We’re employee benefits providers who are ready to serve as a resource for your company.
Since 2006, our Lafayette, Indiana team—led by President & CEO Jim Gothard—has been passionate about helping business leaders design employee benefits packages that not only meet the needs of their workforce but also fit within budget.
Jim Gothard
President & CEO
Kelly McKinley
Operations Manager
Connie Budreau
Small Group Account Manager
Katie Thacker
Administrative Assistant
Korbin Parr
Employee Benefits Advisor
Beau Ashcraft
Retirement Plan Account Manager
Courtney Dunk
Client Services Specialist
Jim Gothard
President & CEO
Jim Gothard started Paradigm Consulting in 2006 because other employee benefits providers lacked options, transparency, and resources for business leaders.
Since then, Jim has partnered with companies ranging from two to 2,000 employees to develop strategic, forward-thinking benefits solutions. He and our team help business leaders provide the benefits (and peace of mind) that employees are looking for.
Kelly McKinley
Operations Manager
For two decades, Kelly has been the primary relationship manager for all of our clients. She is a licensed health and life insurance agent, Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), and Health Insurance Associate (HIA).
Kelly also helps Indiana business leaders with remarketing plans, claims resolution for participants, ongoing account administration, and administrative support activities.
Connie Budreau
Small Group Account Manager
For over 36 years, Connie has dedicated herself to the insurance industry within our local Indiana community.
She has a passion for helping others and understands the importance of taking care of clients. She is a licensed health insurance agent, life insurance agent, and Health Insurance Associate (HIA).
Connie is an account manager for the small group market. She enjoys helping business leaders manage risk and protect their organization and people by finding the right benefits package to fit their group’s needs.
Katie Thacker
Administrative Assistant
Katie has been in the customer service industry since 2005 and has been an administrative assistant at Paradigm since 2014.
She helps the team with customer service and organization. Katie spearheaded the “paperless office” project for Paradigm and is tasked with the ongoing maintenance of the electronic files.
Korbin Parr
Employee Benefits Advisor
For over a decade, Korbin has dedicated himself to helping small businesses.
He has a passion for finding creative solutions to better the lives of clients—especially the process of sitting down to discuss a need, and then developing a comprehensive plan to combat the terrains of life for a particular client.
As an employee benefits advisor, Korbin’s goal is to have people walk out of their meeting with a plan in mind and feel confident in the decisions that have been made pertaining to their company’s benefits.
Beau Ashcraft
Retirement Plan Account Manager
Beau is dedicated to helping organizations as well as individuals achieve their long-term financial goals.
Beau is committed to building relationships rooted in trust and integrity. Because of his previous work experience as a financial advisor and paraplanner, he understands the importance of clear communication and attention to detail.
Since graduating from Purdue University, Beau has obtained the Series 65 Investment Advisor Law license as well as an Accredited Investment Fiduciary Designation.
As a retirement plan account manager, Beau’s main focus is helping business owners feel confident in the retirement plan their company offers as well as helping guide employees to make educated decisions along their path to retirement.
Courtney Dunk
Client Services Specialist
Courtney has worked in the finance industry since 2012. As our client services specialist, Courtney helps with account administration and client relations.