University of Idaho Benefits Advisory Group

Purpose

The Active Benefits Advisory Group is comprised of faculty and staff members who represent constituent employee groups across all University of Idaho locations.

The Retiree Benefits Advisory Group includes representatives from the University of Idaho Retirees Association (UIRA) who represent all UIRA members.

The advisory groups are independent of one another and work year-round with university administrators and executives. Group members advise and make recommendations to senior leadership on what actions, if any, should be considered or undertaken to ensure the active and retiree health plans meet the needs of the members and remain solvent, affordable and performing.

Faculty and staff are welcome to attend Active Benefits Advisory Group meetings. Additional members on the Active Benefits Advisory Group are always welcome. If you are a current benefit-eligible employee interested in joining, please contact Brandi Terwilliger, HR director, at 208-885-3008.

Active Benefits Advisory Group

• Brandi Terwilliger, Human Resources, HR Director/Co-Chair
• Benton Glaze, Animal Vet Science, Faculty/Off-Site Representative
• Lee Espey, Finance and Administration, Finance Representative
• Kristi Copeland, Off-Site Staff Representative
• Meladi Lanier, Off-Site Staff Representative
• Trina Mahoney, Budget Office, Finance Representative
• Robert Clark, Facilities, Staff Representative
• Rick Schumaker, EPSCOR, NFE Representative
• Cheyenne Smith-Sarkkinen, Budget Office, Staff Representative
• David Talbot, Ombuds
• Julia McIlroy, Controller's Office, Purchasing Services
• Cretia Bunney, Controller's Office, Payroll Manager
• Arlette Jameson, Human Resources, Benefits Team
• Keli Jones, Human Resources, Benefits Team
• Kim Ridle, Human Resources, Benefits Team
• Mindi Wood, Human Resources, Benefits Team

Retiree Benefits Advisory Group

• Carol Grupp, Retiree Representative, UIRA
• Dave Walker, Retiree Representative, UIRA
• Brandi Terwilliger, Human Resources, HR Director/Co-Chair
• Trina Mahoney, Budget Office, Retiree Trust Representative
• Cretia Bunney, Controller's Office, Payroll Manager
• Arlette Jameson, Human Resources, Benefits Team
• Keli Jones, Human Resources, Benefits Team
• Kim Ridle, Human Resources, Benefits Team
• Mindi Wood, Human Resources, Benefits Team