Amanda Larson

Amanda Larson is a founding partner of Kema Sage Business Solutions and serves as the Managing Partner of the Benefits practice. With nearly two decades of experience in employee benefits consulting, she works closely with business owners and leadership teams to design, manage, and optimize benefits programs that are practical, compliant, and aligned with the realities of running a growing organization. Amanda leads the firm’s benefits strategy, oversees key client relationships, and mentors team members to ensure consistent, high-quality service and long-term partnership with every client.

Amanda began her career in employee benefits in 2007 while earning her finance degree at the University of Texas at San Antonio. At the time, she worked as an intern for San Antonio–based consulting firm Business Financial Group. After joining the team full time, she progressed through every role within the Employee Benefits department, gaining comprehensive, hands-on experience across all aspects of benefits consulting. She was promoted to consultant in 2013, where she served as an extension of her clients’ internal teams, providing practical guidance, responsive service, and solutions that support both employees and the broader business.

Her deep knowledge of the Affordable Care Act, paired with her ongoing engagement in tracking legislative and regulatory developments, enables her to help employers stay compliant in a rapidly changing environment. Amanda has also played a significant role in evaluating and implementing benefits administration technologies that streamline enrollment, improve communication, and reduce administrative burden. She has also served on the Employee Navigator Broker Advisory Committee and provided real-world insight that helped shape the evolution of benefits technology platforms.

Beyond her technical expertise, Amanda is recognized for her strategic mindset, clear communication style, and ability to build trusted, longstanding relationships with clients. She consistently brings clarity, structure, and forward-thinking guidance to the organizations she supports.

Outside of work, Amanda enjoys spending time with her husband and their two young children, who keep life full and busy in the best way. When she finds a quiet moment, she enjoys reading across a range of fiction and nonfiction and listening to podcasts.