BPAS Announces Corporate Promotions

Utica, NY – May 1, 2015 – BPAS, a national provider of retirement services headquartered in Utica, NY announced today the promotion of two key executives within its defined contribution services division.

Linda Pritchard has been named Senior Vice President, Recordkeeping and Trading Services and Donna Merritt has been promoted to Vice President, Recordkeeping Services.

Pritchard, who joined BPAS in 1982, has held a number of progressively increasing positions during her 34 years with the company, including Director of Operations. In her new role, Pritchard will oversee all operational aspects of the BPAS daily valuation division, including recordkeeping, Omni programming, trading, fulfillment services and more. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut and lives in central New York.

Merritt joined BPAS in 1988 and has been involved in all aspects of defined contribution retirement plan administration, including most recently as Manager of the Daily Valuation Department. In her new role, Merritt will oversee the daily valuation and census teams as well as the operational areas under Pritchard’s guidance. Merritt holds a Bachelor’s degree from the SUNY College of Technology and lives in central New York.

“Linda and Donna play essential roles within the DC Services arm of BPAS,” said Paul Neveu, President of BPAS, LLC. “I am delighted to make today’s announcement. Linda’s constant diligence, both in managing people and overseeing complex projects, has allowed BPAS to continuously grow over the years. And, as key member of Linda’s team, Donna has helped us continue to grow and expand our business. Coming up with creative solutions to client needs is hallmark for both of these professionals, who we are proud to have as part of BPAS. I look forward to their continued growth and contributions in their new positions.”

Benefit Plans Administrative Services, Inc. (BPAS),which includes Harbridge Consulting Group, BPAS Trust Company of Puerto Rico, and Hand Benefits & Trust Company, is a national provider of retirement plan administration, actuarial, consulting, collective investment fund administration and VEBA / HRA services to a diverse array of clients spanning the United States and Puerto Rico. We service over 3,600 retirement plans and 375,000 plan participants through partnerships with a wide array of financial intermediaries and hold $18.5 billion of assets under custody. BPAS service offerings also include automatic rollover and post termination loan administration services. With nine offices and 250 employees, BPAS has the depth of professional and technology resources to deliver value-added services to all employee benefit stakeholders. At BPAS, we are committed to “Solving Tomorrow’s Employee Benefit Challenges…Today.”

For more information, visit BPAS.com.