Ray Straccione is an experienced benefits professional with a robust background in employee benefits management across various organizations. Currently serving as the Assistant Manager of Employee Benefits at the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) since October 2022, Ray previously held the position of Benefits Manager - Health & Welfare at Day & Zimmermann, where responsibilities included managing health and welfare programs and vendor relations. Ray's extensive experience also includes roles as a Senior Benefits Analyst at Cozen O'Connor, Benefits Analyst at URBN, Benefits Coordinator at JEVS Human Services, and various HR positions, demonstrating a strong competency in compliance, vendor management, and employee communication. Ray holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management from the Fox School of Business at Temple University and an Associate of Arts in Business Administration from the Community College of Philadelphia.