April Husted is an Atlanta native and a graduate of the University of South Florida. Prior to her career with Northwestern Benefit, she was a senior pension benefit analyst with the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, at a field office in Florida. Upon relocating to Atlanta in early 2006, she joined Northwestern Benefit Corporation as a Benefits Consultant. During her time as a Benefits Consultant, April earned her RHU (Registered Health Underwriter), REBC (Registered Employee Benefits Consultant), and CEBS (Certified Employee Benefits Specialist) Designations through the American College and the International Foundation/Wharton School of Business. Her skills and talent quickly moved her to the position of Manager of Consulting Support Services, where she had oversight of Consulting Support Services, which includes our client marketing team and process, database management, creative design services, enrollment & billing team, and account management. She transitioned to the role of Manager of Consulting, where she was responsible for providing strategic direction, coaching and oversight to the Northwestern Benefit small and large group consulting practice. As the Director and then Vice President of Consulting, Large Group, April was responsible for Large Group Benefits Consulting, Account Management and Wellness Consulting practice areas. Now the Vice President of Strategy & Business Development, April is responsible for overseeing development of client strategy for our consulting and business development teams, as well as leading the new business development team.