Spectrum Pension Consultants, Inc. is pleased to report that eight of its consultants received new or additional credentials from the American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA) within the last 6 months.          

“We congratulate our consultants for this important accomplishment. This achievement is a testimony to their proficiency as employee benefits practitioners.” said Chief Executive Officer Petros P. Koumantaros. “We now have more than 20 credentialed consultants on staff and will further grow that figure in 2010.”          

Spectrum consultants earning new or additional ASPPA credentials in the last half of 2009 are:

• Angie N. Darby, Qualified Plan Administrator (QPA)
• Brian J. Downer, QPA
• Adam R. Guy, QPA
• Matt C. Olson, QPA
• Elizabeth A. Zappola, QPA
• Tony S. Doble, Qualified 401(k) Administrator (QKA)
• Scott R. Kaiser, QKA
• Pauline D. Woodman, JD QKA          

In addition, Spectrum hired three managing consultants in 2009, each of whom brings over 15 years of industry experience to the firm: Michelle Young, Amy Kennerly, and Rob Taft. Michelle and Amy both have earned ASPPA credentials from prior professional experiences.