Meet The Team

Joann L. Cooper

  • 1439 East 85th Avenue
    Merrillville, Indiana 46307
  • Phone: 219-796-9270
  • Fax: 219-796-9276
  • E-Mail: joann@benefitsmanaged.com

Mission Statement
Joann, along with her business partner, established Benefits Management Associates, Inc. in May, 2000 to provide employee benefits and services with a personal touch. Offering services focused on being reachable, responsive, reliable, and reasonable.

Education
Ivy Tech – Business Management

Experience
Joann has over 12 years of experience in employee benefits. She is a licensed Health & Life and Disability Agent, specializing in employee benefit. Joann is responsible for new business development, daily operations; delivery of services and client satisfaction. She has served on advisory boards for major insurance companies.

Organizations
National Association of Health Underwriters
National Association of Professional Insurance Agents
Indiana Tobacco Smoking Cessation Leadership Summit

License and Certificates
State of Indiana, Ohio, Missouri – Life and Health Insurance

References
Available upon request

Debra D. Rykovich

 

  • 1439 East 85th Avenue
    Merrillville, Indiana 46410
  • Phone: 219-796-9270
  • Fax: 219-796-9276
  • E-Mail: debbie@benefitsmanaged.com

Mission Statement
To provide superior cost effective Employee Benefits to our clients’ unique needs and deliver with impeccable service.

Education
Indiana University Northwest – Marketing

Experience
Debbie is managing partner of Benefits Management Associates, Inc. and has over 15 years of experience in employee benefits. With her Health, Disability and Life license, Debbie specializes in employee benefits and has partnered with numerous employer groups in Indiana. Not only has she served on advisory boards for insurance companies, she has also been interviewed by local news outlets regarding healthcare reform. Debbie has helped many employer groups in educating their employees on the importance of wellness and was also voted best agent in Northwest Indiana three years in a row.

Organizations
Epsilon Zeta Chapter, Inc – Officer
Gamma Theta Chapter, Inc. of Kappa Kappa Kappa
National Association of Health Underwriters

License and Certificates
State of Indiana, Michigan, Illinois – Life and Health Insurance
State of Indiana – Property and Casualty

References
Available upon request

Holly R. Horan

 

  • 1439 East 85th Avenue
    Merrillville, Indiana 46410
  • Phone: 219-796-9270
  • Fax: 219-796-9276
  • E-Mail: holly@benefitsmanaged.com

Mission Statement
To provide exceptional customer service with accuracy and integrity, allowing only a positive business experience.

Education
Purdue University – Business Human Resource Management

Experience
Holly has over 9 years of experience in employee benefits and human resources and is a licensed Health & Life and Disability Agent, specializing in employee benefits. Holly is responsible for new business development, daily operations, and delivery of services. She works directly with individuals and group insurance cliental to ensure the utmost customer satisfaction.

Organizations
National Association of Health Underwriters
Society for Human Resource Management
Indiana Smoking Cessation Leadership Summit

License and Certificates
State of Indiana – Life and Health Insurance

References
Available upon request