About Us

Meet Corporate Synergies

A nationally trusted employee benefits specialist, we drive value for employers through high-touch engagement, expert advice and a comprehensive suite of tools & resources.

Corporate Synergies Employee Benefits Brokerage & Consultancy
Corporate Synergies is a national employee benefits brokerage and health & welfare consultancy.  

Our deeper understanding of insurance is nurtured by our connection with the industry, the success of our clients, and participant listening posts. Our clients’ employee benefits program success is guided by the consultative approach and technical competencies of our industry experts.

Inspirational Leaders

mike lisa and andrew bloom, leaders of national employee benefits specialists Corporate Synergies

As employee benefits experts, we have the privilege of focusing exclusively on helping employers navigate the complexities of healthcare and creating a better benefits experience for their employees.

Technology has certainly helped drive innovation in our industry, but at the end of the day, it’s the people who make the difference. We take pride in the passion, knowledge and dedication of our team members.  They are the driving force behind our clients’ success.

We invite you to explore our unique offerings and expertise shared throughout this website.  You will find relevant content in our resource centers as well as opportunities to participate in our many educational events.

While we focus on employee benefits here at Corporate Synergies, we also have access to all lines of insurance through many of our partner agencies who share the same passion and focus for their line of coverage.

No matter your insurance needs, we have the resources to help safeguard your organization and free your HR teams to focus on the people they support.

That’s how we provide a boutique benefits experience. That’s benefits made personal.

-Andrew Bloom & Mike Lisa, Co-President & CEOs

Service Leaders

Dan Kuperstein

Senior Vice President
Compliance

Healthcare Reform & regulation counselor.

Luciano Franco

Vice President
Underwriting

Data-driven interpreter and risk analyzer.

Eileen Scoggins

Director
Employee Advocacy – BenefitsVIP®

Tireless client supporter and advocate.

Luray Tobar

Luray Tobar

Director
Benefits Administration

Benefits technology problem-solver.

Gary Cassidy

Director
Client Communications and Wellness

Employee wellness & engagement architect.

Dina A. Beck

Director
Continuing Education Events
CARES Program

Committed educator and supporter.

Regional Leaders

Sales mavens & team-building innovators

Pamela Smith | Corporate Synergies

Pamela Smith

Regional Vice President
Account Management – New York Metro

STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS IN NEW YORK METRO

At Corporate Synergies, employee benefits are more than just a service; they’re a personalized experience. From regional offices in Manhattan and on Long Island serving the New York Metro area, the firm takes a boutique approach, acting as a seamless extension of HR teams to design, manage and optimize benefits programs tailored to each organization’s unique goals.  

This high-touch, consultative model is championed by leaders like Pamela Smith, Regional Vice President of Account Management, a key contributor to the firm’s success. Pam brings deep expertise in aligning client objectives with strategic solutions and ensuring exceptional service delivery.  

Alongside her is Luke Wolkers, Executive Vice President of Sales, known for his collaborative mindset and commitment to satisfying client needs through thoughtful focus and engagement.  

Together, they exemplify Corporate Synergies’ mission to make employee benefits personal and empowering.

Luke Wolkers​

Executive Vice President
Sales – New York Metro

Charlie Geiselhart

Senior Regional Vice President
Sales – Philadelphia Metro

PHILADELPHIA METRO’S BENEFITS INNOVATION

In the competitive Philadelphia Metro market, Corporate Synergies stands out for its consultative, client-first approach to employee benefits. The firm partners closely with HR and leadership teams to craft benefits strategies that are not only cost-effective but also aligned with organizational culture and employee needs.  

Leading this effort are Charles Geiselhart, Senior Regional Vice President of Sales, and Travis Turner, Vice President of Account Management.  

Charlie brings decades of experience in benefits consulting, with a focus on building long-term client relationships and delivering measurable results.  

Travis is known for his deep technical knowledge and hands-on management of complex health and welfare programs, including self-funded and fully insured plans.  

Together, they represent Corporate Synergies’ commitment to excellence, innovation and personalized service in helping Philadelphia-area employers navigate the evolving benefits landscape. 

Travis Turner

Regional Vice President
Account Management – Philadelphia Metro

John Kern

Regional Vice President
Sales – Southeast

PERSONALIZED BENEFITS SOLUTIONS IN FLORIDA

Corporate Synergies brings a boutique, high-touch approach to employee benefits across the Southeast, helping employers navigate complex healthcare landscapes with clarity and confidence.  

At the helm of this regional effort are John Kern, Regional Vice President of Sales, and Wendy Thompson, Regional Vice President of Account Management. 

John is a seasoned strategist with expertise in benefits planning, regulatory compliance, funding alternatives, wellness programs, and executive benefits. His leadership ensures clients receive tailored solutions that balance cost control with comprehensive coverage. 

Wendy complements this with her consultative style, guiding organizations through plan design, implementation, and ongoing optimization. Her data-driven strategies, aligned with employer needs, deliver insights that elevate both client and participant experiences. 

Together, they embody Corporate Synergies’ mission to make benefits personal—delivering measurable value, fostering engagement, and freeing HR teams to focus on what matters most: their people. 

Wendy Thompson

Regional Vice President
Account Management – Southeast

Michael Rachesky

Regional Vice President
Mid-Atlantic

LEADING THE MID-ATLANTIC REGION WITH INSIGHT

At the forefront of the Mid-Atlantic region’s boutique, client-centric approach is Regional Vice President, Michael Rachesky, a seasoned leader known for his strategic insight and commitment to delivering measurable value.  

As a key figure in the region, Michael partners closely with HR teams and organizational leaders to design benefits programs that align with business goals while enhancing employee engagement. His expertise spans plan design, compliance consulting, and benefits administration, all supported by Corporate Synergies’ integrated service model.  

With a deep understanding of the regional market and a passion for solving complex challenges, Michael exemplifies the firm’s mission to empowering clients with tailored solutions, proactive guidance and a seamless support experience…. making benefits personal. 

DRIVING GROWTH THROUGH EDUCATION

Corporate Synergies takes a strategic, relationship-driven approach to business development, focusing on delivering tailored employee benefits solutions that align with each client’s goals.  

As Vice President of Business Development,  Anthony Falduto  plays a key role in expanding the firm’s reach and impact. Anthony’s team partners with organizations to identify opportunities for cost savings, compliance support and enhanced employee engagement.

 His strong leadership and commitment to long-term value reflect Corporate Synergies’ boutique model, where high-touch service, expert guidance and integrated support come together to create benefits programs that are both effective and personal.
 

Anthony Falduto

Anthony Falduto

Vice President
Business Development

Michael Rachesky

Regional Vice President
Mid-Atlantic

LEADING THE MID-ATLANTIC REGION WITH INSIGHT

At the forefront of the Mid-Atlantic region’s boutique, client-centric approach is Regional Vice President, Michael Rachesky, a seasoned leader known for his strategic insight and commitment to delivering measurable value.  

As a key figure in the region, Michael partners closely with HR teams and organizational leaders to design benefits programs that align with business goals while enhancing employee engagement. His expertise spans plan design, compliance consulting, and benefits administration, all supported by Corporate Synergies’ integrated service model.  

With a deep understanding of the regional market and a passion for solving complex challenges, Michael exemplifies the firm’s mission to empowering clients with tailored solutions, proactive guidance and a seamless support experience…. making benefits personal. 

Anthony Falduto

Anthony Falduto

Vice President
Business Development

DRIVING GROWTH THROUGH EDUCATION

Corporate Synergies takes a strategic, relationship-driven approach to business development, focusing on delivering tailored employee benefits solutions that align with each client’s goals.  

As Vice President of Business Development,  Anthony Falduto  plays a key role in expanding the firm’s reach and impact. Anthony’s team partners with organizations to identify opportunities for cost savings, compliance support and enhanced employee engagement.

 His strong leadership and commitment to long-term value reflect Corporate Synergies’ boutique model, where high-touch service, expert guidance and integrated support come together to create benefits programs that are both effective and personal.
 

NEW YORK METRO MASTERY

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Anthony Falduto

Anthony Falduto

Vice President
Business Development

PHILADELPHIA METRO EXPERTISE

Michael Rachesky

Regional Vice President
Mid-Atlantic

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NEW YORK METRO MASTERY

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Pamela Smith | Corporate Synergies

Pamela Smith

Regional Vice President
Account Management – New York Metro

Luke Wolkers​

Executive Vice President
Sales – New York Metro

John Kern

Regional Vice President
Sales – Southeast

Role Short Description

Wendy Thompson

Regional Vice President
Account Management – Southeast

Anthony Falduto

Anthony Falduto

Vice President
Business Development

Motivational, driven and tactical Sensei.

Eileen Fogarty​

Senior Vice President,
Human Resources
Trusted advisor and employee advocate.

Senior Leadership

Motivational, driven advisors

Brian Feeley

Chief Marketing Officer
Marketing & Public Relations

Unconventional marketing enthusiast.

Angela Smith

Senior Vice President
Employer Relations & Compliance

Certified across the HR spectrum.

Raymond Kim

Regional Vice President
Operations

Steven Schwartz

Regional Sales Director
Northeast

Amit Shah

Assistant Controller

Fiscal guardian.

Anthony Falduto

Anthony Falduto

Vice President
Business Development

Motivational, driven and tactical Sensei.

Brian Feeley

Chief Marketing Officer,
Marketing & Public Relations

Unconventional marketing enthusiast.

Eileen Fogarty​

Senior Vice President,
Human Resources
Trusted advisor and employee advocate.
Anthony Falduto

Anthony Falduto

Vice President,
Business Development

Motivational, driven and tactical Sensei.
Subject Matter Experts
Contribution to the Dialogue

Andrew Bloom

Co-President & CEO; Chief Operating Officer
Andrew Bloom is a results-driven insurance industry executive. He has expertise in healthcare, sales and service operations, organizational leadership, client satisfaction, product development, vendor management and service delivery optimization. As one of the original officers of Corporate Synergies, he has served at the epicenter of the firm’s rapid evolution into one of the largest and most respected employee benefits specialists in the nation.
Mike Lisa, President and Chief Growth Officer | Corporate Synergies

Mike Lisa

Co-President & CEO; Chief Growth Officer

Mike Lisa leads the Sales and Account Management teams at Corporate Synergies, focusing on growth and retention. With over 30 years of experience in employee benefits and the insurance industry, Mike brings deep expertise in building best-in-class teams, driving operational excellence and enhancing the overall client experience. He also serves on several national carrier advisory boards, where he helps shape solutions to address employee benefits challenges on behalf of our clients.

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Amanda Freudenthal

 Founder and Chief People Advisor
Trusted HR Synergies, LLC  

Amanda holds dual-Bachelor’s degrees in Human Resources  (HR)  Management and Computer Systems and has more than  20 years of HR practitioner experience in-house and as a consultant for the last ten years. Her consulting experience includes supporting start-ups to 500 employees, nationwide and internationally, across all industries and supporting everything from the day-to-day people functions to strategic advising for executives and Boards.

Amanda brings a strong passion for helping organizations streamline processes, remain compliant, and she takes pride in viewing all matters through the lens of all involved.  Amanda aims to place the “human” in Human Resources through her white glove approach. Understanding the why (a.k.a. “know”) versus providing “no” without a solution, is what sets her aside from other HR professionals.  

Jeff Litwin

Vice President, Finance – American Contracting and Environmental Services

Jeff Litwin has been with American Contracting & Environmental Services Inc. for over 17 years. During his tenure, he has held positions in estimating, preconstruction and has held his current role as VP of Finance for the last 3+ Years. In his current role, Jeff oversees all accounting and finance functions of the company, while still staying heavily involved in operations through his guidance in the preconstruction department. Jeff was a key contributor during ACE’s transition from a fully funded insurance model to self-funded in 2023 and maintains a strong interest in the company’s healthcare setup.

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Alexis Holdcroft

Senior Account Manager
Corporate Synergies

Alexis Holdcroft provides account management support and supervises day-to-day program deliverables for clients serviced by the Corporate Synergies Bethesda, Maryland, regional office.

She assists in the development of health and welfare benefits programs based on needs analysis, budget forecasting and detailed contract comparisons. She draws upon her human resources and account management background to deliver exceptional client service.

Prior to joining Corporate Synergies, she was an Account Executive for SET SEG, where she specialized in employee benefits for Michigan public schools. Previously she was an HR Coordinator for SET SEG Insurance Services Agency, where she handled benefits and ADP administration, recruitment, policy administration and new-hire orientation.

Alexis earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resources from Michigan State University. She holds a Life and Health Insurance license.

John Crable

RHU Senior Vice President 
Corporate Synergies

After initially launching his career with MetLife in 1993, John Crable soon joined the brokerage and consulting firm Corporate Dynamics, the predecessor to Corporate Synergies formally established in 2003. 

John is a lead consultant to a broad array of organizations across all industries from private and public sector companies to non-profit organizations and associations; expertly aiding in the negotiation, design, implementation and servicing of their employee benefits programs. He has a particular talent for reducing employer costs through diligent carrier negotiations and identifying creative funding strategies, while helping an organization maintain high- value, comprehensive healthcare solutions. Web MD, RWJ Barnabas Health, H&M, The Barnes Foundation, Celgene, Sharp Electronics, Einstein Health System, Rhodia, IKEA, Wellpath, NVR homes and Carrington Mortgage represent several of the employers John has partnered with over the years. 

John currently sits on the broker advisory board for Cigna. He is also proud to serve as Chair of the Corporate Executive Board of The Philadelphia Museum of Art and regularly volunteers as a mentor to at-risk youth at Urban Promise in Camden, New Jersey.

Raymond Kim

Regional Vice President of Account Management
Corporate Synergies

Ray has been with Corporate Synergies for over 15 years, serving in all roles within Account Management. Ray is responsible for leading a team of Account Managers with a primary objective of guiding employers in the design of benefit programs that emphasize cost control and higher value for the organization and the plan participant. He serves as an executive sponsor for clients and ensures the teams have the support and resources to successfully provide benefits and insurance consultation. Prior to joining Corporate Synergies in 2005, he was a Benefits Specialist with then Towers Perrin. Ray is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University with Bachelor of Arts degrees in English and Communications.

Dr. Tim Sullivan

Managing Director, Pharmacy Advisory Services
Optum Advisory

Dr. Sullivan is a pharmacist by training and a seasoned managed healthcare executive with more than 15 years of leadership experience across health insurance and pharmacy benefit management. His expertise spans employer group strategy, drug pricing, PBM design, and pharmacy network operations.

Throughout his career, Dr. Sullivan has led the development and execution of high‑impact pharmacy programs that balance affordability, access, and clinical value for health plans, employers, and patients.

Currently, Dr. Sullivan serves as Managing Director and leads Pharmacy Advisory Services within Optum Advisory, where he partners with health plans, PBM’s, employers, and life science companies to navigate complex pharmacy and benefit strategy decisions.

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Matt McCuen

National Executive at Imagine360

Matt McCuen is an industry veteran, with over 30 years of experience in the self-funded space.  

As the National Marketing Executive for Imagine360, Matt works with self-funded employers across the nation to improve the benefits they offer to their employees and families. 

Imagine360 is the leading provider of employer-sponsored health plan solutions that deliver deep cost savings and concierge member support. Leveraging 50+ years of expertise, Imagine360’s solutions combine the financial benefits of reference-based pricing, best-in-class member support, and health plan administration.  

Greg Santulli

CEO of Rx Valet

Greg Santulli is the CEO and Co-Founder of Rx Valet, an industry leading Pharmacy Cost Savings company. Greg has over 30 years of experience in healthcare and pharmacy. His leadership has positioned Rx Valet as the one of the leading providers of Pharmacy Cost Containment, low-cost access to medications and a successful pharmacy benefit manager. His company’s approach is to engage all parties involved to provide unprecedented results. 

Mitch Lamoriello

VP Wealth Advisor at Advus Partners

Mitchell has innovation in his bones. He understands the unique challenges and circumstances clients face in their financial lives, and is passionate about discovering new ways his family firm can help serve a changing investor and investment marketplace.

As an investment specialist, Mitchell sits on the Advus’ investment committee. He also is responsible for assisting in the firm’s qualitative and quantitative due diligence process and contributing to the research on capital markets and global economic conditions. His knowledge base in investments provides him with a strong foundation to help answer client questions and navigate issues with their portfolio. As he spends more time with clients, Mitchell understands the importance of achieving goals and has expanded his knowledge, skills and approach beyond investments to encompass holistic financial planning.

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Andy Rhea

President of Align Risk Solutions

Andy is the President of Align Risk Solutions. Prior to the formation of Align, Andy served as General Counsel to the Captive Insurance Division for the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance. He began his legal career with the Mississippi Insurance Department and in private practice. He is a licensed attorney (in both Tennessee and Mississippi) and holds the Associate in Captive Insurance designation. Andy is very active in various captive insurance associations, currently serving as the President of the Tennessee Captive Insurance Association. Andy is a graduate of Mississippi State University where he received a BBA and MBA, and he earned his law degree from the University of Mississippi. During the feasibility and formation phases of Align’s process, Andy is involved in all regulatory, business plan and application functions. Ongoing, Andy is responsible for corporate governance, regulatory matters, and client relationships. 

Andrew Zito

President/CEO – Advus Fincancial Partners

Andrew has always been fascinated by complex things. The more complicated something is, the more he wants to understand it and fix it. From applying technology to solve business problems to working with plan sponsors to untangle complicated situations, he thrives on finding efficient and effective solutions.

Andrew oversees the operations of Advus, translating the firm’s vision and objectives into actionable processes. His responsibilities encompass technology solutions, business processes, service standards and human resources. He also is directly responsible for the retirement plan division and settingits strategic direction.

Andrew specializes in the qualified retirement plan aspect of the Advus business. Throughout his career, he has worked with retirement plans in a variety of different capacities. He began his career as an intern at Advus (formerly LAMCO Advisory Services, Inc.) assisting with compliance testing. He then spent several years working on platform conversions for retirement plans before moving into his present consulting role. Within the retirement plan space, he specializes in complex plan situations including plan mergers, spinoffs, complex regulatory audits, M&A activity and error corrections.