LIVERPOOL, N.Y. (09/07/2011)(readMedia)-- Gregory Cohen, Chittenango, N.Y., has been appointed president of EBS-RMSCO, a full-service employee benefits administration and consulting services company headquartered in Liverpool, N.Y.
The appointment was announced by David Klein, chief executive officer of The Lifetime Healthcare Companies, the parent company of EBS-RMSCO. The appointment was effective July 1. In addition to its headquarters location, EBS-RMSCO has other New York offices located in Albany, Amherst and Fairport. A fifth office is located in Ravenswood, W.Va.
In his new role, Cohen is responsible for overall leadership, management and organization of operations for the company's 325 employees, who provide innovative employee benefit and risk management solutions to more than 4,000 clients throughout the United States.
"More than 22 years of management experience in employee benefits give Greg a strong background in health care and business management, making him well-positioned to guide EBS-RMSCO's future growth," Klein said.
Cohen has served as senior vice president and vice president of EBS-RMSCO and its predecessor company, EBS Benefit Solutions, since 2001. During that time, he was the innovator and driving force behind the formation of the company's third-party administration of self-funded health plans line of business. Prior to joining the company, he spent 14 years with Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Syracuse, N.Y., and a subsidiary company.
A seven-year veteran of the United States Air Force, Cohen earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia at Valdosta. He serves on the boards of Community General Foundation and Loretto Foundation, both in Syracuse.