2018 Advisory Council
We are pleased to have a dedicated, experienced group of mid-sized employer benefits practitioners to serve as advisors for University Conference Services (UCS). The Council provides invaluable guidance on keeping our content up to date and relevant for those who have responsibility for managing their employer-provided benefit programs. Many also share their experiences by conducting workshops at our benefits conferences.

Julie M. Adamik
Benefits Expert & Strategist
Benefit Nut

Lisa A. Ahart
Vice President, US Corporate
Human Resources & EHS
Human Resources & EHS
Toray Plastics (American) Inc.

Patricia S. Beagle
Senior Human Resources Consultant

Lynne S. Ellis
Vice President of Human Resources
Spang & Company

Robert J. Foley
Director of Employee Benefit Programs
Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company

Jill A. Kopanis
Vice President, Human Resources
Dynamic Dies, Inc.

Laura S. Manning
Administrative Director, Strategic Insurance Development/Health Insurance Networking
The Guthrie Clinic

Michelle Pannett
Human Resources Manager
Sierra Telephone

Sherri L. Samuels-Fuerst
Director, Total Rewards
Sargento Foods Inc.

Jane M. Walbrun
Health Plan Manager
Duke University and Health System