Atéssa Benefits Leadership Team
Bill Coffey, FSA , CEO
Bill Coffey is the sole owner and Chief Executive Officer of Atéssa Benefits, Inc. His practice concentrates on large-plan actuarial consulting, non-qualified plan administration and executive compensation services. Since 1991, he has worked with Atéssa clients to design, finance, administer and communicate their employee benefits and executive compensation plans.
An actuary by training, Bill has more than 35 years of employee benefits and executive compensation plan experience. Prior to joining Atéssa, he spent twelve years as the Director of Compensation and Employee Benefits for Allied Signal, a Fortune 500 company; five years with a New England life insurance company; and eight years with Towers Perrin.
Education and Professional Affiliations
- Master's Degree in Actuarial Science, Northeastern University
- Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, St. John's University
- Fellow of the Society of Actuaries and Conference of Consulting Actuaries
- Member of the American Academy of Actuaries
Karen M. Matingou, President
Karen joined the company as President in 2008 after two years of service on Atéssa's Advisory Board. Directing and managing day-to-day operations, Karen retains overall responsibility for quality control and client relationships. Her mission is to ensure that Atéssa's portfolio of services is comprehensive, offering clients the benefit of a partnership that meets the ever-increasing challenge of providing quality employee benefit programs.
Karen brings over 15 years of experience in the areas of pension consulting, business management, and best practice methods. As a Certified Project Management Professional, Karen is passionate about strengthening performance and delivery, resulting in increased efficiencies, competitive advantage, and profitability.
Education and Professional Affiliations
- Bachelor of Arts, University of California at Berkeley
- Master of Pacific International Affairs, University of California at San Diego
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Member, Product Development Management Association
- Member, Project Management Institute
Gail Meloan, Vice President, Operations
Gail manages Atessa's Pension Administration Department. She works closely with managers and senior staff and oversees many projects for Atessa's clients. Gail has been with Atessa since 1999 and has over 20 years of experience in pension and employee benefits administration, which include defined benefit plans, non-qualified plans and health & welfare benefit plans.
Gail has participated in numerous conferences and seminars on the pension industry, human resources and business management. She has completed the American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA) Pension Administrator course and is currently working toward the Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designation.
Debbie Mettenleiter, Director of Marketing
Debbie has been with Atéssa since 2000, managing the Compliance Department and overseeing the preparation of Form 5500s. She works closely with clients, auditors, actuaries, and service providers to ensure complete, accurate and timely filings.
Debbie is also involved in all aspects of marketing theAtéssa brand and services. Her focus is finding ways to help companies improve their businesses and reduce their costs.
Education
Master of Business Administration, California State University
Bachelor of Arts, University of Michigan
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