Damon Haycock
About Damon Haycock
Damon Haycock is a Public Sector Program Director at Benefitfocus, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in public sector management, having held various roles in the State of Nevada and served in the US Army.
Work at Benefitfocus
Damon Haycock has been serving as the Public Sector Program Director at Benefitfocus since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for showcasing value propositions to health plan administrators, insurance carriers, and public sector organizations. His work focuses on providing expert guidance and creative solutions aimed at achieving cost savings and administrative efficiency for public sector clients. Haycock advocates for large state and university system clients to optimize their experience with partners, ensuring that their needs are represented within the organization.
Previous Experience in State of Nevada
Before joining Benefitfocus, Damon Haycock held several positions within the State of Nevada. He served as the Executive Officer for the Public Employees' Benefits Program from 2015 to 2020. Prior to that, he was the Chief Operating Officer, IT Officer, and Finance Officer at the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange from 2012 to 2015. His earlier roles included Administrative Services Officer in the Department of Corrections and Department of Health & Human Services from 2006 to 2012, and Management Analyst in the Department of Health & Human Services from 2004 to 2012.
Military Background
Damon Haycock has a background in the U.S. Army, where he served in various capacities. He was an Infantry Team Leader from 1993 to 1996 at Ft. Lewis, Washington, and later worked as an Air Traffic Controller from 1996 to 2000 in Frankfurt, Germany, and Ft. Rucker, Alabama. This military experience provided him with leadership skills and operational expertise that he has applied in his subsequent roles in public service and the private sector.
Education and Expertise
Damon Haycock holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration from the University of Nevada-Reno. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Western Governors University. His academic background complements his extensive experience in public sector program management, particularly in health benefits and administrative services.
Client Representation and Data Utilization
In his current role and previous positions, Damon Haycock leverages health claim data and decision support tools to assist government and education employers in creating effective plan designs. He focuses on representing customer needs within the organization to ensure world-class client service. His expertise in data utilization enhances the effectiveness of the solutions provided to public sector clients.