Kathy F. Simmons – Chief Executive Officer

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As Chief Executive Officer, Kathy has over 30 years experience in the employee benefits field. Her primary responsibilities include overall leadership of the organization with four divisional Vice Presidents reporting to her.

In 1980 Kathy co-founded Group Benefits Services (GBS) with her husband Bill. In her capacity as Chief Executive Officer she is responsible for working with her divisional Vice Presidents in evaluating the organization's current and future product and service portfolio. This includes the design and development of new systems, organizational structure and marketing support for these products or services. In addition, she serves as chairperson for GBS' Executive Committee and manages the company's over-all business plan.

Prior to GBS, Kathy worked as an Underwriter for Great West Life Assurance Company. This position provided her a solid understanding of the financing of insurance products. For the next several years, she transitioned into operational, customer service and managerial positions, which allowed her the opportunity to “round out” her career accomplishments.

Through her leadership, GBS has become the premier Third Party Administrator in the Mid-Atlantic Region managing over $500 million in health care costs.