Shahan, Mary Agt

Located in Tucson, Ariz., Mountain States Administrative Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lovitt & Touche, one of the largest insurance agencies in the United States. As a third-party administrator, MSAS provides customized services to the health care industry. Strategic partnerships allow the company to create plans designed to maximize cost savings while maintaining employee satisfaction. Mountain States Administrative Services assists clients with self-funded and partially self-funded plans; medical, dental and vision insurance; flexible spending account management; prescription drug paperwork and disability insurance. Mountain States Administrative Services has nearly 100 employees at its Tucson location.

Lovitt & Touch specializes in insurance and bonds. The company is among the largest insurance businesses in the United States. It consists of nearly 200 employees in five offices and has more than $340 million in total premiums. Lovitt & Touch has the experienced personnel and financial strength to solve insurance problems worldwide. The company offers cross-border insurance, employee benefits, retirement plans, health policies, personal protection, property and liability coverage, surety bonding, and safety and risk services. It also features third-party claims administration and workers compensation. Lovitt & Touch was honored in 2004 with a Copper Cactus Award for outstanding community service in Tucson, Ariz.