The largest agent-focused conference in the Midwest, Healthapalooza (HAP), is the event you won’t want to miss! With invaluable training, networking, educational workshops, and opportunities to earn CE credits, you’ll connect with industry leaders and be inspired to make the most of this year.
July 21-22, 2025 | Mystic Lake Center
Explore What Awaits You at HAP!
Healthapalooza features workshops, networking, and continuing education (CE) for insurance and financial professionals, promoting growth and collaboration.
Take a deep dive into sales and marketing with masterclasses led by experts on each topic relating to health insurance. Learn best practices, tools you can use, and what the experts are saying.
Agents licensed to sell in any of the following states have the opportunity to earn up to 3 total CE credits at Healthapalooza: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
Connect with carriers, SRMs, and fellow professionals to expand your network.
Healthapalooza is possible because of our sponsors’ support and dedication to delivering the best conference in the Midwest for health insurance agents and industry partners.
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
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Get the latest information on legislative updates with
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National Sales Executive
Flex Benefits
President and COO
Flex Benefits
Schedule
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Minnetonka Ballroom
9:30 am - 10:00 am
Minnetonka Ballroom
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Minnetonka Ballroom
11:45 am - 12:15 pm
Conference Room TBD
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Minnetonka Ballroom
1:15 pm - 4:50 pm
Conference Room TBD
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Conference Room TBD
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ballroom
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Minnetonka Ballroom
8:30 am - 9:00 am
Minnetonka Ballroom
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Minnetonka Ballroom
10:15 am - 11:45 am
Conference Room TBD
11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Minnetonka Ballroom
12:45 pm - 4:10 pm
Conference Room TBD
4:10 pm - 6:15 pm
Prefunction
Don’t miss the first day of HAP and the social highlight of the evening for your chance to reconnect with other agents, listen to live music, and enjoy getting out on the dance floor.
Find answers to your questions about registration, location, and the event schedule.
Please contact christine.her@leclairgroup.com and we’ll be happy to assist you.
The event will be held at the Mystic Lake Center. This venue is conveniently located for easy access. We look forward to welcoming you there!
To find it via GPS, type in “Mystic Lake Center.” Or, you may find it via the address:
2400 Mystic Lake Blvd NW
Prior Lake, MN 55372
Please note: Mystic Lake Center is not attached to Mystic Lake Casino.
If you end up at Mystic Lake Casino, you will need to drive back out to Mystic Lake Drive. Take a left and go down two streets, take a left on Dakotah Parkway. Turn left at the roundabout and drive until you reach Mystic Lake Center.
From the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, the drive is about a half hour. Take a left from the airport onto Highway 5 and take 494W. In roughly ten miles, take exit 10A to merge onto US-169 S and travel eight miles. Take exit 112 for Canterbury Rd toward Scott County 83/Mystic Lake Dr, then take that road to Dakotah Parkway in Prior Lake.
You can register online through this link. Simply fill out the registration form and submit it. Confirmation will be sent to your email.
The event spans two days, July 21 and 22, 2025. Each day will feature workshops, keynote speakers, HAPBash and networking opportunities. A detailed schedule will be available closer to the event date.
Registering for Healthapalooza includes access to the conference hall on July 21 & 22 during the expo, where you may interact with carriers exhibiting products and other agents browsing the hall. You are encouraged to attend any of the educational sessions, including masterclasses covering marketing and sales topics on Monday, three keynote sessions on Tuesday morning, and an afternoon of CE sessions from our carriers on Tuesday afternoon. You are also encouraged to attend HAPBash, occurring Monday night at The Meadows at Mystic Lake.
Healthapalooza 2025 Registration Cancellation Policy
If a registrant is unable to attend the conference for any reason, they may transfer the registration, by prior arrangement with LeClair, to someone else from the same company. Where the registrant is unable to attend and is not in a position to transfer their place to another person, then the following applies:
Cancellations will incur a $50 fee.
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Contact us
Christine.her@leclairgroup.com
Stacia Rabey is the Regional Sales Director at Optimyl Benefits, where she specializes in level-funded health insurance solutions. With a strong background in benefits strategy and client relationship management, Stacia is committed to helping producers and businesses navigate cost-effective healthcare options. Outside of work, she’s a proud wife and devoted mom to three daughters, balancing a thriving career with a busy family life.
Thomas Drapala, RSSA, is the Director of Strategic Partnerships at RSSA®, the premier provider of Social Security education and software for financial and insurance professionals. In his role, Tom leads national initiatives to empower agents and advisors with the tools, training, and support they need to integrate Social Security planning into their practice. A respected speaker and educator, he has presented at industry conferences and events across the country, helping professionals enhance client value and grow their business through strategic Social Security guidance. Tom holds a Master’s degree in Financial Management from LIU Post and lives on Long Island with his wife and three children.
National Sales Executive
Flex Beneftis
Pam is responsible for managing broker relationships and sales support including training on products, tools and sales best practices. Pam brings over 25 years of professional experience to the Flex Benefits team. She has worked within the industry in new business, retention, and account management capacities her entire career, with a focus on building strong business relationships.
Brian has three decades of experience in health insurance operations, sales and marketing. He brings a pragmatic perspective, often looking to simplify and streamline complicated insurance practices. A master’s degree in venture management has fueled a career of building new ventures in the corporate world – most recently serving in the role of Chief Operating Officer for IHC Specialty Benefits, a leading insurance distribution company.
Recognized as a “Top 50 Women Public Speakers of 2024”, Cindy is a dynamic professional speaker, trainer, and passionate entrepreneur. Having built two successful companies from the ground up, she’s an
influential thought leader in her community who works tirelessly to change the narrative around kindness.
Leveraging her experience in sales, marketing, and organizational communication, Cindy shares evidence-based strategies with companies, organizations, and schools that improve employee culture and positively impact the bottom line. When she’s not speaking on stage, Cindy helps entrepreneurs grow their small businesses as the Chief Marketing Rockstar of Cindy Rowe Marketing. She is also leading the charge to turn kindness into a social movement as Founder/CEO of Be Kind Crew and creator of The Kindness Advantage podcast.
Cindy thrives as a speaker; for years, she’s been inspiring and influencing audiences of all ages and walks of life. Her message sparks a shift toward intentional kindness that has the power to spread kindness across teams, communities, and all over the world.
Mike has been an industry leader in the Disability insurance arena for over 38 years and spent 23 years with Principal Financial Group as a DI Regional Vice President prior to his retirement in 2020.
Mike is a member of NAIFA and the International DI Society.
Mike, along with his business partner, James Leary, currently own and operate OneProtection. OneProtection is an income protection presentation software designed to help financial professionals better educate, demonstrate and bring clarity to their clients in this critical area of planning
Mike is the father of three amazing daughters and spends his free time traveling, hiking, skiing, biking and playing bass guitar in the praise band at his church.
Julie Keyes is a Business Consultant and Certified Exit Planner based in Central Minnesota. Her company, KeyeStrategies has worked with business owners of private companies since 2012. Julie’s been an entrepreneur herself for many years and has won numerous national awards for her work in exit planning.
She a member of the Exit Planning Institute’s Thought Leadership Council and faculty, as well as a contributor to its online Academy. She instructs business owners and advisors from across the country on topics related to exit planning, strategic growth and most recently Artificial Intelligence applications.
Her speaking and teaching engagements for various professional organizations include but are not limited to: Exit Planning Institute, Independent Electrical Contractors Association, MN State Bar Association, MN Society of CPAs, NAIFA, Women in Insurance and Financial Services, Edward Jones, Financial Planners Association, National Association of Women Business Owners, RBC, Merrill, Independent Business Brokers Association, Lincoln Financial Services, Midwest Business Brokers and Intermediaries, LeClair Group, Principal Financial Group and Frost Bank. She has produced several online programs for owners and advisors, both of which can be found on her website.
In addition to teaching and consulting, Julie’s also an author and podcaster. You can find the 2nd Edition of her book “Poised for Exit” on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Her podcast also called “Poised for Exit” is in its 6th year, with weekly episodes that feature owners and advisors sharing stories, best practices and advice. The show is featured on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, and Google Podcasts.
She can be reached at: julie@keyestrategies.com or 763-350-5563
Annara has dedicated herself over the last 26 years to helping brokers and employers accomplish their employee benefits goals and drive employee engagement, retention and organizational success. She enjoys cultivating meaningful relationships and working together to implement solutions that are mutually beneficial.
Greg has more than 30 years of experience in Technical Architecture planning and Sales in the Healthcare, Medical Device, Retail, and Insurance and Financial Services Industries. Greg has a broad background helping companies like United Heathgroup, Blue Cross, Best Buy, Wellpoint, Kaiser, Mayo, Ameriprise, Kroger, and Wells Fargo design their digital decision making, Al, and operational processes. Greg published two Amazon Al books this past year.
John has over 10 years of diverse technical and sales experience working as an IT & Management Consultant. While consulting, some of John’s customers included companies such as Nike, 3M and Piper Sandler. John’s strengths lie in his ability to gain a comprehensive understanding of the client’s business & IT needs and cater a solution. John graduated from the University of Minnesota – Carlson School of Management with BS degrees in Finance and Management Information Systems (MIS).
Chalen Jackson works with top performing agents and agencies in the Medicare market to develop future-proofed growth strategies that lead to mutual triumph and lasting growth. With Senior Marketing Specialists, he has developed multiple best practices for goal-crushing sales and marketing systems and helps agents grow with confidence that they are on the right side of the regs without hindering their potential. Chalen currently serves as the President of NABIP-Missouri, and as the Chair of NABIP’s Medicare Advisory Group, in addition to being a regular guest on the popular Medicare Cafe webshow. When he is not digesting the latest drug pricing scheme or fixated on this year’s regulatory changes, you can find Chalen working towards his goal of catching fish in all 50 states by age 50, and spending time with his family roaming the woods and waters of central Missouri.
