John Friend

Senior Vice President, Employee Benefits Division

216-643-2750

John Friend is senior vice president of the Employee Benefits Division and is responsible for maintaining client relationships at the executive level.  He coordinates a team of employee benefits and risk management professionals to provide proactive solutions-based consulting services and insurance products to our clients.

John came to The Fedeli Group in 2004 with experience in underwriting, claims management, preferred provider network management and development, and training in all technical aspects of employee benefits programs.  John obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Kent State University.  An active community volunteer, John coaches youth sports and is a member of the Community Benefits Committee of the Board of Directors of the Summa (Health System) Foundation Board as well as Board of Directors of Associated Builders and Contractors.