SCA Elects Four New Board Members
photos by Bryan Harrison, Association News Network, Inc.

Eight of the ten candidates on the ballot for the four open spots on the Sacramento Claims Board of Directors for 2010 presented themselves to the membership before votes were cast. Though only four could be elected, all were qualified and well-received.

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Independent Adjuster Iain Wallace

Jack Corry, PuroClean Restoration Service

Candidates not present were:
Erika Lott, DLV Appraisers
Nile Baker, Belfor Property Restoration

Congratulations to all our winning candidates, and to all the candidates for putting themselves out for consideration. Everyone can do their part to help the continued growth and success of the SCA.

January 14, 2010 meeting review
By SCA Board Member Marjorie Hickey, Carl Warren & Co.

The Sacramento Claims Association elected four (4) new Board Members on January 14, 2010. While enjoying an excellent lunch of ravioli we were also listening carefully to ten (10) qualified candidates give their individual speeches. At the end of the meeting, the Members elected: Geoff Jolliff, JM Environmental; Iain Wallace, Independent Adjuster; Michael Bentz, York Claims Services; and Michael Shepherd, of Shepherd Consulting. It was not necessarily an easy choice with ten (10) qualified candidates that made it through the vigorous vetting process.

After the general member meeting, a follow up Board Meeting was held on January 22, 2010 to elect the Officers for the 2010 year. Don Sams will continue as the SCA President, Michael Shepherd as been elected to serve as the new Vice-President, Jim McCurley, Treasurer and Cata Jimenez, Secretary.

Needless to say, the outgoing Board Members have done a great job during their three (3) year tenure and we all should take a moment to thank Kelly Szymulewski, Steve Drake, Jim Holland and Chris Yaw at our next meeting in February. All four of the departing Board Members have made unique contributions for which the association is grateful.

The Sacramento Claims Association Board of Directors sets itself apart from other similar boards/associations. The mere fact that there were ten highly qualified individuals willing to devote their time and attention to the SCA is remarkable all by itself. There is also a nice combination of claims professional and vendors that make up the Board. This balance should help us to continue to grow and attract new members and participants.

Please look for the new Board Members at our next meeting on February 11, 2010! Introduce yourself and say hello!

See you all very soon and don’t forget to bring all your Medicare Set Aside questions for Carl Fessenden from the Porter Scott Law Firm.

James Madallon, Taylor Renovation

SCA President Don Sams, later re-elected as president for 2010, introduced each candidate, as they each presented their thoughts for the association, and why they were running for the board.

SCA Board Member and review author Marjorie Hickey, Carl Warren & Co.

New SCA Board Members:
Mike Shepherd, Mike Bentz, Geoff Jolliff &
Iain Wallace, pictured with SCA President Don Sams.