News

For Immediate Release
July 25, 2018

Southeast Benefits Education Network Announces New 2018 Board of Director Members

ATLANTA, July 25, 2018– The Southeast Benefits Education Network Announces two new members to the 2018 Board of Directors.  The Board will help fill the mission of the organization and offer support to the organization’s stakeholders, supporters and most important, members. 

“Leadership is key to the success of any organization.  These two new board members we believe will contribute greatly to our success and allow us to build on a solid foundation for future development,” noted SBEN President, Alanna Tanner. 

Southeast Benefits Education Network 2018 Board of Directors

The organization’s Board is expanding the current SBEN offerings to include additional educational opportunities.  For more information visit: SBEN.org

The Southeast Benefits Education Network is a membership organization of  intra-disciplinary practitioners from the following fields: Employers/Plan Sponsors, Accounting, Administration, Actuarial and Benefits consulting, Insurance, Investment Counseling, Investment Services, Legal, and trust. 

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With a Successful Educational Conference SBEN Moves Forward with Additional Events to Help Benefits and HR Professionals

The successful Educational Conference tackled daunting topics and now SBEN moves forward with additional events specifically designed for Benefits and HR Professionals

ATLANTA, July 10, 2018 – The Southeast Benefits Education Network’s (SBEN) Annual Educational Conference was held April 18-20, at the Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort, in Stone Mountain, Georgia.  The conference brought together more than 100 human resources and benefits professionals from states across the southeast.  

“The challenges in today’s industry are vast.  Benefits, now more than ever, impacts employee wellbeing, safety, and truly our entire communities.  An employee’s wellbeing goes beyond a physical, it is mental, financial, educational and more,” noted SBEN’s President and Director of Employee Benefits with Amick Farms LLC, Alanna Tanner. “Education and learning about the importance of all these topics is vital.  The goal is to capitalize on this success with additional events to add even more educational value.”

 SBEN currently has three additional events scheduled for 2018 including the following:

• ·        September 21, 2018:  Charlotte Regional Employee Benefits Forum & Cocktail Reception
• ·        October 15, 2018:  WorldAtWork:  Health and Welfare Plans – Strategic Planning and Design
• ·        December 2018:  Educational Forum and Holiday Social

The Southeast Benefits Education Network is an intra-disciplinary organization which accepts as members practitioners from the following fields: Employers/Plan Sponsors, Accounting, Administration, Actuarial and Benefits consulting, Insurance, Investment Counseling, Investment Services, Legal, and trust as well as many other disciplines as the industry evolves.

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Thank you to our Charlotte Regional Forum Sponsors:

            

The Annual SBEN Educational Conference Will Tackle Some of the Most Daunting Issues Facing Benefit and HR Professionals

From opioids, the new economy to cybersecurity, SBEN wants to educate on what will impact the industry.

 

ATLANTA, April 3, 2018 – The Southeast Benefits Education Network’s Annual Educational Conference will take place April 18-20, at Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort, in Stone Mountain, Georgia.  The conference will bring together human resources and benefits professionals from states across the southeast.  

 

“We are tackling the topics that are going to have a direct impact on HR and Benefits Departments across the Southeast.  During this past year, there have been major technology, legislative and regulatory changes that will influence our day-to-day operations,” explained Alanna Tanner, president of SBEN.  “Our goal is to inform and educate HR and Benefits Professionals, so they can improve the well-being of their workforce.”

 

Topics Include:

·        The Role of Benefits in the New Economy

·        The Intersection of Tax Reform and 401(k) Planning: How to Prepare for the Future

·        The Opioid Epidemic: Overcoming Obstacles to Effective Treatment Regimens

·        The Landscape for Benefits Compliance: Legal and Regulatory Issues for Plan Sponsors

·        Cybersecurity 2.0: Tips and Traps to Consider for Protecting Employee Benefits Data

·       Improving the Quality of Care: Networks, Data and Design Strategies

·        And more

 

Tickets are available through the organization’s website (sben.org). 

 

The Southeast Benefits Education Network is an intra-disciplinary organization which accepts as members practitioners from the following fields: Employers/Plan Sponsors, Accounting, Administration, Actuarial and Benefits consulting, Insurance, Investment Counseling, Investment Services, Legal, and trust as well as many other disciplines as the industry evolves.

 

To schedule an interview on the above topics, contact Michelle Raczynski (817-235-5280, michelle@southwestmanagementllc.com). 

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For Immediate Release 
March 23, 2018      


Contact:
Michelle Raczynski
Director of Events and Marketing
817-235-5280
michelle@southwestmanagementllc.com

Southeast Benefits Education Network Announces 2018 Board

ATLANTA, March 23, 2018 – The Southeast Benefits Education Network Announces the 2018 Board of Directors.  The Board will help fill the mission of the organization and offer support to the organization’s stakeholders, supporters and most important, members. 

“I am honored and humbled by the talent and wisdom on this year’s Board.  These dedicated people are fundamental to strengthen the organization,” noted Past President, Susan Rosenbleeth with Conduent HR Consulting.

Southeast Benefits Education Network 2018 Board of Directors

President: Alanna Tanner with Amick Farms
Vice President:  Eric Rioux with Northwestern Benefit Corp.
Treasurer:  Malika Terry with InterContinental Hotels Group
Secretary: Cynthia Wright a strategic senior human resources professional
Past President:  Susan Rosenbleeth with Conduent HR Consulting
Directors:     Cynthia Zaleta with Aon Hewitt
                       David Hall with Hall Benefits Law
                        Mandy Hardin with Chick-Fil-A corporate
                        Colleen Pappas with Businessolver
                        Rachel Robinson with Caraustar
                        Tom Simonson with Lockton
                        Keith Wagner with Allianz Global Investors

The organization continues to develop and notes “While times have changed with the advancement of technology, the increase in regulatory activity and the complexity of the benefits world, the underlying principles are as important as ever. Our events continue to provide timely and relevant sessions on the many areas that impact our business.”

The Southeast Benefits Education Network is an intra-disciplinary organization which accepts as members practitioners from the following fields: Employers/Plan Sponsors, Accounting, Administration, Actuarial and Benefits consulting, Insurance, Investment Counseling, Investment Services, Legal, and trust as well as many other disciplines as the industry evolves.

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The Southern Employee Benefits Conference has changed its name and brand to SBEN, the Southeast Benefits Education Network.

SBEN was founded forty-seven years ago as the Southern Pension Conference amidst rapid change in that industry including the formulation of ERISA. Since that time it has been a leading educational association helping benefits professionals throughout the southeastern United States learn and grow in their careers.

“SBEN has developed over time as the benefits industry has developed from a focus on pensions to a focus on the broad field of employee benefits,” said James Worrell, SBEN President. “Now, we are continuing to develop by providing a more effective network and even more robust programming to meet the changing needs of our members and the rest of the industry.”

In addition to a new website (sben.org) and an expanded annual education conference which now spans two-plus days of educational sessions, SBEN has added multiple other programs in cities throughout the southeast including Atlanta, Birmingham, Greenville and others. SBEN will also be hosting networking functions at various times throughout the year for members to interact and discuss topics that are top of mind for their companies.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Angela Means

ameans@sben.org

(678) 637-5662