heading_bulletTERRY SMITH

First Vice President – Consultant

Terry joined American Benefits Consulting in 2017 after a 29-year career at Mercer. He has devoted his practice to disability and absence management initiatives since January 1992. Terry works with clients to devise optimum disability, absence and time off programs with an emphasis on the design, funding and administration of these programs. He has developed countless program administration models, PTO program designs, FMLA and ADAAA compliance strategies and return to work programs. He is well versed in all areas of occupational and non-occupational disability management, including a deep understanding of external vendor administration capabilities via his leave and disability vendor audit experience.

While at Mercer, Terry held several practice leadership positions and was one of their most senior absence and disability consultants. In 2008, he was named “Power Broker of the Year” by Risk and Insurance magazine.

Terry received a bachelor’s degree in Finance from Villanova University