ERIC CULPEPPER

Known for his leadership, technical expertise, and deep industry insight, Eric has become a nationally recognized authority on health care reform and employer benefits innovation. Eric’s distinguished career began long before the insurance and benefits sector. He served honorably in two branches of the United States military, earning numerous awards for valor, service, and technical excellence. In the U.S. Navy, he operated as a Gunner’s Mate of Guns (GMG)—a highly specialized and technically advanced role within the weapons division—earning several meritorious awards and commendations for exceptional performance.

He later served in the U.S. Army National Guard as a Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Specialist, where his leadership and precision earned him additional medals recognizing his exemplary service and dedication.

After completing his military service, Eric pursued higher education at Saginaw Valley State University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Marketing. This marked the beginning of a career defined by discipline, strategic thinking, and a commitment to service.

Eric went on to thrive in the corporate sector, most notably at Xerox Corporation, where he excelled as a Major Account Executive. His performance earned him multiple accolades, including the prestigious Circle of Excellence Award and the “Light It Up” 4th Quarter Regional Performance Award, recognizing his consistent ability to deliver results and exceed organizational expectations.

Eric’s leadership, influence, and contributions to both industry and community have earned him recognition in several distinguished publications, including Marquis Who’s Who and Crain’s Detroit Business, solidifying his standing as an innovative force.

BARBARA HAWES

Barbara Hawes PhD, DRCC, Certified Benefits Counselor and Disaster Response Counselor, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Health Care Professionals for dedication, achievements, and leadership in counseling.

Considering herself an “adrenaline junkie,” Dr. Hawes’ experience working in an emergency room sparked her career-long interest in mental health disorders. In 1993, she commenced her career as director of crisis prevention and stabilization services for Vesta Inc., MD, which she excelled at until her departure in 1998.

Moving on, Dr. Hawes was deputy director of Crisis Response System in Maryland from 2000 to 2003 and the director of Resources for Human Development in Philadelphia from 2003 to 2004, as well as an independent consultant for disaster response for eight years until 2012. Presently, she has served as a disaster response counselor since 2012 and an independent certified benefits counselor since 2014. Helping people at a depth of emotional, psychological, and humanitarian realms, Dr. Hawes likes to switch up her areas of involvement due to her continuous desire to learn and keep current in her profession.

Dr. Hawes received a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy and psychology from Roanoke College in 1977 and went on to study deaf education at the University of Virginia. She acquired a Master’s degree in counseling psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University and finally achieved a Doctor of Philosophy in clinical psychology from Charisma University in 2014. The recipient of numerous awards for crisis efforts from the Mental Health Association, Dr. Hawes attributes her success to her parents’ example, as well as a great deal of drive and focus.

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