May 13, 2025
In the latest edition of the American Benefits Podcast, we meet the latest addition to the American Benefits Council's staff. Kerri Willis joins the Council as the new senior counsel, health policy, and joins podcast host Jason Hammersla for some light hazing as they discuss the wearing of various hats, the power of...
Feb 12, 2025
On Wednesday, February 12, the American Benefits Council released its long-term public policy strategic plan, DESTINATION 2030: A Roadmap for the Future of Employee Benefits.
In this episode, host Jason Hammersla speaks with Strategic Plan Task Force Chair Tami Simon about the plan's development and ultimate framework...
Mar 22, 2024
Shawn Gremminger recently assumed the role of president and CEO of the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Associations -- a Council member and frequent ally on health care policy. In this episode, we discuss the National Alliance's unique structure and composition, its policy priorities and the importance of...
Jun 23, 2023
Fred Thiele, vice president, global benefits and mobility for Microsoft, will serve as chair of the American Benefits Council's Board of Directors for the 2023-2024 term. In this episode, he speaks with host Jason Hammersla about his company's unique approach to benefits, outlines his priorities for the next year and...
Sep 1, 2022
Diversity, equity and inclusion is a priority for many of the American Benefits Council’s member companies, who have in turn directed us to engage with these issues as they relate to employee benefits.
Over the previous 12 months, the Council has established a task force to address social determinants of health and...