Management Institute. In his free time, Jerry is an avid motorcycle enthusiast and enjoys traveling the western U.S. with his friends, sons, and grandchildren.
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Account Executive
We are looking to add to our team in 2025. Check back for more details on this position.
Meet Our Sales Team
Glenn French
Sales Professional
Glenn has been an insurance agent since April of 1987. His first 18 ½ years he spent helping Seniors figure out their Medicare and retirement needs. Then he spent 14 1/2 years as a financial advisors helping both business owners and professionals with their financial goals through a wholistic approach to financial planning use both insurance and investment product to help them reach their financial goals. He was retirement transition planning specialist as well as being a specialist in annuity products. Then in April of 2020 Glenn started working in the employee benefit space to help businesses attract and retain employees using customized benefit programs that met the needs of each employers unique needs. He enjoys making sure his employers and employees know and understand the benefits they are implementing. He looks forward to taking the time to find out what needs your organization need and creating a program to meet those needs.
Brittani Denny
Sales Professional
Brittani Denny has built her career in the medical field over the past decade. This has afforded her the opportunity to learn and uncover the gaps that exist in health insurance as well as the communication of the benefits. Brittani strives to help those in her community to protect what matters most by building relationships and helping to direct them towards coverage that matches their needs. In her spare time, Brittani enjoys adventuring outdoors with her family, especially her 3 children.
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