Benefits Committee
The Benefits Committee monitors the medical plans for retirees, evaluates changes, and investigates alternatives where advantages may be gained.
A key part of the execution of this committee's responsibilities is through the support provided by the Purdue University Human Resource Services department that handles the communication, gathers additional vital data, and provides a focal point for problem resolution.
The committee also strives to keep retirees aware of additional University benefits and privileges and promotes program improvements where possible. Members of the committee are:
- Larry Pherson, chair, lpherson3744@gmail.com
- Bill Bennett
- Emily Bramson
- Charles Brown
- Rick Cosier
- Larry DeBoer
- Don Gentry
- Peter Goldsbrough
- Julie Kercher-Updike
- Scott Ksander
- Norman Long
- Jesse Moore
- Harry Morrison
- Betty Nelson
- Cindy Oneal
- Carolyn Roper
- Leon Thacker
- Tom Turpin
- Jane Walker
- Jerry Day (ex-officio)
- Marshall Martin (ex-officio)
- Tom Robertson (ex-officio)
- Kate LaMar (HR staff)
- Candace Shaffer (HR staff)
Purdue retirees and spouses are eligible for membership to this or any other PURA committee. Due to the Benefits Committee's responsibilities, priorities and processes and the time involved in researching and resolving complex issues affecting retirees, this committee has elected to have no term limits for its members. Anyone interested in joining this or any other committee should contact the committee chair.
Last Updated: July 2023
