Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board

OGB is advised by the 16-member Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board, made up of professionals from the private and public sector, representing the state’s active and retired employees from higher education to local school boards, the insurance sector, the governor and the Louisiana Legislature.

Nancy E. DeWitt (Chair) Elected to represent retired state employees
	Nancy E. DeWitt 3675 Lorraine St. Baton Rouge, LA 70805 Work:   225-359-6972 Term:   Through 7-1-16	Nancy E. DeWitt retired from the Department of Health and Hospitals with 33 years experience in human resources and training. Ms. DeWitt holds a bachelor's and master's degree in education from Louisiana State University and is the current vice president of the Baton Rouge chapter of the Retired State Employees Association (RSEA).

Barry O. Blumberg (Vice-Chair) Appointed by the governor to represent health and life insurance agents
	Blumberg and Associates, Inc. P.O. Box 82030 Baton Rouge, LA 70884 Work:   225-767-1442 Fax:     225-767-0806 Term:   Through 6-30-20	Barry Blumberg is the president of Blumberg and Associates, an insurance agency. Mr. Blumberg is a member of the board of directors of the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Louisiana.

Melissa A. Lee (Secretary) Elected representative of higher education personnel
	Louisiana Transportation Research Center 4099 Gourrier Ave. Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4443 Work:   225-767-9155 Fax:     225-767-9178 Term:   Through 6-30-18	Melissa A. Lee was appointed in 2012 to represent higher education personnel on an interim basis after the previous board member retired. Ms. Lee is a training and development program manager at the Louisiana Transportation Research Center (LTRC). She has been an OGB plan member since April 2006.

Letti Lowe-Ardoin Appointed by the governor to represent Private Sector/ Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
	Letti Lowe-Ardoin 1550 Brame Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Work:   225-978-6697 Fax:     225-925-0946 Term:   Through 6-30-18

Representative Robert Billiot Appointed by the speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives to represent the House
	The Honorable Robert Billiot LA House of Representatives 7575 Westbank Expy. Marrero, LA 70072 Work:   504-349-0096 Fax:     504-349-0098 Term:   Concurrent with House term of office	Rep. Robert Billiot represents House District 83, which comprises the west bank of Jefferson Parish. He is vice-chairman of the Municipal Parochial and Cultural Affairs Committee and also serves on the House Natural Resources and Environmental Committee, the House Transportation Committee, the Highways and Public Works Committee, the House Executive Committee and the Joint Legislative Committee on Capital Outlay.

Rikki Nicole David Elected to represent state employees
	Dept. of Culture, Recreation and Tourism P.O. Box 94361 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9361 Work:   225-342-0880 Fax:   225-342-7928 Email:   rdavid@crt.la.gov Term:   Through 7-1-16	Rikki Nicole David is the Human Resources Director for the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism and has over twelve years of state service. She serves as the Treasurer of the Louisiana Chapter of the International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IPMA-HR). She is nationally certified both as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and International Public Management Association Certified Professional (IPMA-CP). Ms. David received her bachelor’s degree in mass communications from LSU.

Luke DiMattia Designated to represent employees of the Department of Transportation and Development
	Luke DiMittia 54020 DiMittia Lane Independence, LA 70446 Work:   985-969-6402 Fax:     985-878-3247 Term:   Through 6-30-18	Mr. DiMattia began working for the Department of Transportation and Development in 2013. Prior to joining DOTD, he worked for George Engine Co. and America Diesel. He is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and has been married to his lovely wife for 33 years. They have two daughters and one granddaughter.

Korey Harvey Designated by the Commissioner of Insurance to represent the Department of Insurance (non-voting member)
	Louisiana Department of Insurance P.O. Box 94124 Baton Rouge, LA 70804 Work:   225-219-4770 Fax:      225-342-5711 Term:   Concurrent with the Commissioner of Insurance’s term of office	Korey Harvey assumed the position of Deputy Commissioner of the Office of Health for the Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) in January 2014, where he oversees multiple health insurance regulatory activities for LDI. Harvey is a Louisiana native and received his Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctor degrees from Louisiana State University. Since 2012, Harvey has worked as a Health Insurance Attorney at the LDI. During that time he has worked closely on implementation of requirements of the Affordable Care Act.

Kenneth J. Krefft Elected to represent employees of the Department of Health and Hospitals and the Department of Social Services
	LA Department of Social Services Disability Determinations Services 157 Archer Ave. Shreveport, LA 71105 Work:   800-256-2266, ext. 6431 Fax:     318-869-6406 Term:   Through 6-30-20	Kenneth Krefft has been a social services analyst for 23 years and is employed at the Shreveport Disability Determination Service office of the Department of Social Services. This is Mr. Krefft’s second term representing DHH/DCFS and he previously served on the board as the elected LA State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) representative in 1988 and 1989 while employed as business manager of the Winn Parish School Board. He holds B.A. and M.B.A. degrees from Tulane University.

M. Scott McKnight Appointed by the governor to represent Employee health care/employee benefits specialist
	Bancorp South Insurance 4041 Essen Lane, Ste. 400 Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Work:   225-336-3200 Fax:     225-490-9280 Term:   Through 6-30-18	Scott McKnight joined BancorpSouth Insurance Services in 1999 as a Benefits Consultant. During his time with the agency, he has been an integral part of the employee benefits team. McKnight assists employers in developing health care strategies to reduce their overall health care costs while maintaining quality of employee health care. Through employee benefits technology, he is able to help employers measure and change their cost drivers to develop a healthier workforce. McKnight specializes in providing employers with an effective and efficient channel for communicating benefits to employees through technology. Although his focus is on employee benefits, he is also able to provide comprehensive property and casualty services to all of his clients. McKnight is the graduate of the National Alliance Producers School in Dallas. He holds a bachelor’s degree in General Studies from LSU, with a concentration in business administration, finance, economics, and sociology. He also earned a Master of Business Administration degree through the Executive M.B.A. Program at LSU.

Seth Smith Elected to represent Employees of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections
	Seth Smith Po Box 174 St. Gabriel, LA 70776 Work:   225-642-3306 Fax:     225-319-4593 Term:   Through 6-30-20

Senator Gregory W. Tarver Appointed by the president of the Louisiana Senate to represent the Senate
	The Honorable Gregory W. Tarver 1024 Pierre Avenue Shreveport, LA 71103 Work:   318-227-1499 Fax:     318-227-1058 Term:   Concurrent with Senate term of office	Senator Gregory W. Tarver of District 39 was appointed by the president of the Louisiana Senate to represent the Senate. Senator Tarver began his political career serving on the Caddo Parish Police Jury in 1975. Three years later he was elected to the Shreveport City Council. Senator Tarver was elected as state Senator in 1983, served through 2004 and was re-elected in 2011. Senator Tarver serves on the Finance Committee, the Judiciary B Committee, the Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee, and is the vice-chairman of the Local and Municipal Affairs Committee.

Harold Williams Appointed by the governor to represent the private sector (at large)
	1st Team Insurance 3745 Choctaw Dr Baton Rouge, LA 70805 Work:   225-806-6923 Fax:     225-372-8105 Term:   Through 6-30-16	Harold L. Williams has over 20 years of successful entrepreneurial endeavors. He serves as President of the Zion City/Glen Oaks Revitalization Committee, member of NFIB Leadership Council, member of the Economic Freedom Association, board member of Pachyderm of Greater Baton Rouge, and board member of Children’s Charter School. Mr. Williams is a former member of the Alcohol Beverage and Control Board and a former law enforcement officer for the City of Baton Rouge. Mr. Williams is professionally trained in property and casualty insurance as well as commercial and residential real estate. He serves as a licensed insurance agent and a licensed realtor in Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi. Additionally, Mr. Williams is President of Louisiana Business and Community Alliance— A non-profit 501(3) c corporation located in the 70805 Zip Code.

Teachers and other school employees of elementary and secondary schools - Vacant

Private Sector (at large) – One seat vacant

Designated to represent retired teachers and employees of elementary and secondary schools -- Vacant

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