Dina L. Hamad - President and Founder
Phone: 919-816-0221 x121
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Ms. Hamad graduated from North Carolina State University in 1985 with a Degree in Accounting and Business Management. She began her career in qualified retirement plan administration with Hutchison & Associates in Raleigh, NC. She worked in the retirement plan industry for Wachovia Bank and for the local office of Dun & Bradstreet Pension Services prior to co-founding Retirement Plan Services, Inc. in 1992. Retirement Plan Services, Inc. provides full service retirement plan administration and consulting services for over 275 clients. Ms. Hamad, with over 20 years of experience in the retirement plan industry, offers numerous client presentations on retirement plan topics. She is active in the Raleigh and Cary Chambers, American Society of Pension Actuaries and the Triangle Benefits Forum. She also enjoys helping raise money for the MS society and Susan G. Komen Foundation as well as reading, boating and vacationing at the North Carolina Coast.
Rodney O. Lohman - ERISA Attorney
Phone: 919-816-0221 x126
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Mr. Lohman graduated from Wake Forest University (BS cum laude) in 1978. He began his career in Texas as an auditor for Arthur Andersen & Co. He left auditing to attend the University of Texas at Austin School of Law and graduated (JD with honors) in 1985. Following law school, he did tax work from 1985 to 1988. He returned to North Carolina in 1988 to practice law for six years before working with TPA firms for the last thirteen years. He enjoys reading, SCUBA diving, and spending time with his son, Joshua.
Diane Smitherman - Vice President, Operations
Phone - 919-816-0221 x130
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Diane graduated from Appalachian State University in 1986 with a BS in Computer Science. She began her career with IBM and has worked in multiple industries including Education, Manufacturing, Not for Profit, and Self Employed Business Owner. Diane has over 20 years of experience in Operations management including process optimization, technology design and implementation, and employee management. In her spare time, Diane enjoys the coast of North Carolina, boating, fishing, ACC sports, and taking care of her furry children.
Tina Hamad - New Client Relations
Phone: 919-816-0221 x129
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Ms. Hamad graduated from East Carolina University in 1992 with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Child Development. She has worked in the retirement plan industry since 2002. She also enjoys spending time with friends, music and reading on the beach.
Casey Houchins - Loan & Distribution Specialist
919-816-0221 x122
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A recent graduate of NC State University with a BA Humanities, Casey brings nine years of customer service experience to our team as our loan and distribution specialist. An avid reader, Casey also enjoys working out (when time permits) and spending quality time with her family. Casey resides in Cary with her husband Clay, step-son Sebastian, son Wesley, and Gus her energetic Lhasa Apso.
Julie Anderson - Senior Account Manager
Phone: 919-816-0221 x132
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Julie Anderson graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 1984. She has several combined years of experience working in the Trust Employee Benefits Departments at 5/3 Bank in Cincinnati, Ohio and First Wisconsin National Bank in Madison, Wisconsin. Ms. Anderson relocated to NC where she took time off to raise her family. She resumed her career at Retirement Plan Services, Inc. in 1998 as an Account Manager for qualified retirement plans. She enjoys spending time on either North Carolina coasts with her family.
Patricia Lait - Senior Account Manager
Phone: 919-816-0221 x 124
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Patricia graduated from Hardbarger Business College in 1983. She began her career with a Raleigh CPA firm. Her experience includes Account Management with Brokerage Firms, Investment Firms, and Third Party Administrators. Patricia has been with RPSI since 1999, took a 5-year break to be a Mom, and returned to RPSI in 2007 as a Senior Account Manager. She is married to Randy, and they make their home in Garner with their three daughters, two at NCSU, and the third at home. Patricia is kept busy being a Soccer Mom, blogging, and promoting her family's business, Wise Farms.
Tracy Brannock, QKA - Account Manager
Phone - 919-816-0221 x133
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Tracy Brannock has over 6 years of experience in Retirement Plan Administration. She has worked with Retirement Plans of all types and sizes. She enjoys building strong client relationships through committed service and by having a thorough understanding of her clients' needs. Tracy is dedicated to building and strengthening her knowledge and expertise of qualified plan design and administration through continuing education. She has earned her QKA credentials and is a member of the American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA). Outside of work, Tracy is an active member of the West Cary Campus of Hope Community Church. She enjoys playing golf, reading, and spending time with her husband and her children.
Jenny Kolb - Office Assistant
Phone - 919-816-0221 x139
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Jenny Kolb is a recent addition to our staff serving as our Office Assistant. She is a 1991 graduate of Wake Forest University with a B.S. in Business. After gaining experience in the insurance and risk management industries, Jenny became a full-time mom to her 3 children: Sam, Abby, and Suzy. A Maryland native, Jenny and her family moved to North Carolina 4 years ago. Jenny has been a Longaberger Consultant for over 10 years and reentered the business world as an Office Manager for a psychologist's office 4 years ago. She and her husband, Tom, recently celebrated their 20th anniversary. Jenny is very involved with her church and stays busy keeping up with all of the activities of her 3 kids.