A Home for Everyone
An employee benefits pool created exclusively for public entities in Arizona—school districts, cities and towns, fire districts, counties, and more.
WHAT WE STAND FOR
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS
When we come together, we all win. It may sound clichéd, but it’s true. Through the power of a large membership with a unified voice, Kairos is a better, more affordable health care option.
A SOLUTION FOR ALL
Kairos works for all Arizona public entities—school districts, cities and towns, fire districts, counties, and more—on their own terms.
TRANSPARENCY AND INTEGRITY
When it comes to cost and pricing, Kairos operates with total transparency. There are no hidden fees or secret agendas with us.
The result of these three principles is best-in-class coverage, programs, and services; member ownership and governance of the organization; transparent administration; exceptional customer care; flexible membership options; and competitive pricing—in short, a better public entity health care solution.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Kairos board of directors, which has been selected by the membership,
is dedicated to serving members and the lives they represent.
Lana Berry | Board President
Chief Financial Officer, Chandler Unified School District
Lana Berry has served as the chief financial officer at Chandler Unified School District since 2013. She is a graduate of Colorado State University and a certified public accountant. Lana began working in education in Arizona in 2000 and is an active member of a number of Arizona education organizations, including AASBO, ASA, and ASBA. She also serves as an Arizona School Risk Retention Trust, Inc board member.
Amber Bordes | Board Vice President
Chief Operating Officer, Queen Creek Unified School District
Amber Bordes is the chief operating officer for the Queen Creek Unified School District. She previously served as the district’s chief financial officer. An Arizona native, Amber graduated from Arizona State University and earned her master’s degree in educational leadership at Grand Canyon University. She began her education career as an elementary school teacher and transitioned to district leadership to help support the teaching profession.
Jacob Harmon | Secretary and Treasurer
Chief Financial Officer, Maricopa Unified School District
Jacob Harmon is the Chief Financial Officer for the Maricopa Unified School District. A native of Arizona, Jacob graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Northern Arizona University. He began his career in school districts in 2006 as a bus driver while working his way through college. He later transitioned into the school finance office, where he steadily advanced through various roles across several school districts before becoming the CFO at Maricopa Unified. Jacob is certified in School Finance and Operations (SFO) by the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) and is an active instructor with Arizona ASBO.
Dr. Christa DalMolin-East
Dr. Christa DalMolin-East is the superintendent of schools for Globe Unified School District #1. A native of Globe, Arizona, Christa graduated from Globe High School and went on to earn degrees from the University of Arizona and the American College of Education. She began her career teaching high school in New York City before moving into human resources with a Fortune 100 company. She later returned to Arizona to serve her hometown district, where she now leads as GUSD’s first female superintendent in its 120-year history. In addition to her district leadership, Christa serves on the Advisory Board for the American College of Education.
Russ Martin
Russ Martin has 27 years of public service experience, including city planning, human resources, and nearly 20 years as a town manager. He holds a bachelor’s degree in city planning from New Mexico State University and a master’s degree in human resource management from Utah State University. Since 2023, Russ has been the human resources manager with the City of Sedona. Previously, he served as town manager in Florence, Arizona; Camp Verde, Arizona; and Hayden, Colorado. He began his career as a regional planner in Utah and as a planner and human resources specialist in Minturn, Colorado.
Dr. Michael Robert
Dr. Michael Robert serves as superintendent of the Osborn School District in Phoenix, bringing more than 30 years of professional experience to his role. He has taught in Montessori, bilingual, dual language, and early childhood settings in California, Arizona, and the Northern Mariana Islands. He transitioned into school leadership as principal of Encanto School, helping lead it to an “A” rating and A+ School of Excellence™ recognition. Michael holds a doctorate in educational administration and supervision from Arizona State University, as well as degrees from UC San Diego, Cal State Dominguez Hills, and Loyola College in Maryland. He is a graduate of the AASA National Superintendent Certification Program and was a 2022 Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools scholar.
For board meeting agendas and minutes…
HOW TO JOIN
Kairos was formed under Arizona Revised Statutes Section 11.952.01, which creates an exemption from the standard procurement process. Through this exemption and/or cooperative purchasing arrangements, you may be able join Kairos without going out to bid or issuing an RFP. (However, we encourage you to verify this with your procurement staff.)
Becoming a member is easy. It starts with us giving you a quote. The information we need is detailed below.
CENSUS
Current employee census, in Excel form, of all eligible participants, including date of birth, gender, home ZIP code, plan election, tier selection, and status (active, COBRA, retiree, opt-out/waiving)
HISTORY
For the most recent 24 months, minimum: monthly paid medical and pharmacy claims; enrolled participants; and large claim reports that include total paid claim amounts over $25,000, primary diagnosis, and status (active, terminated, COBRA, retiree)
STOP LOSS
If self-funded, specific and aggregate stop loss levels, terms, and premiums.
PLAN DESIGN
Current medical and pharmacy plan designs (Summary of Benefits and Coverage, or SBC)
Medical carrier rates by tier: prior year, current year, and renewal quote (if available)
If you decide to accept your quote and become a Kairos member, we’ll work with you to ensure a simple, speedy, problem-free transition.