jerry deatherage - partner
After earning a Bachelor of Arts degree with major focuses in Economics/Business Administration from Hanover College in 1988, he began and has enjoyed his entire career in the insurance industry.
With over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, Jerry has spent the past decade helping to build Senior Market Team as a leader in the Medicare marketplace. His goal is to offer practical and viable solutions to his clients and agent partners.
He works with a goal of every agent matters, every question matters and attention to detail is imperative.
In his spare time, Jerry enjoys time with his family, playing golf and community service.
derek carnohan - partner
Derek is one of the founding Partners at Senior Market Team. He focuses his time on recruiting
developing, and supporting agents in establishing and implementing a plan to grow their
business. Derek is a second-generation benefits and Medicare expert. He joined his father in
1996, working as a group specialist. His background in employee benefits, key executive insurance and Medicare has given him a unique perspective, allowing him to provide real-life advisory experiences to help recruit and train Senior Market Team's insurance brokers.
He doesn't just talk-the-talk, he walks-the-walk and consistently acts with the overall vision of Senior Market Team in mind, which is "Making it Easier for Every Agent."
In his spare time, Derek enjoys spending time with his wife, Carrie, and his three children. Derek is a devout Bengals fan, experienced with a meat smoker and an enthusiast for the national parks and anything outdoors.
melissa bales - partner
Melissa has worked in the Medicare field since 2006. She has worked with several entities from banks, financial planners, and accountants, to nursing home facilities to help their clients determine Medicare Plan options that meet their unique needs. In 2013, she joined forces with Derek Carnohan and Jerry Deatherage to form Senior Market Team.
With her in-depth knowledge of how the Medicare system works, she has taken that experience and helped agents grow their business from minimal clients to a booming renewal-based business.
Lauren trondle, JD, mba - VP of Growth Strategies
Lauren has been in the insurance industry since 2013 and joined Senior Market Team in 2022. With a background in compliance, her focus and expertise are agent contracting and succession planning. Whether it be onboarding or providing oversight to ensure a smooth business transition, her passion is educating and assisting our agents to help simplify a sometimes tedious process.
Alongside contracting, she also plays an active role in planning Senior Market Team’s networking, educational and rollout events. Lauren is a member of the NKY-SHRM chapter and the Northern Kentucky Chamber Womens’ Initiative – Engagement Committee.
She received her undergraduate degree from Western Illinois University and her Juris Doctorate from Salmon P. Chase College of Law. She recently received her MBA from the University of Cincinnati. Lauren and her husband, Mitchell, have two children, Sylvia and Violet.
Sarah Arnold -DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Originally from Lancashire, England, Sarah never imagined she would be in the group insurance industry. However, Sarah has specialized and become an expert in this field over the past 20 years. Having built a deep understanding of the industry and client’s needs, she is responsible for handling the day-to-day operations for our group clients and transitioning into a contracting role with Senior Market Team. Living in NKY with her husband, she enjoys spending time with family and friends.