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John Nichols - President
John has 33 years of experience in the group insurance business. After working for a major carrier, John founded Howe Benefits Corp. in 1988.
 
Dennis Dressel - Vice President
Dennis has 13 years of experience in the group insurance business. Dennis is available to assist brokers with sales and client services.
 
Valarie Kreyl - Account Manager for Renewals & Retention
Valarie is responsible for renewals and retention. She mails monthly renewals to the brokers, processes plan changes, and provides assistance with plan option selections.
 
Elizabeth Mallen - Office Manager
Liz is responsible for the daily activities of the office, she coordinates the interaction between departments within Howe and the respective carriers and brokers.
 
Diane Warshany - Client Service Representative
Diane will assist all Howe BenefitsÂ’ brokers with policy questions, insurance carrier information and paperwork, claims, and billing issues.
 
Debbie Giordano - Rating Analyst
Debbie is responsible for preparing and sending proposals to agents within a 24 hour period.
 
Kelly Embly - Rating Analyst
Kelley is responsible for preparing and sending proposals to agents within a 24 hour period.
 
Carol Kustrup - Commissions & Licensing
Carol processes and assists with commissions on a monthly basis. Carol also handles licensing.
 
Alexis Hyman - New Business Coordinator and Commissions
Alexis is responsible for all new business submissions, assuring accuracy and timely processing with the respective carrier. Alexis also reconciles commissions with the carriers and brokers.
 
Rod MacKinnon - Internal MIS Coordinator
 
Joe Nagy - Mail Clerk
 
Ann MArie Sickafoose - Receptionist
 
Lena Porter - Customer Service Representative
Lena, will assist all Howe BenefitsÂ’ brokers with policy questions, insurance carrier information and paperwork, claims, and billing issues
 
Barbara White - Customer Service Representative
Barbara, will assist all Howe BenefitsÂ’ brokers with policy questions, insurance carrier information and paperwork, claims, and billing issues.