Laura Truax
About Laura Truax
Laura Truax is a Manager of Retirement Plans with over 15 years of experience in retirement plan consulting and administration, specializing in defined benefit and defined contribution plans. She has held significant roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and US Foods, focusing on compliance, strategy, and enhancing retirement plan services.
Work at US Foods
Laura Truax currently serves as the Manager of Retirement Plans at US Foods, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing various aspects of retirement benefits, including reporting, communication, compliance, and strategy. Her work involves collaborating with benefit vendors, outside counsel, and the HR department to improve retirement plan services. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Senior Retirement Plans Analyst at US Foods from 2015 to 2020, where she gained valuable experience in retirement plan administration.
Experience in Retirement Plan Consulting
Laura Truax has over 15 years of experience in retirement plan consulting and administration. She specializes in both defined benefit and defined contribution plans, which are crucial components of employee retirement benefits. Her extensive background in this field has equipped her with the skills necessary to manage complex retirement plans effectively. Her expertise includes compliance and strategy development, which are essential for ensuring that retirement plans meet regulatory requirements and serve the needs of employees.
Previous Role at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Before joining US Foods, Laura Truax worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as a Consulting Actuary in HR Retirement Benefits. She held the position of Manager from 2005 to 2015 in the Greater Chicago Area. During her ten years at PricewaterhouseCoopers, she developed a strong foundation in retirement benefits consulting, which has contributed to her current role in managing retirement plans. Her experience at a leading consulting firm has provided her with insights into best practices in the industry.
Educational Background
Laura Truax completed her high school education at Terre Haute South Vigo High School from 1997 to 2001. She then pursued higher education at Purdue University, where she earned a Bachelor's Degree with a double major in Actuarial Science and Statistics from 2001 to 2005. This educational background has been instrumental in her career in retirement plan consulting, providing her with the analytical skills necessary for her roles in the industry.