Mitch Stickford
About Mitch Stickford
Mitch Stickford is a team member at Bernard Health, where he specializes in employer benefits and strategic financing for businesses in the 50 to 500 market segment. He has a background in marketing and account management, with previous roles at The Hartford and experience in various positions related to landscaping and education.
Work at Bernard Health
Mitch Stickford has been a Team Member at Bernard Health since 2018. In this role, he focuses on educating employers in the 50 to 500 market segment about strategic benefits financing and plan administration. His responsibilities include advising on private exchanges, reference-based pricing, and guiding employers on healthcare consumerism and health savings accounts. Stickford also assists with Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting and compliance, specifically related to 1094 and 1095 forms.
Previous Experience in Marketing and Account Management
Prior to his current position, Stickford worked at The Hartford in various roles. He served as a Regional Marketing Representative from 2016 to 2017 and as a Regional Account Executive from 2017 to 2018, both in the Greater Chicago Area. His experience in these positions involved marketing strategies and account management, contributing to his expertise in employer benefits.
Educational Background
Mitch Stickford completed his high school education at Carmel High School from 2008 to 2012. He then attended Ball State University, where he studied Professional Selling and earned a Bachelor's Degree from 2012 to 2016. This educational background provided him with foundational knowledge in sales and marketing, which he applies in his current role.
Experience in Landscaping and Other Roles
Before entering the benefits and marketing field, Stickford gained work experience in landscaping. He worked as a Crew Member at Salsbery Brothers Landscaping for three months in 2015 and as a Garden Center Employee from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, he held various positions, including a Material Handler at Pearson Education and an Internship at Benefit Innovations, LLP, which contributed to his diverse work experience.
Involvement in Theta Chi Fraternity
During his time at Ball State University, Mitch Stickford was actively involved in Theta Chi Fraternity, serving as the Social Chair from 2012 to 2013. This role allowed him to develop leadership and organizational skills while engaging with fellow fraternity members.