EBMS

Jim joined EBMS in October of 2002 as Director of Workers Compensation. He was previously the owner of a third party administrator, which also administered worker's compensation claims. Jim has been a worker's compensation adjuster since September of 1994. Jim has a Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology from the University of Montana, as well as a Finance Degree from Eastern Montana College (MSU-Billings).

Jodi joined EBMS in 1998 as a claim examiner after working for a Billings non-profit healthcare organization and completing an Associates Degree in Medical Administration Management. Prior to her most recent promotion to Director of Claims (August, 2006), Jodi held positions of Assistant Director of Eligibility and Claims Operations and Claims Supervisor for EBMS. She recently completed the Associate Life and Health Claims (ALHC) designation through the LOMA Financial Services and is active with EBMS' Relay for Life committee.

Lori joined EBMS in 1998 as our Director of Human Resources. She has developed all policies and procedures for the department. Lori's extensive business experience includes 5 years as the business/HR manager for a 30-employee presort mailing bureau, 3 years as a personnel assistant for a 450-employee, nationwide distributor of car parts, and 8 years in administrative and client services in a major regional bank. She holds an Associate Degree in Mid-Management, Finance, and Credit.

Mark manages the day to day operation of EBMS' Captive Insurance Company. All facets of underwriting, sales, policy issuance, plan costing and analysis, re-insurance relationships, and administrative efforts within EBMS' Captive Insurance Division are under Mark's direction. Prior to joining EBMS in 2000, Mark worked within the stop-loss industry for several firms in multiple capacities; Director of Marketing, which encompassed sales within all states west of the Mississippi River, Junior and Senior Staff Underwriter, as well as a Relationship Manager. Mark has earned an under graduate degree in Construction Management from Mesa University in San Diego, CA. Mark works from an office in Boise, ID.

Stacy joined EBMS in 2007 as Director of Provider Services. She is responsible for developing and nurturing EBMS' relationships with network and non-network providers in varying communities. This includes: assisting providers with educating their staff on EBMS' services and clientele; developing and maintaining positive business relationships with community providers to better serve our clients' members; providing prompt responses to provider inquiries; enhancing our existing provider network by recruiting and contracting with new providers; assisting clients with employee education relative to network utilization; and responding to client and member inquiries relating to community providers. Stacy's extensive knowledge of Health Benefits and Managed Healthcare come from her diverse experiences in the industry. Prior to joining EBMS, she did multi-state network development for several organizations including PPO's and TPA's; managed care (network) contracting on behalf of hospitals, physicians, IPAs, and PHOs which included global, packaged pricing for specific procedures; sold Health and Life Insurance products to both individuals and employer groups; and has worked with large employers to educate their members on the benefits of PPO network utilization.

Vikki joined EBMS in 2005 as Director of Quality Assurance. She is responsible for developing and maintaining EBMS's internal quality assurance program. She has more than 15 years experience in manufacturing and quality including chemical and FDA regulated quality control at food and medical manufacturing sites. Vikki holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Montana State University Bozeman.

EBMS' Controller since 1993, Al handles internal matters related to payroll, risk management, tax compliance, regulatory compliance, and corporate accounting. His more than 25 years in business include ownership and operation of a telephone equipment company and a small business accounting firm. Also, he has worked in accounting and human resources for a national retailer. By virtue of ongoing education, Al maintains a membership in the National Society of Public Accountants.

Kevin began his career with EBMS in 1993 as an Accounting Assistant. He moved into the Marketing/Account Management Department in 1994 where he held the positions of Marketing Assistant, Marketing Coordinator, and Senior Account Manager. Kevin was promoted to Director of Operations (2003) and Director of Account Management Department (2005). In July 2006, Kevin assumed new responsibilities for EBMS as Senior Vice President. In this current role, Kevin manages the day-to-day operations of EBMS, chairs EBMS' nine member Executive Committee & twenty-two member Management Team, and acts as a conduit between EBMS' operational management and Ownership Council. Kevin is actively involved with the Health Care Administrators Association (HCAA), Society of Professional Benefit Administrators (SBPA), and QUBIC, Inc. Kevin holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management and is a Licensed Life and Disability Producer.