

J.W. Dewbre Named Vice President at GPA
February 24, 2010 (Dallas, TX) Group & Pension Administrators, Inc., (GPA) one of the largest third-party benefit administrators in the Southwestern United States, today announced that its General Counsel, J.W. Dewbre, has been named Vice President. In his new role, Mr. Dewbre will help drive the strategic direction of GPA while continuing to oversee the legal affairs of the company. He has been chief counsel at GPA since August 2007.
"With his unique blend of legal and healthcare experience, J.W. Dewbre has improved our legal service delivery and added invaluable thought leadership to our team, said Kathy Enochs, GPA COO. “He has done an exceptional job at GPA and our organization and clients benefit from his leadership in our industry.”
With extensive experience in corporate law and the healthcare industry, Mr. Dewbre has served in a critical corporate counsel capacity at leading companies including the American Heart Association, American General Corporation, USLIFE Corporation and the Republic National Life Insurance Company. Mr. Dewbre is an experienced lawyer, being admitted to practice in all State Courts in Texas, U.S. Tax Court, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. He has served as Chairman of the Legislative Committee Texas Association of Life and Health Insurers and the Reinsurance Subcommittee International Law Section American Bar Association and was elected President of the Corporate Counsel Section State Bar of Texas. He is published in numerous legal publications. Notable features include pieces on “Agency Law Manual” for the American Council of Life Insurers, “Computer Security” for the North Texas Association of Insurance Counsel and “Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements" for the American Heart Association. Mr. Dewbre holds a J.D. (LL.B) from Southern Methodist University in Dallas and a BS from Texas A&M.
About Group & Pension Administrators, Inc.
Group & Pension Administrators, Inc. (GPA) is the largest independently owned third-party administrator (TPA) in the Southwest, providing highest-quality and custom healthcare benefit management solutions to self-insured employers. For 42 years, GPA has combined its value of service excellence with a commitment to clients, employing industry-leading technology, tools and – above all – "high-touch" patient care to deliver the healthiest employees and the "healthiest" bottom line. GPA clients, including The Container Store and The SCOOTER Store who were named to FORTUNE magazine’s list of “100 Best Companies to Work For,” are recognized for being discerning employers that demand the highest quality benefits at the best price for their employees. For more information, visit gpatpa.com.
Contact Information:
Kathy Enochs
GPA
972.744.2445
