Thoits in Northern California Adds Tillotson to Employee Benefits Practice

San Jose, Calif.-based Thoits Insurance Service Inc. has named Bernie Tillotson senior vice president of employee benefits.

Tillotson brings more than three decades of benefits and human resources expertise to his new position, with a career that began in human resources working for corporations such as Ross Stores and Orchard Supply Hardware.

Along with general insurance, he specializes in self-funded health and welfare plans, including alternative funding arrangements.

Tillotson previously held senior management positions Arthur J. Gallagher, Andreini & Company and Alliant Resources Group.