Melissa Koontz Joins Alliant Insurance Services’ Pacific Northwest Employee Benefits Group

Longtime benefits strategist has expertise in self-funding, M&A, finance, and human resource management

IRVINE, CA — Melissa Koontz has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Senior Vice president within its Employee Benefits Group, adding additional strength to its growing team in the Pacific Northwest. Based in Spokane, Washington, Koontz will serve a diverse national client base, delivering benefits solutions that align financial objectives with workforce needs to maximize value.

“Melissa has a unique ability to connect the goals of finance and HR, ensuring benefits strategies meet both organizational and employee objectives,” said Kevin Overbey, President, Alliant Employee Benefits. “Her expertise in self-funding, M&A, and complex organizational transitions makes her an invaluable resource for employers navigating today’s evolving healthcare landscape.”

Koontz specializes in educating employers on self-funded strategies, including both bundled and unbundled approaches that provide greater flexibility and creativity in benefits design. She has extensive experience guiding organizations through mergers and acquisitions, ownership transitions, and union and public entity engagements. With a broad client base spanning industries such as financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and others, Koontz works with her clients to deliver cost-effective solutions while navigating the complexities of the modern healthcare system.

Prior to joining Alliant, Koontz was Senior Vice President with a global insurance brokerage and employee benefits firm. She holds dual bachelor’s degrees in accounting and human resources from Gonzaga University, as well as the Society for Human Resource Management’s Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) designation. Koontz also serves as Programs Director for the Inland Northwest Society for Human Resource Management (INSHRM).