Announcing the 2026 LTCI Trailblazers

Many of our experienced industry sales leaders are entering the later stages of their careers, while consumer need for long-term care planning continues to grow.  This creates a need to identify and encourage the next generation of sale leaders.

In an effort to do so, CLTC, in collaboration with carriers and leading BGAs and IMOs,  is pleased to introduce the LTCI Trailblazers Program.

Trailblazers are relatively new entrants to the extended care planning field. They were carefully selected through a nomination process based on performance, professionalism and a commitment to needs-based, client-focused selling. 

The Inaugural Recipients of the LTCI Trailblazers Program are:

• Cassandra Watson, CLTC – President, Platinum LTC Solutions

• Austin Hultquist, CLTC, RICP – Senior Insurance Strategist, Collaborative Insurance Solutions

• Kelly Augspurger, CLTC, CSA, LTCCP – Co-Owner, Steadfast Insurance

• Blaine Webb – Owner & LTC Specialist, Innovative LTC

• Kristine Swisher, MBA, CLTC – Owner, Giving Tree Insurance

• Rob King – Manager, GoldenCare

• Calvin Hemphill – Sales Professional, MasterCare

Please congratulate this accomplished group of professionals and follow along on our LinkedIn page to learn more about them.