Barbara Williams - Chief Executive Officer

"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 health care administrators in the country. During her 20-year career at Careington, she has helped the company build a stellar reputation as an innovator, serving some of the nation's most respected Fortune 500 companies.

Recently, Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade presented an award to Careington at the corporate headquarters in Frisco, TX. Careington was recognized by the State of Texas for its contribution to the Texas economy, the lives of its employees and the Frisco community. The company was one of two businesses headquartered in Frisco to be recognized.

For the past six years, Barbara served as President of the Board of the Consumer Health Alliance (CHA) and is currently the Vice Chair of the association. CHA represents more than 28 million households in the United States and advocates for consumers' rights to choose affordable and practical health care programs and products. CHA has been recognized as a resource for the discount health care industry.

Stewart Sweda - Chief Sales And Marketing Officer

"We are known in the industry for our market leadership, product portfolio and turnkey solutions. Careington's products are designed to give our clients the greatest value based on their specific needs. We've built so much flexibility into our plan administration, products and services that we can meet almost any need - whether it's national, regional or local in scope."

Stewart Sweda has been an integral part of Careington's growth since 1992. 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 health care 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 10 years, Stewart has led the growth of Careington's membership from 500,000 to over eight 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 health care organizations, PPOs, insurance companies and third party administrators. Stewart graduated from the University of Missouri in 1991.

Melissa Baumann - 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 tax compliance, financial reporting, treasury management, and short- and long-range strategic finance and capital planning for the corporation.

Currently, Melissa oversees the operations of the accounting and finance, fulfillment, licensing and regulation, and human resources departments. In addition to her career with Careington, Melissa serves as the treasurer of Consumer Health Alliance, the industry's trade association.

Chuck Misasi - Senior Vice President Of Sales And Marketing

"Careington's reputation is based on our exceptional people and the services we provide. We have remarkable employees that take great pride in providing our customers with the highest level of service. We create effective, customized solutions that match the needs of our clients. Our best-in-class network partners offer valuable discounts that are unmatched in our industry. We support our products with proactive and skillful customer service, always demonstrating a sense of urgency, continuous improvement and professionalism in all that we do."

Chuck Misasi has more than 20 years of experience creating and marketing medical and dental savings plans. He is an innovator in health-related product development, marketing research and sales. He is an experienced senior executive with expertise in direct marketing, business development and customer relationship management. Chuck currently oversees Careington's client relations, product development and marketing departments and works with a far-reaching list of clients on a daily basis. Chuck believes that our people and our attention to the customer experience are key strengths of our company.

Greg Rudisill - Senior Vice President Of 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 members feel like they are our most important customers in the world."

Greg Rudisill brings more than three decades of experience in employee benefits to Careington, specifically in managed health care and the group-directed eye care market. In his current role as senior 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.

Rashmi Jain - Vice President of Information Systems

"Careington works hard to stay ahead of the technology curve, while providing an unmatched level of customization and flexibility. We are proud to offer first-class products and service to our clients, providers and members."

Rashmi Jain has been a significant part of Careington's success since 1999. As the VP of Information Systems of Careington, Rashmi plans, directs and participates in the development and maintenance of Careington's strategic information systems, which includes hardware, software, security, and Web initiatives.

Rashmi also manages Careington's operations and project management departments. During the past eleven years, she and her team of dedicated professionals have successfully implemented multiple large scale client and internal projects.