In honor of Employee Benefit Adviser Editor in Chief Robert Whiddon and as a tribute to his far-reaching impact on the employee benefits community, Walt Podgurski, CEO of Insurance Broadcasting, has established a non profit fund for Whiddon's family. Below please find Podgurski's letter providing the details of the memorial fund honoring Whiddon's memory, followed by a slideshow of Whiddon, who passed away July 17.

The entire voluntary benefits industry was saddened to learn of Robert Whiddon’s passing in July. He was an advocate for and friend of the industry that he served so well and passionately.

We have set up a non profit fund to express appreciation of his efforts that will be presented to his widow and two young boys.

No administration expenses or other deductions will be made from the donation.

If you would like to participate in honor of Robert’s memory, you may make a contribution at a special Web site we have created, (http://www.workplacebenefits.org/robertwhiddon.htm) or you can make a check payable to the “Robert Whiddon Memorial Fund” and send to:

Workplace Benefits Association

9221 Ravenna Road, Suite D8

Twinsburg, OH 44087

If you have any questions, please call us at (888) 282-1765.

Walt Podgurski