Hall of Fame Inductees

​​​​​​​ What his peers say:

"John was on the first Governing Council. His enthusiasm and support for the CEBS program is legendary. I learned so much about supporting the organization when I started with the Society and John served on nearly every Foundation and Society committee and was a second-to-none leader of both. This is not just hyperbole--those of us who were there witnessed his massive impact early in the designation's life.

John had CEBS courses taught at several of his work locations early in the life of the designation and taught, moderated and led too many Foundation and Society sessions to mention here. John was peerless in his support for the Society and the Foundation. I can think of no living member who has done more for both organizations together and bridges the time between the initial years and today's CEBS program. In my opinion, John was a whirlwind as a salesman, marketer and role model for CEBS all of his career and truly was one of the key individuals responsible for job openings beginning to add: CEBS Preferred."

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"Ron clearly takes great pride in the sense of belonging he feels with the Society and Foundation and values the connections with other members. He reaches out to new CEBS grads in his local area and invites them for coffee. That’s so typical of Ron. I can’t imagine anyone not wanting to get involved after a conversation with him. He also willingly shares his vast knowledge with others and is a regular contributor to ISCEBSLink.

His passion and enthusiasm are contagious. Twice, he has been asked to help reboot and revitalize local chapters—first in Philadelphia, and more recently in Tampa. He encouraged the board members to reach out to CEBS grads and students for a more personal approach. Ron has a unique ability to meet people where they are and before they realize it, they are joining him on the CEBS journey.

At all his employers, he has always been a champion of CEBS and ISCEBS. He has hosted programs in his offices, and invited colleagues to ISCEBS events so they can see the value of the organization. Ron’s friendly and open nature makes others feel welcome—a true ambassador of ISCEBS and CEBS to everyone he meets.”

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"Steven is the definition of involved. He is one of the people who has inspired me to be more and do more in this organization. He has exceled in educating benefit professionals at the highest level of integrity. He was among the first people I met at my first Symposium and he was quick to include me, educate me, and make sure I was having a good experience. Since then I've seen him do the same with many others including encouraging their involvement in committees and governance. He is always visible and engaging people. That takes a lot of effort to be that involved in that many places, but he does it well and is a shining example to everyone else."

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"Bob is a human dynamo. In the early years of CEBS and the Society, Bob was the most energetic and enthusiastic supporter, cheerleader, initiator, attendee– for years he never missed a chapter meeting or the Symposium, serving as a speaker, author, officer, and so much more. He played a major role in geting the Pittsburgh Chapter off the ground and running. He worked tirelessly to create interest in the designation, to get the chapter organized, to find great speakers and topics, to create some of the best networking opportunities for benefits professionals – soon Pittsburgh became of the top models for exemplifying what the ISCEBS could do and should do to support its members and its chapters. Even when his professional duties changed, he has continued to mentor and help make connections for dozens and dozens of Society members over the years."

​​​​​​​ What her peers say:

"Sandy is a rockstar in the local benefits community and one of the leaders in developing the delivery of virtual content. Her efforts paved the way for the ISCEBS Chapter Webcast commitee. She created an administrative structure and processes for the local chapter which has helped it to thrive over the last decade. She is actively involved in other local organizations and brings visibility to the CEBS designation. She engages at social events to recruit for the Chapter and the Board. She has consistently given full effort and passion to making the program and organization better. Sandy has been a relentless champion for reaching out designation "completers" and promoting the CEBS designation. Sandy has dedicated more time and effort to the local chapter than any other person I know."

​​​​​​​ What her peers say:

"Janis has been a tireless champion of the educational mission of ISCEBS. My studies had stalled for years and Janis energized and challenged me to make the time to finish my designation and even achieve Fellowship. She has dedicated so much to our local chapter making it one of the most successful and well respected industry organizations in our community. She is a role model and mentor to so many people in our benefits community. She leads by example and has inspired me personally to stretch and grow. She mentors early career hires at her firm. Janis is a consummate professional who is a leader in our industry."

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"Tim always seeks to encourage participation of other CEBS designees and has inspired numerous individuals to apply for committee assignments, get involved with their local chapter and attend the Chapter Volunteer Forum. During his time on the IFEBP Board and Public Employees Board, Tim has sought to highlight and promote ISCEBS and the CEBS designation with his IFEBP colleagues. Tim is a champion for the CEBS program and looks for ways to access new channels and new audiences to introduce to the CEBS program. This has included outreach and promotion with outside benefit organizations and colleges and universities to build relationships and promote CEBS."

​​​​​​​ What his peers say:

"He has been a passionate advocate of the CEBS designation and the Society for his entire career. He encouraged many people to pursue the designation and become involved in the Society, including me."

"Dave has been a thought leader and an innovator in the employee benefits field. His accomplishments include a number of notable early adoptions of ground breaking benefit changes. One notable accomplishment during his year as president of the ISCEBS is the special recognition luncheon and gift for ISCEBS Fellows at the Symposium. This was done to encourage ISCEBS members to focus on continuous learning in the benefits field. Dave currently maintains his Fellowship status, in part, as a role model for others."

​​​​​​​ What her peers say:

"She is a true champion of the CEBS program and promotes the Twin Cities educational luncheons to at least 100 clients every month. Deb has been a terrific resource and help to me (and others) always responsive and eager to assist."

"Deb has been involved with the Twin Cities Chapter since its inception. And by "involved" I mean in every sense of the word. She did not reduce her involvement after her formal time on the Board, which unfortunately is often the case. Instead she has chaired the Board's Education Committee, whose responsibility it is to coordinate monthly educational luncheons, for many years. She routinely volunteers to take on additional tasks and projects, and always provides thoughtful guidance to board members. The most important thing to know about Deb is that she doesn't do these things because her employer asked her to, because she thinks it will look good on her resume, or because it's another bucket list item to be checked. She does it because she truly cares."

​​​​​​​ What his peers say:

"Wayne has spent most of his career in the benefits field and has dedicated significant time, effort and energy to ISCEBS, the International Foundation and the Toronto Chapter. He is a true champion of our profession and one of the greatest advocates for the program. His enthusiasm for all things International Foundation, ISCEBS and CEBS education are unmatched!"

​​​​​​​ What his peers say:

"Mike has been an incredible contributor to the CEBS program and to the International Society. He has served as a mentor to countless individuals pursuing a career in benefits, many of whom have earned the CEBS designation. He has attended every Symposium and, even more remarkably, every session (except for one). He epitomizes what a true benefits professional should be—ethical, approachable and knowledgeable. He conveys an interest in every individu-al he encounters and has a tremendous sense of humor."

​​​​​​​ What her peers say:

"From early Society leadership, tireless promotion of CEBS and continued dedication to the education of CEBS graduates, nobody matches Katherine’s contribution. Not only has she attended every Symposium since its beginning, but she presents the annual U.S. Legal Update and followup workshop. Following each session, she is engulfed with questions, and she takes time to courteously answer each one. "

"Most incredibly, given her extensive workload, she has always made time for her friends and associates."

​​​​​​​ What his peers say:

"John was one of the most selfless people I have ever known. He was always willing to give time and talent to his industry, school and community—not just as a member, but as an active participant."

"His selfless sharing of his deep knowledge embodies the CEBS program. His contributions to ISCEBS are numerous but are perhaps best exemplified in how much he shared on the ISCEBS Listserv. It seemed that no matter the topic, you could count on John to pitch in with a thorough, thoughtful and insightful response—a response that usually left you in awe. John was also a warm and supportive colleague who always energized me whenever I would run into him at the Symposium or other events."

​​​​​​​ What her peers say:

"Mary has been so engaged in the CEBS program since its early days. She has been a great teacher to many of us in the chapter and to even more around the country as an online instructor. She holds herself and all of us to very high standards of excellence and integrity and makes us all better professionals and people as a result of her passion and commitment to the industry."

"Mary is a well-known benefits expert and resource for her clients and the rest of us in the benefits community. She is often my first call for help if I have a question or want to bounce an idea off someone. I often see people come up to her locally and at the Symposium to say ‘You were my instructor’ and tell her how much they appreciated her teaching and the impact on their careers. She helps make complex benefits ideas more manageable and enjoys sharing her enthusiasm."