Mechanicsburg, PA

Meet Our Team

Brady Barrick

Client Support Specialist, Employee Benefits
Brady Catherine Barrick

Brady joined the team in July 2013 after graduating Magna Cum Laude from Shippensburg University with a major in Sociology and a minor in Business.  Brady assists her team and clients through the renewal process by quoting and doing the proposals.  She also helps our clients with claim issues that their employees may have. On her time away from work, she enjoys spending it with her family and friends.  She also enjoys going to local fall festivals and dirt track racing at Williams Grove. 

Lori Cook

Plan Administrator, Employee Benefits
Lori Cook

Lori Cook joined our team in July 2013 as a Plan Administrator.  She brought nearly 25 years of healthcare claims experience. Lori processes MERP™, FSA, HSA, and Debit Card Claims, assists customers with account questions, processes weekly reimbursements, and assists with Plan Renewals.  Her priorities are to provide excellent customer service with a focus on accuracy and problem-solving.  Lori enjoys spending time with friends and family and is also an animal lover.     

Ryan Grogan

Plan Administrator, Employee Benefits
Ryan Grogan

Ryan joined Alera Group in January of 2023. Ryan processes MERP™, FSA, HSA, and Debit Card Claims, assists customers with account questions, processes weekly reimbursements, and assists with Plan Renewals. He is a graduate of Saint Joseph’s University who enjoys spending time with family and friends and golf.

Tyler Hollinger

Plan Administrator, Employee Benefits
Tyler Hollinger

Tyler officially joined the team in February 2020, bringing with him a solid foundation in client relations and an eye for seamless benefits administration. A trusted friend of the firm, Tyler had already assisted the client management and benefits administration teams for years as a Senior Project, often stepping in during the busiest times. Before joining our team, he spent three years managing Autobahn in Lemoyne, where he honed his customer service skills and developed a knack for problem-solving. In August 2024, Tyler expanded his expertise by earning his Health and Life Insurance License. As a Plan Administrator, he skillfully processes MERP™, HSA, and FSA claims, adding a personal touch to each interaction.

EXPERT EDUCATION

Events and Webinars

Employee Benefits

Maximizing Impact: The Value of Voluntary Benefits for Today’s Workforce

In this session, our experts will showcase the value of voluntary benefits, from financial savings to improved retention to addressing the specific needs of their employees.

March 20, 2025 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual

Sign Up
Webinar Graphic

Employee Benefits

Balancing Cost and Care: Could a Captive solution be the right fit for you?

In this session, our experts will discuss how captive solutions work and what you need to consider for your own group’s needs.

April 17, 2025 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual

Sign Up
Engage Webinar Graphic

Employee Benefits

Q2 2025 Quarterly Compliance Webinar

Alera Group's quarterly employee benefits compliance roundup will help you stay current on the latest national regulatory developments impacting employers.

May 6, 2025 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual

Sign Up
Image that says alera group webinar

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Insights

Employee Benefits

Your Guide to a Competitive, Cost-Efficient Employee Benefits Program

Alera Group’s recently released "2025 Employee Benefits Market Outlook" is a report designed to help you make informed decisions on designing a state-of-the-industry program that attracts and retains talented workers while guarding against the inefficiencies that drive up benefits spend — especially on healthcare and prescription drugs.

January 21, 2025

Find out more

Employee Benefits

The Market for Employee Benefits in 2025

Join Alera Group on January 16 from 1-2 p.m. CT as we highlight the key findings in our "2025 Employee Benefits Market Outlook" and discuss how trends in employee benefits may affect your business' offerings. The insights we’ll share and the questions we’ll answer will help you determine your benefits strategy for the months ahead.

January 6, 2025

Find out more

Employee Benefits

New ACA-Related Laws Provide More Flexibility to Employers

On Monday, December 23, 2024, President Biden signed into law two bills, H.R. 3797 (the Paperwork Reduction Act) and H.R. 3801 (the Employer Reporting Improvement Act), which will positively impact applicable large employers (ALEs) and other entities required to furnish Forms 1095-B or 1095-C to individuals.

January 2, 2025

Find out more

Employee Benefits

State of the Market for Employee Benefits in 2025

What are the needs and priorities of those in the workforce and the employment market? What are rival businesses offering to attract and retain the best the market has to offer? And what shifts are taking place in the market that employers should anticipate and prepare for? Alera Group’s 2025 Employee Benefits Market Outlook, scheduled for release on January 16, provides answers to those essential questions.

December 19, 2024

Find out more
Alera Group uses cookies to ensure you get the best possible online experience.
BESbswy