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Fund Office

The Steelworkers Health and Welfare Fund office is located in the USW International Headquarters building at:

Five Gateway Center, 7^th Floor

Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Telephone:  (412) 562-2279 or (888) 831-3863 

Fax:            (412) 562-2276

The Fund office has a staff of dedicated employee benefits professionals to assist you in providing the best health care plan for your members:

• Thomas Duzak, Executive Director.  Tom is responsible for overall Fund administration on behalf of the Trustees.
• Emily Newport, Director Fund Development.  Emily is responsible for Fund business development and marketing, proposal and renewal activities, and representing the Fund at labor contract negotiations.
• Kathryn Wall, Director Fund Administration.  Kathy is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Fund, including managing the Fund's relationships with the Fund Eligibility Office and all outside vendors.  She is also responsible for Fund compliance with all legislative and regulatory issues.
• Marge Stout, Marketing Coordinator.  Marge works closely with USW Staff Representatives in developing proposals for Fund benefit plans.  She is also available, as appropriate, to represent the Fund at enrollment meetings.
• Beth Lohner, Member Services Coordinator.  Beth is responsible for preparation of SPD’s and also assists Fund members in claims and service issues.
• Diane Pickle, Group Services Coordinator.  Diane's responsibilities include preparing participation agreements and assisting in the processing of many pooled group renewals.
•  Joanne Morocco, Administrative Assistant.  Joanne's responsibilities include new group implementation, office management, maintenance of Fund records and administrative support.