TMA Benefit Services, Inc. (TMA-BSI)
1177 South Dee Road, Park Ridge, Illinois 60068
Office: (847) 993-2110
Fax: (847) 825-1141

TMA-BSI Team:

Bob Kahler, CBC President & Chief Operating Officer Direct Phone: (847) 993-2122 Direct Fax: (847) 993-2168 Email: bkahler@tmanet.com Bob is a fully licensed agent, LUTCF (Life Underwriting Training Council Fellow) and (CBC) Chartered Benefit Consultant with over 30 years of experience. Bob’s role with TMA Benefit Services is President, Chief Operating Officer and Sales Manager. He is knowledgeable in medical, dental, life, disability along with consumer driven healthcare plans that include Section 125, FSA, HRA, and HSA.

Jason White, CBC TMA-BSI Benefits Consultant Direct Phone: (847) 993-2112 Direct Fax: (847) 993-2163 Email: jwhite@tmanet.com Jason has over 8 years of experience and currently holds an Insurance Producer License for Accident, Health and Life as well as the Chartered Benefit Consultant (CBC) designation, making him an expert in HSA and other alternative funding benefit program implementation. He specializes in educating employers as well as employees in how to get the most out of their health insurance benefits, while also customizing a long term strategy to help reduce direct and indirect employee benefit expenses.

Sydney Garza, CBC TMA-BSI Benefits Consultant Direct Phone: (847) 993-2105 Direct Fax: (847) 993-2106 Email: sgarza@tmanet.com Sydney has over 15 years of extensive knowledge and experience with Group Health Employee Benefits. She holds an Insurance Producer License for Accident, Health and Life and also currently holds the Chartered Benefit Consultant (CBC) designation, making her an expert in HSA and other alternative funding benefit program implementation. Sydney specializes in small to midsize groups and is available to assist you with all aspects of your Group and Individual Health Insurance needs.

Kathy Ketchmark TMA-BSI Senior Account Manager Direct Phone: (847) 993-2153 Direct Fax: (847) 993-2102 Email: kketchmark@tmanet.com Kathy has over 5 years of health insurance experience with additional years of experience in 401k and Flexible Spending Account Administration. She holds an Insurance Producer License for Accident, Health and Life and has an accurate understanding of the issues that face employers today. Kathy is available to assist with problem resolution and daily service needs regarding your employee benefit plans.

Casandra Cunningham TMA-BSI Account Manager Direct Phone: (847) 993-2121 Direct Fax: (847) 993-2101 Email: ccunningham@tmanet.com Casandra has over 5 years of experience in the insurance industry and prides herself on excellent customer service. She holds an Insurance Producer License for Accident, Health and Life and specializes in servicing and assisting with employer and employee education and enrollment. Casandra has extensive knowledge in Insurance Benefits and is available to assist with all your servicing needs.

Sandy Specht TMA-BSI Account Manager Direct Phone: (847) 993-2123 Direct Fax: (847) 993-2166 Email: sspecht@tmanet.com Sandy has over 5 years of experience in the insurance industry and prides herself on excellent customer service. She holds an Insurance Producer License for Accident, Health and Life and specializes in servicing and assisting with employer and employee education and enrollment. Sandy has extensive knowledge in employee benefits and is available to assist with all your servicing needs.

Julio Jacobo, CBC TMA-BSI Accounting Manager Direct Phone: (847) 993-2158 Direct Fax: (847) 993-2167 Email: jcjacobo@tmanet.com With over 26 years of experience in Accounting, Julio’s expertise in management and finance is a key asset for the agency’s daily operations. He is responsible for all the finances of the Agency, as well as assisting the COO and the CEO of the Agency. Julio is a CPA and also holds an Insurance Producer License for Accident, Health and Life as well as the advanced designation of Chartered Benefit Consultant (CBC). Julio also helps the Benefits Consultants with presentations, enrollments and education meetings in Spanish.

Angela Giordano TMA-BSI Marketing Manager Direct Phone: (847) 993-2131 Direct Fax: (847) 993-2130 Email: agiordano@tmanet.com Angela has over 8 years of experience in Marketing and currently holds an Insurance Producer License for Accident, Health and Life. She is responsible for creating and managing all agency marketing initiatives as well as providing support to the TMA-BSI President and TMA-BSI Accounting Manager. Angela also assists the Benefits Consultants with employer and employee education regarding carrier websites and online account administration.