David Spellicy, Tom Sweeney [July 21, 2011] - Benefit Commerce ...

Benefit Commerce Group Significantly Expands
Employee Benefits Team
David Spellicy
Tom Sweeney
Scottsdale, AZ, July 21, 2011 – Benefit Commerce Group, an innovative employee benefits firm, has
announced that David Spellicy and Tom Sweeney have joined the company.
Benefit Commerce provides employee benefits brokerage services and support. It also emphasizes
innovative long-term strategies for employer groups, to focus on consumer-directed plans and wellness
programs that lower health care costs, better meet employee needs and enhance productivity.
“The fact that these two presidents of successful independent agencies have chosen to join us speaks
volumes about the value proposition of the Benefit Commerce organization,” said Chris Hogan, President
of Benefit Commerce. “David and Tom are prominent industry professionals with over 35 years of
combined experience. We are enthused about enhancing our company with their expertise and stature.”
“David, Tom and their teams are well-known and have established excellent reputations for service in the
Arizona market area. In addition, Tom has a strong base of experience in Mesa and the East Valley,”
said Johnny Angelone, Principal of Benefit Commerce. “We are pleased that they are joining Benefit
Commerce, as we continue to expand our profile and reach.”
“This is really a win-win situation for new business and strategy development,” Scott M. Wood, Principal
of Benefit Commerce, said. “Our clients are well-supported, and they will benefit from the services and
insights to be provided from our combined operations.”
Spellicy, who has been an insurance broker in the Phoenix area since 1997, created The Spellicy Group
in 2007. He has consistently added new clients and services to his organization.

“This is an exceptional opportunity to expand, offer and deliver enhanced services and additional
solutions to our existing clients and new employer group clients,” Spellicy said. “The approach and
strategy of The Spellicy Group have centered on the same themes as Benefit Commerce Group: detailed
evaluation of employer and employee needs, innovative HR and benefits technology, custom design of
plans to meet those needs and implementation and ongoing service to assure their success. I look
forward to continuing to serve our current clients and to developing relationships with additional
employers in the area.”
Sweeney has been President of the Pit VII Agency in Mesa for the last 18 years. His experience,
customer focus, enthusiasm and work ethic are a strong fit for the Benefit Commerce organization.
“In our rapidly changing industry, many employer groups are being underserved by traditional benefit
brokers who have not updated their capabilities. The strength of Benefit Commerce is its ability to provide
additional services, support and long-term strategies,” Sweeney said. “That’s why I have joined forces
with Benefit Commerce, to continue to bring professional business analysis to this market. With the
technology and service enhancements we can offer, we are more than just a broker for our clients; we are
a partner in helping our clients improve their bottom lines while enhancing the health of their employees.”
ABOUT Benefit Commerce Group
Benefit Commerce Group, the creator of its exclusive Trend Neutralizer TM , is an innovative employee
benefits firm that is changing the health care cost paradigm, one company at a time. We provide
employers with sustainable strategies to lower health care costs first-year and long-term and enhance
productivity. Benefit Commerce is a “game-changer” for companies striving to control one of their highest
expense items: employee benefits costs. We are not your typical benefits firm, and we are not offering
typical cost-shifting techniques. Our strategies yield real savings for both employer and employee and
also integrate meaningful consumer-focused employee health and wellness programs. Our technology
enhancements also set us apart, as we offer methods to streamline HR functions from enrollment through
ongoing employee communication and administration. For more information on Benefit Commerce
Group, visit our website www.benefitcommerce.com.
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For more information, contact:
Nancy Zalud
815-985-9536
Nancy@benefitcommerce.com