One of the biggest reasons people enjoy working with EBC Hawaii is our experienced and local team. Your company's goals, budget requirements, and needs are unique to you and important to us.
Employee Benefit Consulting LLC was founded by Laudra Eber in 1987. Nearly 30 years later we have grown and adapted to the insurance industry of the 21st century, all while keeping the core values and commitment to our clients that Laudra has established.
Joni Tamayo-Wilson, MBA
Joni's 30-plus years of experience, combined with her unique expertise in underwriting, demonstrate a remarkable ability to adapt to the ever-changing landscape of benefit consulting and underwriting. She stays ahead of the latest trends and developments in the industry, ensuring that her advice is current and relevant. This proactive approach allows her to anticipate potential challenges and opportunities, providing her clients with strategic guidance that is both forward-thinking and practical.
Joni provides guidance on compliance with federal and Hawaii benefit laws and regulations, conducts rate renewal benefit meetings, and leads open enrollment sessions. She negotiates premium rate renewals that would achieve rate stability and potential savings for employer groups. She maintains strong and valuable long-term relationships with all of her employer clients and insurance carriers.
Joni's efforts in implementing software applications at EBC Hawaii have been instrumental in creating a balanced and productive work environment. The hybrid scheduling policy, supported by these applications, has improved the quality of service and support provided to clients, resulting in increased satisfaction and loyalty.
Joni holds an MBA from the University of Denver and is an active member of the IFEBP (International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans) and a long-time board member of the NAHIB (National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals). Additionally, she is a certified tennis instructor/coach, sharing her passion by teaching lessons to youths ranging between four and fourteen years old across all proficiency levels.
Joni@ebchawaii.com
Lachelle Rodrigues, GBA
Lachelle has proudly been a part of EBC Hawaii for over 20 years. Learning from one of the best, Lachelle credits EBC founder Laudra Eber for her strong conviction of honesty and integrity when it comes to consulting clients and decision making.
Lachelle has honed her expertise in engaging with HR administration and employees, ensuring seamless communication and understanding of insurance solutions. Known for her creativity, she excels in brainstorming and developing effective communication materials, including flyers and informational content that resonate with clients. She also enjoys collaborating with clients on Open Enrollment strategies and execution, thinking outside the box when it comes to employee engagement.
Passionate about finding tailored solutions that meet her clients' unique needs, Lachelle is a trusted partner in navigating the complexities of insurance.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family at the beach, on a hike, or on the baseball field, bringing her vibrant personality into every aspect of her life.
Lachelle@ebchawaii.com
Mark Fukuhara
Mark Fukuhara is a consultant for Employee Benefit Consulting LLC (EBC). Prior to joining EBC, he was the VP of Hawaii Operations for Hawaii-Mainland Administrators. With a career spanning more than 30 years in Hawaii’s healthcare industry, Mark is uniquely qualified to provide analysis and insights regarding single and multi-employer benefit plans, both self-funded and fully-insured. In addition, he has a wide ranging experience in the healthcare arena, giving him the perspective from the standpoint of insurance carriers/health plans, employers, third party administrators, benefits consultants and providers. Mark has had previous CEO/Administrator experience at Akamai Benefit Consultants, the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund, Washington Counties Insurance Fund and Kahuku Hospital. In addition, he has served as Chief Operating Officer at Hawaii Dental Service and Royal Insurance Agency.
Mark has held management positions with Aon Consulting, HMSA and Straub Clinic and Hospital. Mark has performed benefits consulting projects for local insurance carriers such as AlohaCare, University Health Alliance (UHA), Hawaii Medical Assurance Association (HMAA), and Ohana Health Plan. In addition, he has conducted benefits consulting engagements with mainland companies including Prudential, Guardian, Catamaran/Optum and Sterling Administration.
In 2018, Mark became a certified broker/consultant for Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans offered in Hawaii by Humana, United Healthcare and Aetna. He analyzes, educates and advises employees and individuals on what Medicare options best meet their needs and budgets.
Mark has been a member on the Boards of AlohaCare and the Kahuku Hospital Foundation. He also has served as an officer of the Hawaii Association of Health Underwriters. Mark earned a bachelor’s degree with honors in biology from the University of California and master’s degree in public policy from Harvard University.
Mark@ebchawaii.com
