Benefits Toolbox - Late Season 2020

The Board of Trustees Announces the Retirement of Dave Stewart as Executive Director of NYCDCC Benefit Funds, Appointment of Kristin O’Brien as Successor The announcement of Ms. O’Brien’s appointment as the new Executive Director followed a competitive selection process and an exhaustive search for Mr. Stewart’s successor. Ms. O’Brien’s extraordinary dedication to the membership, deep knowledge of benefit fund administration, excellent communication skills, educational accomplishments, and extensive and successful experience in various Fund Office roles make her uniquely qualified to lead the Funds.

The Board of Trustees of the New York City District Council of Carpenters Benefit Funds recently announced the retirement of Dave Stewart as Executive Director, and the appointment of Kristin O’Brien as his successor, effective September 8, 2020. Ms. O’Brien has been employed with the Funds since 2002, and most recently served as the Director of Administrative Services.

Benefits Toolbox / Late Season 2020

Ms. O’Brien is a skilled professional who obtained both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees while working for the Benefit Funds, and she also holds a Certified Employees Benefits Specialist designation, which is co-sponsored by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. The Board of Trustees issued the following statement on

Ms. O’Brien’s appointment as Executive Director and Mr. Stewart’s retirement: We believe that Ms. O’Brien possesses the combination of a deep knowledge of the Funds, and a dedication to teamwork, accountability and effective communications, that are essential for running a successful Fund Office. We are grateful to Mr. Stewart for the leadership he has provided to the Funds during his tenure and wish him well on his upcoming retirement. Mr. Stewart’s retirement follows a career of 33 years of benefit administration. Upon his retirement, Mr. Stewart stated that service to his Union Brothers and Sisters gave him purpose and a great sense of accomplishment, and he thanked the Trustees for affording him the opportunity to serve the membership. Ms. O’Brien stated (Continued on page 2)