Meet Our Team
Exceptional people make exceptional companies. Get to know our staff. The people who strive to give you the hands on, personalized approach our clients have come to expect. Click the pictures below to learn more about our awesome staff!
Executive / Leadership / Advisory
Kristopher Powell
CEO
Leader, Innovator, Golf Nut. These are the words that best describe Kris Powell, CEO of HRPro/BenePro (but not necessarily in that order!). Kris founded BenePro and AdminPro in 1990, sensing an ever-growing need on the part of employers to take better care of their employees in an economical manner. Realizing that need was evolving and changing, he changed the name of AdminPro to HRPro in 2012 to recognize the company’s growing practice in human resources consulting and services.
Kris is driven by the desire to help employers take better care of their employees. As a believer in “practice what you preach” he has also built HRPro/BenePro into a great place to work that has won numerous awards, including being in the top 10 “Crain’s Coolest Places to Work” in Michigan for the last three years.
A native Detroiter and graduate of Oakland University, Kris has been involved in many community activities. These include serving on the boards of Big Brothers and Big Sisters, The MedHealth Foundation, Red Run Golf Club, Notre Dame Prep, United Benefit Advisors and currently, Automation Alley. He lives in Troy with his wife, 2 cats and a dog.
And yes, he plays a lot of golf!!
John Cook
Executive Vice President
With over a decade of experience in managing corporate benefits plans in the Mid-Market segment, John offers a unique blend of leadership, vision and knowledge. He is currently Benepro’s Executive Vice President of Employee Benefits. John has a proven track record of being able to solve complex benefit issues and identify cost-saving solutions for his clients. John is a competent team leader and prides himself on putting his client’s needs first.
Before merging with Benepro in 2018, John ran his own very successful Agency which doubled its revenue in 5 years. John holds a Master of Business Administration from Wayne State University and is an active member of the Wayne State Alumni Association. John is a board member at the Annunciation Cathedral Greek Orthodox Church and also is a Board Member and Treasurer of the Woodward Business Group.
Erin Fazczewski
Vice President of Account Management
Erin is BenePro’s Vice President of Account Management. She is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day functions of the Employee Benefits department and serves as Account Manager for BenePro’s premier clients. She handles service and claim issues for these clients and their employees, assists in preparing and negotiating renewals, presents market trends and claims analysis, prepares communication materials and conducts open enrollment meetings. Erin joined BenePro in January of 2008 in a marketing roll, moved into an Account Manager position and was most recently promoted to Vice President of Account Management. Erin has 15 years of experience working in the employee benefits industry, is licensed in life and health and is NAHU PPACA Certified. She received her bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University. Go, Fire Up Chips!
When not working, Erin can be found spending time with her husband and two children. She enjoys reading, party planning and trying out new recipes with the hopes that one day her children will actually appreciate and enjoy her cooking.
Michael Luzi
Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
Coming soon…
Account Management / Administration
Katie Callender
Account Manager
Katie is a Account Manager here at BenePro. Her main duties include providing rate quotes, proposal preparation, enrollment and eligibility, and client facing communication materials. Prior to coming to BenePro, she had experience working at an agency as well as at a TPA.
Katie is a graduate of The University of Detroit Mercy with a Bachelors in Health Care Administration. She enjoys traveling, golfing, and cooking. In the summer you can find her out on the court playing volleyball or out on the boat with her friends and family.
Brianna Kilburn
Account Manager
Brianna Kilburn is an Account Manager with over 10 years benefit experience on the carrier, broker, and employer side. She has 2 amazing daughters, one four-legged son and is lucky enough to be married to her best friend. When not at work, she can be found spending time with her family, going on adventures with her girlfriends and embarrassing her kids with her epically bad dad jokes and equally terrible dancing skills.
Amy Burkett
Accounts Receivable
Started with HRPro in 2007, as the receptionist. Quickly moved to the COBRA department to utilize her fast data entry skills and ability to complete projects in a timely manner. Now has transitioned into the Accounts Receivable, where her abilities are challenged and keeping her on her toes. Assists others with projects that need to be done quickly. Previously worked for a fence company for 5 ½ years, started out as a receptionist too, moved into quoting assistant, then moved quickly into the Accounts Receivables position. Amy has been the Team Captain of the Wings of Hope for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life since 2013. Purchased her first home in 2015 on her birthday!
Chelsea Harbison
Executive Sales Assistant
Chelsea is new to the HRPro/BenePro team. She has a Bachelor of Communications and Public Relations from the University of Michigan, 11 years of retail management experience, and spent the last 4 years working in Education. She is bubbly, energetic, passionate, possesses an exceptionally positive outlook on life, and slapstick sense of humor.
She recently purchased her childhood home, married her college sweetheart, and adopted a corgi puppy they named Merlin. With a love of all things vintage, she renovated her kitchen to be authentically 1950’s – loud, frosty, Westinghouse refrigerator and all! In her spare time, she enjoys eating, camping, hiking, painting, and yoga, but she is happiest spending cozy time with her husband and puppy.
Olga Kovtun
Marketing Coordinator
Olga has 15+ years of marketing, graphic, brand strategy, and web design experience, she is always eager to learn more and take action! Olga is excited to be in the ever-changing world of digital marketing and to combine the knowledge in real-life to help a business grow.
She is a wife, a mother of two kids, has a dog and two cats. Olga enjoys family time, outdoors, travel, and just being with her family! She volunteers for an international project Creative Society, has friends in many countries, and is passionate about personal responsibility to make our world a better place! She is an international speaker, Creative Society TV host, and loves personal development.
Jerry Longtine
Accounting Specialist
Jerry is the newest member of the BenePro team. Jerry graduated from Central Michigan University in May of 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Growing up in Marine City, Michigan, he loves hunting and fishing on the St. Clair River. Now he primarily sticks to golfing when the weather is nice and hanging out with friends in my spare time. He lives in the metro Detroit area, goes to as many Red Wings and Tigers games as possible, and enjoys a good concert from time to time as well. He is also looking to purchase his first home this coming Fall of 2022.
