John Manion

Vice President, Business Development Executive

Responsibilities
John Manion is responsible for new business development and relationship management at Conner Strong & Buckelew. John assists in the management of the PAISBOA Health Benefit Trust, a self-insured, Multi-Employer Welfare Arrangement (MEWA) consortium of over 150 independent schools and colleges. John’s detailed consultative reviews of health and welfare plans for prospective and existing clients determines where gaps and inadequacies exist and what effective strategies to use to solve them.

Background
Prior to joining Conner Strong & Buckelew, John was Senior Benefit Consultant for Armstrong, Doyle & Carroll for 13 years and a Senior Account Manager at Independence Blue Cross for 7 years.

Education
Villanova University – Master’s in Education
La Salle University – Bachelor of Arts in Education and English

Community Involvement
John is the President of the Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals, a state-wide association that seeks to promote responsible, sustainable, and quality healthcare solutions for all Pennsylvanians through education and legislative advocacy. John is also the Board Secretary for the Charles Melton Community Center. The center provides low-cost or free educational and recreational resources to the at-need community in the West Chester area.