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CSI Employee Benefits

About Us

CSI Employee Benefits provides benefits products and services, designed specifically by and for the US Christian education community. With over eight decades of experience and a deep commitment to strengthening Christian education, we understand the unique challenges that Christian educational institutions face as they meet the retirement and health care needs of their staff.

Our flexible, cost-effective plans provide a range of benefit solutions to help Christian educational organizations attract and retain world-class staff. Oversight for the CSI Employee Benefits plans are provided by a Trustee board composed of respected leaders and participants within US Christian education. These Trustees, who are passionate champions, are committed to ensuring Christian education in the US flourishes, both now and into the future.

Through a shared services partnership, our experienced and professional team also administers benefit programs for Christian Education Benefit Solutions and the Ministers' Pension Plan for the Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA). We are a dedicated group of knowledgeable staff, known collectively as CEB Services, who are committed to delivering a high level of customer service to every organization and member we serve.

To learn more about our administrative processes, visit our 'Partners' page.

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Plan Sponsor

Our plan sponsor, Christian Schools International (CSI), is a member organization for Christian schools and offers the following services:

  • Services leading to school improvement, growth, accreditation, and recognition in collaboration with regional, state, national, and international educational organizations
  • Professional learning opportunities based on best professional practices for teachers, school leaders, and board members at member, affiliated, and like-minded schools
  • Bible resources and curriculum materials
  • Advisory services related to the strategic vision, organization, governance, and administration of schools in ways that honor Christian principles

If you are interested in membership with CSI, learn more on CSI’s website.

The Christian Schools International Board of Trustees appoints skilled fiduciaries to oversee and manage the plans. The Board is made up of former Christian school trustees, Christian educators, former members of Christian educational organizations, or people who have expertise in pension or health benefits. The sponsor board's role is to:

  1. Appoint the Trustees who act as fiduciaries of the CSI Employee Benefit plans;

  2. Approve plan amendments;

  3. Serve as an appeal board with respect to the decisions of the Trustees affecting beneficiaries of the Plans.

History

An organization with a long history of excellence.

In 1943, a group of Christian schools came together to build employee benefit plans and services, designed specifically by and for the Christian education community.

Today, these world-class plans serve over 100 schools, and over 11,000 participants. In 2023/2024, the Christian Schools International Health Plan paid over $12 million in premiums. The Retirement Plan serves retirees from over 100 schools across the United States, paying out benefits of over $56 million in 2023/2024.

Christian Education Employee Benefits Team

Having employee benefits is an invaluable asset, but what good are they if they’re hard to understand and use? Plan participants receive excellent, responsive service through the Christian Education Employee Benefits Team.

Our team is made up of dedicated professionals who are ready to serve you and answer your questions. The team has a deep familiarity with the plans, and the unique needs of Christian Educational school and organization employees.

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John Bolt

US Managing Director

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Brian Meekhof

Assistant Managing Director

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Laura Brinks

Employee Benefits Specialist

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Amy Slachter

Employee Benefits Specialist

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Becky Oudshoorn

Employee Benefits Specialist

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Todd Schilthuis

Pension & Insurance Account Manager

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Jonathan Bilodeau

Canada Managing Director

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Jenn Dromarsky

Canada Executive Assistant

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Shay Notenbomer

Marketing & Accounts Coordinator

shay.notenbomer@cebteam.org

877.274.8796 x 222

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Brenda Addie

Employee Benefits Specialist

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Laura Landstra

Employee Benefits Specialist

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Katie Henry

Employee Benefits Specialist

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Lori Bremer

Department Assistant

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Val Avink

Benefits Assistant

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Karen Sharda

Administrative Assistant

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Margie Csomor

CRCNA Pension Plans Administrator

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Carol VanderArk Champion

CRCNA Retirement Benefits Coordinator

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Dawn Benjamin

CRCNA Retirement Benefits Coordinator

Trustees

The Christian Schools International Board of Trustees appoints skilled fiduciaries to oversee and manage the funds designed to provide Christian school employees with financial security in their retirement years.