C&A Benefits Group

Christina King, Founder and President

Christina has over 18 years of insurance experience, specializing in Employee Benefits. After working with some larger agencies in central Ohio, Christina founded C&A Benefits Group in early 2009 to better assist organizations. Soon after, she added C&A Business Services to provide payroll, human resource support and other services to make it easier for companies to operate more efficiently. In her elusive downtime,

Christina enjoys walks with C&A’s Chief Morale Officer and unwinding with a good book on a beach.

Jeff King COO/CFO

Jeff joined C&A in 2014 with over 30 years of experience in operational, legal and financial issues as a CPA and CFO. In his previous life, Jeff was an integral member of the NCT Ventures management team, co-founder of SubmitOrder.com and held several positions in finance and operations with Red Roof Inns and Digital Storage Inc. Jeff brings his extensive experience in big business and the venture capitalist world to small business owners, executives and entrepreneurs.

Jeff’s passions in life include baseball. He formerly set 4 Ohio State University records and later went to play in the Yankee organization. Jeff now gets his sports fix by playing golf at any opportunity.

Owner & Vice-President of Client Services

Jason King comes to C & A with over six years of professional selling and client relations experience. Prior to that, he was a professional baseball player in the Detroit Tigers System. He holds a degree in Marketing from Kansas State University and along with Cameron Briggs, is the second generation of the family-owned business.

Jason is passionate about helping employers and
employees make responsible decisions in regards to their healthcare costs and plans.

Anita Patton, Director of HR

Anita joined the Company with 20+ years of experience in human resources consulting experience. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and has achieved the Senior Professional in Human Resources certification. She has worked for several Fortune 500 corporations and has partnered with a variety of business leaders (corporate executives, mid-managers and small business owners) as their human resources advisor. She understands the complexity of balancing business operations and people management and will help you navigate through those difficult decisions. She is service-focused and relationship-driven. She values trusting relationships with her business partners and will work diligently to honor that trust. Anita enjoys the art of crocheting, solving puzzles and domestic/international travel.

She is a life-long fan of great mystery stories; such as those written by Agatha Christie and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Julie Volpicella, Director of Payroll Services

Julie comes to C&A with 16 years’ experience in the hospitality industry where she worked her way from desk clerk to general manager. Payroll was one of her main duties so she made a career switch to payroll processor nine years ago. She has helped numerous clients grow and manage their payrolls processes since. Julie is detailed oriented and continues to learn by studying for the Certified Payroll Professional exam.

Outside of work, she has three adult children that she is very close to and four cats. Rescuing pets is something she has always done.

Tracy Stamper, Accounting & Payroll Manager

Tracy brings over 20 years of experience in bookkeeping and office management to C&A’s payroll and accounting departments. She’s exceptionally organized, a great trainer and outstanding member of the C&A team! In her free time, Tracy enjoys hiking, camping and whitewater rafting in her home state of Utah.

She also is actively involved in raising her granddaughter.

Chad Roberts, Key Account Manager

Chad is a Benefits Coordinator with C&A. He manages small to mid-size group and self-funded insurance clients. He is well versed in COBRA, FSA and HRA administration, while conducting benefit audits and open enrollments. Chad develops close relationships with his clients and has great communication skills that come from his experience in operations. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Northern Kentucky University.

In his spare time, he enjoys playing softball and volleyball as well as coaching baseball and conducting individual batting lessons. He ends his days going home to his sweet puppy Sage.

Tijuanna (TJ) Zerrei, Claims Manager

Meet Tijuanna (TJ), a highly experienced claims professional with 20 years of expertise in commercial claims management. She has a proven track record of successfully managing commercial claims and is skilled in presenting complex ideas in a clear and concise manner.

Throughout her career, TJ has honed her conflict resolution and service recovery skills, always striving to find the best solutions for both clients and colleagues. Her ability to remain calm under pressure and communicate effectively makes her an invaluable asset to any team.

Outside of work, TJ has a passion for music and loves to sing and write. Her creative side fuels her problem-solving abilities and helps her approach challenges from different perspectives. When she’s not working or singing, she can often be found volunteering. TJ is known for her kind-heartedness and commitment to making a positive impact on those around her.

Paige Hurt, Payroll Specialist

Paige Joined C&A in 2020 after Graduating from Kenton High School in Kenton, Ohio. Paige Started her career as a Payroll Coordinator assisting the senior levels of the C&A Payroll Department. In 2021 Paige began the day-to-day management of her own payroll accounts. As her knowledge and payroll processing skills have advanced, Paige was able to be promoted to her current role of Payroll Specialist. She now independently handles complex multi-state payrolls for C&A clients around the country.

In her free time, she enjoys traveling to new places and achieving goals related to her own personal growth. She frequently spends time with her close friends and family.

Linda Banham, Key Account Manager

Linda has many years of experience in benefits, payroll, Human Resources, and talent acquisition for small to mid-sized businesses. Linda has great communication skills and works well with her team and clients. She holds a master’s degree in Business Administration and Social Work.

Her favorite thing is spending time with her family and many pets. However, Linda loves going to watch sports live and even from the comfort of her couch.

Jeff Leckrone, Benefits Consultant

Jeffrey is a Benefits Consultant that has successfully helped employers with strategies to meet ever changing trends and the rising cost of offering employee benefits for more than 20 years. He has navigated many satisfied clients through the C&A Benefits Group’s “One Source Solution”. – helping them reduce the time and labor costs associated with Benefits Administration, Payroll and HR Compliance through total integration. Additionally, Jeffrey helps clients with the insurance solutions for key person, buy-sell arrangements, business continuation, and other executive and family life insurance and disability income protection needs.
On the personal side, Jeff enjoys spending time with his wife and teenage son. Golf is a favorite activity and a former career.

Jeff still maintains status as a Member of the PGA of America and continues to provide golf instruction to individuals as time permits.

Suni Rivas Martinez – Benefits and HR Coordinator

Suni Rivas Martinez is the Benefits and HR Coordinator for C&A Benefits Group, She specializes in providing benefits consulting, HRIS technology and human resource consulting services to C&A’s clients. Suni’s unique skill set includes that she is fluent in Spanish! Her skillset allows C&A to serve the needs of our Spanish speaking clients while ensuring ALL employees receive the same level of world class service.

Suni is passionate about people and works hard to keep all C&A clients compliant so that they can focus on their own growing their businesses. Before coming to C&A Suni worked in the banking industry for 9 years where she was a compliance manager, she also holds a real estate license in the State of Ohio.

Dixie King, Director Canine Department

Dixie is a natural born leader who works with all dogs to ensure responsibilities are carried out daily. She herds her co workers, travels on lunch runs and sits in on weekly staff meetings. Always a team player, she raises group morale through costumes and playing outside.

She prefers to oversee tasks from her favorite couch and her favorite time of day is lunch.

Nova Briggs – IT Manager

Nova is new to the C&A team, and has excelled quickly as a fast learner. She routinely sits in on webinars, conference calls, and team meetings. She completes daily inspection of wires under desks and ensures that all employees take proper breaks.

She also has an open door policy, preferring to make herself available to the team at anytime rather than sit behind a desk.

Angela, Chief Morale Officer, Office Greeter

Angela is responsible for morale and security at C&A. She ensures all clients and UPS persons are greeted properly. In addition to her security detail, Angela visits each of the staff members to provide daily tail wags and hunt for the elusive goldfish cracker stash.