Renner Earns QKA Designation

Renner Earns QKA Designation

2 December, 2008

New Philadelphia, Ohio - Steve Renner, manager of benefit plan services with Rea & Associates, has passed the final test in a series sponsored by the American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries (ASPPA) to be certified as a Qualified 401k Plan Administrator (QKA).

The QKA designation is for professionals practicing in the pension plan area and demonstrates competence in all areas of 401k plan design, administration and recordkeeping. There is also a two-year experience requirement for the designation.

"We are proud of Steve for this outstanding accomplishment," said Paul McEwan, shareholder and director of employee benefit plan services at Rea. "He is dedicated to the profession and is a valuable asset to our clients."

Having joined Rea earlier this year, Renner specializes in pension services and defined contribution plan administration. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in accounting and finance from the University of Akron. Renner's past experience includes nine years as benefits operations manager at Hewitt Associates and two years as a broker with Northern Trust Securities. He resides in Dover with his wife, Dawn, and children, Taylor and Alexis.