EP 15 Insurance Fun with Diane Fullerton
After a shaky start, the guys talk to Diane Fullerton from GBS Benefits about that time she helped save the Work Elevated Conference and her association with Utah SHRM. They also talk the world of benefits, what your broker should be doing for you, and the process of getting benefit quotes. We know... all sexy topics for sure, but it was a lot of fun. Monday was a full participant in this episode.
This episode drops the first day of the Work Elevated Conference and can provide a fantastic backdrop to the wonderful opportunities available at the conference. The guys will be recording live at the conference on Tuesday September 23, 2025 at a vendor booth. Stop by and say hi.
Diane Fullerton is a dynamic leader with a proven track record of success at GBS, where she embarked on her journey in 2007 as Chief Operating Officer and has since risen to the position of Chief of People and Community in 2021. Diane is a trailblazer in building a workplace culture centered around people-first attitudes. Under her leadership, GBS has consistently prioritized the well-being and professional growth of its employees, resulting in a motivated and engaged workforce that drives innovation and excellence. Her visionary approach to employee development and mentorship programs has not only elevated GBS as an employer of choice but has also set industry standards. Beyond the confines of the corporate world, Diane is a passionate advocate for community involvement. She has spearheaded numerous initiatives that have made a positive impact on the communities in which GBS operates. Her dedication to corporate social responsibility has earned GBS a reputation as a responsible and caring corporate citizen.
This episode drops the first day of the Work Elevated Conference and can provide a fantastic backdrop to the wonderful opportunities available at the conference. The guys will be recording live at the conference on Tuesday September 23, 2025 at a vendor booth. Stop by and say hi.
Diane Fullerton is a dynamic leader with a proven track record of success at GBS, where she embarked on her journey in 2007 as Chief Operating Officer and has since risen to the position of Chief of People and Community in 2021. Diane is a trailblazer in building a workplace culture centered around people-first attitudes. Under her leadership, GBS has consistently prioritized the well-being and professional growth of its employees, resulting in a motivated and engaged workforce that drives innovation and excellence. Her visionary approach to employee development and mentorship programs has not only elevated GBS as an employer of choice but has also set industry standards. Beyond the confines of the corporate world, Diane is a passionate advocate for community involvement. She has spearheaded numerous initiatives that have made a positive impact on the communities in which GBS operates. Her dedication to corporate social responsibility has earned GBS a reputation as a responsible and caring corporate citizen.
Learn more about Diane Fullerton at: https://gbsbenefits.com/team/diane-fullerton/
Learn more about Tony "Two Weeks' Notice" Benjamin at: https://www.thegrangellc.com/
Learn more about Steven "Big Deal" Smith at: https://thehiringtreebook.com/
Learn about Thrive Life at: https://www.thrivelifeproject.org/
Learn More About MegaStar HR at: https://www.megastarhr.com/
Learn more about Tony "Two Weeks' Notice" Benjamin at: https://www.thegrangellc.com/
Learn more about Steven "Big Deal" Smith at: https://thehiringtreebook.com/
Learn about Thrive Life at: https://www.thrivelifeproject.org/
Learn More About MegaStar HR at: https://www.megastarhr.com/
Creators and Guests
Host
Steven "Bid Deal" Smith
Steve will be the first to tell you that recruiting is marketing. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance at Brigham Young University and started his career in recruiting in Feb 2005. In 2008, he took a risk during a recession to help start a new company with Ryan Kohler, called ApplicantPro, a full suite HR platform for small to mid-sized businesses. In March 2025, ApplicantPro became iSolved Talent Acquisition, now serving 177,000 clients and close to 9800 employees. Before the merger, ApplicantPro made the Inc 5000 list 12 years in a row, Top Places to work in Utah 3 years in a row, and Steve was named the Small Business Utah HR Achievement Award winner in May 2024. iSolved was also named an Indeed Platinum Partner in 2023, 2024, and 2025 and is one of only ten ATS platforms in the country to obtain that designation. SHRM-CP & PHR certified, Steve currently volunteers on the Utah SHRM State Council as the immediate past State Executive Director. His book, The Hiring Tree: Laws of Applicant Attraction, was released in early 2023, and has helped thousands of organizations across the country rethink their approach to hiring. If you need help understanding the principles and role of SEO, marketing, and AI when it comes to attracting job seekers, Steve provides a solid framework for hiring effectively.
Host
Tony "Two Weeks Notice" Benjamin
I am a unique HR leader with more than 20 years’ experience working for some of Utah’s oldest, fastest growing, and most well-known companies. My experience includes Superior Drilling Products, Air Medical Resource Group, Control4, Ovivo USA and Deseret Book. I am a regionally recognized authority on building successful cultures and am an alumni speaker at DisruptHR SLC and DisruptHR St. George. I have earned an MBA from the University of Phoenix, a Bachelor’s degree from Utah State University, and am a certified Professional of Human Resources (PHR). I'm married to a woman out of my league, have three brilliant kids I doesn’t deserve and, although I travel a lot, live in Vernal, Utah.
