Raphy Timour began his career at Automatic Data Processing. During his time with the company, he worked in their Major Accounts Division (100–1000 employees). At ADP, he learned the full range of employee benefits administration and human capital management.

Taking an entrepreneurial step forward, Raphy co-founded Pontrelli, Timour & Associates, Inc. in 2003.  For over 20 years, Pontrelli, Timour & Associates, Inc. has thrived as a full-service, independent insurance agency specializing in employee benefits.  His extensive experience provides a unique perspective of the benefits landscape bringing focus to recruitment and retention. Raphy has an active Life & Health insurance License from the California Department of Insurance. Raphy brings creative and cost-saving benefit solutions to the clients of Soteria HR while also focusing on Employee Healthcare Management in the age of the Affordable Care Act.