Association of benefit administrators

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Upcoming Events

September 15, 2026

ABA IFEBP Annual Brunch

The Court of Two Sisters 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

December 3, 2026

ABA Annual Reception

St. Regis, New York 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

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About The ABA

The Association of Benefit Administrators, Inc. (ABA), provides a forum for administrators and their professionals, consultants, and vendor partners to share concerns, potential strategies and

solutions.

The ABA does so through its periodic meetings during which subject matter experts present on various topics related to health and welfare and pension plan administration, cost containment, strategies, legal compliance, and related topics.

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Officers & Directors

Meet Our Board Members

Charles Hamilton - President

Consultant, Multiemployer Benefit Plans

Robin Modzelewski - Co-Secretary

Teamsters Welfare Fund of Northern NJ Local 723 Fund Administrator (retired)

Lauri LoQuercio, Director of Events

NY Life

Tom Omiatek - Vice President

NYSA-ILA Welfare Fund, Executive Director

Rhonda Murray - Co-Secretary

Executive Director of 1199c Benefits, Pension and Nursing Home Pension Funds

Jennifer De Leonardis, Director at Large

Fund Administrator, Local 1102 RWDSU/UFCW

Karleen O'Neill - Treasurer

Sheet Metal Workers Local 25 Funds Administrator

Damien Arnold - Director At Large

CWA Local 1180 Benefit Funds Fund Administrator

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Publications

Newsletters

May 2025 Newsletter

May 28, 2025

OUR NEXT MEETING IS Tuesday, June 3, 2025 LUNCH SPONSOR: Maria McAfee Slate- RxDear ABA Members, Welcome to our May newsletter, featuring articles and/or slides related to our April meeting presentations. A special thank you to Harsh Shah of Amwins, and to...

March 2025 Newsletter

Mar 17, 2025

OUR NEXT MEETING IS THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2025 LUNCH SPONSOR: Jay Goebel True Rx Health StrategistsDear ABA Members, We’re finally nearing the warmer weather of spring, ordinarily a time of new beginnings and hope. We’re living in unprecedented times, but we...

January 2025 Newsletter

Jan 30, 2025

OUR NEXT MEETING IS FEBRUARY 4TH! LUNCH SPONSOR: TBDDear ABA Members, Happy New Year! 2025 promises to be a challenging year for labor and its benefit funds. We’re facing an incoming national administration that did not prove itself worker and union-friendly...