Employee Benefits for the Evolving Workforce
Hear from our benefit experts.
The workforce is evolving and employees are demanding more from employers. Companies are experiencing rising healthcare costs that are not sustainable using outdated tactics. Join us as our industry experts discuss creative benefit options for employees of all generations, the various funding options to consider and how to ensure that your broker is aligned with your goals and not the insurance carriers.
You will learn about:
- Flexible Benefit Offerings in 2025
- Alternative Funding Options
- Misaligned Incentives, Getting the Most Out of Your Benefits
Rich Westermayer, Founder of BeneSmart
Richard is the founder of BeneSmart and a lifelong entrepreneur with a background in finance. He received his bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Missouri and has spent the past 10 years working in the employee benefits industry. During this time, he has worked with businesses of all sizes and industries, providing enrollment fulfillment for over 3,300 clients. With his extensive experience and deep understanding of the benefits industry, Richard aims to share his knowledge and fresh perspective with as many people as possible. He is committed to helping businesses make informed decisions about their benefits and find the best options for their needs.
Julie Kappen, VP of Health & Welfare at Risk Strategies
With close to 20 years of experience in employee benefits, including the provider, carrier and HR space, Julie brings a multi-pronged approach to help employers navigate the complex health insurance environment.
With a strong pharmacy benefit background and experience working with jumbo employers, Julie can help employers tackle their highest healthcare costs through learned strategies from some of the largest companies in the nation. Most recently, Julie brought digital health programs to enterprise employers across the Southeast to help reduce overall healthcare spend.
Pete Shemetulskis, Vice President at Marquee Benefit Advisors
Pete Shemetulskis is a seasoned benefits consultant with over two decades of experience, serving self-funded, fully insured, level-funded, and PEO employers. Known for his deep expertise, Pete excels at simplifying complex benefits challenges while consistently bringing innovative, practical ideas to the table.
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