Barry Max Levy Inaugurated as 44th President of ASPPA
WASHINGTON, DC, October 28, 2012 -- The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA) today inaugurated Barry Max Levy as 2012-2013 president of the organization during the opening session of the2012 ASPPA Annual Conference at the Gaylord Hotel, National Harbor, Md.
"It is an honor to hand the presidency over to Barry Levy. He is a respected leader in the industry and at ASPPA. Barry and I have known each other and worked together for many years. In the coming year, ASPPA will be well positioned not only to grow and flourish, but also to face the challenges of tax reform with Barry as President," said Robert M. Richter, ASPPA's immediate past president.
Levy is president and pension consultant at Levy & Associates in Fort Lauderdale, FL, which he joined in 1989. He is a frequent speaker at ASPPA and industry events, and has been recognized in federal and state courts as an expert in the area of qualified retirement plans. Levy has served on numerous ASPPA committees; as a member of ASPPA's Government Affairs Executive Committee (GAC), co-chair of the ASPPA Benefits Councils (ABC) Committee and co-chair of General Conferences. Additionally, Levy has served as president of the ASPPA Benefits Council of South Florida (ABC South Florida). He attended the University of Maryland, where he received a B.S. in Business Management and a minor in Economics.
"Tax reform lies ahead. Our country is going to address certain issues, the discussion will be on qualified plans and tax incentives and we have to be prepared to make sure we have the incentives for American workers and employers to contribute for a dignified retirement. ASPPA is at the forefront of this struggle, and it is important for our members to get involved. Active members strengthen our organization and give us a stronger voice. I look forward to working with our leadership and membership during the upcoming year," said Levy, ASPPA president.
ASPPA's officers for 2012-2013 were also recognized at the ASPPA Annual Conference:
- President, Barry Max Levy, QKA
- President-Elect, David M. Lipkin, MSPA
- Senior Vice President, Kyla M. Keck, CPC, QPA, QKA
- Vice President, Richard A. Hochman, APM
- Vice President, Marcy L. Supovitz, CPC, QPA, QKA
- Treasurer, Joseph A. Nichols, MSPA
- Secretary, Adam C. Pozek, QPA, QKA, QPFC
- Immediate Past President, Robert M. Richter, APM
- Executive Director/CEO, Brian H. Graff, Esq., APM
Three new members are also being added to the ASPPA Board of Directors:
- Kristine J. Coffey, CPC
- Scott A. Hayes, TGPC
- Yannis P. Koumantaros, CPC, QPA, QKA
Levy's term as ASPPA president begins October 28, 2012, at the conclusion of the 2012 ASPPA annual business meeting. For more information on ASPPA's leadership, visit our website here: http://www.asppa.org/Home-Page/About-ASPPA/Leadership.aspx
About ASPPA
The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA) is a national organization of more than 10,000 retirement plan and benefits professionals that serves as the educator, voice, and advocate for the employer-based retirement system. ASPPA members are administrators, actuaries, advisors, attorneys, accountants, and other financial services professionals who provide consulting and administrative services for qualified retirement plans. www.asppa.org
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