Favorite quote: “Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.” Albert Einstein
What is something within the healthcare industry you want to fix? I would like to see the process of transitioning from the workforce and into retirement simplified. The rising cost of prescription medications is also an issue that I’m happy to see is starting to be addressed at the federal level.
What do you do at Senior Benefit Services? I am the Administrative Assistant for our Thurmont, MD office. My responsibilities include scheduling appointments for prospective and existing clients, supporting our office’s advisors, and answering any questions our client’s may have related to their insurance needs. I maintain a positive attitude, so each client feels as though they have had a comfortable and satisfactory experience.
What do you like about working at Senior Benefit Services, Inc.? I enjoy working with people and so my role at Senior Benefit Services is a perfect fit. The opportunity to help simplify our clients lives as they transition from the workforce to retirement is very satisfying to me.
What’s your background? I grew up in a small Southwestern Pennsylvania coal mining town relocating to the suburbs of Washington D.C. in the mid-1980’s. While there I worked in hospitality for the Marriott Corporation. In the late 1990’s I moved to South Central Pennsylvania to raise a child working in the local school district as an administrative assistant. I joined Senior Benefit Services in 2013.
What values drive you? Hard work and integrity are very important to me. Almost every situation in life is a “you reap what you sow” opportunity and I try very hard to find success in everything that I do.
What activities do you enjoy doing when not at work? I enjoy being outdoors hiking and powerwalking. My daughter lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where enjoy visiting with her family. We also enjoy vacations at the beach.