Kenneth L. VanCleave

President – Group Division

My title lets you know that I oversee Ameritas Group, but it doesn’t tell you that I consider it a privilege to be part of this exciting organization. While I have been with Ameritas Group for 21 years, I actually stepped into this leadership role 10 years ago. Every day I work with talented, energetic, and educated team members who make Ameritas Group successful.

Since I joined the insurance industry 31 years ago, companies and plans have changed dramatically, but our business philosophy is still the same. We are a service-minded organization with innovative and differentiated dental, vision, and hearing products. We design benefit plans to fit the specific needs of businesses of all sizes throughout the United States. The associates at Ameritas Group work extremely hard to keep customer satisfaction the #1 priority.

When you call us, you will feel the smile over the phone. One of our professional team members will answer your questions in words you can understand, or quickly find the right information. We are all here for you.

Community leadership is also a strong emphasis at Ameritas Group. My involvement in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, March of Dimes, and many local organizations is very rewarding.

If you ever have a question or concern about your dental, vision or hearing benefits, please let us know so we can respond with the information and assistance you need.

Karen M. Gustin

Senior Vice President – Group Marketing, National Accounts and Block Acquisition

Our customers are the primary focus of my responsibilities with Ameritas Group. I have been with Ameritas Group for 27 years, and have held several different leadership positions. Today I spend the majority of my day with associates from many departments working on ideas and projects that will improve the dental, vision and hearing plans and services we offer our customers.

As a company, we take great pride in the innovative plans we develop to meet your needs. We also strive to make it easier for you to understand and use your benefits, so you can get the most from the coverage options available to you.

Another important facet of my work is maintaining our relationships with the dentists, vision and hearing professionals who assist you. If you are using the providers in our network, we want to make sure they will provide the quality of care you expect.

As part of my leadership role in the marketing and research areas of Ameritas Group, I stay current on national health care issues and the health concerns that are on people’s minds. I write blogs and informational articles to ensure that readers understand how dental, vision or hearing issues may affect their overall health. And because I believe it’s important to give back to the community and the health care field, I serve in leadership positions with national health associations and with vital nonprofit organizations, such as Voices of Hope.

I’m here for our customers and I’m here for you.

Scott Delisi

Vice President, Group Sales Operations

To me, sales isn’t just about selling. It’s about making sure new customers benefit from our products and services, and existing customers come to be known as “long term.”

I’m lucky to work with a great team of talented sales professionals across the United States. We don’t sell products just for the sake of making sales goals. We want to make sure our products are the best fit for our customers and provide the quality of care and service they expect. In other words, we want your experiences with Ameritas Group to exceed your expectations.

During my 23 years in the industry, I have watched many positive trends as well as difficult changes occur. The past 12 to 18 months have been especially tough for businesses and families throughout the country. These economic challenges have encouraged all of us at Ameritas Group to work hard and continue to develop innovative dental, vision and hearing care products that our customers appreciate.

We believe in offering the right plan at the right price. We pride ourselves on carefully studying the benefits industry, economic issues and your business so we can assure you your premium costs will remain stable over time.

People are number one at Ameritas Group. That’s why many of us are involved in leadership positions with community organizations. I personally have invested many years in supporting others through the Rotary International and the American Red Cross.

What’s on your mind? The people at Ameritas Group are interested in your ideas and comments. Feel free to share them at any time.