Michael Duplantis

MANAGING PARTNER & FOUNDER

Michael Duplantis is the managing partner and founder of Employer Resource Group, a position he has held since the company’s founding in 2015. Prior to founding ERG, Mike worked in the insurance industry in a management capacity soliciting group and individual life insurance products for three years. Since then, he has been successful building relationships and working with employers in developing strategic benefit programs. His agnostic vision for benefits is tailored specific to each employer which has helped lead to his and the agency’s success. As such, the “2016 Baton Rouge Business Program” recognized ERG for being the fastest growing insurance company in the capital region. Mike enjoys business, golf, LSU sports and spending time with his wife Dana and their two children.

Greg Poche

MANAGING PARTNER

Greg Poche is the managing partner of Employer Resource Group, a position he has held since the fall of 2015. Along with Mike, Greg serves as one of the agency’s owners. Prior to ERG, Greg has worked in the insurance industry as an independent agent soliciting group and individual life insurance products for over ten years. His attention to detail and superior analytical skills has aided ERG when working with technology as it relates to various benefits programs. Greg enjoys all different types of sports and spending time with his family and friends when he’s not out collaborating with clients.

Katie LeCoq

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Katie LeCoq currently serves as administrative assistant at ERG. She will be graduating in May 2019 with a major in International Trade and Finance with a concentration in Empirical Economic Analysis. Katie’s strong organizational and communication skills make her a vital asset to the team in leading the company’s business development initiatives as well as customer and business relationships.

Erin Giusti

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

Erin Koster Giusti is Senior Vice President of Employer Resource Group. She joined in September of 2018 and serves as the chief liaison of ERG’s enrollment company.  Erin has worked in the supplemental and broker market for over 12 years now. Erin has been partnering with benefit advisors and their clients for the past 6 years to develop strategic and streamlined processes for benefits administration, enrollment methods, as well as the offering of voluntary benefits. Erin enjoys spending time with her husband and two children as well as extended family and friends.

Dana Duplantis

INTERNAL SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

Dana Duplantis is Internal Service Representative (ISR) at ERG,a position she has held since the fall of 2015. She is the direct liaison between the groups and company for all support which includes claims, billing, deductions, account and relationship management. Dana also owns a bookkeeping company and has a keen eye for financial acumen and company P&L management. She is married to Mike and enjoys spending time with her family and friends when not working.

McCall Taylor

INTERNAL SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

McCall is the Internal Service Representative (ISR) at ERG, a position she has held since the fall of 2018. She is responsible for internal client service including carrier billing, claims, group on-boarding, and asset management as it relates to the New Orleans, LA market. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree from Southeastern in 2016. Prior to joining ERG, McCall was employed in the technology industry as part of the business development team. She contributed to the development of client relations by participating in networking events and tradeshows.

Natalie Barrios

TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Vanessa Crosley Chauviere

REGIONAL BROKER REPRESENTATIVE

Vanessa Chauviere has been a tenured producer in the Health, Life and Accident Insurance Industry for the last 17 years. Prior to joining ERG in 2016 she was in Management for a supplemental insurance carrier. She joined the ERG team to further develop strategic partnerships with Health insurance brokers, along while remaining a Producer for the agency. She has been successful in serving her clients, accounts, and business partners, creating and implementing solutions as a work-site benefits specialist. Vanessa enjoys business, swimming, recreational activities, and spending time with her husband Charles and their 4 children.

Matt English

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Matt joined the ERG Team in September 2017. Before ERG, he has worked as an independent agent, focusing specifically on group & worksite benefits, since 2012. Over this time, Matt has consistently developed strong relationships & customer service with his clients. His continued success in the insurance industry and commitment to professional growth makes him a strong asset to ERG. Outside of the work environment, Matt loves spending time with his wife Meredith and daughter Elliot, and also enjoys exercising and competing in sports.

Jeremy Kelone

CHIEF BENEFITS COUNSELOR

Jeremy Kelone has been a tenured consultant in the Health, Life and Accident Insurance Industry for the last 15 years.  He is also owner of Geaux Benefit Consulting, an independent agency in Baton Rouge specializing in individual insurance, specifically Medicare supplements.  Prior to joining ERG, Jeremy worked with multiple ancillary carriers educating clients and policyholders on their various insurance programs.  His thorough understanding of the products makes him a valuable team member when conducting and coordinating ERG’s enrollment teams.  Jeremy is an active member at his church and enjoys spending time with his wife Karen and their two daughters.