Executive Bios
Eugene Levin • Founder and President
Gene Levin is the founder and President of The Montgomery Benefits Group. After graduating from Overbrook High School in Philadelphia (1959), Gene received a Bachelors of Science from West Chester University (1963) and then a Masters Degree from the University of California Los Angeles (1965). Gene excelled and earned varsity letters in many sports, both in high school and college. Upon his return to Philadelphia, Gene secured a job teaching and coaching at an area high school, while simultaneously pursuing a doctoral degree in group dynamics and industrial psychology at Temple University.
Wanting greater flexibility, Gene left the academic world in 1968 and joined Clair Insurance. Having secured a strong foothold in the insurance market, he founded The Montgomery Benefits Group in 1980. Gene is a lifetime member of The Million Dollar Round Table and he has been a featured speaker at sales meetings for both Royal Maccabees and Chubb Life America. His thirty-plus years in the industry has provided Gene with the experience and product knowledge necessary to successfully counsel small to mid-size businesses with their employee benefit packages and to counsel individuals and business owners seeking to create comprehensive financial plan.
Beyond his role at The Montgomery Benefits Group, Gene is actively involved in numerous organizations. He is the Chairman/President of the Board of Directors for the Overbrook High School Alumni Association and organizes and hosts a monthly meeting for people living with Multiple Sclerosis. Gene also recently involved his wife and two daughters in implementing a project to assist children at the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House.
Michael B. Steinberg • Vice President
Michael Steinberg is the Vice President and a principal of The Montgomery Benefits Group. Philadelphia born, Michael graduated from the Wharton School of the University Of Pennsylvania in 1976. After beginning his business career in New York City, he returned to Philadelphia to work for Buten Paint & Wallpaper, “The Paint and Paper People”. Michael worked in various positions for this 27 store chain and was ultimately responsible for their operations as well as the management of 160 employees, including two bargaining units. After the sale of the company, Michael served as the Regional Operations Manager for Duron Paints, a 200 store chain, until joining The Montgomery Benefits Group in 1996. His business background and experience in the field of employee benefits has been an asset to the firm’s many clients.
In addition to his employee benefits practice, Michael has earned two industry designations involving senior issues, a CLTC (Certification In Long Term Care) and a CSA (Certified Senior Advisor). Successfully completing comprehensive courses and exams, his approach is an educated response to the different challenges that seniors face. Michael works with his clients to provide solutions to their long term care needs.
Michael serves on many community based charitable boards. He is currently a Vice Chairman of The Abramson Center (Formerly The Philadelphia Geriatric Center) and is a past Chairman and President of the Golden Slipper Club & Charities and its camp. He has served as a panelist at the Wharton School’s Entrepreneurial Center and chairs or sits on the Personnel Committees of various organizations.
In addition to spending time with his wife and three children, Michael enjoys skiing, mountain biking, golf, basketball, and coaching.