Alera Group Employer Symposium

Alera Group Employer Symposium 2025

Adapting for Tomorrow: Sustainability, Strategy and Change
This dynamic symposium brings together industry leaders and experts to tackle the challenges of today’s evolving benefits, HR, and health care landscape – empowering you to plan for a sustainable and successful future!

Agenda

Navigating the Winds of Change: Federal Regulations Shaping Employee Benefits
Stacy Barrow, Partner – Barrow, Weatherhead, Lent

Bridging Borders: WI & MN Policies Impacting
HR Strategy
Lida Bannink, Shareholder – Eckberg Lammers

Healthy America: Election Outcomes and the Future of Health Care
Kristi Cherney, Chief Client Officer – Alera Group

A Sustainable Future: Provider Perspective
Ross Bjella, Founder – Alithias
Kelly Macken-Marble, CEO – Osceola Medical Center
Steve Massey, CEO – Westfields Hospital & Clinic
Emily Dilley, CEO – Cumberland Health

KEYNOTE: Restored by the Storm: Navigating Through Life’s Unexpected Challenges
Bill Derrick, Author & President – Derrick Building Solutions

State of Labor: Employer Challenges
Neil Kline, Executive Director – Family Friendly Workplaces

Focus-Forward: Trends and Strategies for Success
Jill Gorres, REBC, RHU, SHRM-SCP Consultant – Alera Group
Alicia Schwartz, REBC Consultant – Alera Group