Christopher Blanchette Appointed Program Director for NACo Public Promise Insurance

WASHINGTON — The National Association of Counties (NACo) and NACo EDGE proudly announce the appointment of Christopher Blanchette as National Program Director for NACo Public Promise Insurance. Blanchette brings more than 12 years of experience in the employee benefits and insurance industries, with a career distinguished by roles at leading organizations including Aetna and Marsh Insurance.

Born and raised in Waterbury, Connecticut, Blanchette is a graduate of the University of Connecticut and has spent his career helping employers design and optimize benefits programs that attract and retain high-quality talent. His background spans underwriting, account management, new business development and statewide sales leadership. From launching small-group ancillary markets to managing commercial medical sales across Texas, Blanchette has earned a reputation for trusted partnership, collaborative problem-solving and an unwavering focus on client value.

At NACo Public Promise Insurance, Blanchette will play a leading role in expanding access to high-quality, cost-efficient benefits for county governments and public agencies nationwide. Through PPI’s collective-buying model, leveraging the combined strength of all 3,069 counties, Blanchette will help deliver competitive, value-added employee benefits that support workforce recruitment and retention in the public sector.

“Chris brings a remarkable combination of technical expertise, relationship-driven service, and a deep understanding of the benefits marketplace,” said Paul Terragno, Principal Managing Director of NACo EDGE. “His experience with national carriers and brokerage firms positions him perfectly to advance NACo’s mission of strengthening county governments and public workforces. We are thrilled to welcome him, and we know he will play an instrumental role in delivering cost savings, stability and meaningful value to counties nationwide.”

Blanchette shared his enthusiasm for joining NACo Public Promise Insurance and serving local governments across America. “I’ve dedicated my career to helping organizations build benefit programs that support their people and their long-term goals,” said Blanchette. “I’m excited to bring that experience to counties and public agencies across the country. Local governments face unique challenges in recruiting and retaining talent, and I look forward to helping them deliver benefits that truly make a difference for their employees, their families and the communities they serve.”

NACo Public Promise Insurance (PPI) is wholly owned by the National Association of Counties (NACo) and is overseen by a peer-review advisory committee of local public officials. PPI is dedicated to helping counties and public agencies secure high-quality benefits at competitive prices by leveraging shared buying power, marketplace expertise and a commitment to public service excellence.

For more information, visit https://publicpromiseinsurance.org/.