Management Team: Cheryl Elkin, CFC, CFCI

Cheryl Elkin is the managing partner of Elkin & Associates – a NC Third Party Administration company specializing in flexible benefit plan administration.  Cheryl has over 25 years of experience in employee benefits including extensive hands-on knowledge of regulations governing employee benefit plans. 

Prior to forming Elkin & Associates, Cheryl held senior management positions in risk management, human resources and benefits administration.  She was the:

·     Vice President of Operations for Flores & Associates, a national leader in cafeteria plan administration.

·     VP Administration and Operational Team Leader for Employee Benefit Services, Inc.,  the nation’s 5th largest privately    held TPA

·     Director of Human Resources, Bojangles Restaurants, Inc.

Cheryl studied Business Administration at Indiana University Southeast and Central Connecticut State University.  In August, 2000, Cheryl earned her CFC (Certified in Flexible Compensation) with honors from ECFC's Academy for Professional and Ethical Standards; and in 2003 she received her CFCI (Certified in Flexible Compensation Instructor) designation. She holds a North Carolina Life and Health license and is a member of the Charlotte Association of Health Underwriters.  Cheryl is also currently pursuing her CEBS designation through the Wharton School of Business.

Cheryl is dedicated to service excellence for the customers of Elkin & Associates and has earned a reputation for creative solutions in flexible benefit plan design.  You can reach Cheryl directly via e-mail at cheryl@elkinassociates.com.