Peter Baxter Email & Phone Number

Arlington, Va

Leads the Insurance & Financial Services business at NRECA and serves as Plan Administrator for the Association’s multiple-employer DB pension, 401(k) and H&W benefit plans with combined assets in excess of $10 Billion. The goal of these programs is to provide member cooperatives across the nation, regardless of their size and location, with access to comprehensive, flexible and affordable retirement, health care and insurance programs for current and former employees and their dependents. Directs the design and administration of population health management and workforce wellness/ productivity strategies for the electric cooperative system, including the sponsorship of a Clinical Advisory Board and medical research programs focused on rural populations. Ensures ongoing compliance of the plans with ERISA, HIPPAA, ADA, ADEA, COBRA, MMA, PPA, PPACA and all federal regulations. Also responsible for the design and administration of non-qualified deferred compensation and FAS 106 fee-for-service programs in support of these plans.

Responsible for leadership of the group and individual insurance programs, including all health, welfare, life and disability plans, offered by this national trade association to rural electric cooperatives across the US.

Management consulting practice focused on helping companies, foundations and executives achieve strategic growth and profitability through the design and delivery of flexible, efficient and customer-intimate solutions in the areas of business strategy and corporate development, HR transformation, product management, and business process optimization.

Responsible for global strategy, business planning and corporate action for the $600 million HR outsourcing business at EDS, including competitive market research, business intelligence and the investment of capital to acquire capabilities required for the core offering through M&A and alliances. Also responsible for the establishment and management of all strategic relationships with 3rd party service providers related to the core HRO offering and client-specific vendors during transition and transformation.

Responsible for strategy, development and management of the global benefits administration product portfolio, as well as overseeing relationship management with strategic delivery partners and risk management services within the Administration Solutions practice, including contract management, product pricing, audit and financial controls and program management.

Responsible for developing, implementing and managing all critical business strategies and initiatives in support of the Retirement Plan Services (RPS) business partnership with JP Morgan. Directed the financial management, strategic planning, business continuity, and vendor management processes, including all major external negotiations and M&A activities. Also directed the activities of the market research and business intelligence teams related to these lines of business.

Responsible for coordinating and influencing activities across multiple lines of business related to business acquisition and retention for the Total Benefits Outsourcing practice while managing the new business implementation team. Provided large, multi-product clients with ongoing support and consulting in the areas of process reengineering, compliance review, plan design improvements, and development of custom workflow and system enhancements.

Responsible for building and managing the entire defined contribution administrative practice (200 corporate plans). Directed all recordkeeping, administration, training, and client service activities. Also responsible for development of new products, pricing and distribution strategies, and coordination of marketing/sales activities across the various lines of business.

Responsible for the design and implementation of an extensive network of customer-based services and shareholder reporting functions for this multi-disciplined insurance and financial services company. Also directed the account servicing of large, multi-product customers related to IRS-qualified and non-qualified retirement programs as a Series 6 registered representative.

Financial Management For The Technical Executive

Executive training program

Leading With Mastery

Developing & Managing A Successful Technology & Product Strategy

Executive training program

Facilitating Change

Executive training program

Administrative And Qualification Issues Of Retirement Plans

Professional designation coursework

Series 6 Registration

Ba, Behavioral Sciences

Liberal Arts

Activities and Societies: Theta Chi Fraternity; Varsity SoccerTransferred to University of Arizona after completing my core coursework.