Kathy Appelhans
About Kathy Appelhans
Kathy Appelhans is a Benefits Operations Manager at Alight Solutions and Aon with over 20 years of experience in benefits management and analysis.
Title
Kathy Appelhans holds the position of Benefits Operations Manager. She is currently working at Alight Solutions and Aon in this capacity.
Company
Kathy Appelhans is employed at Alight Solutions, where she has been working since June 2017. She also holds a position at Aon. Her role as a Benefits Operations Manager at these organizations involves overseeing the management and operation of employee benefit programs.
Background
Kathy Appelhans has a robust background in benefits management and analysis. She has accumulated over 20 years of experience in this field. Prior to her current roles, she spent six years as a Senior Benefits Analyst at Mercer, from 2005 to 2011. Before that, she worked for a decade as a Systems Analyst at Aon, from 1995 to 2005, marking a total of 15 years with the company in various roles.
Education and Expertise
Kathy Appelhans attended Niles West High School before advancing her education at the College of Lake County. She completed an Associate of Arts degree there between 2005 and 2011. Her educational background has supported her extensive career in benefits management, demonstrating expertise in both benefits and systems analysis.
Career Transition
After serving as a Senior Benefits Analyst at Mercer, Kathy Appelhans transitioned to the role of Benefits Operations Manager. This move underscores her progression within the field of benefits management, leveraging her extensive experience in analysis and operations to manage complex employee benefits programs effectively.