Nick Palarino, is a licensed insurance broker with On Trail Medicare Solutions and a proud member of the Medicare Mentors team powered by Spark. In 2013, Nick retired from the U. S. Army after 22 years of service.  Following his Army service, he transitioned into the private sector as a contractor assisting in the training of the UAE military. He then worked as a Transition Assistance Specialist in the Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program. Next he worked for the non-profit organization Mt. Carmel Veterans Service. In 2019 after reaching his mid-life crisis, he took a sabbatical and hiked the 500 mile long Colorado Trail with his son. His wife of 31 years met him at the trailhead and told him to get back to work, so he joined the Medicare Mentors team because his passion continues to be serving and assisting Veterans, their Families and the senior community. Nick is active with the community and continues to hike the trails in Colorado.