Sarette & Associates Management Team

Donald Sarette, President

In December 1994, Donald Sarette established Sarette and Associates, growing it into S&A, Inc., which today services companies and unions throughout New England and Florida. Don first worked in employee benefits when he joined Roberts Planning Group (RPG) of Manchester, New Hampshire, in 1988. Today, Don is one of very few professionals fluent in the workings of Taft-Hartley plans for unions. Don has helped three different trade unions recover hundreds of thousands of dollars that was almost lost because of previous negligent administration. Prior to his tenure at RPG, Don worked as a controller and vice president of finance at Amoskeag Bank, giving him a unique financial perspective and philosophy for employee benefits plans.

Don splits his time between offices in Maine, New Hampshire and Florida while always finding time for his family: daughter Joelle and son-in-law Jonathan, and younger daughter Kasha. Don’s other interests include restoration of classic automobiles and pirate lore.

Colette Musick, Office Manager (FL Office)

There’s not much Colette doesn’t know about benefits administration. With more than 30 years of experience, Colette still maintains an unrivaled dedication to continuing industry education. She first began her career in benefits administration in 1980 with James Dawson and Associates, and later continued at Manchester-based Roberts Planning Group (RPG) where she first worked alongside S&A president, Don Sarette. For 12 years, the pair handled all business related to Taft-Hartley Union plan administration. They went their separate ways for only a short time until, in 1996, Colette reconnected with Don to establish S&A’s Ocala, Florida, location. Since its official opening in May of 1998, Colette has managed the Florida office, handling COBRA, FSA and HRA administration. When she’s not at S&A, Colette enjoys spending time with her family: husband of more than 20 years, John; daughter Nicole; and son Tyler.

Sherry LeBlanc, Plan Administrator (ME Office)

Sherry’s self-proclaimed number one priority is service. In 43 years of employment, she has rarely waivered from that focus. As plan administrator in our Maine office, Sherry handles the health and welfare plans and pension funds for our Maine-based unions. Before her eight years with S&A, Sherry worked more than 20 years in the food industry and later in distribution warehousing as an assistant to the warehouse manager, a role that introduced Sherry to working with unions (namely the Teamsters and Warehouse unions).

Sherry cites her favorite life long profession as wife to her husband, Mike; mother to three sons, Mark, Jeff and Nathan; three daughter-in-laws, Leslie, Cami, and Jennifer; daughter, Stephanie; and nine grandchildren.

Amy Swearengin, Plan Administrator (NH Office)

Amy’s speciality is helping participants get the most out of their benefit plans. As a former employee of a self-insured insurance group, Amy understands medical terminology, benefit plan design and the in-depth process of how insurance companies pay claims. She’s especially adept at problem-solving. Her prior work at Muskogee Regional Medical Center in Muskogee, Oklahoma, allowed her to view the industry from the provider’s prospective, giving her a working (and unique) knowledge of information that is required from patients. Her education in paralegal studies contributes to Amy’s success as an extremely organized plan administator. Her most praised role is as an advocate for our clients and their plan participants.

A New Hampshire native, Amy’s hobbies include playing tennis, kayaking, snowshoeing, and scrapbooking. A very proud mom, Amy always has funny stories about her handsome son, Hunter.

Greg Sarette, Plan Administrator (NH Office)

Greg’s friendly nature lends itself to his
specialty—communication. His role is to maintain direct relationships with union trustees and keep them informed. As a former union member, Greg also has the hands-on experience to help members with their questions. Starting at S&A in 2004, Greg has since developed an acute knowledge of pension funds. He takes great pride in understanding State and Federal laws and how they apply to each plan.

Greg attended Milford Academy in Connecticut before attending the University of Massachusetts with focused studies in Business Management. Greg spends his free time being a sports official for football and baseball. Growing up in a sports-oriented household, he is a true sports fanatic and loves all New England teams. Greg has three children, Michael, Nick and Brenna, and especially enjoys cheering them on during their sporting events.