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VPA, Inc. Promotes John Gernert to Executive Vice President

January 2001

Calabasas, California – VPA, Inc., the leader in self-insured disability benefit administration, is pleased to announce that John Gernert has been promoted to the newly created position of Executive Vice President.

     With the addition of the claim operations and sales and marketing to his responsibilities, Gernert now manages all facets of VPA’s operations, including claims, customer service, information systems, finance and administration, and sales and marketing.

     Jack Bredehorn, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors commented that, “John Gernert’s promotion recognizes his successful efforts to improve our client and customer service and to make the company a more efficient operation. His primary focus will be to ensure that VPA’s business continues to grow and that our investments in technology continue our record of innovation and customer service to our clients.”

     Gernert, a certified public accountant, has been with VPA since November 1996. He was hired as Vice President, Finance and promoted to Senior Vice President in April of 1999. Educated at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, he is a past director of the Ernst and Young Alumni Association and Downtown Properties Owners Association in Los Angeles, and is a board member for the American Youth Soccer Organization, Region 71.

About VPA, inc.

     VPA Inc., headquartered in Calabasas, California, helps employers solve the challenges associated with administering and managing complex absence and disability programs, including sick leave, FMLA, short-term, long-term, and state disability benefit plans. VPA’s clients include PepsiCo, Hewlett-Packard, Agilent, and Charles Schwab. VPA’s expertise and technology, including web intake and inquiry, provide a complete solution to improve productivity, control costs, and reduce the administrative burden for self-insured employers.

Source: VPA, Inc.
Contact: Robert Trotta, 800-473-9761

 
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