Curriculum Vitae
President
Co-founder and President of Benico, Ltd. and BenAssured, Ltd.
PERSONAL DATA
Married to Pamela J. Garven since August 14, 1976.
- Children: David, Krista
- Daughter-in-law: Ivette
- Granddaughter: Jazmin
- Grandsons: Christian and Noah
- Residence is in Huntley, Illinois
John’s father passed away on December 17, 1996. Click here for a tribute to him.
EDUCATION
- 1977 – Bachelor of Arts, Biblical Studies – Trinity International University (TIU) – Graduated with honors (Magna Cum Laude)
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
- 1980 – Registered Health Underwriter (RHU) designation – The American College
- 1981 – Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation – The American College
- 2011 – Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®) – Conferred by The Center for Fiduciary Studies (Associated with the Center for Executive Education, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, University of Pittsburgh)
- 2011 – Certificate in Healthcare Reform Studies – The American College
- 2012 – Chartered Healthcare Consultant (ChHC) designation – The American College
INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT
- 1997-1998 Chair, Technology Committee – National Association of Health Underwriters
- 1998-1999 President – Chicago & Northeastern Illinois Assn. of Health Underwriters
- Co-Founder and 2005-2006 President – Northern Illinois Association of Health Underwriters
- 2004-2006 State Leg Chair and 2008-2009 President – Illinois State Association of Health Underwriters
INDUSTRY & PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS
- Member – National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) since 1978
- Member – Profit Sharing/401(k) Council of America (PSCA) since 2000
- Member – Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) since 2002
- Member – Benefit Advisors Network (BAN) since 2006
- Member – Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) since 2011
INDUSTRY AWARDS
- 1997 & 2005 recipient, Distinguished Service Award through the National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU)
- 1998 recipient, James C. Nettleton Memorial Distinguished Trustee Award, conferred by the Chicago & Northeastern Illinois Assn. of Health Underwriters
- 2005 recipient, Edward H. O’Conner Memorial Distinguished Service Award, conferred by the Chicago & Northeastern Illinois Assn. of Health Underwriters
- 2006 recipient, Distinguished Service Award through NAHU Region III.
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
- 1977 – 1979 – Agent, Equitable Life Assurance Society, Waukegan, Illinois
- 1979 – 1981 – Group Sales Representative, Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Co., Chicago, Illinois
- 1981 – 1983 – Sole Proprietor – private insurance & employee benefits practice
- 1983 – Present: President, Benico, Ltd.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Past Member, Consolidated School District #158 Board of Education in Huntley
- 1997 – Secretary, The Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry
- Member of Morning Star Church and World Outreach Center, Huntley, Illinois
OTHER PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
- Heartland Institute policy advisor on health care and insurance issues
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REFERENCES
Personal, professional, or business references are available upon request to qualified parties.