Dana Tennis
About Dana Tennis
Dana Tennis serves as a Principal and Employee Benefits Consultant at Newfront Insurance in Los Angeles, California. With a diverse background in employee benefits and business performance consulting, she actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion within her organization and the broader community.
Work at Newfront Insurance
Dana Tennis serves as a Principal & Employee Benefits Consultant at Newfront Insurance, a role she has held since 2020. Based in Los Angeles, California, she focuses on providing comprehensive employee benefits solutions to clients. In her position, Dana emphasizes the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) within the organization and the broader industry. She is also a Co-Leader of NewHer, an Employee Resource Group at Newfront, which aims to foster an inclusive workplace culture.
Previous Experience at Marsh & McLennan Agency
Before joining Newfront, Dana worked at Marsh & McLennan Agency - West as an Employee Health & Benefits Consultant from 2017 to 2020. During her three years in this role, she was based in Los Angeles and contributed to the development and implementation of employee health and benefits strategies for various clients.
Career Background in Employee Benefits and Consulting
Dana Tennis has a diverse career background that includes significant roles in employee benefits and consulting. Prior to her tenure at Marsh & McLennan, she worked at Insperity as a Business Performance Advisor from 2013 to 2017. Additionally, she held the position of Senior Vice President of Business Development at RetirementDNA/Retirement Strategies Group from 2004 to 2010. Her experience also includes advisory roles, such as her time on the Advisory Board for San Diego Sport Innovators from 2016 to 2017.
Early Career at Nordstrom
Dana began her career at Nordstrom, where she worked as a Department Manager and Store Grand Opening Director from 1996 to 2004. During her eight years with the company, she operated in locations including Costa Mesa and Las Vegas, gaining valuable experience in retail management and customer service.
Community Engagement and Personal Interests
Outside of her professional responsibilities, Dana Tennis actively participates in the local business community in Los Angeles. She enjoys hiking in the scenic areas of Southern California during her leisure time, reflecting her appreciation for the region's natural beauty.