WELCOME TO NAPBA
NAPBA is a grassroots organization for third party administrators (TPAs) of employee benefits programs
About Us
The National Association of Benefit Administrators (NAPBA) is comprised of third party administrators (TPAs), using their collective talents and best practices to continually ensure all members flourish in the ever-evolving healthcare industry and consumer-directed health plans market. To further strengthen our position, we have partnered with ECFC, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advocacy, education, advancement, and innovation of tax-advantaged benefit programs that facilitate choice for employers and employees.
President's Message
As I step into the role of President at NAPBA, I am excited about the road ahead. This organization has always been a place where smart, passionate people come together to share ideas, solve problems, and push the CDH industry forward—and I’m excited to be part of that momentum.
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NAPBA is built on collaboration. Whether you’re a TPA owner, executive, or industry partner, you are part of a community that values fresh thinking and continuous learning. From our Fire Starter sessions to networking events and our annual conference, we’re creating spaces where real conversations happen, and meaningful connections are made.
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One of my top priorities is making sure NAPBA continues to reflect the needs and ideas of our members. If you’ve got feedback, suggestions, or even a wild idea you think we should explore, I want to hear it. You can reach me directly at chris@benefitextras.com. Let’s keep the dialogue open and make this organization even stronger, together.
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And speaking of coming together—mark your calendars! We’re planning the 2026 NAPBA Annual Conference for August in Big Sky, Montana. It’s going to be an incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and recharge in a stunning setting. More details to come, but we hope to see you there!
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Thanks for being part of the NAPBA family. I’m looking forward to what we’ll build together.
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Warmly,
Chris Erickson
President, NAPBA
NAPBA
Mission
To support Third Party Administrators of employee benefits programs by promoting an environment where members can find help and encouragement through peer-to-peer mentoring and collaboration.
NAPBA Membership
Peers Collaborating
NAPBA is a unique and selective association dedicated to providing an enriching and stimulating environment for owners and key personnel of administrators doing business in the CDH and COBRA marketplace.
Membership in NAPBA is by invitation only. This ensures that new members represent quality organizations that will add value to the association, as well as ensuring that the association provides value in return to the member. Membership requirements specify for an individual to join either as an “Owner” or as an “Executive” of the member TPA. The key here is that the individual member is one who has decision making authority and responsibility for the overall management of the TPA and/or its activities. The owner and/or executive is free to involve other coworkers in association events, but this should be in addition to the owner and/or executive’s active participation in those events.
Annual Membership provides the benefit of:
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Annual Conference registration for primary owner/executive (1 attendee) including informative sessions, fun evening events.
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Participation in Fire Starter collaboration sessions where members are matched with members each month.
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Being an industry voice as a grass roots organization
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Continuing education, practice management, networking, peer discussions
Annual Membership
New and renewing members - $1,795
If you feel you meet the requirements, we invite you to consider applying for membership. Follow this link to the NAPBA Membership Form.
Board of Directors & Staff
Chris
Erickson
President
President/Owner
Benefit Extras, Inc.
Burnsville, MN
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Rachel
Humbird
Vice President
CEO
Peak One Administration
Post Falls, ID
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CEO
ThrivePass
Denver, Colorado
Ryan
Tacke
Treasurer
Clodagh
Parker
Secretary
COO
American Benefits Group
Florence, MA
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Jeff
Whittaker
Board Member
Former Chief Strategy Officer
Flores and Associates
Charlotte, NC
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Ross
Honig
Board Member
President
OCA
Mercerville, NJ
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SAVE THE DATE!!
CONFERENCE DATES: AUGUST 24-27, 2026
Big Sky, Montana
NAPBA Annual Conference
NAPBA stands out as an exclusive and discerning association committed to fostering an invigorating and dynamic atmosphere for TPA owners and key personnel of administrators operating within the CDH and COBRA sectors. Participation in the annual conference is restricted solely to existing NAPBA members and affiliated partners by invitation only.
Our conference features a wide variety of sessions to help our members and their businesses. These include presentations from industry leading speakers, and lively industry panels, all of which allow for healthy discussion and interaction. But perhaps most importantly, our conference affords the unique opportunity to develop close professional and personal relationships with industry leaders representing all sectors of our market, from TPA’s, to the top technology vendors, to industry thought leaders.
