Employee Benefits - Micro-Credential Program

William Kyle Minick, MBA, GBA, QEBS Related Seminars and Products

Kyle Minick, MBA has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Kyle is currently working as the Vice President of Employee Benefits at Summit Financial Group, Inc. Kyle is responsible for leading employee benefits initiatives and focusing on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Kyle is also a thought leader, public speaker, and healthcare advocate, where they speak to organizations about the importance of healthcare coverage.

Prior to their current role, Kyle worked at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. as an Associate Benefits Producer, Account Manager, and Benefits Support Specialist. During their time there, they gained valuable experience in sales and problem-solving, specifically in the benefits industry. This experience prompted him to pursue an MBA with a focus on Healthcare Administration.

Before joining Gallagher & Co., Kyle worked as an Executive Recruiter and IT Talent Specialist at Modis. Kyle developed a strong skill set in cold-calling and sales, but ultimately decided to return to Dallas to pursue their MBA.

Additionally, Kyle has experience as a Sales and Marketing Specialist at Checkers Industrial Safety Products, where they gained an understanding of compliance and safety concerns in various industries.

Lastly, Kyle's early work experience includes being an Eagle Scout at the Boy Scouts of America, where they developed a mindset that they apply in their professional and personal life.

Overall, Kyle Minick, MBA has a broad range of experiences in the employee benefits industry, sales, recruiting, and advocacy.

Kyle Minick earned their Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus in Health Care Administration from Abilene Christian University. Kyle attended the university from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Marketing at Colorado State University, where they studied from 2008 to 2013.

In addition to their degrees, Kyle has obtained several certifications. In 2022, they earned the Group Benefits Associate (GBA) 1 certification from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP). In 2020, they obtained the General Lines Agent - Property and Casualty certification from the Texas Department of Insurance. In 2016, they obtained the General Lines Agent - Life, Accident, Health, and HMO certification from the same institution. Furthermore, in 2007, they completed the Cursos de Lenguas - Spanish B1.2 program at Universidad de Salamanca.