Member Spotlight
Welcome to the Member Spotlight Page! Here we will profile one chapter member every few months to allow you to get to know your fellow members better. You may learn a few new things! This feature commenced with our March 2010 newsletter to enable better networking with your fellow chapter members.
This month we spotlight Doug Daniluk. Check back for updates!
This month we spotlight Doug Daniluk. Check back for updates!
October 2018
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Member Spotlight
Doug Daniluk, CEBS and Fellow Current Employer: Willis Towers Watson Background: My first job out of college was with the Wyatt Co. in Cleveland, OH doing pension actuarial work for six years. I then went to Nestle USA for 13 years where I was responsible for the administration of their pension plans and, towards the end, their health and welfare plans. My family and I then moved to Richmond, VA where I joined Circuit City and was responsible for their savings plans and (frozen) pension plan. Just one year later, Circuit City filed for bankruptcy, but I was fortunate to be rehired by what had become Watson Wyatt, and has since become Towers Watson and now Willis Towers Watson. For nine years, I was responsible for the company’s pension and savings plans. I recently transitioned to the business side, consulting with clients to help address their pension administration needs. Favorite Richmond restaurants: My wife and I only eat out occasionally so no particular favorites. However, I think she’s gradually becoming a vegetarian and I sense that she’s trying to convert me as well. Not happening. Activities, Interests: I enjoy outdoor activities and most sporting events, whether as a spectator or occasional participant. Now that our twins are off to college at the University of Virginia, my wife and I are spending more time together exploring Charlottesville and Richmond and also trying to improve our golf game. What got you into the benefits field? A recruiter for the Wyatt Co. contacted me in college where I was studying to become a math teacher. I interviewed and took the job after graduation and in the rather circuitous route described above, I am still with the company today. Early in my career, I once told someone that I was an actuary and they responded, “Oh, you work with birds.” I said, “No, that’s an aviary.” How has the CEBS designation helped you? During my initial years in consulting, I passed several of the Society of Actuaries exams, but when I transitioned to in-house administration, I started taking the CEBS exams. I found the material to be relevant, interesting, and applicable to my responsibilities, both tactical and strategic. I believe that my CEBS designation and Fellowship status have had a positive impact on my career as they convey a strong competence in, and commitment to, employee benefits. |