Trustees

Trustees of the Manhasset Benefits Trust are appointed by the MEA executive board.  

Chairperson-Michael Faraci                                                                    [email protected]
Treasurer-Brian Katz                                                                                 [email protected]
Secretary-Elizabeth O'Shea-Bedard                                                       [email protected]
Trustee-Frank Russo (MEA President)                                                 [email protected]
Trustee-Colleen Puccio                                                                             [email protected]                        
Trustee-Melinda Smith                                                                             [email protected]

Our Team

Cook Associates:  All dental, optical and supplemental claims are administered by DH Cook Associates. Claim forms can be found on the respective pages.  Claim forms can be mailed in or e-mailed in at [email protected].
​For questions regarding claims call the customer service at Cook Associates at (914) 250-0700.

Mirkin & Gordon:  Legal benefits are provided by Mirkin & Gordon located in Great Neck.  For questions regarding benefits or to set up a consultation call (516) 466-6030

Stacey Braun Advisors:  Financial benefits are provided through Stacey Braun Advisors.  For any questions or to schedule a consultation, call  (888) 949-1925