September 2023-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Volume 17 Issue 1

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President's Message

As I reflect upon the prospects of the Health Insurance industry, it’s easy to see various headwinds ahead, such as an increase in regulatory requirements for those in the Medicare space. Maybe it's past or present legislative moves that may create an advantage for some and a disadvantage for others in the group space. The insurer must balance benefits and financial stewardship, customer service, claims, regulatory requirements, provider payment concerns along with an aging workforce. While all these items are necessary to work through, when your spouse or a friend shows you a picture of a young mother and her baby and you share in the joy of life of another you realize why you're in this industry. Maybe you're sending off your son or daughter to college or basic training but in your heart, they will always be your child even though now they are an adult. So as the leaves turn and life around turns, sometimes we're saying goodbye to a loved one or sharing hard times with another. All of this reminds me that in the end, while all the important matters will need to be attended to, the industry we're in touches some of the most significant moments of an individual's Life. I just want to encourage you that what you're doing in helping Idahoans with their benefits and insurance needs is no small role and I hope you have success. I would like to thank you for making a difference because you chose to be an Idaho Insurance Agent, serving Idahoan's.

-Ernie Krolls

Getting to Know Your New 2023-2024 Board of Trustees


President - Ernie Kroll



What is something you're scared of?

Poisonous snakes

What do you love about your job?

People--hearing about their lives

President Elect - Stacie Anthony


What is something you're scared of?

I'm typically an adventure seeker so there's no much that scares me in that aspect...maybe a shark attack while snorkeling. But the thought of losing a child is terrifying and something I pray I never will have to experience.

What do you love about your job?

I love getting to know my clients and truly helping them. There are so many different people and personalities in this world and it's fascinating when you really get to know people and how different we all are but yet how similar. I love meeting their families and being a multi-generational agent.

Secretary/Treasurer - Rhonda Bartholomew


What is something you're scared of?

Outliving my daughter

What do you love about your job?

Helping my clients offer a great benefits package and being able to relay that to their employees in a way they can understand

Immediate Past President - Nathan Semons


What is something you're scared of?

I have a strong dislike for needles, and I find them quite unpleasant

What do you love about your job?

The ability to innovate and generate cost-saving solutions for employers. There's an undeniable sense of gratification in knowing that my contributions aid in the prosperity of a business.

Professional Development - Malia Rogers


What is something you're scared of?

Something bad happening to my husband or kids

What do you love about your job?

You never know who you will be referred to...helped a former NFL player with Medicare and recently helped a young man with health insurance who is touring with bands I listened to in college!

Professional Development - Steve Moore


What is something you're scared of?

Keeping my pleasant demeanor during 4th quarter

What do you love about your job?

Satisfaction of meeting the client needs for coverage and security

Membership Retention - Frances Nagashima


What is something you're scared of?

Fear itself, both for myself and for others

What do you love about your job?

I get to work with amazing people both on the member and the broker side, as well as try to figure out new ways to approach the challenge of access to health care.

New Memership - Knute Kleven


What is something you're scared of?

When I was a kid I was really afraid of heights. Just climbing up a ladder freaked me out. As a teenager I had heard it said many times that if you face your fears, your fears disappear. So one day I decided I would try that. I went to Knott's Berry Farm. They had this parachute ride where they took you up to the top of a tower and dropped you down. It wasn't a real free fall as the parachute was attached to cables and they really just lowered you down quickly. I decided to ride that over and over one day until it no longer bothered me. Fast forward to today and rock climbing and rappelling are two of my favorite things.

What do you love about your job?

I love helping people. I shied away from sales because I did not want to convince people to buy something they didn't want or need. However, I found my niche is really in understanding what people really want or need, then educating them and helping them find solutions that work best for them.

Legislative - Angie Jackson




What is something you're scared of?

Letting someone down, whether it's a prospective client, current client, family member, or friend

What do you love about your job?

Meeting people, building a relationship and helping them navigate the Medicare insurance maze. It's so rewarding to make a positive difference in someone's life.

Legislative - Phaedra Anderson


What is something you're scared of?

I try very hard not to be fearful in my day-to-day life, consequently I work diligently to spend the time and energy on the people and activities that are important to me. My biggest fear is not spending enough time with people that I love.

What do you love about your job?

I love making a positive difference in the organizations I work with by improving the quality and understanding of their benefits.

Awards - Terrie Trevino



What is something you're scared of?

Right now I would say sending my son off to college. I have two more years to teach him how to do a whole lot of things to survive on his own!

What do you love about your job?

Meeting new people and solving problems. Sometimes I am not the one that can provide the solution, but I usually know someone that can help.

The PAC / IPAC - Lisa Wilson



What is something you're scared of?

I'm scared of people who text and drive

What do you love about your job?

What I love about my job is the flexibility and my ability to meet and help folks. It's a win-win.

Marketing & Communications - Pedro Rojas


What is something you're scared of?

Making Rhonda mad

What do you love about your job?

I love helping people navigating the complicated world of health insurance. Educating my clients and the public about how health insurance works, how plans are designed, and how to use their insurance. Brings me a lot of joy and satisfaction.

Marketing & Communications - Brett Thomas


What is something you're scared of?

Being there when Pedro makes Rhonda mad.

What do you love about your job?

The flexibility, both with time and the ability to control my own success. The friends made over the years, many from this association.

Diversity / Equity / Inclusion - Guy Stubbs



Local Boards Around the State

Treasure Valley Swearing in New Officers



Southern Idaho Swearing in New Officers

Pacific Northwest Board presenting a $2,077 donation to Family Promise


Pat Kelly Presenting in Eastern Idaho

Legislative Update

We are happy to announce that we were able to negotiate another year contract with Ben Brocksome and Associates group as our lobbyist team. We look forward to another productive year protecting and advocating on behalf of the health insurance needs of our clients. There have been staffing changes on the national NABIP level Legislative team and we look forward to receiving weekly Idaho specific legislative updates generated through Fiscal Note platform that uses artificial intelligence to scrape the data that is available here in Idaho in addition to the information we receive from our lobbyist.


- Phaedra Anderson & Angie Jackson


Local Chapter Information 

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Treasure Valley Chapter

Knute Kleven - President

Chapter News

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Pacific Northwest Chapter

Brad Miles - President

Chapter News

NABIP Pacific Northwest Board Roster

East Idaho Chapter

 Monica Nelson- President

Chapter News

NABIP East Idaho Board Members

South Idaho Chapter

Kelsey Stanger - President

Chapter News

NABIP South Idaho Board Roster


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