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Gary Daniels, Chief Growth Officer at Thatch, leads growth and carrier strategy. Former UnitedHealthcare CEO, he believes empowering individuals to make personalized healthcare purchasing decisions based on their needs will transform the industry.

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Bruce Johnson serves as Head of Policy at Thatch. He has fifteen years experience in law and public policy, with particular expertise in the legal frameworks governing financial services, labor and employment, and employer health benefits.

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Bruce Johnson serves as Head of Policy at Thatch, where he leads the company’s efforts to shape the future of healthcare regulation. 

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As Content Lead at Thatch, Colin empowers individuals and organizations with ICHRA insights. A recognized content marketing leader and NYU Stern guest teacher, he's proud to be building a healthcare system people love.

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Charles Daly is a ghostwriter, B2B marketing strategist, and the co-author of "I Will Follow You Anywhere: The True Story of the 9/11 Responders who Took on Congress" by John Feal with Charles Daly, foreword by Jon Stewart (2026)

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Charles Daly is a ghostwriter, B2B marketing strategist, and the co-author of I Will Follow You Anywhere: The True Story of a 9/11 Responder and a Comedian who Took on Congress by John Feal with Charles Daly, foreword by Jon Stewart (2026)

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Jeremy Wolf, former professional athlete, is dedicated to enhancing healthcare access. As Customer Success and Broker Operations Lead at Thatch, Jeremy focuses on providing customers with everything they need to navigate the complex health insurance space.

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Emma Diehl is an award-winning writer and content strategist with years of experience researching, writing, and covering healthcare industry news. She's passionate about helping readers discover the right information to help them make informed decisions.

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Jim Kazliner is a seasoned editorial, media, and content strategy leader with a background spanning healthcare, business, finance, e-commerce, and automotive sectors, as well as national music and film journalism.

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