PEER 150 New York Regional Dinner
A+E Networks Headquarters
April 26, 2017
Welcome
The PEER 150
The New York members of The PEER 150 are honored to host an evening of networking and content at A+E Networks Headquarters in support of The PEER 150 National event in San Francisco in November. Attendance is open to senior human resources executives approved by our PEER 150 team.
You are invited to join us for an evening of engaging content and idea sharing, along with great food and plenty of networking time with your peers.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, April 26th!
Agenda
Wednesday, April 26
5:00 pm – Networking & Cocktail Reception on The Terrace
6:00 pm – Private Tour of A+E Networks In House Production Facility
6:30 pm – Dinner Served in The Commons
6:50 pm – A+E Networks Welcome Comments and Q&A With Tim Gunn
Bob DeFrank
VP, Human Resources
A+E Networks
Tim Gunn
Fashion Consultant, Author & Television Personality
7:30 pm – WE DIDN’T DEFINE OUR CULTURE. THE CUSTOMER DID.
People navigating through the healthcare journey defined what they need. Their needs defined our pillars. Everything we do, from the people we hire, to the training we provide, to the structure of our pods is designed to provide our members with the guidance and empathy they require.
Shannon Skaggs
COO
Quantum Health
8:30 pm – Prize Drawing & Adjourn
Speakers
Bob DeFrank, VP, Human Resources, A+E Networks
Tim Gunn, Fashion Consultant, Author & Television Personality
Shannon Skaggs, COO, Quantum Health
Shannon is Chief Operating Officer for Quantum Health, a care coordination and consumer navigation company that helps self-insured employers get the most out of their healthcare plans.
His path to COO has included management roles in nearly all of the departments he now oversees. He has served as Director of Marketing Communications, Customer Engagement, and Account Services. He has also served as Vice President of Client Development and Product Development. During his 11 years at Quantum Health, he has gained a comprehensive understanding of how best to achieve the company’s goals and overcome its challenges, as well as deep insights into the healthcare industry.
During his tenure as COO, Quantum Health has enjoyed unprecedented growth year after year and customer satisfaction rates that are higher than many contemporary customer service leaders. Personally, he has been honored with a ‘Forty Under 40’ award, for his professional and community leadership by Columbus Business First. Under his guidance, Quantum Health has been recognized as a ‘Best Place to Work’ for eight-straight years by Columbus Business First, and has been awarded the ‘Healthcare Trailblazer’ award by Columbus CEO.
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Location
A+E Networks Headquarters
235 E. 45th Street
New York, NY 10017
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