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Executive team
Dr. Rinker co-founded Careington in 1979 and
has been a practicing dentist for more than 30 years. His first-hand experience
can be credited for the strong mutual trust built between Careington
and its panel of providers.
Dr. Rinker personally oversees credentialing and quality
assurance. A member of ADA, TDA and Dallas County Dental Society, Dr. Rinker
believes that Careington’s growth depends upon building
long-term loyalty through quality relationships among its providers and the
customers.
Barbara Williams,
Chief Executive Officer
President and Association Chair
Consumer Health Alliance
“Our people make the difference. They give 100
percent every day to exceed our customers’ expectations. That’s the Careington
way of doing business.”
As Chief Executive Officer of Careington International
Corporation, Barbara Williams oversees one of the largest discount
healthcare administrators in the country. During her 20-year career at Careington, she has helped the firm build a stellar reputation as an innovator,
serving some of the nation’s most respected HMOs, PPOs and national insurance
companies in discount dental programs and ancillary products for vision
and prescription drug programs.
Barbara also serves as the President of the Board and
Association Chair of the Consumer Health Alliance (CHA). CHA represents more
than 21 million households in the United States and advocates for consumers’
rights to choose affordable and practical healthcare programs and products.
Through CHA, Barbara frequently speaks and is invited to provide insight and
testimony about the valuable role of the discount healthcare industry on
public policy issues at the local, state and federal level.
Tracy Berwick
Chief Operations Officer
“At Careington, we are characterized by our people. They are by far our #1 strength. Our proactive employees represent our dedication, our flexibility, our enthusiasm and our first-in-class service. They reflect our true corporate spirit in going above and beyond as a daily way of doing business. That’s how we conduct ourselves at Careington…every day.”
Tracy Berwick and her team are responsible for Careington’s
administration of its products and services, including billing, account
verification and member eligibility processing, as well as data processing,
accounting and computer interface with clients.
In addition, Tracy chairs Careington’s Quality
Management committee. She has helped Careington grow
successfully during her 22-year tenure at the firm.
Melissa Baumann, C.P.A.
Chief Financial Officer
“At Careington, we focus on
anticipating market changes and then leading the way. We believe success begins
with listening carefully to our customers and employees.”
Melissa Baumann has been with Careington for 18
years and is responsible for all fiduciary aspects of the Company. As a
Certified Public Accountant, her knowledge and background are essential in
overseeing these accounting functions, including tax compliance, the accuracy
of financial statement disclosure, asset management, and short and long-range
strategic planning.
Stewart Sweda
Chief Sales and Marketing Officer
Stewart Sweda has been an integral part of Careington’s growth for more than 18 years. Beginning as a Member Service representative, Stewart has worked in many areas of the company and is intimately familiar with all aspects of the business and the healthcare industry at large.
Stewart’s comprehensive product knowledge, expansive market awareness and visionary leadership contribute to his and Careington’s success in the marketplace. During the past ten years, Stewart has led the growth of Careington’s membership from 500,000 to nearly 6 million. As Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, Stewart oversees all aspects of sales, marketing and provider network development, including product development, direct marketing, customer service and provider relations.
An active member of both NADP and CHA, Stewart has forged relationships with major Managed Healthcare Organizations, PPOs, insurance companies and third party administrators. Stewart graduated from the University of Missouri in 1991. He enjoys golf, fishing and spending time with his family.
Chuck Misasi
Senior Vice President
“Careington’s exceptional customer service
starts with the products we offer. We have the best-in-class network
partners, with recognized brands and valuable discounts. We support these
with proactive and skillful customer service representatives, creating a sense
of urgency and professionalism in all that we do.”
Chuck Misasi has more than 24 years of experience in the
direct marketing field with an expansive history in dental and healthcare
product development, marketing research and sales. An experienced senior
executive in business development, database marketing and customer relationship
management, Chuck currently oversees Careington’s direct
marketing business, and call centers, and works with a far-reaching list
of clients on a daily basis. Chuck believes that customer service at Careington
is a key differentiator among its competitors and focuses on continuous
improvement and innovation in the total customer experience.
Greg Rudisill, R.H.U.
Vice President Strategic Partnerships
“At Careington, we strive to
make people feel like they are heard and understood. We are a company of caring
people who are energized and committed to making our clients, providers and
prospects feel like they are our most important customers in the world.”
Greg Rudisill brings more than two decades of experience in
employee benefits to Careington, specifically in managed
healthcare and the group directed eye care market. In his current role as Vice
President of Strategic Partnerships, Greg is responsible for developing
relationships with managed care companies, insurance carriers, third party
administrators and with broker/consultant organizations.
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