Executive leadership.
Shared vision.
Industry expertise.
Strategic thinking.
Kevin Hill
Chief Executive Officer
Kevin oversees the planning, implementation, and operational aspects of the business, ensuring the company's core lines of business—the FLTCIP and BENEFEDS—perform at the optimum level. He and his team routinely analyze service and transaction trends in an effort to guarantee the company is continuously improving the service model we present to our clients.
Prior to joining FedPoint, Kevin served as vice president of product management for John Hancock's retail broker-dealer, John Hancock Financial Network. He has spent more than 20 years in financial services, with experience in marketing, operations, call center management, and IT.
Kevin received his bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
Prior to joining FedPoint, Kevin served as vice president of product management for John Hancock's retail broker-dealer, John Hancock Financial Network. He has spent more than 20 years in financial services, with experience in marketing, operations, call center management, and IT.
Kevin received his bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
Geoffrey Norris
Chief Financial Officer
Geoff defines the financial direction for the company. With more than 25 years of experience, he has a keen understanding of life, long term care, and health insurance financials and operations. His experience allows him to effectively guide strategic and tactical finance decisions to benefit the company in the short and long term. Geoff's team provides reliable and timely financial information and analysis, as well as implements and maintains proper internal controls to protect the company's assets.
Prior to joining FedPoint, Geoff held several leadership roles at Manulife/John Hancock Financial, including head of U.S. and Canada Expense Management and controller for U.S. Annuities. Geoff also served in roles as the assistant corporate controller for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and finance manager at Healthsource/CIGNA. Geoff began his professional career with Deloitte.
Geoff received his bachelor's degree in business administration from the Whittemore School of Business and Economics at the University of New Hampshire. He is a certified public accountant.
Prior to joining FedPoint, Geoff held several leadership roles at Manulife/John Hancock Financial, including head of U.S. and Canada Expense Management and controller for U.S. Annuities. Geoff also served in roles as the assistant corporate controller for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and finance manager at Healthsource/CIGNA. Geoff began his professional career with Deloitte.
Geoff received his bachelor's degree in business administration from the Whittemore School of Business and Economics at the University of New Hampshire. He is a certified public accountant.
Melissa McLaughlin
Chief Human Resources Officer
Melissa defines and executes the human resources strategy for the company. She oversees the development of HR programs aimed at building and maintaining a high-performance culture that engages employees, develops effective leaders, and values and supports employee efforts to deliver extraordinary service to FedPoint's customers.
Melissa oversees recruiting, training and education, performance management, payroll, benefits, and employee relations. Under her oversight, we have developed a friendly, supportive work environment with a welcoming atmosphere.
Melissa has more than 20 years of senior-level human resources experience within the insurance industry. Prior to joining FedPoint in 2002, she was the director of human resources for two regional staff model HMOs, one of which provided patient care and insurance services for a large U.S. Department of Defense contract.
Melissa is a certified senior professional in human resources and received her bachelor's degree in business from Southern New Hampshire University.
Melissa oversees recruiting, training and education, performance management, payroll, benefits, and employee relations. Under her oversight, we have developed a friendly, supportive work environment with a welcoming atmosphere.
Melissa has more than 20 years of senior-level human resources experience within the insurance industry. Prior to joining FedPoint in 2002, she was the director of human resources for two regional staff model HMOs, one of which provided patient care and insurance services for a large U.S. Department of Defense contract.
Melissa is a certified senior professional in human resources and received her bachelor's degree in business from Southern New Hampshire University.
Michael Crones
Chief Information Officer
Michael is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of FedPoint's evolving technology infrastructure, cloud transformation, software development, and quality, user experience—and all facets of the company's digital strategy.
Prior to FedPoint, Michael was the Chief Information and Chief Security Officer at aPriori Technologies, a SaaS-based software firm used by manufacturers during their engineering processes, where he was responsible for its portfolio of IT services, compliance, and cyber security.
Previously, Michael served in numerous technical leadership roles at both MIT Lincoln Laboratory and Draper Laboratory.
Active in the community, Michael serves on STEM-focused boards at Bridgewater State University and Merrimack College in addition to being an adjunct faculty member at Boston College where he teaches in the Cybersecurity Policy and Governance graduate program. He actively supports the greater Boston high-tech community through his engagement with the Mass Tech Advantage, which helps develop alternative and diverse talent sources.
Michael holds his master's degree from Brandeis University and his bachelor's degree from Merrimack College
Prior to FedPoint, Michael was the Chief Information and Chief Security Officer at aPriori Technologies, a SaaS-based software firm used by manufacturers during their engineering processes, where he was responsible for its portfolio of IT services, compliance, and cyber security.
Previously, Michael served in numerous technical leadership roles at both MIT Lincoln Laboratory and Draper Laboratory.
Active in the community, Michael serves on STEM-focused boards at Bridgewater State University and Merrimack College in addition to being an adjunct faculty member at Boston College where he teaches in the Cybersecurity Policy and Governance graduate program. He actively supports the greater Boston high-tech community through his engagement with the Mass Tech Advantage, which helps develop alternative and diverse talent sources.
Michael holds his master's degree from Brandeis University and his bachelor's degree from Merrimack College
Brian Frankenfield
Director of Digital Platforms & UX
Executive Sponsor Corporate Giving
Brian provides the strategic business and technical direction for FedPoint's portfolio of online properties to deliver an efficient, intuitive, and secure online user experience across all platforms and devices.
Since joining FedPoint in 2002, Brian has worked closely with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and 14 of the nation's leading insurance carriers to build and continuously strengthen the BENEFEDS online platform and supporting service operations. Brian helped to shape the initial concept of exceptional, efficient service into a working model and then transform that model into a successful ongoing operation, providing members of the federal family with the convenience and time-savings they have come to expect. Today, BENEFEDS administers various functions for more than four million covered lives across multiple federal benefits.
Brian also oversees FedPoint's charitable giving and community engagement program, where he is responsible for building and directing a cohesive strategy to deliver long-term community benefits, employee engagement, and corporate results through sponsorships, grants, corporate donations, matching gifts, and employee volunteerism.
Brian has more than 15 years of experience leading technology and business process operations and has worked with organizations including Cahners Business Information (a former Reed Elsevier subsidiary), IBM, and EMC Corporation.
Brian received his master's degree in business administration from Bentley College and a bachelor's degree from Marist College.
Since joining FedPoint in 2002, Brian has worked closely with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and 14 of the nation's leading insurance carriers to build and continuously strengthen the BENEFEDS online platform and supporting service operations. Brian helped to shape the initial concept of exceptional, efficient service into a working model and then transform that model into a successful ongoing operation, providing members of the federal family with the convenience and time-savings they have come to expect. Today, BENEFEDS administers various functions for more than four million covered lives across multiple federal benefits.
Brian also oversees FedPoint's charitable giving and community engagement program, where he is responsible for building and directing a cohesive strategy to deliver long-term community benefits, employee engagement, and corporate results through sponsorships, grants, corporate donations, matching gifts, and employee volunteerism.
Brian has more than 15 years of experience leading technology and business process operations and has worked with organizations including Cahners Business Information (a former Reed Elsevier subsidiary), IBM, and EMC Corporation.
Brian received his master's degree in business administration from Bentley College and a bachelor's degree from Marist College.
Steven Hutcheon
Director of Client Services
Steve is an experienced operations leader who oversees FedPoint's client services, including the contact centers for both BENEFEDS and the FLTCIP, external vendor relationships that support these functions, and the Customer Service Center support group. He is accountable for leading an engaged client service team, which delivers excellent support to our valued customers.
Prior to joining FedPoint, Steve was vice president of operations for John Hancock's 401(k) business. Steve's breadth of experience is wide. During his 20 years in financial services, he has led successful teams in call center management, client services, operations, project delivery, and IT.
Steve received his bachelor's degree with honors in business studies from the Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, Scotland.
Prior to joining FedPoint, Steve was vice president of operations for John Hancock's 401(k) business. Steve's breadth of experience is wide. During his 20 years in financial services, he has led successful teams in call center management, client services, operations, project delivery, and IT.
Steve received his bachelor's degree with honors in business studies from the Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, Scotland.
Kirk Jones
Director, Information Risk and Security Management and Information Security Officer
Kirk provides strategic and tactical leadership over the functions supporting information security, information security compliance, information risk management, and business continuity.
Kirk's experience spans both the security and privacy landscapes. To help protect FedPoint's critical information and business systems as well as ensure a secure operating environment for FedPoint customers, partners, and employees, Kirk and his team utilize and implement information security best practices in domains such as risk management, architecture, policy, compliance, third-party risk, awareness and training, vulnerability management, incident response, and contingency planning.
Kirk has been a leader in information technology and security for more than 20 years in the health care, insurance, and technology industries.
Prior to joining FedPoint, he spent four years at Workgrid Software, heading the cybersecurity, privacy, and IT compliance functions for a SaaS product entirely in the cloud. There he led the security assessment and SOC 2 compliance programs. Kirk spent four years at Liberty Mutual, leading domestic and international security risk assessments for internal systems and M&A engagements. He also spent two of those years at Liberty leading the cybersecurity customer and regulatory engagement program.
In health care, Kirk spent seven years as the Information Security Officer at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston and four years as an Information Services Risk Manager at Steward Health Care System.
Additionally, Kirk served for 18 years on the board of Danvers Community Access Television, a local television studio in Massachusetts, where he served as treasurer and vice chairman.
Kirk has a master's degree in informatics from Northeastern University with a specialization in security management. Kirk also received his bachelor's degree from Northeastern, where he double majored in management and management information systems. He also holds multiple professional certifications in information security, risk management, and privacy.
Kirk's experience spans both the security and privacy landscapes. To help protect FedPoint's critical information and business systems as well as ensure a secure operating environment for FedPoint customers, partners, and employees, Kirk and his team utilize and implement information security best practices in domains such as risk management, architecture, policy, compliance, third-party risk, awareness and training, vulnerability management, incident response, and contingency planning.
Kirk has been a leader in information technology and security for more than 20 years in the health care, insurance, and technology industries.
Prior to joining FedPoint, he spent four years at Workgrid Software, heading the cybersecurity, privacy, and IT compliance functions for a SaaS product entirely in the cloud. There he led the security assessment and SOC 2 compliance programs. Kirk spent four years at Liberty Mutual, leading domestic and international security risk assessments for internal systems and M&A engagements. He also spent two of those years at Liberty leading the cybersecurity customer and regulatory engagement program.
In health care, Kirk spent seven years as the Information Security Officer at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston and four years as an Information Services Risk Manager at Steward Health Care System.
Additionally, Kirk served for 18 years on the board of Danvers Community Access Television, a local television studio in Massachusetts, where he served as treasurer and vice chairman.
Kirk has a master's degree in informatics from Northeastern University with a specialization in security management. Kirk also received his bachelor's degree from Northeastern, where he double majored in management and management information systems. He also holds multiple professional certifications in information security, risk management, and privacy.
Keith Leader
Director of Operations
Keith leads our frontline customer service operation, where every touchpoint with customers is an essential part of guaranteeing their continued satisfaction. Keith brings knowledge and compassion to this role and is committed to making the customer service experience as responsive and timely as possible.
Keith is responsible for all administrative processing functions, including claims, mail operations, new business processing, premium administration, and reconciliation for both the BENEFEDS and Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) businesses. His position puts him at key junctures throughout the customer life cycle, from the acquisition of new customers and the servicing of existing ones to the efficient treatment of claims when care is needed. He also oversees the FLTCIP call center and maintains client correspondence functions.
Prior to joining FedPoint in 2002, Keith worked as the customer relations manager and class action project manager at Sun Life Financial and as a business analysis team leader at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. He also served as a technology solutions manager at the Moore Corporation.
Keith received his bachelor's degree in business administration from the Whittemore School of Business and Economics at the University of New Hampshire. He also holds the LOMA Associate, Customer Service designation in life insurance.
Keith is responsible for all administrative processing functions, including claims, mail operations, new business processing, premium administration, and reconciliation for both the BENEFEDS and Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) businesses. His position puts him at key junctures throughout the customer life cycle, from the acquisition of new customers and the servicing of existing ones to the efficient treatment of claims when care is needed. He also oversees the FLTCIP call center and maintains client correspondence functions.
Prior to joining FedPoint in 2002, Keith worked as the customer relations manager and class action project manager at Sun Life Financial and as a business analysis team leader at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. He also served as a technology solutions manager at the Moore Corporation.
Keith received his bachelor's degree in business administration from the Whittemore School of Business and Economics at the University of New Hampshire. He also holds the LOMA Associate, Customer Service designation in life insurance.
Cheryl Lemai
Director of Compliance
Cheryl oversees our compliance with federal regulations, contractual obligations, and governing laws. She manages a team responsible for reviewing legal and contractual questions, as well as analyzing and reporting data. Cheryl also supports the company's efforts to deliver excellent customer service by minimizing obstacles whenever possible. In addition, she provides account management support to our primary customer.
Cheryl has held several managerial roles at FedPoint, including managing the BENEFEDS call center. Prior to joining FedPoint in 2007, Cheryl directed production at a Boston-based translation services company. She holds a bachelor's degree from the University of New Hampshire and a master's degree from Syracuse University.
Cheryl has held several managerial roles at FedPoint, including managing the BENEFEDS call center. Prior to joining FedPoint in 2007, Cheryl directed production at a Boston-based translation services company. She holds a bachelor's degree from the University of New Hampshire and a master's degree from Syracuse University.
Ken McCarthy
Director of Business Development & Business Solutions
Ken accounts for the organization's implementation of an effective planning framework in the pursuit, capture, and execution of new contracts, from pre-solicitation to pricing and implementation.
Additionally, Ken leads a shared-service group that acts as a liaison between the operational and technical teams across our business lines. His team of project managers, process analysts, business analysts, and quality assurance engineers scope and manage complex enterprise projects and facilitate change across the organization. The department's goal is to embrace continuous improvement and advance service-delivery quality, efficiency, security, and customer satisfaction.
Prior to joining FedPoint in 2014, Ken spent 20 years with John Hancock (a subsidiary of Manulife Financial), where he served most recently as head of strategic planning for the operations and IT function within Manulife's Investment division. There, Ken collaborated with IT, operations, and finance leaders from Manulife's U.S., Canadian, and Asian regions to streamline and optimize commercial suppliers and key business processing functions. Before that he held a variety of leadership roles within the planning, operations, and project-management functions.
Ken earned his bachelor's degree in finance and master of business administration from Suffolk University. He holds Series 6, 7, 26, and 63 Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) licenses.
Additionally, Ken leads a shared-service group that acts as a liaison between the operational and technical teams across our business lines. His team of project managers, process analysts, business analysts, and quality assurance engineers scope and manage complex enterprise projects and facilitate change across the organization. The department's goal is to embrace continuous improvement and advance service-delivery quality, efficiency, security, and customer satisfaction.
Prior to joining FedPoint in 2014, Ken spent 20 years with John Hancock (a subsidiary of Manulife Financial), where he served most recently as head of strategic planning for the operations and IT function within Manulife's Investment division. There, Ken collaborated with IT, operations, and finance leaders from Manulife's U.S., Canadian, and Asian regions to streamline and optimize commercial suppliers and key business processing functions. Before that he held a variety of leadership roles within the planning, operations, and project-management functions.
Ken earned his bachelor's degree in finance and master of business administration from Suffolk University. He holds Series 6, 7, 26, and 63 Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) licenses.
Marilyn Staff
Director of Care Coordination
Marilyn has 30 years of experience in acute care, home care, and long term care environments. She oversees the company's care coordination and customer relations, benefit authorizations, plan of care management, quality performance, and budget execution. She also works to develop staff growth initiatives as rising claims drive changes in our service model.
Marilyn came to FedPoint from a leading provider of in-home care services, where she was the director of operations and responsible for the home health care functions of four branches and provided leadership in staff training and retention, caregiver recruitment and management, budget development, and process and policy improvement.
Marilyn is a registered nurse and graduate of Boston College.
Marilyn came to FedPoint from a leading provider of in-home care services, where she was the director of operations and responsible for the home health care functions of four branches and provided leadership in staff training and retention, caregiver recruitment and management, budget development, and process and policy improvement.
Marilyn is a registered nurse and graduate of Boston College.