meet the team
Vanessa Hidell - Sales/Marketing/Principal
Thank you so much for visiting our site! Our team works hard and I am so blessed to be able to work with such an outstanding group!
While I have been in sales for over 35 years; from selling service award programs, promo items to personnel services, I found my calling after a corporate lay off in 2011. In 2012, I obtained my insurance license and began helping others understand and navigate Medicare, the crazy Healthcare industry and especially Health Care Reform and how it impacts businesses.
More recently, our company invested in a virtual office platform, staff, and technology to help our clients and their employees in 2018 and 2019. We saw a big shift in 2020 and we were ahead of the game with our technology. We have been able to hold our market share and increase it annually by almost 25% mainly due to our technology and our incredible administration and customer service team.
I was born in Austin, Texas and took a 30-year respite and lived in Fort Worth, TX. I have two children and 3 grandchildren with one on the way. I moved to the Hill Country in the fall of 2019. My husband and I built our forever home on Lake Buchanan. We enjoy fishing, swimming and anything lake related. We also are avid watchers of the Food Network, HGTV, Fox News and Discovery Channel.
Please let us know how we can help you!
Vanessa Hidell
Sales/Marketing/Owner
the team
Niki Evans - Sales-Account Manager-DFW
Emerald Mckinney -Sales-Account Manager - San Antonio
Emerald Mckinney -Sales-Account Manager - San Antonio
My name is Niki Evans, and I've been part of the Tag 2 Benefits team since January 2018. Starting as an administrative assistant, I quickly recognized the profound impact our work has on our clients' lives. This realization fueled my determination to obtain my insurance license and transition into sales, shaping my career path with passion and purpose.
Witnessing firsthand the positive difference we make in our clients' lives has been incredibly fulfilling. As the importance of comprehensive benefit packages continues to grow, I've embraced our role in guiding clients toward optimal solutions. The evolution of our online platforms and virtual office has revolutionized accessibility and convenience, enhancing our ability to serve clients efficiently and effectively.
I am a native Texan and grew up in DFW. I proudly share my life with my husband Cain, who is active duty in the US Navy, and our two beautiful daughters, Hallie (born Jan '22) and Clara (born Mar '24). I am so grateful for the opportunities I have with Tag 2, and I am excited to see what the future holds for us!
Emerald Mckinney -Sales-Account Manager - San Antonio
Emerald Mckinney -Sales-Account Manager - San Antonio
Emerald Mckinney -Sales-Account Manager - San Antonio
My name is Emerald McKinney and I have been working with Tag 2 Benefits since January of 2020.
I am a Benefit Specialist who takes care of our clients during enrollment season while also engaging with future employers to help with their Group Benefit needs in the San Antonio market as well as DFW and the Hill Country.
Tag 2 is my second family, and we love to represent that foundation effect with our clients. We are always here to support and give feedback when necessary.
I was born and raised in San Antonio, TX and I enjoy taking long walks with my husband, Kyle. We are blessed to be welcoming our baby girl this November of 2023 and looking forward to this exciting new journey of parenthood. With the structure of our virtual office, I can do this while still working full-time.
When I'm not working, I love watching Food Network to get inspiration for the next meal I should make for my family.
Samantha Skiff - Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
Emerald Mckinney -Sales-Account Manager - San Antonio
Samantha Skiff - Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
Hi, my name is Samantha Skiff and I have worked with Tag 2 Benefits since October of 2014. Being the first employee, I have been able to watch this company grow and have held every role in the company.
Currently I separate bills for one client that has over 55 locations and invoice each location, as well as assist with Cobra enrollments and billing.
I am a born and raised Texan and have been married for 35 years to my high school sweetheart. I have two children and three grandchildren. We have lived in Fort Worth, San Antonio, Odessa and now are building our dream/retirement home in Alpine Texas. I also love the outdoors, reading and hanging out my amazing husband!