Staff Bios
The Nakamun Group Employee Benefits Inc. has served the needs of small business and associates in Western Canada for more than 35 years. The team consists of Shauna Blackburn-Cook and Cec Blackburn.
Shauna Blackburn-Cook
Shauna Blackburn-Cook has over sixteen years of experience in financial services, project management and Employee Benefits. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree with distinction from the University of Alberta. Already a licensed life and health insurance representative, Shauna is in the final stages of becoming a Certified Employee Benefit Specialist, with specialization in Pension Administration, Employee Benefits and Compensation Management.
Shauna’s business focus has been to build close relationships and surpass her client’s expectations, working with small and medium-sized employers to meet their Employee Benefit and Retirement Plan needs and corporate objectives. Please contact Shauna at 780 469-6067 ext. 22 or email her to discuss your corporate needs.
Outside of work, Shauna is an accomplished athlete in a wide range of sports, including soccer, volleyball, adventure racing and distance running.
Cec Blackburn, CLU, CFP, ChFC
Cec Blackburn is a founding member of the Nakamun Group with more than 35 years of experience in the Employee Benefits and Pension Consulting industry. His clients appreciate the extensive knowledge and experience he brings to Nakamun Group Employee Benefits Inc.
Cec’s industry involvement includes memberships in CALU, Advocis, MDRT, CPBI, the Alberta Insurance Council and Past President of the Estate Planning Council of Edmonton. Always actively involved in the community, Cec is a member of the Edmonton Gateway Rotary Club, Past Rotary International District Govenor (2002-2003) and Past Rotary International Zone Membership Coordinator for Western Canada.