Carol Lanneau
About Carol Lanneau
Carol Lanneau is a Benefits Manager at Empath Health, where she has worked since 2005. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from Miami University and has extensive experience in managing employee benefits and compliance activities.
Work at Empath Health
Currently, Carol Lanneau serves as the Benefits Manager at Empath Health, a position she has held since 2005. In this role, she manages various employee benefit programs, including group health and welfare plans with an annual budget exceeding $10 million. She develops benefit communication materials and oversees the annual open enrollment process, ensuring that employees are informed about their options. Additionally, she partners with brokers and consultants for vendor management, which includes contract negotiation and renewals.
Education and Expertise
Carol Lanneau earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business Administration and Management from Miami University. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in business principles, which she applies in her role as Benefits Manager. Her expertise includes managing compliance activities, plan audits, and ACA processing, as well as overseeing retirement plans.
Background
Before joining Empath Health, Carol Lanneau gained experience in the benefits field through various roles. She worked at Descartes Systems Group as a Benefits and Payroll Manager from 1999 to 2003, where she managed employee benefits and payroll processes. Prior to that, she was a Benefits Analyst at Dick's Sporting Goods for 11 months in 2004. Her career spans over two decades, primarily focused on benefits management.
Achievements in Benefits Management
In her current role, Carol Lanneau manages a 403(b) retirement plan with over $60 million in assets. She is responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and oversees significant financial aspects of employee benefits. Her management of group health and welfare plans reflects her capability in handling large budgets and complex benefit structures.