ABOUT ALTERITY
Alterity is more than a name.
It's our commitment to being a distinct alternative in consulting.
Our Story
Alterity, founded in 2008, is a consulting firm that provides strategic advice on health and benefits, property and casualty, and human resources management to employers and organizations of all sizes. Alterity, meaning embracing the ‘other’ or being refreshingly different, defines our approach to corporate challenges. It recognizes the unique nature of every business. It allows us to look at every challenge from multiple perspectives. It supports us in delivering value and solving problems for our clients.
Recognizing the power of collaboration and its ability to optimize results
You can unlock invaluable insights and actionable guidance across a range of solutions from benefits optimization, HR, benefits and payroll administration to property and casualty and risk management. Ultimately, this equips your organization to make optimal risk-mitigation and benefits decisions.
It's not just about broadening the scope, it's about deepening our commitment.
This client-centric approach is reflected in our collaboration with existing brokers, vendors, and carriers, ensuring our solutions seamlessly integrate with the organization's established framework.
Our Leaders
Alterity sees itself as more than just a consulting firm —it’s a dedicated partner in your success. With years of experience in health and benefits, property and casualty, sourcing and strategy, and private equity, our leadership team works directly with you to help you understand your unique challenges and goals. We then create strategies that are built around what matters most to your business.
What sets Alterity apart is its focus on your long-term success. We’re not here to just offer advice; we’re here to guide you through every decision and collaborate on solutions that deliver real, measurable results. When you choose Alterity, you get a team that is committed to your best interests, helping you navigate complex challenges with strategic, practical solutions that drive growth and operational efficiency.
Joe Rogers
Managing Director
As the Managing Director for the Health and Benefits team, Joe leads the consulting practice with over 10 years of experience managing healthcare and employee benefits strategies across various service industries and practices. He specializes in transactional health and benefits program situations, such as mergers, acquisitions and spin-offs, guiding multiyear strategic planning, financial modeling and budget development with a focus on driving operational efficiency. His expertise and strategic insights have been instrumental in navigating these complex processes, ensuring successful outcomes and creating value for private equity firms, portfolio companies, and employers.
Prior to joining Alterity in 2015, Joe worked for a national insurance brokerage firm. Joe earned his Bachelor of Arts in economics from Grinnell College.
Gina Teresi
Managing Director
Gina is the Managing Director of Alterity’s Property and Casualty team, bringing over two decades of experience from AIG and Chubb Insurance. Before joining Alterity, she was Partner and COO at Commercial Insurance Consultants, where she applied her expertise in underwriting, marketing, and broker management. Gina holds a dual degree in economics and studio art from Gettysburg College, is a certified continuing education trainer, and lives in Jacksonville, FL, where she enjoys horseback riding and time with her children.
Mike Hager
Managing Director
Michael Hager became a Managing Director of Alterity Group, LLC after the successful acquisition of Hager Strategic, Inc. in May 2022. Prior to that, Michael was the founder of Hager Strategic in 1995 and served as Principal until the acquisition. Michael had his start in this industry in 1983, helping large employers with administration, systems and sourcing issues in the HR, Benefit and Payroll areas.
Prior to founding Hager Strategic, Michael was Director of Sales and Outsourcing Implementation and served as a member of the Board of Directors for Wyatt Preferred Choice (an early entrant into the benefits outsourcing business whose legacy is now part of Voya). Before this, Michael was one of the principal architects of Mercer’s outsourcing administration business.
Michael helps clients develop and implement long-term strategies for HR, Payroll and Benefits Administration, including in-depth analyses of current vs. future systems and administrative environments. He specializes in helping clients hone their methods for managing external vendors’ ongoing performance and costs, per industry best practices. A large number of FORTUNE 500 companies rely on his expertise in these critical areas.
Michael is a frequent speaker at industry and association conferences focusing on HR, Payroll and Benefits Administration.
Joe Rogers
Managing Director
As the Managing Director for the Health and Benefits team, Joe leads the consulting practice with over 10 years of experience managing healthcare and employee benefits strategies across various service industries and practices. He specializes in transactional health and benefits program situations, such as mergers, acquisitions and spin-offs, guiding multiyear strategic planning, financial modeling and budget development with a focus on driving operational efficiency. His expertise and strategic insights have been instrumental in navigating these complex processes, ensuring successful outcomes and creating value for private equity firms, portfolio companies, and employers.
Prior to joining Alterity in 2015, Joe worked for a national insurance brokerage firm. Joe earned his Bachelor of Arts in economics from Grinnell College.
Gina Teresi
Managing Director
Gina is the Managing Director of Alterity’s Property and Casualty team, bringing over two decades of experience from AIG and Chubb Insurance. Before joining Alterity, she was Partner and COO at Commercial Insurance Consultants, where she applied her expertise in underwriting, marketing, and broker management. Gina holds a dual degree in economics and studio art from Gettysburg College, is a certified continuing education trainer, and lives in Jacksonville, FL, where she enjoys horseback riding and time with her children.
Mike Hager
Managing Director
Michael Hager became a Managing Director of Alterity Group, LLC after the successful acquisition of Hager Strategic, Inc. in May 2022. Prior to that, Michael was the founder of Hager Strategic in 1995 and served as Principal until the acquisition. Michael had his start in this industry in 1983, helping large employers with administration, systems and sourcing issues in the HR, Benefit and Payroll areas.
Prior to founding Hager Strategic, Michael was Director of Sales and Outsourcing Implementation and served as a member of the Board of Directors for Wyatt Preferred Choice (an early entrant into the benefits outsourcing business whose legacy is now part of Voya). Before this, Michael was one of the principal architects of Mercer’s outsourcing administration business.
Michael helps clients develop and implement long-term strategies for HR, Payroll and Benefits Administration, including in-depth analyses of current vs. future systems and administrative environments. He specializes in helping clients hone their methods for managing external vendors’ ongoing performance and costs, per industry best practices. A large number of FORTUNE 500 companies rely on his expertise in these critical areas.
Michael is a frequent speaker at industry and association conferences focusing on HR, Payroll and Benefits Administration.
Careers
Alterity is always on the lookout for driven individuals who are committed to achieving exceptional results. Our dynamic, fast-paced environment fosters collaboration, personal growth and professional development, offering a rewarding experience at every level.
