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John P. Garven ChHC, CLU, RHU, REBC
833 W Harbor Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85233-6710
Work Phone: (847) 644-4496
Chapter: AZSW
E-mail: john@garven.com

John Garven, founder and managing partner of Benico, Ltd., an employee benefit brokerage and consulting firm, is a graduate of Trinity International University in Bannockburn, Illinois.

John began his career in 1977 as an agent for AXA Equitable, and in 1983 he founded Benico, Ltd. after working for Great-West Healthcare as a sales representative for two years.  He operated Benico as an independent firm until the end of 2016 when he joined with 23 other insurance / employee benefit consulting firms’ principals in forming Alera Group, a national insurance and financial services firm.  He is a career-long member of NAHU, having continuously been a member since 1978.

John is a renowned industry speaker, with his reputation built on his ability to communicate often-complex subject matter clearly and effectively in an informed and engaging manner. In the past he has spoken at meetings sponsored by the Chicago Bar Association, the Heartland Institute, SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management), the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, Illinois ASBO (Association of School Business Officials), the League of Women Voters, and at national, regional, and local chapter meetings of NAHU.

John resides in Gilbert, Arizona with his wife, Pam.  They have two adult children and seven grandchildren whom they are crazy about.

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