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Western Pension & Benefits Council History

A 70 Year History of Joining Pension Specialists

The Western Pension & Benefits Council (WP&BC) was founded in 1954 to address the educational needs of pension specialists. Through the years, WP&BC has expanded their scope and to include education opportunities for those with responsibilities in the health and welfare fields. Today, the WP&BC is recognized as one of the premier educational and professional organizations in the western United States for the dynamic field of employee benefits.

WP&BC is a tax exempt educational organization with a Governing Board consisting of all Chapter Presidents and an Executive Committee appointed from their ranks. The world of employee benefits is constantly changing. Today, more than ever, you need the tools and resources to effectively manage your responsibilities as a benefits professional.

WP&BC Sacramento Chapter History 


The WP&BC is comprised of professionals whose experience lies in the dynamic and constantly-changing atmosphere of employee benefits.  The Sacramento Chapter sponsors a minimum of four meetings each year on a variety of timely and practical benefits-related topics.

WP&BC strives to create an environment where pension & benefits professionals can expand their knowledge, share their ideas and socialize with new and old colleagues, whether their expertise lie in plan design, investments, compliance, law, administration, insurance or auditing.  

Over the years, our Chapter has maintained a wealth of pension & benefits expertise in many fields of our trade and hope that our members may serve as resources for one another.


Our WP&BC Sacramento Chapter 2025-2026 Board Members


President:
Brian Abad
brian.abad@aicinvest.com

Vice President:
Scott Galbreath
sgalbreath@truckerhuss.com

Treasurer:
Jennifer Jackson
jjackson@bdo.com

Secretary:

Aaron Karr
aaron.karr@ampf.com

At-Large Board Members: 
Marcus Buckner
Kathy Cannon
Scott E. Galbreath
Jeri Howell
Steve Ogden
Marcel Weiland

 

Chapter Administrator:
Karin LeCocq
info@wpbcsacramento.org

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