The Team
Health Insurance Strategies is an out-of-the-box thinking independent brokerage located in Bend, Oregon. Our personalized approach and education first style sets us apart in the industry. We enjoy working with Medicare and group clients who share our ideals of integrity and honesty and want to form a partnership that lasts well into the future.
Don Klippenes
Oregon License: #6224586
At the office:
Don holds over 30 years of experience working with Medicare and group individuals using an education first approach and forming a relationship with every client. He is a member of NAHU and has been involved in lobbying health issues at both the state and federal level.
Outside the office:
Don loves spending time with his kids and grandkids, golfing, skiing, or walking with his buddy Charlie.
Nick Lockwood
Oregon License: #19342466
At the office:
Nick works in Medicare and group healthcare options and thinks of creative ways to save clients time, money, and the headaches that can come with insurance. Prior to his time at H.I.S., Nick played professional baseball and coached overseas in Ireland.
Outside the office:
Nick partakes in trail runs, workouts, softball, and more recently, pickleball.
Trey Deslauriers
Oregon License: #20630005
At the office:
The newest addition to the team, Trey works in both Group and Medicare sales, drawing on the experience and creative thinking of the HIS team to continue to expand his knowledge base in the industry. Trey brings with him a diverse background as an entrepreneur, as well as holding various sales & management positions within the residential and commercial real estate sector.
Outside the office:
Born and raised in Anchorage AK, Trey occupies his off time with Hockey, Curling, and Skiing. Once the weather warms you can find him on the biking trails or out on the golf course.
Charlie
As a Minnesota native, Charlie is experiencing his first summer in Bend. He is in high sprits and can’t wait to swim in the Deschutes.