The Corporation is aided by a seven-member Advisory Committee appointed by the President of the United States to represent the interests of labor, employers and the general public. ERISA outlines several responsibilities for PBGC's Advisory Committee, including advising on investment policy and on other matters related to PBGC’s mission.
MEMBERS
PRESTON CRABILL
Committee Member | Representing Employee Organizations
Crabill retired from General Motors (GM) in Detroit, Michigan, where he most recently served as the Director of North America, Retirement and Profit-Sharing Plans. He was responsible for plan design, management, and administration of GM’s defined benefit pension plans and defined contribution plans. Throughout his career, Crabill has held various leadership roles in human resources, labor relations, compensation, and benefits in the U.S., Mexico, and Europe. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Lehigh University and a Master of Science in Engineering Management from the University of Dayton, as well as completed an executive development program from Carnegie Mellon University. He will represent the interests of employee organizations.
LYNN FRANZOI
Committee Member | Representing General Public
Franzoi is the owner of LLF Consulting, LLC, which provides benefit consulting services to small and midsize companies. Prior to establishing her consulting firm, Franzoi was Senior Vice President, Benefits, at Fox Entertainment Group, Inc. While in that role, she was responsible for the design, administration, and financing of all benefit programs for domestic and international employees. She holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is a graduate of the UCLA Attorney Assistant Program. She will represent the interests of the general public.
GUY PINKMAN
Committee Member | Representing Employee Organizations
Pinkman served as acting chief and captain/paramedic for the Lincoln Fire Rescue Department. He has also served as a trustee on the Lincoln Police and Fire Pension Fund for more than 10 years and is a recognized speaker worldwide on pension issues including funding status, fiduciary responsibilities, and numerous others. Pinkman holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. This is his second appointment to the Advisory Committee, and he will continue to represent the interests of employee organizations.