IE Shaffer

About Us

Richie Sgrignoli, CEBS, MBA: Sr. Vice President

Richie has over 20 years of Healthcare Management experience with an emphasis on Finance and Labor Unions. He joined I.E. Shaffer & Company in 2016 and currently manages several account relationships for the firm. His responsibilities include operational, technical, and organizational administration of Funds in accordance with respective Trust Agreements and Plan Documents adopted by the Trustees. In addition, he negotiates contracts with the Funds’ professional advisors, vendors and insurance carriers.

Prior to joining I.E. Shaffer & Co., from 1995 to 2016, Richie was employed by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ where he held various management roles in Finance and Sales. In his latest role, he served as Senior Sales Manager for Horizon’s Labor Sales and Services Market. In addition, Richie was an Adjunct Professor at St. Peter’s University, where he taught various Finance and Marketing courses at the graduate level. Richie is a licensed New Jersey Life & Health Producer, a member of the Society of Professional Benefit Administrators (“SPBA”) and the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (“IFEBP”).

Richie holds a Bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University and a Master’s degree from Dowling College. He received his designation as a Certified Employee Benefits Specialist ("CEBS") from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans ("IFEBP") and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Outside of the office, Richie enjoys spending quality time with his family, cooking, skiing, playing golf and softball, watching sports and playing the drums.