The People Behind Buffer

Real people.
Real relationships.

Insurance is a people business. Every person on our team is here because they genuinely care about the clients they serve — and the mission that brought Buffer into existence in the first place.

Leadership
Sean Turner
Leadership
Sean Turner
Founder & CEO

Sean founded Buffer Insurance in 2018 with a single conviction: the most meaningful impact we make is in the lives of others. A US Army veteran who served as an infantryman and squad leader, Sean brings the same discipline, integrity, and commitment to his team that the military instilled in him.

Employer BenefitsMedicareLife Insurance
Cody Franklin
Leadership
Cody Franklin
Chief Operating Officer

Cody oversees the day-to-day operations of Buffer Insurance, ensuring that every client interaction, compliance requirement, and internal process runs with precision. With a background spanning both Medicare and employer benefits, Cody serves as the operational backbone of the company.

OperationsComplianceMedicareEmployer Benefits
Employer Benefits
Shelly Langham
Shelly Langham
Senior Account Manager

Shelly brings deep expertise in group health insurance and employee benefits strategy. She works closely with business owners and HR teams to design benefit packages that attract and retain top talent — all while managing cost and keeping the enrollment process smooth for employees.

Group MedicalDental & VisionLife & DisabilityOpen Enrollment
Whitney Workman
Whitney Workman
Account Manager

Whitney is known for her responsiveness and attention to detail. She manages a portfolio of employer groups, guiding HR teams through renewals, employee questions, and the complexities of benefits administration with patience and expertise.

Group BenefitsBenefits AdministrationEmployee Education
Tonya Falzett
Tonya Falzett
Insurance Advisor

Tonya specializes in helping businesses find the right benefit solutions for their teams. She takes a consultative approach — starting with your goals and budget, then building a strategy that delivers real value to both employers and their employees.

Group BenefitsBenefits StrategyCost Management
Camille Smith
Camille Smith
Director, Employer Benefits

Camille oversees Buffer's employer benefits team, working with business owners and HR leaders to build benefit strategies that hold up year after year. She brings a steady, consultative approach to renewals, cost management, and the hundred small decisions that shape a good benefits program. At home, she's the proud mom of two adult daughters and a serious mahjong competitor.

Employer MedicalCarrier NegotiationsRetention & Attraction Strategies
Commercial Insurance
Tori Zananiri
Tori Zananiri
Commercial Insurance Advisor

Tori works with business owners to protect what they've built — from general liability and workers' compensation to cyber coverage and commercial auto. She takes a hands-on approach, learning how each business actually operates before recommending coverage that fits. Away from work, you'll find her at the gym or outside, making the most of a beautiful day.

General LiabilityWorkers' CompCyberCommercial Auto
Individuals & Families
Taylor Turner
Taylor Turner
Account Manager

Taylor is passionate about helping people find the right coverage at the right time. Whether someone is approaching Medicare eligibility, exploring life insurance, or navigating an ACA plan, Taylor provides the guidance needed to move forward with confidence.

MedicareACA MarketplaceLife Insurance
Alice Wyatt
Alice Wyatt
Account Manager

Alice brings warmth and thoroughness to every client interaction. She specializes in walking individuals and families through their coverage options — making sure every person she serves feels informed, valued, and never pressured.

Individual CoverageMedicareDental & VisionACA IndividualMedishare

Work with our team.

Whether you need personal coverage, group benefits, or commercial insurance — there's someone on our team who specializes in exactly what you're looking for.