Take Command
(HRA/Employer Health Benefit)
Take Command Health
Take Command Health is a privately held financial technology company that provides software to administer Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) for employers. Based in Richardson, Texas, it helps businesses of all
sizes reimburse employees tax-free for individual health insurance and medical expenses, simplifying benefits administration and promoting employee choice.
Key facts
- Founded: 2014
- Headquarters: Richardson, Texas, United States
- Funding: $44.75 million raised (Series B, led by Edison Partners)
- Employees: ~190 (2025)
- CEO: Jack Hooper
Business model and products
Market position and impact
The company is recognized as one of the
largest ICHRA administrators in the United States and an early leader in “defined-contribution”
health benefits. Its model allows businesses to
control costs while giving employees greater
flexibility in choosing coverage. In 2024, clients reported average healthcare cost reductions of
20–30%.
Take Command’s clients range from startups and nonprofits to large multistate employers, with operations serving all 50 states. The firm helped shape ICHRA and QSEHRA regulations and co-founded the HRA Council, an industry advocacy group.
Culture and reception
Internally, Take Command promotes a
mission-driven, people-first culture with hybrid work options and comprehensive benefits. External reviews cite high satisfaction with onboarding
and plan guidance, though some customers report frustrations with platform navigation
and support responsiveness. Overall, it maintains
an average rating around 3.6–3.7 out of 5 on Trustpilot.
By blending insurance expertise, regulatory compliance, and fintech automation, Take Command Health has positioned itself as a
key player in modern, flexible employee-benefits technology.
(Setup QSEHRA) https://app.takecommandhealth.com/enroll-business
(Setup ICHRA) https://app.takecommand.us/create-company
Council for Professional Recognition
The Council for Professional Recognition is a US-based nonprofit organization that sets
standards and provides competency-based credentials for early childhood educators worldwide. It is best known for administering the Child Development Associate® (CDA) credential, one of the most widely recognized qualifications for early childhood education practitioners.
Key facts
- Type: Nonprofit organization
- Sector: Early childhood education and credentialing
- Founded: 1985
- Headquarters: Washington, DC, United States
- Flagship program: Child Development Associate® (CDA) National Credentialing Program
Mission and role
The Council’s mission is to advance career pathways for early childhood educators through high-quality, competency-based credentialing. It promotes a vision in which all young children learn and thrive in environments led by skilled and valued educators.
To pursue this mission, the organization:
- Sets policies and procedures for assessment
- Administers the CDA® National Credentialing Program
- Provides renewal processes for CDA and related credentials such as the Military School-Age (MSA) credential
Programs and impact
The Council has issued more than one million CDA credentials globally, making it a major player in professionalizing the early childhood workforce.
Its core offerings include:
- CDA® credentialing: Assessment and certification for educators working with children from birth to age 5 in multiple settings (center-based, family child care, home visitor, etc.).
- MSA credential: A credential for professionals serving school-age children, including those in military-affiliated programs.
- Professional resources: Competency Standards books, textbooks such as Essentials for Working with Young Children, and various training and professional development materials used by colleges, training organizations, and programs.
Organizational focus and recognition
The Council emphasizes justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in its work with educators and staff. It has been recognized with distinctions such as Great Place to Work certification and DecisionWise Employee Engagement Top Performer, reflecting focus on internal culture as well as external impact.