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Jane Shawver Named President of Blue Benefits Consulting

COLUMBUS, Ohio. (July 1, 2025) – Blue & Co., LLC and Blue Benefits Consulting, Inc. are delighted to share that M. Jane Shawver, QKC, QKA, has been named President of Blue Benefits Consulting.

“I’m proud to share that Jane Shawver has been promoted to President of Blue Benefits Consulting,” said Brad Shaw, Managing Director at Blue & Co. “Jane brings more than three decades of industry expertise to this role, and I have every confidence that her leadership will propel BBC into its next phase of growth in the benefits consulting space.”

Shawver has been with Blue Benefits Consulting since April 2008. Most recently, she served as a senior manager where she played a key role in overseeing day-to-day operations, servicing clients, and supporting strategic initiatives across the team. Shawver’s long-standing collaboration with senior leadership, along with her deep understanding of Blue Benefits Consulting’s culture, positions her well to lead the team while continuing to deliver the personalized service the firm is known for.

“Stepping into the role of President of Blue Benefits Consulting fills me with both excitement and a deep sense of responsibility,” Shawver said, “I have always been passionate about serving our clients and empowering our team. I see this transition as an opportunity to build upon the impressive legacy that Mickie Murphy leaves behind, keeping BBC as a major player in the TPA industry while maintaining the atmosphere and service of a small boutique shop.”

Shawver studied at The Ohio State University, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. She is certified by the American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries as a Qualified 401(k) Administrator, and Qualified 401(k) Consultant.

Prior to joining our team, Shawver was a plan administrator at another local Columbus firm and a benefits specialist at Huntington Trust.

Shawver replaces Mickie Murphy as President. Murphy served in this role since 2022.

About Blue Benefits Consulting, Inc.

Blue Benefits Consulting Inc. (BBC) is a retirement plan Third-Party Administration (TPA) firm serving more than 400 clients through its offices in Bloomington, Carmel, and Seymour IN, and Columbus, OH. With more than 30 years of experience, BBC professionals offer a wide range of services that range from plan design and consulting to compliance services, as well as audit assistance services and plan corrections.

As an affiliate of Blue & Co., LLC, clients also have access to all of Blue & Co.’s resources in assurance services, business services, business valuation, healthcare services, and tax consulting.

For more information about Blue Benefits Consulting, please visit www.bluebenefitsonline.com.

About Blue and Co.

Founded in 1970, Blue & Co., LLC is an independent accounting and advisory firm with more than 500 people in 10 offices across Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. Blue’s public accounting expertise includes the practice areas of assurance, tax compliance and consulting, healthcare consulting, benefit plan services, valuation and litigation support, and business services. Its industry specializations include healthcare, construction, nonprofit, manufacturing & distribution, technology, financial services organizations, and agribusiness.

For more information, please visit blueandco.com.

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