Conner Strong & Buckelew promotes Klepper

About her

Kristine Klepper of Conner Strong & Buckelew has been promoted to executive partner, chief operating officer, Employee Benefits Practice. Her promotion coincides with a strategic organizational realignment in the company’s employee benefits practice to support the group’s continued expansion. In her new role, Klepper will focus on managing operations across the employee benefits practice and expanding key service areas. Klepper will be responsible for consulting teams, the firm’s data and population health capabilities, and the firm’s compliance and audit resources. Klepper has been with Conner Strong & Buckelew since 2011. She is a graduate of St. John’s University.

“Kris has been an instrumental leader within the organization for the past 12 years. With 30-plus years of experience, she’s a true asset and I can’t think of anyone more qualified and better to serve in this expanded role as we strive to meet our ambitious business goals,” said Joe DiBella, executive partner and national employee benefits leader at Conner Strong & Buckelew.

“Benefits packages play a critical role in raising employee satisfaction and retention, two significant drivers of overall business success,” Klepper said. “Our employee benefits practice has expanded significantly over the past several years by finding new and innovative solutions that move the needle for our clients. Conner Strong & Buckelew has supported me at every step of my career, and I’m excited for the opportunity to do even more to help our business continue to grow.”

About the company

Conner Strong & Buckelew is a leading insurance, risk management and employee benefits brokerage and consulting firms. Its employee benefits practice provides benefits administration, health and wellness programs and strategic advisory services.