Meet Innovative Employee Benefit Solutions Owner & CEO....

Thomas Trudeau

Since 1991, Tom has assisted more than 800 companies both large and small with their Group Health, Life, Dental, Disability, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, Supplemental Health, Voluntary Benefits, Executive Life, Property Casuality and more. He & IEBS have contracts with the largest and most reputable Insurance Companies in the market. Tom has designed more than one insurance product for companies who respect his industry knowledge. People say Tom invented the "Enrollment Platform". All intentions are focused on making life easier for clients, effective and convenient communication and to make sure they get the most bang for their buck! 

Presently, Tom has narrowed his focus, specializing in Commercial Employee Benefits, Compliance of Group Benefit Plans and Ben/Admin Technology Based Administration Systems.

Tom knows the insurance business inside and out. But the key to Tom’s success is TRUST. When our company assisted in creating this website Tom actually asked us to meet some of his clients, as he felt uncomfortable putting words in his mouth about himself! We interviewed 3 clients and they all said the same thing.."we trust Tom to guide us and know he does so with our best interest in mind" they claimed they had witnessed their employees thanking him after group meetings and stating "This is the first time I have ever understood my insurance, why I have it, how to use it and who to call if you need anything!" Relationships are built on trust and Tom builds relationships quickly. Talk to him, meet him...you will see. 

Tom is more consultant than broker, he's like having a  Benefits Attorney who takes the time to educate his clients, guiding them through the decision-making process, and ensuring that they are comfortable every step of the way. With involved, you will be confident that you are making the best decisions for your company and for your employees.

Tom’s Background:

Tom grew up in St. Paul, MN, attending Nativity of Our Lord Grade School and Cretin High School. He spent summers and weekends at his family’s cabin in Ottertail County, where his love for the outdoors began. He graduated college in 1990 from Arizona State University with a BS in Psychology and an emphasis in Business. Tom's first foray into the insurance world was in 1991. He quickly became a top producer for one of the largest voluntary benefits companies in the country, Colonial Life and Accident. Based on outstanding performance, he received numerous accolades and recognitions for his accomplishments. He was asked to sit on the Chairmans Sales Council and was a member of the Presidents Club...both of which only a handful of over 2,500 representatives were invited to participate.

Tom began brokering group employee benefits along with supplemental benefits in 1997 with a large brokerage firm in the Twin Cities. In 1998, he earned his commercial property casualty license and expanded into Commercial Property and Casuality, continuing to broker group employee benefits, as well. In 1999, he was offered and accepted a regional manager position in AZ with Conseco Health. He moved back to Arizona and managed over 850 group clients and 35 insurance representatives in Arizona, New Mexico, and California.

In 2001, Tom founded Worksite Marketing LLC. Today, his firm has transitioned to Innovative Employee Benefit Solutions Inc. (IEBS) and is one of the few Commercial Employee Benefits Brokerages, in West Central Minnesota. When not tending to the needs of his clients, Tom is living his dream in "The Lakes Area". Fishing is his first love, however, he is also an avid hunter, enjoys riding his Harley, gardening and the occasional round of golf.