Stephanie leads People for Centivo.

Before joining Centivo, Stephanie founded solve& consulting, a management consulting firm working with boards, executives and entrepreneurs on strategy and organizational effectiveness. Prior to that, Stephanie served in senior human resources roles at Rich Products and Bureau Veritas where she advised senior leadership teams and led the development and implementation of leading practice people processes.  Earlier in her career Stephanie was tenure track faculty at Medaille College, director of human resources at Catholic Health, confidential law clerk in federal court and a practicing insurance and malpractice defense attorney.

Stephanie also serves as an independent director for Allied Mineral Products, a 43North judge and mentor, an adjunct professor in the University at Buffalo School of Management and as the Executive in Residence with UB’s Center for Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness.  She is a member of Women in the Boardroom and The Buffalo Angels and is admitted to practice law in the state of New York.

Stephanie holds a BA in speech pathology, a JD with concentration in commercial law and an MBA with concentrations in human resources and health care – all from University at Buffalo.

Marc is the Chief Operating Officer at Centivo.

He is a senior healthcare and insurance executive with extensive experience in early-stage, regional and national health plan, insurance and consultancy companies. For the past decade, he has run large commercial businesses, successfully driving growth and efficiency, while focusing on improving access, care coordination and the affordability of healthcare, while enhancing the consumer experience. He has also been a strong advocate for and mentor to the diverse workforce in his organizations as well as those outside.

Prior to Centivo, Marc was president of Tufts Health Plan’s (now Point32 Health) commercial division. Before Tufts Health Plan, Marc had senior leadership roles at Aetna (a CVS company) and Capital Blue Cross. Prior to that, Marc was a management consultant at Deloitte, helping health plans improve their Sales, Marketing and Product Strategy capabilities. Earlier in his career, Marc worked at two early-stage consumer-driven healthcare companies, HealthMarket and Destiny Health, as well as UnitedHealthcare, MetLife and a national employee benefits consulting firm.

Marc holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hamilton College.

Alan leads product development for Centivo.

Prior to Centivo, he was a co-founder of Liazon, operator of the industry’s leading private benefits exchanges for active employees, and after its acquisition, led product development and strategy across Willis Towers Watson’s exchange offerings. Prior to Liazon, Alan was CEO and co-founder of Online Benefits, which was acquired by A.D.A.M., and then served as President of A.D.A.M. Prior to Online Benefits, he worked in the insurance industry for Prudential, Mass Mutual, CIGNA, and managed an insurance brokerage.

Alan is the author of the book “Employee Benefits and the New Healthcare Landscape”, and is quoted frequently in the press, including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Employee Benefits News, and more. He serves on the board of several early stage companies, and is an advisor to Blue Heron Capital.

Alan holds a BA from Cornell University, an MBA from Columbia Business School, and an MBA from London Business School.

Dr. Wayne Jenkins is the Chief Medical Officer at Centivo. 

He is an accomplished physician and executive with a proven track record of patient-centered, revenue-driven results. Over the course of his career, he’s consistently transformed large, complex healthcare systems into market leaders that deliver quality and value in a dynamically changing environment. 

Prior to Centivo, he was the Chief Clinical Officer for Population Health at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where he provided clinical oversight of value-based care delivery and completed the formation of Medicare Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). Before his time at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, he served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer of Orlando Health, as well as President of Orlando Health Physician Partners. Previously, Wayne was the chief of radiation oncology and then subsequently the medical director for the Florida affiliate of M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, a subsidiary of Orlando Health, Inc.

Wayne holds a BA from the University of Tennessee, an MD from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, and a Master’s of Health Policy and Administration from Johns Hopkins University. He is board-certified in radiation oncology and was recognized in Best Doctors in America annually from 1994 to 2015. He’s published 18 scientific articles and is often sought out to speak at state and national conferences.

Elle leads Client Success for Centivo. 

Before joining Centivo, Elle was on the benefits strategy team at Facebook.​ During her tenure at Facebook, Elle was responsible for the US self-funded medical plan strategy, which included leading the move from a traditional carrier model to a TPA/advocacy model. She was also responsible for designing and managing programs at the company focused on fertility, oncology and pharmacy. 

Prior to Facebook, Elle was a consultant at Mercer where she worked with employers on their healthcare management and benefits strategy. Elle specialized in value-based care, behavioral health and onsite clinic strategy. In addition to leading and working closely with large, complex employers, she was also a member of Mercer’s Center for Health Innovation and Total Health Management teams. 

Elle received her undergraduate degree in public health from University of California Berkeley. 

Lloyd leads Technology for Centivo.

He has more than 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry, with a focus on the innovation of healthcare technology. Prior to Centivo, Lloyd was chief technology officer at AbleTo, responsible for transforming and scaling their behavioral telehealth platform before AbleTo was acquired by Optum Health. Prior to AbleTo, Lloyd was chief information officer for Imaging Advantage (acquired by Envision Healthcare) and oversaw all teleradiology product development and technology operations. Lloyd also served in senior positions at several healthcare companies, including chief technology officer for advanced monitored caregiving, VP of enterprise architecture for Vizient, and corporate director of applications for Vanguard Health (now Tenet Healthcare). 

Lloyd completed Harvard Business School’s continuing executive education program in health, health care administration and management. He holds a BS degree in biological and biomedical sciences from the University of California, Irvine. 

Dave leads actuarial work for Centivo.

He brings over 30 years of experience in employer-sponsored health care, including program design, operation and ongoing financial management.  His expertise with comprehensive employer health strategies for both active and retired employees informs many of Centivo’s solutions.

Previously, Dave worked for Willis Towers Watson, including serving as the firm’s Chief Health Actuary for many years. He had previously worked at two other consulting firms and at Aetna Life and Casualty’s health insurance operation. Dave is a member of the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) workgroup on High Deductible Health Plans. He is quoted frequently in the press including USA Today, the New York Times, Business Insurance and many others.

Dave holds a BS from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries and a Member of the American Academy of Actuaries. He is also one of the three members appointed to the US Department of Defense’s Board of Actuaries.

Tina is responsible for managing the accounting, finance, and administration functions for Centivo. 

Before joining Centivo, Tina was the Controller at Retech Systems, LLC, where she oversaw the accounting and finance functions. During her tenure at Retech Systems, she worked with the new leadership team to implement new strategies, policies, and procedures to help the company attain profitability after a long period of losses.

Prior to Retech Systems, Tina was the Director of Accounting for Reverie, where she also oversaw the accounting and finance functions. Previously, Tina served as the Controller of Liazon, operator of the industry-leading private benefits exchange for businesses across the U.S. Before joining Liazon, Tina worked for several start-up companies in industries that included manufacturing, healthcare, and software development. Her background also includes prior experience at a TPA, North American Health Plans (now known as Meritain Health), early in her career.

Tina holds a BS from the State University of New York at Geneseo and earned the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation.

Gillian is the head of sales for Centivo.

Before joining Centivo, Gillian served as a senior partner in Mercer’s health business, where she held multiple leadership roles focused on relationship management and service delivery for large, progressive employers. Prior to her 23 years at Mercer, Gillian managed claims and customer service operations for a BCBS plan. She has also managed employer health and welfare benefits in both the public sector and the private sector.  

Gillian is a sought-after speaker involved in several industry associations and a regular advocate for healthcare change. She is known for driving business results for some of the largest employers in the country while seamlessly integrating her health care expertise with her passion for workforce diversity, mentorship, and giving back. She’s also an advocate for women in business, having been the North American executive sponsor of Women@Mercer and named one of Diversity Journal’s “Women Worth Watching” in 2013.

Gillian holds a BA in international studies from the Johns Hopkins University.

Stuart oversees business administration, including finance, HR, and legal/contracting, along with other management activities

Prior to Centivo, Stuart spent 15 years with benefits consulting firm Willis Towers Watson and its legacy companies in various consulting, strategy, and program management roles – most recently as leader of strategy implementation for the Exchange Solutions segment – which developed and delivered health & benefit exchange products and services to employers of all sizes.  In other roles, he served as COO of a pension risk management venture, co-leader of Towers Watson’s merger integration team, and an internal strategy consultant.  

Stuart began his career as a healthcare analyst with a boutique firm working on reform initiatives with federal and state agencies, and spent five years as a Congressional aide on Capitol Hill covering healthcare, education, and labor issues. 

He holds a BA, Masters of Industrial and Labor Relations, and MBA from Cornell University.

Ashok founded Centivo in 2017 after observing the inefficiency in the healthcare system and the pain that has resulted for employers and employees.

Prior to Centivo, Ashok co-founded Liazon, operator of the nation’s industry-leading private benefits exchange for active employees. Liazon was acquired by Willis Towers Watson in 2013, and after the acquisition, Ashok served as Managing Director for Willis Towers Watson’s Group Exchange business. Prior to Liazon, Ashok was an Associate Principal at McKinsey and Co., where he served as a leader in the firm’s healthcare and private equity practices. ​

In addition to his role at Centivo, Ashok serves as a senior advisor to Silversmith Capital, a growth equity firm.

Ashok received his undergraduate degree from Princeton University, a Master’s degree from Stanford University, and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Paul is responsible for Third-Party Administrator (TPA) Operations at Centivo. 

Paul brings over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry, with a focus on the payor perspective.  Prior to Centivo, Paul was COO and healthcare futurist at Consociate, and was responsible for operations optimization, IT functions, corporate strategy planning, and more.  Prior to Consociate, Paul was a senior director and solution architect for ikaSystems (now known as Visiant).  During his tenure there, he oversaw all implementations of the ikaSystems Claim Systems and Medicare Advantage software.  Before ikaSystems, Paul served in senior positions at several healthcare companies, including VP of operations for RedCard Systems, COO and healthcare futurist for HCH Administration, and owner of Paul Wann Consulting. 

Paul holds a BS in healthcare administration from the University of Phoenix, as well as a degree in computer programming.