Barb Huculak, BA, GBA

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Experienced in the industry circa 2004.

Education/designations: Bachelor of Arts (University of Alberta), GBA (Group Benefits Associate), LLQP (Life License Qualification Program)

Work days are spent: partnering with our clients to ensure their group benefits and retirement plans are designed and managed to best meet their needs and benefits philosophy. Proactive planning via cost containment strategies, health and disability management initiatives, and benchmarked plans that attract and retain employees. Maintaining collaborative relationships with carriers and seeking opportunities to provide our expertise and services to new partner organizations.

The “why” to your work day: whether solving broad client challenges or providing guidance to an individual employee through a difficult time, I’m most satisfied with any workday where my expertise made a real difference.

Outside of work, people find you: fitness in general keeps me smiling through stress-filled times, but doing it outdoors is my preference. The peace that comes from the escape of trail running and hiking deep in the woods are immeasurable. Excited to begin training on backcountry camping. Small venue music events and supporting local restaurant/wine bars and cafes.

First car: Pontiac Ventura, my Mom’s hand me down

Choice of one superpower: time travel