About Us

Our Mission

Concourse Benefits exists to unify chambers and associations into a powerful benefits network that leverages collective scale to secure unmatched value for members, open new markets for vendors, and futureproof the organizations that fuel local economies.

Our Values

Empowerment: We want leaders to have the tools they need to focus on their greater mission. 

Community: Our technology harnesses the exponential power of trade organizations, together. 

Transparency: We communicate sincerely, always. 

Collaboration: We are partners that are open to consistent feedback to better ourselves and our product. 

Our Story
  1. 1998
    Associated Benefits Consulting (ABC) founded in Metairie, Louisiana

    ABC builds stronger associations and increases membership growth by providing customized and vetted product suites to groups; these suites include a wide range of insurance and non-insurance benefits from leading carriers across the country.  ABC focuses on service and innovation to drive solutions that deliver the results organizations need to thrive. The company continues to be family owned and operated today. 

  2. 2013
    ABC cooperatively created a Saas Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting product

    This tool was created to strengthen accessibility to ACA information and compliance. It was utilized by many trade associations and chambers of commerce.

  3. 2019
    Concourse Partners, LLC founded

    Concourse Partners, LLC helps associations navigate policy and adapt to the changing digital world by transforming traditional business networks into intelligent, digitally connected ecosystems. 

  4. 2023
    Concourse Benefits founded by ABC and Concourse Partners, LLC

    Concourse Benefits' goal is to unify chambers and associations into a powerful benefits network that leverages collective scale to secure unmatched value for members, open new markets for vendors, and futureproof the organizations that fuel local economies..

  5. 2024 - Present
    Concourse Benefits Platform built and launched

    Concourse Benefits launched their platform at the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Convention in Dallas, Texas. The network grows daily with associations, vendor partners, and brokers alike.

Our Team 

Marcie O’Dwyer

Co-founder

ABC

Louisiana, US
Susan Ellender

Co-founder

ABC

Lousiana, US
Boyd Stough

Co-founder

Concourse Partners, LLC

Georgia, US
Marc Palud

Co-founder

Concourse Partners, LLC

Manitoba, CA
Colin Schmidt

Co-founder

Concourse Partners, LLC

British Columbia, CA

Work with Our Team Today!

Our streamlined affinity network platform offers awesome benefits for your members and generates non-dues revenue for you. Yep, it’s that simple. 

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