A.J. Lester & Associates, Inc.
Corporate Headquarters:
9898 Bissonnet, Suite 678
Houston, TX 77036-8280

Mailing Address:
PO Box 1424
Stafford, TX 77497-1424

TEL: (713) 270-4277
FAX: (713) 270-4279

About Us

	Our Vision A.J. Lester & Associates’ vision is to change the face of managed care in America by helping self-insured employers contract directly with medical providers to reduce the costs, problems, and dissatisfaction often connected with PPO networks. Eliminating the PPO middleman allows the buyer (employer) and seller (medical provider) to enjoy a direct, “win-win” business relationship in which both parties work together to better address the managed care needs of employees and their dependents.
	Our History A.J. Lester & Associates, Inc. was founded in 1999 by Howard “A.J.” Lester and built upon the expertise he gained in his twenty previous years as an employee benefits professional. Drawing on his 25 years of experience in managed care with two major managed care companies, a national TPA, and one of the world's largest benefits consulting firms, A.J. built his company upon the success of clients who implemented his innovative benefits strategies as an alternative to costly PPOs. Today, A.J. Lester & Associates is the leader in its field thanks to the continual pursuit of satisfying its clients.
	Our Commitment A.J. Lester & Associates is committed to service excellence and to improving the quality of business relationships between employers and medical providers, the true "buyers" and "sellers" in managed care. By scrupulously analyzing client needs and daring to think “outside-the-box,” we’re committed to client solutions that combine the best of traditional and non-traditional approaches. In the process, our commitment to the simple things, like always calling clients back within one business day and providing very specific billing details, makes our services more valuable to our clients. Ultimately, our commitment is to make sure all of our clients’ expectations for excellent service are met or exceeded, a commitment seldom fulfilled by PPOs.
	Our Clients A.J. Lester & Associates’ current clients are self-insured public and private employers that range in size from 3,000 to over 40,000 employees. We also consult with medical providers, including IPAs, PHOs, and hospital systems that seek direct agreements with employers and advice on marketing efforts. Our clients come from all over the country and include those that also utilize our consulting services for the design and management of their managed care plans, as well as life insurance and disability coverage.