Professional Development

Professional Development

Its basic charge is to make recommendations to the Governing Council regarding professional development programs and activities for Society members.

Chair
Melissa L. Zaino, CEBS

Director of Global Benefits
Zayo Group
Boston, MA 

David Cooke, CEBS
Vice President
Brown & Brown
Chicago, IL 

Jessica L. Hopkins, CEBS
Senior Health and Welfare Benefits Analyst
Altria Client Services
Atlanta, GA 

Barbara Koehrer, CEBS
Total Rewards Communication Manager
HEB
San Antonio, TX 

Paula Stop, CEBS
Director of Total Rewards
The Fresh Market
Greensboro, NC 

Lisa Whiteman, CEBS
Associate Director, Health & Benefits NA Sales Operations

Willis Towers Watson Midwest
Milwaukee, WI 

Governing Council Liaisons:

John Eshleman, CEBS
Director, Benefits
Memorial Hermann Health System

Brad Mandacina, CEBS
Senior VP, Director
Lockton Companies

Peter Thompson, CEBS
Retirement Program Director
Virginia529