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IS Systems Support Manager
Gary Jeffers not only goes above and beyond in his overall helpdesk and support efforts — but also in assisting others. If you've needed after hours or weekend support, he's answered the call. Last year a software update rendered PCs inaccessible. He lead the manual intervention effort to get the devices back online — prioritizing customer service teams to minimize the impact to clients.
Stop Loss Marketing Assistant II
Welcome Janice Marshall as a Stop Loss Marketing Assistant II. Janice comes to PAI with experience in the employee benefits area. She attended DeVry University and maintains a certification in Medical Billing and Coding.
Lead Accounting Technician
BiAnca Robinson consistently goes the extra mile, meets challenges head on, and delivers exceptional results. BiAnca’s contributions to our team’s success are invaluable and much appreciated. Congratulations, BiAnca, on receiving a 2024 Super Achiever Award!
Auditing/Stoploss Technician
Congratulations to Shannon Mathis as our new Stop Loss Technician! Shannon comes to PAI from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina where she was a Senior Quality Assurance Analyst for 3 years. Prior to working at BlueCross, she served roles ranging from customer Service to claims over her 23 year tenure at PAI. Welcome back Shannon!
Benefit File Specialist II
Congratulations to Candace Summers as the new Benefit File Specialist II. She previously worked at PAI as a customer service representative. Her prior years of experience will serve her well as the Benefit File Specialist. Welcome back Candace!
P&C Claims Manager
Linda McCallister goes above and beyond to ensure the success of her team and PAI. Her commitment to excellence is inspiring, and she consistently sets the bar high through her unwavering dedication to always doing a great job. We are grateful for the positive impact she has on the P&C team, PAI and our clients. With that, we are happy to announce Linda McCallister as our inaugural P&C Super Achiever for 2024!
Project Administrator
Ruby Clemmons, who has been with PAI a little over a year now, has proven herself a dedicated, hardworking individual who is always up for a challenge and is genuinely excited about learning new things. She has been a champion on many projects we have worked on and has been instrumental in implementing a new training curriculum for the Self-Funded claims area and other key projects.
She is a key asset to the operations team and is always happy to learn and assist whenever and wherever she is called on for help.
Marketing Consultant
Congratulations to Lauren Freezon, who recently accepted the role of Marketing Consultant! Lauren has been at PAI for nine years, joining the marketing team in 2020 when she was promoted to Marketing Service Representative. Over the past five years, she has nurtured strong client relationships and served as the main point of contact for many groups.
Client Specialist
Congratulations to Abby Montes on her promotion to Pharmacy Client Specialist! She has been with PAI since 2023; before that she was in the Army, where she traveled to 26 different countries! Congratulations, Abby!
2 cups uncooked pasta (about 8 ounces), such as elbow macaroni, cavatappi or shells
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
3/4 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
Optional toppings: Fresh arugula, halved cherry tomatoes and coarsely ground pepper
4 medium beets - scrubbed, trimmed, and cut in half
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 (10 ounce) package mixed baby salad greens
1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 ounces goat cheese
Make a to do list. Cross things off as you accomplish them. Organize your email. Categorize emails to help find things and to make it easier to follow up on. Your inbox should only be the items you need to work. Once completed, file it or delete it. Communication is key along with asking questions to help you learn. Which I will be doing a lot of. Make time for yourself each day. Often in life, we spend so much time helping others, we often forget about ourselves. Read something positive each day. Thanks for the warm welcome, PAI.
"One way to get the most out of life is to look upon it as an adventure". - William Feather
Submitted by Beth Harris
Price: 77.21
Time: 6 PM to 9 PM
North America’s largest inactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is playing in Columbia, SC! Solve a true crime murder mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a prime suspect before you know it!
The actors are not dressed in costume and are hidden in the audience! This results in a fun, social and interactive evening suitable for all adults. Tickets includes our mystery dinner theatre show, along with a full plated dinner, wait staff gratuity, and plenty of surprises during the show.
Dates: August 1, 2025 – August 3, 2025
803 Day has returned, a weekend-long celebration of everything that makes the 803 special!
What’s in Store for 2025?
Pre-803 Day Sponsor Mixer (8/1) - Exclusive networking mixer for sponsors, partners & elected officials (West Columbia)
803 Day 5K Run/Walk (8/2) – Supporting Cola Rose Shower, a 501 © 3 dedicated to women’s healthcare & feminine hygiene donations (Forest Acres)
Citywide Scavenger Hunt on the Soda City Certified App (8/2 – 8/3) – Explore and connect with local gems (public art, historic sites, murals, local businesses, etc)
$8.03 Specials (8/2 – 8/3) – Enjoy deals from participating restaurants & retailers for $8.03
Dates: September 18, 2025 – September 21, 2025
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral welcomes you and offers our hospitality for the annual Greek Festival. Come and enjoy music, atmosphere, food and drink, and learn a little about Greece.
Thursday – Saturday: 10 AM – 10 PM
Sunday: 12 PM – 6 PM