Melinda Eckard joined the team as vice president of employee benefits operations + client experience in our Benefits Consulting department.

In her role, Melinda will align operational strategy with compliance demands to ensure client service is at an optimal level. Her focus will begin with translating overall business goals into actionable strategies that are effective in managing the ever-changing insurance landscape. She is responsible for the strategic development and supervision of the client experience. She collaborates with all members of the benefits consulting team to create customized benefit strategies and programming in alignment with the client’s organizational goals.

With over two decades of industry experience in insurance, risk management, and employee benefits, Melinda possesses extensive expertise in analyzing benefit programs, developing and implementing plans, and vendor analysis and review. Her expertise coupled with her ability lead the client experience team, driving team growth and client successes, makes Melinda an invaluable asset.