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10 employee benefits administration experts
These ten benefits professionals have run employee benefits programs in-house at the companies they worked for. A reader can learn how benefits leaders design and administer employee benefit plans.
Professionals to explore
01—10Dianna Hernandez
LinkedInExperience: Manager, Benefits Administration · SUPERVALU
Former Manager, Benefits Administration at SUPERVALU (2017–2019) and Benefits Manager at Unified Grocers (2013–2017). Vice President, Benefits Manager at SMBC MANUBANK since 2024, and former Director, Benefits & HR Support at The Meruelo Group (2021–2024). The profile describes the operational workflow of benefits and leave administration across medical, dental, vision, disability, HSA, FSA, 401 (k) and COBRA.
Elizabeth Villareal
LinkedInExperience: Benefits Director · NuStar Services Company LLC.
Former Benefits Director (2021–2024), Sr. Benefits Manager (2019–2021) and Benefits Manager (2014–2019) at NuStar Services Company LLC., and currently Director of Benefits at NuStar Energy L.P. The profile describes administration of all Health & Welfare and Retirement plans for approximately 1,300 employees.
Karen Samuels
LinkedInExperience: Manager of Benefits · Philip Morris International
Former Manager of Benefits at Philip Morris International (2015–2019) and Manager of Benefits at Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (2020–2021). Sr. Benefits Manager at Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP since 2021. The profile describes rolling out a Consumer Directed Health Plan and designing and implementing a Cash Balance DB Plan and 401 (k) Plan.
Katherine Hamilton
LinkedInExperience: Benefits Manager · Phillips Edison & Company
Benefits Manager at Phillips Edison & Company since 2022, and Benefits Administrator there from 2021 to 2022. The profile says the role manages the operation of all benefit plans, including design, administration, analysis and strategic planning for medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, COBRA, 401(k) and ancillary plans.
Kimberly Deese
LinkedInExperience: Benefits Manager · SEI
Benefits Manager at SEI since 2026, where the profile says the role leads the design, administration and enhancement of employee health and welfare benefit programs. Former Manager Benefits Administration at Endo USA, Inc. (f.k.a. Endo Pharmaceuticals) (2022–2025) and Manager Benefits Administration at Par Health, Inc. (2025–2026).
Kimberly Pera, PHR
LinkedInExperience: Manager, Benefits Administration · Baptist Health
Former Manager, Benefits Administration (2021–2025) and Lead Benefits Specialist (2015–2021) at Baptist Health, and Sr. Manager, Benefits at Crowley since 2025. The profile describes oversight of employee benefit plans including medical, dental, life, disability and leave of absence, and serving as project manager for annual open enrollment activities.
Kristi McLoughlin
LinkedInExperience: Benefits Manager · Kemper
Benefits Manager at Kemper since 2019, where the profile says the role provides recommendations, oversight and administration of benefit plans for 10,500 employees in 42 US states and assists the Director of Benefits with acquisition integrations. Former Benefits Team Lead, Sr. Benefits Specialist at Sirius Computer Solutions (2018–2019).
Meagan Wilson
LinkedInExperience: Senior Benefits Manager · Realtor.com
Senior Benefits Manager at Realtor.com since 2022, and Benefits Manager there from 2017 to 2022. The profile says this person led the strategy, design, implementation and administration of benefits programs as a Senior Manager of Benefits. Former Sr. Benefits Specialist at Cedars-Sinai (2016–2017).
Rakesha McKentie
LinkedInExperience: Benefits Manager · Hilcorp
Benefits Manager at Hilcorp since 2023 and Senior Human Resources Manager there since 2024. The profile says the role is responsible for the design, development and communication of Hilcorp's benefits programs and manages the administration of benefit plans. Former Benefits Supervisor at TotalEnergies American Services, Inc. (2013–2023).
Theresa Kundicz
LinkedInExperience: Benefits Manager · Hollingsworth & Vose
Former Benefits Manager at Hollingsworth & Vose (2021–2025), and Benefits Specialist there from 2015 to 2021. The profile says the manager role drove strategy, administration, compliance and communication of U.S. compensation, health & welfare and retirement plans for 1,200+ employees, including union-represented groups.
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's workforce size and plan setup to yours, since a multi-state workforce or union-represented groups bring different administration demands. Also decide whether your question is about health and welfare plans, retirement plans or day-to-day administration, and pick someone whose work centered on that area.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you plan and run open enrollment so employees make informed choices?
- 02How do you work with brokers and carriers when renewal costs come in higher than expected?
- 03Which compliance tasks in benefits administration are most often missed, and how do you prevent that?
Reaching employee benefits administration experts
How can I contact one of these employee benefits administration experts?
Pick one of the 10 people on this page and choose "Book a paid call", or describe your project to find others. You offer a fee for a 15-minute call or a written answer, Instant Expert finds the person's work email and sends the invitation, and they decide whether to accept. The list covers 10 companies, including SUPERVALU, NuStar Services Company LLC. and Philip Morris International, based on profile data retrieved on October 4, 2026. Being listed here doesn't mean someone has agreed to take calls.
How much does it cost to reach employee benefits administration experts?
You choose the offer, starting at $5 per person. It includes Instant Expert's 20% fee, so an offer that pays the person $100 costs you $125. You're charged only when the person books the call or sends the answer.
What if they don't reply?
You pay nothing. Instant Expert sends follow-up reminders, and if the person hasn't booked or answered within 7 days, the request expires and any hold on your card is released. You can invite several of the 10 people on this list at once and cap your total spend, so you pay only for the ones who accept.
About this directory
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