Greg Brooks is the level-headed, experienced navigator you want beside you on a long, challenging voyage. Like, say, implementation of a large-scale benefits outsourcing operation.

“I serve as a sounding board (and sometimes therapist) for our key client contacts.”

Greg’s first-hand experience makes him a natural fit for this consulting role. Thanks to his diligent project management approach and extensive background as leader of complex implementations, he’s a source of assurance for executives and benefit analysts alike. He’s the partner clients can depend on throughout the entire process of considering, implementing, and managing a benefits administration provider.

Before joining herronpalmer, Greg worked in the benefits administration and consulting businesses of CitiStreet (now known as Voya), Chicago Consulting Actuaries, and Convergys, where he accumulated more than 20 years of experience building HR/benefits solutions, managing large client relationships, implementations, and consulting for employee benefit plans. He also worked as a benefits manager inside two large enterprises: Mead Corporation and Federated Department Stores. His experience includes:

• Managing delivery of end-to-end benefits and HR services for clients across North America, EMEA, APAC and LATAM
• Leading a team of more than 100 employees—dispersed across North America, Canada, Hungary, Spain, and Brazil—in delivering services to more than two million client employees, dependents, and retirees
• Managing client implementations and ongoing benefit operations for clients

Greg holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Cincinnati and a Global Benefits Certification from the IBF. You can connect with him on LinkedIn.

Now, he’s proud to be part of herronpalmer, where he appreciates the colleagues, clients, and culture.

“The people we have on our teams are incredible and great to work with. It is amazing what we have accomplished. And the integrity! We’re focused on doing the right thing all the time, and we have leadership that represents and excels in demonstrating this quality.”

Greg’s first experience as an employee …

“I was a golf caddie for $20 a round (with tip).”

Greg’s happy place …

“I’m most happy to be anywhere with my two grandsons. I also love to be on the water fishing with whoever I can convince to go out with me.”

Some proud moments for Greg …

“Probably the toughest and most rewarding thing I accomplished as a child was joining a wrestling team and learning the sport. As a professional, I’m proud that my colleagues recognized me with the herronpalmer Excellence Award. That meant a lot to me!”

Greg’s career that might have been …

“When I was young, I wanted to drive Indy race cars. But now, the thought of crashing at 180 mph in an open wheel car makes me pretty happy with my career choices.”