WEB is pleased to announce the results of the National Board election!
Three new board members began two-year terms on July 1, 2009:

	Nicholas C. Tomlinson joined the board in the position of Program Chair. As a two-year member of WEB, Nick is an integral part of the Atlanta chapter steering committee as V.P. of Programs, Nick's programming experience is varied and creative and he will be a great asset to WEB National and its chapters. As an attorney with Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, Nick's practice focuses in the areas of employee benefits and taxation, and is licensed in both Georgia and Louisiana. Educational background: University of Washington School of Law, LL.M. in Taxation, Gonzaga University School of Law, J.D., and Louisiana State University, B.S., 2002.
	Clara Hughes joined the board in the position of V. P. of the Midwest Region. Clara brings much WEB experience to the national board beginning with her membership which began in 1990. Clara served the Chicago West chapter as President during 2005-2007 and also in the area of Programming for several years. In the corporate and non-profit arenas, Clara has held a variety of corporate benefit administration positions. Clara's current position with Sears Holdings Corporation involves benefit contract management and negotiations, among other professional areas. Clara holds a MS, Industrial Relations, Loyola University Chicago and a BS, Psychology, Western Illinois University.
	Robert McGriff joined the board in the position of V. P. of the Southern Region. Robert has been a WEB member since 2004 and has had a key leadership role in the Phoenix chapter. In the last five years, he was instrumental in the Phoenix chapter in several roles: as President, Vice President and Programs. Because of his chapter experience, Robert brings much value to the National Board. Robert has an excellent professional background in all aspects of benefits plan development, administration, communication as well as wellness program development & administration. Starting his benefits career at PetSmart and moving on to the Mayo Clinic Arizona three years ago, Robert's professional contributions have been innovative.