In 1998 forward thinking New York State School Business Officials developed NYBEST a Not-For-Profit agency to provide New York State school districts with the best employee benefits and services from superior carriers at the lowest prices available.
Like the founding members, NYBEST is managed and governed by active School Administrators, who volunteer their time on behalf of the membership. As a Not-For-Profit, NYBEST is committed to providing membership and services to New York State school districts and BOCES at NO COST.
Trusted Partner for New York State School Districts & BOCES Since 1998
NYBEST was founded by people who worked in, and for, our New York State school districts and BOCES. Like the founding members, NYBEST continues to be managed and governed by active School Administrators, who volunteer their time on behalf of the membership. Additionally, our suite of offerings has been directly influenced by the input received from our school district administrators over the last two decades.
Our Mission:
To deliver high quality employee benefits services and solutions at the lowest cost possible for New York State school districts and BOCES.
Our Vision:
To be the exclusive provider of employee benefits services and solutions for New York State school districts and BOCES.
Delivering a wide range of benefits and services developed exclusively for New York State School Districts & BOCES
Executive committee members are active New York State school district administrators from participating NYBEST districts and BOCES, who graciously volunteer their time to serve our organization. They have intimate knowledge and experience as a school district administrator and help steer the plans, products, and services we deliver to our membership.
Executive Committee:
President – Ron Clamser, Jr. Ed.D., Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District
Vice President – Angelo Rubbo, Mt. Pleasant Cottage Central School District
Treasurer – Chris Platania, Somers Central School District
Secretary – Joy Myke, New Rochelle Central School District
John Brucato, Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District
Rubie Harris, Ph.D, Huntington Central School District
Kishore Kuncham Ed.D, Freeport Union Free School District
Danielle McAffee, Saranac Lake Central School District
Carol Stein, Irvington Union Free School District
Steve Tibbetts, Southern Westchester BOCES
NYBEST Management:
Executive Director – John McCarthy
Bookkeeper – Linda Carpenter
New York State School Districts & BOCES
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Client Retention Rate
Years in Business
NYBEST
Knows New York State School Districts & BOCES
NYBEST’s Promise:
To deliver exceptional benefits and services to school districts and BOCES across New York State.
Benefits Consulting
Establish trusted partnerships by working strategically to identify and solve problems through active listening and creative thinking
Dedicated Service
Personalized approach to delivering administrative support, as well as employee and retiree engagement and education
Customized Plans
Collaboratively develop long term benefits strategy and source unique solutions to meet defined objectives
Compliance Solutions
Comprehensive support to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations, including COBRA and ACA
Benefits Technology
Sophisticated service model built around the use of technology to support our clients with all aspects of benefits technology
Low Rates & Best Quality
Leveraging the strength and size of NYBEST, we are able to obtain the best benefits at the lowest cost possible
Our Team of Experts
Benefits & Insurance Solutions Deliverd by People Who
Know New York State School Districts & BOCES
John McCarthy
Executive Director
NYBEST
John stepped in as the Executive Director of NYBEST in 2020 after retiring from a career of over 35 years as a school teacher and administrator. He was also the former President and Board member of the Putnam Westchester Health Consortium.
Eric Gilbert
Managing Partner
U.S. Employee Benefits Services Group
Eric is the Managing Partner of U.S. Employee Benefits Services Group and has decades of experience in the health care industry supporting New York State school districts and BOCES with all of their employee benefits needs.
Bryan Coon
Senior Director
U.S. Employee Benefits Services Group
Bryan is the Senior Director of Market Growth for U.S. Employee Benefits Services Group and has worked in the employee benefits industry for nearly 20 years with experience consulting on complex benefit designs for school districts and BOCES.
Chris Higgins
Business Development Executive
U.S. Employee Benefits Services Group
Chris is dedicated to helping New York State school districts & BOCES by taking the time to understand current operation and benefit offerings and collaboratively delivering custom solutions to save both time and money.
Katy Dermady
Account Manager
U.S. Employee Benefits Services Group
Katy has deep knowledge and experience working with New York State districts & BOCES and delivers dedicated service and support to district administration, active employees, and retirees to ensure ongoing satisfaction.
Mike Leuci
Account Manager
U.S. Employee Benefits Services Group
Mike takes great pride in delivering an exceptional customer experience for clients, their employees, and retirees through proactive relationship management, open communication, and prompt issue resolution.