ABENTRAS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Group Benefit Account Coordinator
Ashley was born and raised in Pensacola, Florida. She graduated from Florida State University in
Job Titles:
- Premium Services Account Coordinator
Audrey Hanson was born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin. She moved to Jacksonville, Florida in
2001 where she started her career path in the financial services field. Audrey works in the
Consolidated Premiums Services department where she performs invoicing, processing and
reconciling of group insurance premiums. Audrey joined Abentras in 2015
Job Titles:
- Group Benefit Service Specialist
Brittany was born in Hamilton, Bermuda. She spent her early childhood years in Rota, Spain and later settled in Jacksonville, Florida. She graduated from the University of North Florida in 2015 with a bachelor's degree in English as well as Anthropology. Brittany originally joined the Abentras team in 2015 as a Group Benefit Account Coordinator. Brittany now specializes as a Group Benefit Service Specialist and excels in servicing Abentras clients in their day-to-day needs.
Job Titles:
- Group Benefit Service Specialist
Christina was born and raised in Jacksonville, FL, where she began her career in group benefits in 1999 and has worked on both the carrier and broker sides of the business. She has extensive experience with core benefits, Medicare, voluntary and worksite benefits as well. Christina very happily joined the Abentras team as a Group Benefit Account Coordinator in 2017. Christina now specializes as a Group Benefit Service Specialist and excels in servicing Abentras clients in their day-to-day needs.
Job Titles:
- Group Benefit Account Coordinator
Courtney was born and raised in Jacksonville Beach, FL. She graduated from Florida State College
Darlene was born and raised in Tinley Park, IL the south side of Chicago. In 1995 she moved to
Orlando, Fl, and attended Valencia Community College. For the past 20 years, she has worked in
the Special Ed Department K-12 in South Carolina and Georgia providing technology support to the
teachers and state-required reporting. She joined the Abentras team in 2021 to specialize in
Job Titles:
- Premium Services Coordinator
Donna was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. As a Premium Services Coordinator with over
14 years of insurance industry experience, she joined our team in 2018. Donna works in the
Job Titles:
- Premium Services Account Coordinator
- Services Account Coordinator
Elena Pigalova Premium Services Account Coordinator Elena was born and raised in Russia, where she earned her first Bachelor's of Science Degree in Foreign Philology (English Language and Literature) and Translation in 2009. She was awarded the degree of Philologist and Teacher with honors. Elena moved to Jacksonville, FL in 2009. She graduated from the University of North Florida in 2018 with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Business Administration majoring in Accounting. She joined the Abentras team in 2018. Elena works in the consolidated Premium Service department (Bille) specializing in invoices and reconciling and processing group insurance premiums.
Erin was born in Tyler, Texas and raised in Orlando, Florida. She graduated from Sante Fe
Heather was born in San Diego, California and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. She graduated
Jason was born and raised in Ft Wayne, IN. He graduated from Indiana University with a
bachelor's degree in Business. In 2004, he and his wife Carrie relocated to Ponte Vedra Beach,
Florida. He began his insurance and financial services career in Jacksonville in 2004 and
maintains a 2-15 Health & Life insurance license along with a Series 7 and 66 securities
Job Titles:
- Group Benefit Implementation Specialist
Jennye Figueroa Group Benefit Implementation Specialist Jennye was born and raised in Jacksonville, FL. She joined our team in 2014 with over 10 years of experience in the insurance industry. She is our Group Benefits Implementation Specialist, implementing all contracting, reporting, and compliance for our clients.
Job Titles:
- Group Benefit System Analyst
- Group Benefits Coordinator
Katina was born and raised in St. Cloud, Florida and moved to Ponte Vedra Beach in 1998. She
Katina joined the Abentras team in 2014 as a Group Benefits Coordinator and oversees our
Kelly was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. She graduated from the University of North
Florida with a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. Kelly joined Owen and West in 2001,
Lori was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. She graduated from Florida Community College
of Jacksonville with an Associate of Arts degree. She began her insurance career at State Farm
in the Life and Health department in 1990. Lori joined the Abentras family in 2004 as an
Job Titles:
- Executive Assistant
- Premium Services Administrative Assistant
Mary was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and moved to Jacksonville Beach, Florida in
2004. She has worked in the employee benefit field since 2007, and recently joined the Abentras
Job Titles:
- Administrative Assistant
- Receptionist
Monique was born and raised in beautiful Michigan. Monique attended LCC, and Michigan State
University, where she earned a degree in clinical laboratory science in 1987, in Medical
Technology. In 2014, she attended the University of Akron, School of Law, where she earned
certification as a Patent Paralegal. She made her home in Traverse City 2000 - 2008 where she
co-owned and operated The Fireplace Inn, in Karlin, with her late business partner, Maxine
Shreeves. Monique also worked in the Insurance Industry, in Marketing and Administration for
United Healthcare and All State Insurance. She now resides in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida with
her husband, Richard. Monique recently joined the Abentras team in 2022.
Owen was born and raised in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. He graduated from Florida State
University with a degree in Political Science. In 1988, he began his insurance career with
Job Titles:
- Group Benefit Account Assistant
Raquel was born and raised in Miami, FL and moved to Jacksonville, FL in 2017. She studied
Job Titles:
- Group Benefit Account Coordinator
Sisi was born in the Dominican Republic and moved to Jacksonville, Florida in 1990. She
Job Titles:
- Group Benefit Account Coordinator
- Group Benefit Administrative Assistant
Stacie was born in the Panama Canal Zone and moved to the Jacksonville area in 1979. She earned
her Associate of Arts Degree from the University of North Florida in 1989. She has worked in the
insurance industry since 1993. She joined the Abentras team in 2017 bringing us her experience