Benefit Extras, Inc. - Licensed Third Party Administrator
Staff
Chris Erickson
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- First job:
- Secretary for Hirsch Law Office in Lamberton, MN
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- Role at Benefit Extras:
- President/Founder
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- Education:
- Graduated from Lamberton High School in 1980
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- Family:
- Children Alyssa and Alex, Grandchildren Samantha & Brody; dog Puddles
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- Hobbies:
- Grand mothering, golfing, bowling, Texas Hold'm, Spanish & Sign language, and spending time with family & friends
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- Email:
- chris@benefitextras.com
Kari Marois
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- First job:
- Bartending/waitressing at Farmers Golf and Health Club in Sanborn, MN
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- Role at Benefit Extras:
- COBRA/Billing Administrator
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- Education:
- Graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. degree from Southwest State University, Marshall, MN
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- Family:
- Husband Jon, Son Chase
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- Hobbies:
- Hanging out with family and friends, traveling, reading and home improvement projects
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- Email:
- kari@benefitextras.com
Thor Erickson
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- First job:
- Account manager for Coca-Cola. Favorite pop: Pepsi and Mountain Dew
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- Role at Benefit Extras:
- Controller and the lone male point-of-view
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- Education:
- BS in Finance from Minnesota State University-Mankato
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- Family:
- Wife Becky, children Cole, Cara & Claire
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- Hobbies:
- Go Twins, Go Vikings... But I also like to go to movies and go golfing
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- Email:
- thor@benefitextras.com
Jane Swan
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- First job:
- Picking rock and pulling weeds for a local farmer
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- Role at Benefit Extras:
- COBRA Administration
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- Education:
- Bachelor of Mathematics from the University of Minnesota - Institute of Technology
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- Family:
- Spouse Jim, daughter Jillian
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- Hobbies:
- Handmade Tile Artist
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- Email:
- jane@benefitextras.com
Shannon Brekke
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- First job:
- Walking beans for my dad
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- Role at Benefit Extras:
- COBRA Administration
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- Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business/HR Management from Minnesota State University, Mankato-May 2000
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- Family:
- Husband Neil, Son Judson
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- Hobbies:
- Reading, jogging, playing volleyball, playing piano, golfing and snowmobiling
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- Email:
- shannon@benefitextras.com
Kristel Hammerschmidt
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- First job:
- Dairy Queen
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- Role at Benefit Extras:
- Flex Administration, bugging Thor whenever possible
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- Education:
- B.A. Metropolitan State University
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- Family:
- Husband Reed, son Zach, cat Holi & dog Jagermeister (Jager for short)
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- Hobbies:
- Scrapbooking, golfing, stained glass, hanging out with friends & family
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- Email:
- kristel@benefitextras.com
Alyssa Pfarr
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- First job:
- Dairy Queen in Burnsville, MN
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- Role at Benefit Extras:
- COBRA Administration
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- Education:
- Graduated Burnsville High in 2001
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- Family:
- Daughter Samantha, and son Brody and Mamma a Bulldog/Pitbull mix who we love very much!
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- Hobbies:
- Love taking my kids to the zoo, to children’s musicals, childrens live theater, and visiting museums. We also love to go swimming, bike rides, playing at the park, taking the dogs on walks, and volunteering our time for animals in need.
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- Email:
- alyssa@benefitextras.com
Lindy Arens
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- First job:
- Clover Cleaners
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- Role at Benefit Extras:
- Flex Administration
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- Education:
- Minnesota School of Business
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- Family:
- Husband Todd, children Mason, Justin & Frankie
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- Hobbies:
- Beading, stamping and spending time with family & friends
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- Email:
- lindy@benefitextras.com
Shari Hill
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- First job:
- Walking beans for my grandparents
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- Role at Benefit Extras:
- COBRA Administration
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- Education:
- Bachelor of Finance from University of Minnesota School of Business
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- Family:
- Spouse Dan, daughter Hannah
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- Hobbies:
- All sports, designing jewelry
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- Email:
- shari@benefitextras.com
Jessie Kadrlik
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- First job:
- Subway
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- Role at Benefit Extras:
- Flex Administration
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- Education:
- Graduated from Prior Lake High School in 2003
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- Family:
- Brian, Carter, and cat Mindi
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- Hobbies:
- Traveling, Running, Spending time with family and friends, and Reading
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- Email:
- jessie@benefitextras.com
Alex Pfarr
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- First job:
- Picking rock at Valley Creek Ranch
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- Role at Benefit Extras:
- COBRA / 2nd male point of view in the office although have been asked if estrogen is part of my daily regimen.
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- Education:
- Red Rock Central High School; Which college in MN didn’t I attend? I decided thinking for my self was a better result than the other option.
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- Family:
- Brittany & Me
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- Hobbies:
- Golf, Reading, Politics, Piano and I can dance.. !
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- Email:
- alex@benefitextras.com
