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founded Pancoast Benefits in 1985 to provide employee benefit consulting and
administration for employers nationwide. Fred spent the first 25 years of his
career coaching college-level football, primarily for teams in the challenging
Southeastern Conference. As head coach at Vanderbilt University, he was a
runner-up for SEC Coach of the Year.
Leaving college athletics in 1980,
Fred joined Murray Manufacturing Company—an organization with more than 4,000
employees—as director of human resources. It was the experience he gained in
human resources that led him to found Pancoast Benefits five years later.
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Fred is extremely active in local charitable organizations,
devoting a great deal of time to Operation Stand Down Nashville, Room in the Inn
and numerous other civic projects. In 2007, he received the Lifetime Achievement
Award from the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. President George W. Bush honored
Fred with the President’s Volunteer Service Award in 2008.
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Pancoast Benefits President Brent Watkins began his career with the company in
1996 as an employee benefits consultant. He served multiple roles within the
company before being named president in 2006. Brent earned his bachelor’s degree
in business administration from the University of Mississippi. He is an active
member in the National Association of Health Underwriters and currently serves
on the board as president of the Middle Tennessee Association of Health
Underwriters. Brent also serves on the board of the Green Hills YMCA where he
volunteers with the “We Build People” campaign.
Tom Mitchell, a 35-year specialist in employee benefits, is vice president of
sales & marketing for Pancoast. Following military service in Vietnam, he
obtained his undergraduate degree from Belmont University. Tom is active in
national and local professional organizations including the National Association
of Insurance and Financial Planners, the National Association of Health
Underwriters and currently serves on the Vendor’s Task Force Board for the
Tennessee Health Care Association. He is also a member of the Nashville Downtown
Kiwanis Club and is involved with Room in the Inn, Operation Stand Down
Nashville, and Guardian Hospice. He umpires in the Green Hills Girls Softball
League for K-Second grade girls.
A 25 year specialist in the
employee benefits field, Grayville, Illinois native Pat Lund is vice president
of group benefits at Pancoast. Prior to joining Pancoast in 2009, she was
vice-president at an international consulting firm. Most recently, she has been
an independent consultant for benefit consulting and wellness design and
implementation. She received a bachelor’s degree in education from Southern
Illinois University. Pat is an active member of the Middle Tennessee Health
Underwriters, currently serving as communication chair. She is a member of the
board at her church.
Angie Bonnes, a native of Storm Lake, Iowa, serves as vice president of
administration for Pancoast with an emphasis on data management and
compliance. She received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the
University of Tennessee. Prior to joining Pancoast in 2003, Angie worked with
one of the largest health insurance companies in the country. She enjoys
volunteering with Hands on Nashville and Habitat for Humanity.
A native of Lebanon,
Tennessee, Darlene Denney is vice president of accounting and human resources,
joining the Pancoast team in July 2002 after spending 21 years in the staffing
industry. She also serves as HIPAA compliance Officer for the company. Darlene
obtained a bachelors degree from the University of Tennessee Nashville. She is
active with Hands on Nashville, Operation Stand Down Nashville and Second
Harvest Food Bank.
Franklin native Kaycie Woodard joined Pancoast & Associates in 2007 as account
manager and individual sales specialist, bringing with her several years of
experience as vice president of client development for a leading insurance firm
in Middle Tennessee. Kaycie attended Trevecca University, majoring in management
and human relations. She is a member of Nashville CABLE and serves on the board
of directors of Bethesda Recreation Center.
With a 25 year career in employee benefits, Patti Walker
joined Pancoast in 2008 as accounts manager. Originally from St. Louis, she
started her career with a large insurance carrier and spent 19 years with an
international benefits consulting firm. Patti enjoys volunteering with
Operation Stand Down Nashville, Room in the Inn, Second Harvest Food Bank and
the Last Minute Toy Store.
Vicki Johnson, a Nashville native, has been an account manager with Pancoast
since 2003. She began her career 22 years ago, and her experience includes
telemarketing, customer service, claims examiner, accounting, and underwriting.
She enjoyed coaching T-ball teams for more than five years.
Becky McGonagil joined
Pancoast Benefits in 2000 as administrative services manager. A native of
Nashville, Becky started her career in the field of human resources after
earning a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, ornamental horticulture and
landscape design from the University of Tennessee. She volunteers with the
Southeastern Guide Dog Association and The Meadows nursing home.
Alex Dampf joined Pancoast in
October, 2010 as a benefits consultant. He received his bachelor’s degree in
finance/economics & marketing from Lipscomb University, and served a year-long
internship in employee benefits and financial advising. Alex coaches in the
Green Hills Girls Softball league and is a volunteer coach with Special
Olympics. He is an active member in the National Association of Health
Underwriters and currently serves on the board as education chair of the Middle
Tennessee Association of Health Underwriters. He is a committee member of
Lipscomb University’s Alumni Association’s Gold Network.
Alecia is the graphic design
specialist for Pancoast Benefits and has been with the company since 2003. A
graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, she designs employee
communication materials for clients, including check stuffers, benefit
summaries, benefit guides, enrollment forms and presentations.
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Hillsboro Road
Suite 120
Nashville, TN 37215
Phone:
(615) 292-3400
Fax: (615) 292-3411
Outside of Middle Tennessee: (800) 237-3643
Email address:
info@pancoastbenefits.com
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