The PomeroyGroup Team
Thomas Pomeroy
Owner / President
The history of the PomeroyGroup begins in 1974, when Tom Pomeroy concurrently became an insurance broker in the Employee Benefits insurance field while continuing dual professions as a multi-talented artist. He has mostly concentrated on life and health insurance and set up the company to bring creative thinking and practical solutions to businesses across the country throughout his very unusual career. Hundreds of clients from many Companies all over the country have utilized Tom for advice on creating individualized self-funded benefit plans as well as fully-insured plans answering the specific needs of the client’s requirements. His abilities at setting up very competitive plans with the largest insurance carriers became legendary. Tom Pomeroy as President and CEO of the PomeroyGroup is an unparalleled broker who provides leadership to the entire enterprise. His knowledge, decade’s old relationships with our clients and insurance carriers, creative ideas and our excellent negotiations of renewals and one of the most experienced staffs in the country can handle virtually all of your insurance benefits needs. With over 45 years of creating and designing custom benefit plans to fit our clients’ budgetary needs, we understand the various challenges that benefits can create and cost your company. We develop strong partnerships with our clients based on trust and ability. We listen to your concerns, research your current benefit structure, and then execute creative solutions for every detail within your benefit program.
Our goal is to provide solutions that will create a better benefit plan for your company, simplify your administration and lower the costs associated with every phase of your overall program of benefits, so you can concentrate on the growth and success of your company.
Barry Goldstin
Barry has been a consultant for Pomeroy & Associates for more than 27 years. Barry specializes in employee health benefit plans for groups of all sizes and industry’s. He researches and secures the most comprehensive and cost effective insurance for our clients. Barry is a master at matching plans that are tailored to each company’s specific insurance needs. The plans will include health, life, dental, vision and disability insurance.
In addition, Barry has assisted hundreds of our individual clients with their personal life, health, dental, long term care and disability insurance.
More than 15 years ago Barry also began to assist our clients as they transitioned into Medicare. Barry has explained the benefits to both employers and employees that moving from a company’s group insurance plan to Medicare is extremely beneficial for both. He has explained the benefits and
complexities of Medicare A, B C &; D to over 200 clients. He has advised clients as to the various options needed to cover the expenses that Medicare does not cover.
Most important to Barry is “the follow up” after an insurance policy has been selected. The ongoing service and communication provided is as important as the insurance plan itself.
Mark Doonan
Mark Doonan has been an integral part of the PomeroyGroup for 23 years, bringing more than 34 years of experience in information technology, infrastructure, systems management, and security.
An Arizona native, Mark was born and raised in the state and now lives in Mesa with his wife, Kay, his son, Devin, four dogs, two cats, and a tortoise.
As an IT leader, Mark oversees the strategy, planning, and implementation of technology solutions that keep the PomeroyGroup operating securely and efficiently. His expertise spans network engineering, systems and server administration, LAN/WAN infrastructure, enterprise storage, data management and security, end-user technology, telecommunications, access control, video surveillance, and project management.
But Mark’s contributions extend well beyond IT. He plays a key role in preparing new business proposals and renewals, producing and maintaining the Plan Documents the PomeroyGroup develops throughout the year, coordinating equipment purchases, and managing vendor relationships. He also takes on the countless behind-the-scenes tasks that keep the organization running smoothly.
In many ways, Mark is the person behind the scenes who makes things happen. Whether it needs to be designed, drafted, repaired, purchased, updated, or figured out, there’s a good chance Mark has already taken care of it. His technical knowledge, versatility, and commitment to the team make him an invaluable part of the PomeroyGroup.
Dora Mercea
Dora Mercea graduated from Arizona State University and joined Pomeroy & Associates in 1996 as a Strategic Account Executive. Her primary role and responsibilities is to handle the day-to-day client needs, customer service, and benefit implementations for all lines of coverages. She handles services for different sizes of client's and industries.
In her role, she also provides support with the daily business operations for Pomeroy & Associates. She has been recognized in the “Who’s Who in Business” for 2015 and 2016 by Republic Media. Having lived across two continents, she speaks two languages. Her interests include healthcare, AI, politics, British art and pulp fiction.
Lisa Freeman
Lisa joined the PomeroyGroup in January 2019. Prior to joining the PomeroyGroup Team she worked closely with Tom Pomeroy for 4 years from the Carrier/TPA perspective.
Lisa brings 33+ years of experience. She has hands on experience in Human Resources in which she was responsible for the Health & Welfare and Defined Benefit plan administration. She has a wealth of knowledge and specializes in self-funded benefit plan arrangements, strategic planning, marketing and financial reporting. She is also well versed in fully insured and level funded medical plans, dental, vision, life, disability, voluntary and work-life products along with HSA’s, HRA’s, FSA’s, COBRA, and 5500 IRS filings.
She has worked with customers in many industries such as hospitals, restaurants, manufacturing, construction, school districts, public entities and more. She is very service oriented and strives to exceed customer expectations.
Eric Stucki
Eric Stucki has been with the PomeroyGroup over 13 years, prior to working with the PomeroyGroup Eric was the Controller at Trident Plan Administrators, owned by Mr. Pomeroy’s friend and consultant Peter Ranke. Since moving to Phoenix Eric had worked for companies specializing in inter-airline accounting. Eric moved to Arizona from Kansas City, MO where he had been employed for 6 years at TWA in the inter-line accounting department.
Niccol Walsh
Niccol has been a licensed professional since 2006. Niccol is licensed in the state of Arizona, and holds licenses for health & life insurance. Niccol enjoys serving the community and individuals with their health insurance needs. She specializes in helping individuals on the HealthCare.gov Exchange. Niccol prides herself on treating clients like she treats her own family. This is the key to strong and long client/agent relationships that are built on trust, honesty and integrity. Product knowledge and client understanding are two very important factors for Niccol. Her goal is to customize coverage for you and your family to avoid a large financial risk, while using the best rates available. With access to the best Health Insurance carriers, Niccol is confident she will place you and your family in the best plan for your needs and budget.
Jason Monczka
‘nough said..