In this episode, Anne sits down with Kevin Cope, Administrator of the NECA-IBEW Health and Welfare Trust Fund, Pension Trust Fund, and 401(k) Plan based in Decatur, Illinois, to talk about what it really takes to manage benefits at scale. From navigating billion-dollar pension assets to resolving high-stakes healthcare decisions, Kevin shares the behind-the-scenes challenges of serving thousands of members and nearly 900 employers.

Whether you're deep in the benefits world or just curious about how multi-local trust funds really operate, Kevin offers a grounded, candid look at leadership, communication, and what it means to do the right thing, especially when it’s hard.

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Host: Anne Larson
Produced & Edited By: John Shaw
Music by: Kellan Green

In this episode, Anne sits down with Avery LaPan, Client Success Manager at EPRLive, to talk about what it really takes to guide NECA chapters and their partners through a successful implementation. From the first CBA review to full contractor adoption, Avery walks us through the hands-on, highly collaborative process of launching a digital reporting system and why communication, clarity, and curiosity matter just as much as software.

Whether you're managing a team or coordinating across multiple fund offices and locals, Avery shares practical insights, surprising challenges, and the moments that make it all worth it.

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Host: Anne Larson
Produced & Edited By: John Shaw
Music by: Kellan Green

In this episode, Anne sits down with Tim Gauthier, longtime Executive Manager of NECA’s Oregon-Columbia Chapter, to talk about the early days of payroll reporting, the birth of EPRLive, and what it really takes to bring a complex industry into the digital age. From punch card systems to billion-dollar remittances, Tim shares his personal journey, hard-won lessons from decades of negotiations, and a deeply human approach to leadership in a high-stakes environment.

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Learn more at www.eprlive.com

Host: Anne Larson
Produced & Edited By: John Shaw
Music by: Kellan Green