About Us
“Integrity is what we do, what we say, and what we say we do” – Don Galer
Executive Local Team
Steve DeBiasi
CEO
Bio
Steve DeBiasi is the founder of Union Benefit Planners, (UBP) a full-service benefits consulting agency. For over 20 years, Steve has been collaborating with all segments of the labor force, from public employees to private unions, including Taft-Hartley Funds. UBP specializes in providing comprehensive, cost effective member benefit plans to the hard-working men and women in the American labor community.
sdebiasi@unionbenefitplanners.com
Dennis Scire
COO
Bio
Dennis Scire, has been with UBP since its inception. Dennis’ operational duties include supporting the vital daily functions of UBP, overseeing financial activity and directly engaging with new and legacy clients. In addition, Dennis manages client stop-loss and self-funded accounts and ancillary benefits. He is recognized throughout our industry for his ability to achieve the most favorable terms for our clients.
dscire@unionbenefitplanners.com
Steve DeBiasi
Bio
Steve DeBiasi is the founder of Union Benefit Planners, (UBP) a full-service benefits consulting agency. For over 20 years, Steve has been collaborating with all segments of the labor force, from public employees to private unions, including Taft-Hartley Funds. UBP specializes in providing comprehensive, cost effective member benefit plans to the hard-working men and women in the American labor community.
sdebiasi@unionbenefitplanners.com
Dennis Scire
COO
Bio
Dennis Scire, has been with UBP since its inception. Dennis’ operational duties include supporting the vital daily functions of UBP, overseeing financial activity and directly engaging with new and legacy clients. In addition, Dennis manages client stop-loss and self-funded accounts and ancillary benefits. He is recognized throughout our industry for his ability to achieve the most favorable terms for our clients.
dscire@unionbenefitplanners.com
Maryelizabeth Zacharias
President
Bio
Maryelizabeth Zacharias, DIA, joined UBP in February 2012. Maryelizabeth started her career with a large medical carrier in sales and account management in 2003. Prior to that, she was an educator. Maryelizabeth’s expertise is in developing highly performing teams that meet the needs of the of their client base. Maryelizabeth completed the Disability Fellowship with AHIP- America’s Health Insurance Plans.
mezacharias@unionbenefitplanners.com
Erin Dunn
Account Manager
Bio
Erin Dunn joined the UBP team in July 2021. Erin brings 13 years’ industry experience in account management. Erin’s deep product knowledge and her consultative skills as an account executive for two prominent insurance carriers led to her successful management and retention of client accounts. Erin is devoted to customers’ success through the cultivation of long-lasting relationships.
edunn@unionbenefitplanners.com
Maryelizabeth Zacharias
President
Bio
Maryelizabeth Zacharias, DIA, joined UBP in February 2012. Maryelizabeth started her career with a large medical carrier in sales and account management in 2003. Prior to that, she was an educator. Maryelizabeth’s expertise is in developing highly performing teams that meet the needs of the of their client base. Maryelizabeth completed the Disability Fellowship with AHIP- America’s Health Insurance Plans.
mezacharias@unionbenefitplanners.com
Erin Dunn
Account Manager
Bio
Erin Dunn joined the UBP team in July 2021. Erin brings 13 years’ industry experience in account management. Erin’s deep product knowledge and her consultative skills as an account executive for two prominent insurance carriers led to her successful management and retention of client accounts. Erin is devoted to customers’ success through the cultivation of long-lasting relationships.
edunn@unionbenefitplanners.com
Lori Goldberg
Worksite Benefits Practice Leader
Bio
Lori Goldberg started at UBP as Vice President of Sales and Marketing in 2008. Lori brings 10 years of advertising, marketing and project management experience. In 2015, Lori became the Worksite Benefits Practice Lead. Her experience results in creating a seamless, cohesive environment, working in tandem with leadership, employer human resources and membership. UBP’s largest clients rely on Lori’s insightful worksite benefit product knowledge for their core implementation and supplemental benefit open enrollment processes.
lgoldberg@unionbenefitplanners.com
Chris Cardinale
New Business Development
Bio
Christopher Cardinale has been responsible for managing and servicing UBP clients’ cost containment needs since 2013. His finance background has allowed him to execute definitive and beneficial cost savings for self-funded and prescription clients. In addition, Chris seeks out new business opportunities as well as engages and develops client prospects.
ccardinale@unionbenefitplanners.com
Lori Goldberg
Worksite Benefits Practice Leader
Bio
Lori Goldberg started at UBP as Vice President of Sales and Marketing in 2008. Lori brings 10 years of advertising, marketing and project management experience. In 2015, Lori became the Worksite Benefits Practice Lead. Her experience results in creating a seamless, cohesive environment, working in tandem with leadership, employer human resources and membership. UBP’s largest clients rely on Lori’s insightful worksite benefit product knowledge for their core implementation and supplemental benefit open enrollment processes.
lgoldberg@unionbenefitplanners.com
Chris Cardinale
New Business Development
Bio
Christopher Cardinale has been responsible for managing and servicing UBP clients’ cost containment needs since 2013. His finance background has allowed him to execute definitive and beneficial cost savings for self-funded and prescription clients. In addition, Chris seeks out new business opportunities as well as engages and develops client prospects.
ccardinale@unionbenefitplanners.com
Anna Pulgiano
VP Client Services
Bio
Anna Pulgiano, UBP team member since 2010, manages client and member services. Our clients value her attention to detail and assistance with navigating the membership’s customer service needs. Anna is a vital member of the Worksite Division and facilitates open enrollment to allow for successful follow-through. Prior to working at UBP, Anna served as a financial advisor and small business owner.
apulgiano@unionbenefitplanners.com
Rick DeBiasi
VP Business Development
Bio
Rick DeBiasi has 20 years of experience in business development, sales operational management, and customer relationship building. Due to his experience as a medical provider, Rick has an intimate knowledge of provider reimbursement and the insurance industry as a whole.
rdebiasi@unionbenefitplanners.com
Anna Pulgiano
VP Client Services
Bio
Anna Pulgiano, UBP team member since 2010, manages client and member services. Our clients value her attention to detail and assistance with navigating the membership’s customer service needs. Anna is a vital member of the Worksite Division and facilitates open enrollment to allow for successful follow-through. Prior to working at UBP, Anna served as a financial advisor and small business owner.
apulgiano@unionbenefitplanners.com
Rick DeBiasi
VP Business Development
Bio
Rick DeBiasi has 20 years of experience in business development, sales operational management, and customer relationship building. Due to his experience as a medical provider, Rick has an intimate knowledge of provider reimbursement and the insurance industry as a whole.
rdebiasi@unionbenefitplanners.com
Liz Spinowitz
Worksite Key Account Manager
Bio
Liz Spinowitz began consulting with UBP and became a full-time enrollment manager in 2016. Prior to her arrival, she earned recognition at both an international insurance carrier specializing in employee benefits and with a global healthcare company, winning awards at both. With her sales background, Liz successfully manages key relationships with client decision-makers to provide a seamless enrollment process from implementation to execution.
lspinowitz@unionbenefitplanners.com
Liz Spinowitz
Worksite Key Account Manager
Bio
Liz Spinowitz began consulting with UBP and became a full-time enrollment manager in 2016. Prior to her arrival, she earned recognition at both an international insurance carrier specializing in employee benefits and with a global healthcare company, winning awards at both. With her sales background, Liz successfully manages key relationships with client decision-makers to provide a seamless enrollment process from implementation to execution.
lspinowitz@unionbenefitplanners.com
UBP began over 25 years ago in the Tri-State area. Its client base continues to reflect the needs of the hard-working men and women of the labor community. UBP offers peace of mind to Labor by offering high quality benefit solutions.
Steve E. DeBiasi, Insurance Consultant/Broker, founded, and continues to serve as CEO of Union Benefit Planners. In 2016, Union Benefit Planners became an Acrisure agency partner. The unique Acrisure partnership model allows the existing management, identity and culture of UBP to remain unchanged. Acrisure is an organization of growth-oriented leaders that recognizes the value and wisdom of leveraging strengths while maintaining the entrepreneurial mind-set and culture that caused it to be successful. Founded in 2005, Acrisure, LLC is the 4th largest insurance broker in America and one of the fastest growing as well.
Our Mission
As licensed insurance professionals, we strive to build a foundation of mutual trust, integrity and superior service to the businesses and individuals we serve.
Our Code of Conduct
Union Benefit Planners is committed to serving our clients with expert advice and offering solutions, while providing personalized and timely service.
Our Core Values
Union Benefit Planners has demonstrated a sustained commitment to its employees and clients.
Commitment to Our Employees
The foundation of our success is truly the loyal and talented professionals who work here every day, and we are committed to providing a professional and caring environment where talented professionals can reach their fullest potential.
Commitment to Our Clients
Our greatest success is derived from working alongside every client as a true partner. We pledge to work for you, and with you.