A Message from the President

I can’t think of a time in the history of our industry when joining together has been more important. Change always causes a little uneasiness and that is certainly the case as we transition into health care reform. But change also represents incredible opportunities if we pay attention, join the dialogue and work together.

When I joined NAPBA, I was looking to learn more about the then emerging consumer-driven plan options. What I found at NAPBA was a group of industry leaders who were more than willing to help me, welcome me and share their time and talents. I now count many NAPBA members as close friends.

What makes NAPBA different?

Well that one is easy. I have attended many industry conferences and I often found myself lost in a sea of hundreds of attendees. I didn’t have real opportunities to make lasting connections with my peers. That’s not true of NAPBA. From the quarterly webinars to our annual conference, NAPBA members find themselves in small group settings where members have open discussions and receive real world suggestions for improving their business and our industry.

For those of you who have joined with us, thank you. To those who may just be discovering our wonderful organization, welcome. Now more than ever, none of us can be successful alone.

Best regards,

Rob Hayes
2011-2012 NAPBA President