Watkins Group Insurance Benefits

Wesley Watkins, MBA, CBC, REBC

Wesley is an independent agent representing various products such as health, life, dental, vision, critical illness/cancer and disability for all size businesses as well as individuals and families. Menard High School Alumni and graduate in business from Northwestern State University, Wesley has also earned an Executive MBA. Wesley has over 20 years in the health insurance industry with eight years as an Account Executive for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana. Wesley's extensive work background enables him to specialize in group benefits such as Health Savings Accounts (H S A), Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA), Self-Funded Group Plans, Strategic Benefit Planning, and Consumer Driven Health Plans. 

Wesley’s holds a designation of “Chartered Benefit Consultant (CBC)”, which defines him as an expert in the health insurance industry, particularly dealing with Consumer Driven Health Plans (CDHPs) and self-funded plans. Wesley is a Registered Employee Benefit Consultant (REBC) and is recognized as a leading national producer achieving top qualifications within the National Association of Health Underwriters. Wesley is one of the few agents that has a specific certification in Health Care Reform Law. Wesley serves on local, state, and national boards for the Association of Health Underwriters as well as advisory council to the Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance. Wesley founded his agency in 2008. Wesley is most proud of his 2 sons and wonderful marriage to his loving wife living in Alexandria, LA.

As the Group Account Director, Mary Beebe loves helping clients get the coverage that works best for them. Before Mary joined Watkins Group, she worked as an Account Manager for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana for the Central and Northeast Louisiana Region.

Mary loves using her expertise and knowledge to help both large groups and the self-insured get the coverage that will help give financial peace as well as peace of mind. Mary Beebe has been in the insurance industry for the last 25 years, but when she’s not working, she loves spending time with her family, including her newest grandson, Levi.

Sal has been with Watkins Group since 2012 after graduating from Northwestern State University. Sal is an Account Manager for Watkins Group Insurance & Benefits Specialists; his focus is having a day-to-day relationship with the owners and the group leaders of Watkins Group’s clients. Sal also handles creating group analysis’, schedule of benefits, election sheet and new hire packets for new and existing groups, as well as enrolling new groups on the insurance company’s platform. Sal is licensed in Life & Health Insurance.

Sal was born and raised in Alexandria, LA and resides in Alexandria with his beautiful wife and 2 children. Sal enjoys being outdoors hunting, fishing and coaching a t-ball team. One of his greatest achievements was earning the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. 

An employee since 2016, Jordan Aycock is the friendly face that every client speaks to over the phone or in-person at Watkins Group.  After working for Watkins for a few short months, Jordan became licensed in life and health insurance because she knew it was her calling.

She can easily answer any questions about insurance and help you understand the benefits. Jordan is currently enrolled at LSUA, working towards her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Jordan loves her job at Watkins Group and especially loves helping clients achieve their goals with their insurance needs. In her free time, Jordan loves watching football and she especially loves going to LSU football games.

Brandi D. Bandy is an account executive for Watkins Group. Brandi thrives on helping her clients get the coverage they need in the Watkins Group way, which is responsive, innovative, and caring.  Brandi started her career as an insurance agent in 2009 at Colonial Life. Within six months, she was promoted to Agency Development Manager helping with account acquisition.

Brandi has worked her way up the ranks at several companies, including Aflac, where she was the Regional Manager. Joining Watkins Group in 2018, Brandi has a lot to offer her clients as she has a great knowledge of the healthcare insurance industry and what clients need.