Justine Ekstrom
About Justine Ekstrom
Justine Ekstrom serves as the Vice President and Employee Benefits Consultant at Woodruff Sawyer, bringing over 30 years of experience in employee benefits consulting. She specializes in HRIS, compliance, and customized benefits solutions, emphasizing strong client relationships and exceptional service.
Current Role at Woodruff Sawyer
Justine Ekstrom serves as Vice President, Employee Benefits Consultant at Woodruff Sawyer, a position she has held since 2014. In this role, she leverages her extensive experience in employee benefits consulting to provide tailored solutions for clients. Her expertise includes HRIS and technology consulting, which are integral to enhancing employee benefits services. Justine emphasizes the importance of strong client relationships and exceptional customer service, ensuring that clients receive customized benefits solutions that meet their unique needs.
Previous Experience in Employee Benefits Consulting
Prior to her current role, Justine Ekstrom worked at Mercer as Principal, Employee Benefits Consultant from 2012 to 2014. She also held the position of Vice President, Employee Benefits Consultant at Woodruff-Sawyer Oregon, Inc. from 2007 to 2012. Earlier in her career, she spent 16 years at Northwest Benefit Planning as an Associate, and 5 years at Mutual of Omaha as a Marketing Assistant. This diverse background has contributed to her over 30 years of industry experience in employee benefits consulting.
Education and Certifications
Justine Ekstrom studied at Lake Oswego High School from 1982 to 1986. She later pursued further education and achieved a Mental Health First Aid Certificate from the National Council for Behavioral Health. This educational background supports her expertise in employee benefits and her focus on providing comprehensive consulting services.
Specializations and Areas of Focus
Justine specializes in compliance, international benefits, and retirement plan services within the employee benefits sector. She provides insights on sharing benefit costs with employees and educates them on available plans. Her approach is centered on collaboration with employers to address their specific benefits needs, ensuring that solutions are customized and effective.