Michael Ringhand
About Michael Ringhand
Michael Ringhand serves as a Benefits Specialist Executive, overseeing employee benefits and coordinating insurance coverage for Weld County School District 6. With a background in underwriting and processing at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, he has extensive experience in managing employee benefits and compliance.
Work at Flood and Peterson
Michael Ringhand has served as a Benefits Specialist Executive at Flood & Peterson since 2013. In this role, he oversees the reconciliation of health plan monthly eligibility reports and premium reports from medical and flexible plan companies. He coordinates the acquisition of various insurance coverages, including medical, dental, and vision, as well as flexible fringe benefit programs. Michael is responsible for developing and maintaining over 2400 employee-based benefits for Weld County School District 6, ensuring compliance with relevant statutes.
Previous Experience at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Prior to his current position, Michael Ringhand worked at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage as an Underwriter/Processor from 1998 to 2013. During his 15 years in this role, he gained extensive experience in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. His responsibilities included reviewing loan applications and ensuring compliance with lending standards, which provided him with a solid foundation in benefits administration and financial processes.
Education and Expertise
Michael Ringhand studied at Mississippi State University, where he achieved a degree in Business. His educational background has equipped him with the knowledge necessary for his role in benefits administration. He is proficient in using Infinite Visions, also known as Tyler Technologies, which aids in managing employee benefits effectively.
Responsibilities and Duties
In his current role, Michael is responsible for developing procedures and forms for district and school-based personnel to update the employee benefits master file. He acts as a liaison between employee benefits and other departments and schools, ensuring effective communication and understanding of benefits information. Additionally, he coordinates training for personnel on utilizing employee benefits information.
Compliance and Program Development
Michael Ringhand reviews and ensures compliance with Federal and Colorado statutes as they pertain to employee benefits. He assists in the development of computer programs related to employee benefits, contributing to the efficiency of benefits administration. He also participates as a client performance team member, reviewing performance agreements with the flexible benefit plan administrator.