In the fifteen years Karen Kirkpatrick has worked with Infinisource, she has gained a national reputation for being one of the foremost experts on HR Compliance, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, Consumer Driven Health Plan Options, Health Care Reform and other benefit laws.  During her tenure at Infinisource, she has conducted more than 1,00 seminars, webinars and executive briefings on numerous federal insurance laws, human resource compliance and consumer driven health care.  She has written or contributed to several publications, including HIU, the magazine of the National Association of Health Underwriters, Thompson Publications and the National Health Informations Consumer Driven Health Care.  She speaks at national and regional conferences including NAHU and SHRM events on both benefit and HR related compliance topics, as well as webinars for agencies and organizations nationwide.

Karen brings Infinisource the valuable expertise of many years of marketing and professional development experience with several prominent financial, insurance and restaurant institutions, including Northwestern Mutual, Shearson Lehman and DFR.  She has been actively involved with Toastmasters International, which helps individuals become more effective speakers, leaders, and listeners.

E-Mail: kkirkpatrick@infinisource.net    Phone: 866-350-3040, ext. 1272

As the President and CEO of August Benefits, Inc., Mr. Bellistri specializes in working with corporate and executive clients.  A graduate of California State University, Mr. Bellistri holds a degree in International Business.

Mr. Bellistri has earned the Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF) professional designation, awarded by the Center for Fiduciary Studies, which is associated with the University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Executive Education.  He has received formal training in investment fiduciary responsibility.

In addition, he holds professional designations as a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Registered Health Underwriter (RHU), Registered Employee Benefits Consultant (REBC) and a Certified Cobra Administrator.

August Benefits:  769 New York Avenue, Huntington, NY 11743 Map It

Website:  www.augustbenefits.com

E-Mail: todd@augustbenefits.com    Phone: 631-435-2701 x17

As the founder and CEO of Direct Response Group, LLC, Chris has worked with a wide range of clients over the past 15 years, generating more than half a billion in new value for their businesses.  Chris holds degrees from Hofstra University (BA in Computer Science and Mathematics) and a Juris Doctorate from St. John\\\’s University School of Law.

With clients ranging from Cingular, Citigroup and Pitney Bowes to smaller and local companies, he focuses on lead generation and new business development.  His approach benefits clients both near and far, securing business in local markets for some, and globally for others, as they look to increase their business in this difficult economy.

In addition to his law degree, Mr. Ulrich holds both securities licenses (Series 7 and 63) as well as a real estate license, and is a trained sales professional.

WEBSITE:  http://www.directresponsegroup.com

E-Mail: Chris@DRG1.com    Phone: 1-888-420-0063

Ronen spearheads the client strategy services and internal operations for OpenMoves.  He has over 15 years experience in online marketing and communication.

Ronen founded OpenMoves ten years ago to answer the nagging problems most of his clients had, like: \”This is a great e-mail tool, but I don\’t have time or the experience to use it.\” He then assembled a team of professionals to create the best-of-breed e-mail campaigns, landing pages, and Websites that make solid business sense.

When not in front of his PC screen, he\’s on his bike, kayak or his yoga mat.

WEBSITE: www.openmoves.com

E-Mail: ronen@openmoves.com    Phone: 631-546-7779

Mr. Reinharz\\\\\\\’ practice covers collective bargaining, arbitration, employment discrimination and litigation, wage-hour matters, ERISA, and OSHA.  He also provides management training on a variety of subjects, including the prevention of sexual harassment.  Mr. Reinharz serves on the editorial board of The Employment Law Strategist, a monthly newsletter published by Leader Publications, a dicision of the New York Law Publishing Company

WEBSITE:  www.bsk.com

E-Mail: mreinharz@bsk.com    Phone: 516-267-6320

As President of the HIA-LI, Terri Alessi-Miceli runs the 33 year young 1,000 company member organization with more than 4,500 individual members focusing on their business development and growth. The Association also represents the second largest industrial park in the country and has active committees that provide business programs, services and events to help its members thrive. Alessi-Miceli, along with the HIA-LI board, has implemented new streams for increased exposure and revenue for the association. The Association was instrumental in orchestrating the Hauppauge Industrial Park’s Connectivity Project to update the technology infrastructure of the industrial park, allowing its companies to compete on a global scale. Under Alessi-Miceli’s guidance, the HIA-LI is playing a vital role in Suffolk County’s view of the transportation issues facing the industrial park. The HIA-LI is also a major force in the HIA-LI’s Business Trade Show and Conference, which set records for business participation and is a major economic engine on Long Island. Alessi-Miceli had previously been the Managing Director of Dale Carnegie Training for more than 18 years and was responsible for the profitability and productivity of the instructional and sales team in this premiere corporate education organization. An honored member of Strathmore’s Who’s Who for 2002-2003, Alessi-Miceli is also a former board member of the Suffolk County Girl Scout Council. She has been featured in such publications as Newsday, Networking Magazine, Smithtown News and Long Island Business News and appeared on television’s Channel 12 Jobline as an expert in Organizational Change and Motivation. In 2006, she was honored with the Harry Chapin Humanitarian award for HIA-LI’s work with Long Island Cares as the second largest contributor to the their annual food drive as well as her personal work with their Dress for Success program, and training women in interviewing and self confidence. In 2005, she was also honored as one of Long Island Business News’ Top 50 Women Professionals on Long Island. Her community involvement has included a commitment as a religion school teacher and working with the Big Brother/ Big Sister organization.

Website: http://www.hia-li.org

E-Mail: talessi@hia-li.org    Phone: 631-543-5355

Brenda is president of Loveman, Kornreich & Steers, Inc. which was founded in 1977 by the merger of two firms.  Both these firms enjoyed an excellent reputation as professionals with knowledge and integrity.  We continue to maintain this reputation among our clients and insurance carriers.

She started at the firm in 1984 and worked as Senior Vice President in charge of operations.  She became President and owner of the firm in 2007 where she continued to develop insurance programs that help businesses and individuals protect their assets and earnings against a variety of physical and financial hazards.

Our professional staff analyzes your insurance requirements first from the viewpoint of risk management.  By risk elimination, risk reduction, risk transfer or risk assumption, the cost of your package of insurance may be considerably reduced.

Website:  www.lkcompany.com

E-Mail: bsteers@lkcompany.com    Phone: 914-686-3888

Alan Klein has more than fifteen years of experience in public accounting and now oversees all of the sales, corporate development, education, and marketing at Ace.
He enjoyed a distinguished career as a staff accountant and management accountant at a number of leading regional accounting firms where he developed expertise in management, documentation procedures, and staff training.  These highly developed management and administrative skills have served him and Ace very well.
Klein is a resident of Long Island and his decision to establish Ace there grew from his interest in contributing to local commerce. A skilled and experience public speaker, Klein has delivered numerous talks about key issues in the worlds of accounting and payroll services.
Klein earned a B.S. in Accounting from Farleigh Dickinson University in Rutherford, NJ.

Website:  www.acepayroll.com

E-Mail: alank@acepayroll.com    Phone: 800-856-0700 x 305

Janet Trautwein is the Chief Executive Officer of the National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) in Arlington, Virginia.  NAHU represents more than 100,000 employee benefits professionals involved in the design, sale, implementation and management of health plans all over the United States.  Her responsibilities include oversight of all NAHU activities and primary representation of the association to the media, government agencies and elected officials at all levels.  Prior to becoming the CEO of NAHU in 2005, Janet served for many years as the head of NAHU’s government affairs department, working with members of Congress, senior government officials, governors, and state legislators, and directing the government and political affairs of the organization.  A frequent speaker on health policy issues, Janet is considered an expert in health insurance markets and health plans of all sizes and frequently testifies before Congress on these issues.  Her expertise in issues related to the uninsured, health insurance pools, risk and reinsurance pooling, health related tax issues, and both national and global health reform has been recognized throughout the industry.  In 2004, Janet received the Harold R. Gordon Memorial Award, which honors the “Health Insurance Person of the Year” and is considered to be the most prestigious award in the health insurance industry.  Since 2006, Janet has been named one of the 100 most powerful people in the insurance industry every year since 2006.  She has been published in major newspapers, including The Wall Street Journal, New York Times and Los Angeles Times and she has appeared on hundreds of radio and television programs around the world.

Website:  www.nahu.org

E-Mail: JTrautwein@nahu.org    Phone: 703-276-0220

As the President and CEO of August Benefits, Inc., Mr. Bellistri specializes in working with corporate and executive clients.  A graduate of California State University, Mr. Bellistri holds a degree in International Business.

Mr. Bellistri has earned the Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF) professional designation, awarded by the Center for Fiduciary Studies, which is associated with the University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Executive Education.  He has received formal training in investment fiduciary responsibility.

In addition, he holds professional designations as a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Registered Health Underwriter (RHU), Registered Employee Benefits Consultant (REBC) and a Certified Cobra Administrator.

August Benefits:  769 New York Avenue, Huntington, NY 11743 Map It

Website:  www.augustbenefits.com

E-Mail: todd@augustbenefits.com    Phone: 631-435-2701 x17

Website:  www.bizadvantagegroup.com

Twitter:  twitter.com/BizAdvantagegrp

Facebook:  Facebook.com/BizAdvantageGroup

LinkedIn:  linkedin.com/BizAdvantageGroup

E-Mail: jeff@bizadvantagegroup.com    Phone: 1-888-377-3331 x3

Jackie is Chief Executive of The Alternative Board TAB for Suffolk County.  Jackie was the pioneer for The Alternative Board founding it here on Long Island nearly 10 years ago.

The Alternative Board has 150 members on Long Island and makes 3 promises to its members:

1. Your Thinking will change
2. You will take action
3. Your situation will improve

Jackie was selected as one of “The World’s Greatest Business Mentors,”  an honor bestowed to only 50 professionals internationally.

She is a best selling author of a business book with giants Brian Tracy, Mark Victor Hansen, et al, endorsed by Dr. Stephen R. Covey and Ken Blachard entitled Create the Business Breakthrough You Want.

As the President and CEO of August Benefits, Inc., Mr. Bellistri specializes in working with corporate and executive clients.  A graduate of California State University, Mr. Bellistri holds a degree in International Business.

Mr. Bellistri has earned the Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF) professional designation, awarded by the Center for Fiduciary Studies, which is associated with the University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Executive Education.  He has received formal training in investment fiduciary responsibility.

In addition, he holds professional designations as a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Registered Health Underwriter (RHU), Registered Employee Benefits Consultant (REBC) and a Certified Cobra Administrator.

August Benefits:  769 New York Avenue, Huntington, NY 11743 Map It

Website:  www.augustbenefits.com

E-Mail: todd@augustbenefits.com    Phone: 631-435-2701 x17