Meet The Team
Daphney Michelle Smith, Founder & CEO
Daphney Michelle Smith founded Broker Builder Solutions, LLC in 2015, bringing more than 20 years of experience in benefits administration, technology, and client support. Her career spans roles at UnitedHealthcare, Pierce Group Benefits, Employee Navigator, and FlexAmerica (later acquired by PayFlex), where she developed deep expertise in benefits operations, implementations, and client management.
Known for her relationship-driven approach and passion for simplifying complex processes, Daphney built BBS to serve as a trusted extension of broker agencies. Under her leadership, the company delivers personalized, high-quality support grounded in integrity, accountability, and operational excellence.
Based in North Carolina, Daphney is also the founder of Women Who Uplift, a nonprofit organization focused on mentorship and empowering women.
Operations
Business Development
Tonya Taylor
Marketing & Client Relationship Liaison
Dominique Smith-Blackmond
Business Development Consultant
Client Success
Destiny Douglas
Lead Client Success Support Analyst
Carla Smith
Training Manager
Brittany Walls
Client Success Support Analyst
Katie Guzman
Client Success Support Analyst
Manual Eligibility & Enrollment Solutions
Shakee Philbert
Lead Eligibility & BLS Partner Liaison
Ramanathan Arunachalam (Ram)
BLS Partner Liaison
Suchalatha Subramaniyan (Latha)
BLS, Manual Eligibility & Audit Support
Nalayini Sankar (Nala)
BLS, Manual Eligibility & Audit Support
Sadhana Saravanan (Sadhana)
BLS, Manual Eligibility & Audit Support
Electronic Enrollment Solutions
Anthony Hodges
Lead EDI Eligibility Analyst
Jamie Denno
EDI Eligibility Analyst
Streamline Partner Liaison & Data Support
Compliance & Support
Mary Anne Lanier
Chief Data & Quality Assurance Scientist
Heather Le Clere
Support & Compliance Analyst




















