At Blue Moon Benefits Group we take great pride in trying to exceed the expectations of our clients. We strive to provide sound product recommendations with the most reputable carriers as well as ongoing customer service throughout the year. We are a local and independent health insurance agency offering a variety of health insurance related products for individuals and families.
Meet Our Team
Michael York
PRESIDENT/PRINCIPAL OWNER
Someone once told me that if you surround yourself with good people, good things will happen. Since founding the agency in 2002, that advice has helped Blue Moon Benefits Group grow to one of the most well respected and trusted health insurance agencies in North Carolina. Although I’m proud of our agency’s accomplishments, I’m even more honored to be working with the very best agents and support staff in the business. Originally from the Davie County area, I now live in Clemmons with my wonderful wife, Suzanne, and our two teenagers. When we aren’t traveling the globe, we enjoy time at Emerald Isle Beach or sailing the calm waters outside of New Bern. I feel blessed beyond words and look forward to many more of life’s adventures!
Do you have any nicknames?
Yes, unfortunately I have accumulated several over the years. In no particular order….Captain, Sticks, and Chesh (short for Cheshire Cat)
What is your life motto?
Don’t sweat the small stuff – and it’s all small stuff
What is your favorite quote?
“Get busy living or get busy dying” uttered by Andy Dufresne, from Shawshank Redemption.
What is your favorite book or book series?
Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach
What is your favorite movie/TV show?
Too many to name, but who doesn’t love Seinfeld!
The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is:
Strive to be happy in all that you do.
What’s the most inspiring part of your job?
Seeing a smile on a clients face as they leave my office – must mean I’m doing something right.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I’d be a __________________ when I grew up.
Veterinarian that could talk with animals (like Dr. Doolittle)
Who is your favorite sports team?
NC State
What inspires you?
All of my children – they are all wonderful humans doing way better than I was at their particular ages.
If you could give one piece of advice to yourself 15 years ago, what would it be?
Don’t panic…you got this.
If you could travel to any place in the world, all expenses paid, where would it be?
New Zealand
What is your favorite food?
Fresh Seafood
Michael York
Bri Frasca
SALES AGENT/CLIENT SERVICE EXECUTIVE
I relocated to North Carolina in 2015 after growing up in Roanoke, VA. I was able to join the Blue Moon family in 2018. When I am not working, I love the beach and all things warm and tropical and traveling to see some of my favorite bands, or just hanging out at home with my cats, Teddy and Betsy.
Do you have any nicknames?
Bri-z, Bird, Buttercup
What is your life motto?
Life’s short. Eat dessert first.
What is your favorite quote?
Friends come and go like waves of the ocean, but true friends stick like an octopus on your face.
What is your favorite movie/TV show?
Any True Crime documentary/docuseries…
The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is:
Listen more than you speak.
What’s the most inspiring part of your job?
Knowing that I am a resource to clients entering new phases of their life.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I’d be a __________________ when I grew up.
Joining the Spice Girls was the only option to me.
Who is your favorite sports team?
Pittsburgh Steelers
If you could give one piece of advice to yourself 15 years ago, what would it be?
You might not have it all together all the time, but you’ll figure it out and it will all be okay.
If you could travel to any place in the world, all expenses paid, where would it be?
Italy, Greece & the Med!
What is your favorite food?
Donuts… brownies… cupcakes… I could go on…
Bri Frasca
Hayes Eagle
AGENT/SALES MANAGER
I started my career in the insurance industry in 2011 and joined the Blue Moon Benefits Group in 2013. I have had the pleasure of working with some great people during my time so far. When I am not working, I am spending time with my wife, Erica and our dog, Gemma! We love to travel any chance we get and experience new places!
Do you have any nicknames?
Nope, I just go by my middle name.
What is your life motto?
“Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway.”
What is your favorite quote?
“Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass; it’s about learning to dance in the rain.” And “You’ve got to be very careful if you don’t know where you are going because you might not get there.” – Yogi Berra
What is your favorite book or book series?
The Tycoons; about how Rockefeller, Carnegie and JP Morgan changed the American way.
What is your favorite movie/TV show?
King of Queens
The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is:
“There is never a right time, to do the wrong thing.”
What’s the most inspiring part of your job?
Seeing people happy after visiting with us.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I’d be a __________________ when I grew up.
3rd baseman for the Atlanta Braves
Who is your favorite sports team?
Atlanta Braves
What inspires you?
My family. Each person has had a different walk of life and they all have made the most of it and are all people I strive to be like.
If you could give one piece of advice to yourself 15 years ago, what would it be?
Buy stock in Amazon.
If you could travel to any place in the world, all expenses paid, where would it be?
Switzerland
What is your favorite food?
Buffalo wings, the hotter the better!
Hayes Eagle
John Pesenti
SALES AGENT
Do you have any nicknames?
Johnny Dollar
What is your favorite quote?
In a multitude of counselors there is wisdom
What is your favorite book or book series?
DaVinci Code
What is your favorite movie?
Hidden Figures
The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is:
Don’t communicate via email when voice communication is available
What’s the most inspiring part of your job?
Making Medicare simple
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I’d be a __________________ when I grew up.
Motorman on the New York subway
Who is your favorite sports team?
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
If you could give one piece of advice to yourself 15 years ago, what would it be?
Lighten Up
If you could travel to any place in the world, all expenses paid, where would it be?
Italy
What is your favorite food?
Pasta
John Pesenti
Helene King
OFFICE MANAGER
I’m a Northern girl from Ohio that moved to North Carolina in 2015 to be near family. When I’m not working at Blue Moon I enjoy traveling, exploring local wineries, and spending time with friends and family.
Do you have any nicknames?
Tulip
What is your life motto?
Be kind!
What is your favorite quote?
The most wasted of all days is one without laughter
What is your favorite book or book series?
Animal Speak by Ted Andrews
What is your favorite movie?
The Marigold Hotel
The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is:
Age is a simple number!
What’s the most inspiring part of your job?
Knowing that I am part of a wonderful team here at Blue Moon
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I’d be a __________________ when I grew up.
in the Mickey Mouse Club
Who is your favorite sports team?
Cleveland Browns!
What inspires you?
Gratitude!
If you could give one piece of advice to yourself 15 years ago, what would it be?
Move to North Carolina sooner!
If you could travel to any place in the world, all expenses paid, where would it be?
Italy
What is your favorite food?
Elderberry Pie
Helene King
Tanya Miller
Administrative Coordinator
I’m super excited to be a part of the Blue Moon family! In my free time, I enjoy spending time with each of my three grown sons, my three wonderful daughter-in-laws and five beautiful grandchildren (4 grandsons and 1 granddaughter).
Do you have any nicknames?
No
What is your life motto?
Treat others, as you would want to be treated.
What is your favorite quote?
Let it go, life is too short!
What is your favorite book or book series?
Good Vibes, Good Life – by: Vex King
What is your favorite movie?
The Notebook/Anne of Green Gables
The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is:
This too shall pass, be happy in your circumstances.
What’s the most inspiring part of your job?
Learning knowledge, knowing it will be used to ease clients’ understanding.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I’d be a __________________ when I grew up.
Cowgirl, who rode horses and raised farm animals.
Who is your favorite sports team?
Carolina Tarheels or the Panthers
What inspires you?
Striving for the best life and enjoying spending time with my family.
If you could give one piece of advice to yourself 15 years ago, what would it be?
You go ahead and make lemonade out of those lemons!
If you could travel to any place in the world, all expenses paid, where would it be?
Montana
What is your favorite food?
Oysters & Steak