The Western Pension & Benefits Council (WP&BC) was founded in 1954 to address the educational needs of pension specialists. Through the years, WP&BC has expanded their scope and to include education opportunities for those with responsibilities in the health and welfare fields. Today, the WP&BC is recognized as one of the premier educational and professional organizations in the western United States for the dynamic field of employee benefits

WP&BC is a tax exempt educational organization with a Governing Board consisting of all Chapter Presidents and an Executive Committee appointed from their ranks. The world of employee benefits is constantly changing. Today, more than ever, you need the tools and resources to effectively manage your responsibilities as a benefits professional.

President
Robert Gower
Director
Trucker Huss

Vice President
Marc Fosse
Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Secretary
Michon Caton
Reward Partner
Genentech

Treasurer
Jason Figgat
Pension Assurance LLP

Immediate Past President
Victoria Fung
Senior Defined Contribution Specialist, Global Investment Services
T. Rowe Price

Directors
William D. Berry
Compensation and Benefits Senior Counsel
Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe

Karen Casillas
Vice President | Financial Advisor
CAPTRUST

Karen Mack
Partner
Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc.

Lori McKenzie
Vice President, Sales and Consultant Relations;
West Region Manager
Charles Schwab

Sandy Purdy
Principal
Withum

Alison Wright
Partner, Employee Benefits Group
Hanson Bridgett LLP

Committee Chairs
Program Chairs

Marc Fosse
Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Virginia Krieger-Sutton
Johnson & Dugan Insurance Services

Newsletter Editor
Vacant

Membership Liaison
Robert Gower
Trucker Huss, APC

Sponsorships
Victoria Fung
Senior Defined Contribution Specialist, Global Investment Services
T. Rowe Price

Brown Bag Lunches
Sandy Purdy
Withum

Field Trips
Lori McKenzie
Schwab