The Hanback Group | About Us

About

The Hanback Group is an employee benefits, enrollment and human resources consulting company located in Brentwood, TN. We provide our clients the tools and long-term strategies needed to manage and control benefit costs while maintaining employee satisfaction. We work closely with each employer to develop benefit programs based on the company’s business philosophy in order to maintain a competitive presence in recruiting and retaining employees. In addition, our team serves as an extension of our clients’ human resource department (co-sourcing), standing ready to assist with the implementation and day-to-day operation of their benefit plans. 

Our staff

Ben Hanback, President is a 20-year industry veteran specializing in medical, disability, life, long-term care and executive benefit planning and administration. Ben worked for a Fortune 50 insurer for 13 years where he managed and sold national accounts. An active member of the community, Ben serves as a board member for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Middle Tennessee and The Rob Bironas Fund. Ben was selected by The Tennessean as a "Top 40 Community Leaders under 40 years old" in 2005 and was a finalist for the 2010 Nashville Business Journal’s Best in Business Award.
 

Stephanie Ditenhafer's, Human Resources Consultant, experience includes designing employee satisfaction surveys, updating and creating employee manuals, writing employee communication pieces, creating performance evaluation systems, implementing recruitment procedures and organizing employee appreciation events.

Stephanie is a graduate of Hobart and William Smith Colleges and earned an M.B.A. from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt in 2000. Stephanie is certified as an SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources)

Barb Shaffer, Senior Account Manager, joined The Hanback Group in 2007 and has over 30+ years of experience in TPA administration and client management. In addition to special client projects, Barb's primary responsibilities are account management, including contract renewals, seeking resolution to member claims and eligibility issues, financial analysis, and liaison between clients and their carriers for all service issues. 

Barb is certified by the Health Insurance Association of America as a Manager of Healthcare Professional and Health Insurance Associate and is a graduate of Michigan State University.

Brittany Hanback , Account Specialist, brings over 15 years of experience from her educational, administrative and merchandising background. Brittany serves our small groups and individual clients' needs, including life, disability and long term care. She is a graduate of Memphis State University with a degree in Merchandising and Masters in Education. Brittany is also a community volunteer with the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Middle Tennessee.

Jennifer Herman , Account Specialist, will serve as an individual insurance specialist and provide group insurance customer service. She most recently was with Zeitlin & Co. Realtors. Her community service includes volunteering with the Nassau Human Society, Make-A-Wish Foundation, and working with organizations serving senior citizens and children. Herman attended Columbia College in Columbia, Mo.


  • Testimonials

    We are so excited to be working with Ben and his team and have always been pleased with their level of knowledge and service.
    - CFO
    The HR services from Stephanie at The Hanback Group has saved our organization time and money.
    - Human Resources Director
    Barb is always there for our employees, with regard to claims, billing or any other issue that arises with our company's benefits.
    - Benefits Manager
    The Benefits Website provided by The Hanback Group gives our employees access to all their benefits 24 hours a day and takes pressure off our HR department to make us more effective at our jobs.
    - VP Human Resources
    Thanks, Ben, for your friendship and your work ethic. The renewal process and enrollment went smoother this year than ever. I look forward to our continued relationship with The Hanback Group.
    - Human Resources Manager
    The Hanback Group was amazing throughout the application and par-a-med process. They made everything so easy and professional.
    - Individual Client