JASON JENKINS

EVP of Sales

Mr. Jenkins serves as Simplicity’s Executive Vice President of Sales.  Mr. Jenkins is responsible for directing and overseeing the planning, development, and implementation of the Group’s sales and marketing strategy. Mr. Jenkins is also responsible for the continuing development of AssetLock®, the Group’s proprietary portfolio communication system. Prior to founding AssetLock® and joining Simplicity, Mr. Jenkins was an independent investment advisor and maintains his life and health insurance licenses. Mr. Jenkins earned a M.B.A. from Point Loma Nazarene University and a B.A. from Westmont College.

MIKE EBMEIER

Executive Vice President

Mr. Ebmeier serves as Executive Vice President. Mr. Ebmeier has more than 34 years of experience in annuity, life insurance, and LTC benefit product sales, annuity product design, and product marketing and distribution in the independent financial services industry. In his role, Mr. Ebmeier is responsible for driving strategic growth in various distribution channels, including annuities and various other insurance products, developing carrier partnerships, advancing proprietary product designs, and enhancing product marketing. Prior to joining Simplicity, Mr. Ebmeier served as Senior Vice President of Independent Annuity Distribution for Global Atlantic Financial Group, for which he was responsible for all aspects of the distribution of annuities to independent marketing organizations and agencies. Prior to Global Atlantic, Mr. Ebmeier served in various capacities, including Vice President of Sales for Fidelity and Guaranty Life; Vice President of Independent Distribution for Baltimore Life Insurance Company; and, as managing partner of Producers Choice East, and Bay Pilot Marketing. Mr. Ebmeier earned an MBA and BBA from Loyola College of Maryland, is a CFP, CLU, ChFC, and holds various securities and insurance licenses, and previously served as Chairman of the National Association for Fixed Annuities (NAFA).

Vice President, Business Development

Ms. Cramer serves as Vice President of Business Development. Prior to joining Simplicity Ms.Cramer was the Vice President of Distribution at a National Marketing Organization.  In her former role, she managed relationships with BGA, IMO, BD, and RIA partners offering support in business development, agent recruiting and carrier relations. Ms. Cramer previously worked for an industry trade publication providing marketing and lead generation consultation to IMOs, Carriers and other national financial organizations. Ms. Cramer has over 15 years of combined experience in sales, marketing and recruiting.  Ms. Cramer earned a BA in Communications from California University of Pennsylvania.