The Staff
Executive Services
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Jon C. Burrell,
Executive Director Jon@lgit.org He worked two years for the Maryland Legislature, 22
years for the Maryland Municipal League where he served
more than 15 years as Executive Director. He was one of
the original founders of the Local Government Insurance
Trust serving 8 years as a member of the Board of Trustees.
He also served on all Trust committees and was the first
chairman of the Risk Management Committee. He administers
the daily operations of LGIT and has served as CEO since
1995. He is presently on the Board of the National League
of Cities Mutual Insurance Company, and is the Past President and Board member of the Maryland Society
of Association Executives.
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Sandy Tedrow, Executive Secretary
SandyT@lgit.org
has over 20 years of administrative experience in the health and
legal environments. Previously, she worked for Radiologix, as
the Radiology Information Specialist in their IT Department. She
also owned her own business editing court ordered depositions.
She serves as support to the Executive Director and Board of Trustees.
Marsha L. Carpenter, Human
Resources Specialist MarshaC@lgit.org
has an Associates degree in Business from Henderson University
in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. She has over 10 years insurance experience,
two of which were with CIGNA HealthCare, working in the medical
insurance sales department. She also worked in the Human Resources
department handling company benefits for seven years.
Finance and Information Services
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J. Earle Beyer,
Director Earle@lgit.org
is a Certified Public Accountant and has a BS
degree in Economics with minor degrees in Finance and Accounting
from the University of Maryland - Baltimore County. He has
over 15 years of financial accounting experience including
governmental accounting, and insurance. Prior to joining the
Trust in January of 1997, he served as the Manager of Financial
operations for Howard County Government. His responsibilities
include overseeing general accounting and financial reporting,
payroll, budget, investment management and information systems. |
Betty R. Haynes, Accountant
Liz@lgit.org Handles day to day accounting functions to include general
accounting, A/P, A/R, and payroll.
Michael B. Becker, Systems
Engineer
MBecker@lgit.org
is a Novell Certified Network Engineer (CNE), Microsoft
Certified Engineer (MCSE), and A CompTIA A+ Technician and has managed
network and computer systems for the past 10 years. He will provide
network and computer support and assistance for LGIT, MACo and
MML.
Sheryl A. Browning, Database
Analyst/Media Specialist Sheryl@lgit.org
holds a BS in Business and Management with a minor in Computer
Studies and a
Certificate in Database Management from University of Maryland
University College, and a Certificate
of Proficiency in Financial Planning from Howard Community College.
Sheryl is responsible for analyzing business processes and providing programming and database
solutions that streamline work flow, technical
support and training,
claim database
management and report writing, claim financial and statistical
reporting, Web and Intranet development, and
graphic design and desktop publishing.
Loss Control & Underwriting Services
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Herbert H. Schomburg,
Director, Loss Control and Underwriting Services Hank@lgit.org
“Hank” holds the CPCU, ARM, AIM, and AIC designations
from the Insurance Institute of America and will be responsible
for the oversight of underwriting, loss control and training
activities. Before coming to LGIT, he earned a degree in Linguistics
and Anthropology at the University of South Florida, lived
in Europe for several years, and upon his return to Florida,
he began his insurance career as a multi-line independent
adjuster, progressed to supervisor, and later became manager
of Johns Eastern Company’s Baltimore office. He then
worked as Claim Manager for the Maryland Transit Administration
for four years and Risk Manager for six years. Hank is past
president of the Railroad Insurance Management Association
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Scott E. Soderstrom, Underwriter
Manager Scott@lgit.org
Scott Soderstrom is a member of the CPCU Society and earned the
CPCU Distinguished Graduate Award for highest academic
achievement – DC Chapter. He holds a B.S. in Business
Administration, George Mason University; Associates for Risk
Management designations for private entities (ARM); and public
entities (ARM-P); certificate for Public Entity Risk Management
(RMPE): Supervisory Management Certificate (SM); completed the
property coursework toward the Associates for Loss Control
Management designation; and has over 20 years insurance/risk
management experience. He manages the underwriting operations
for both the Liability and Property Pools.
Ellen P. Nudd, Underwriter
EllenN@lgit.org Ellen works in the Loss Control and Underwriting Department where
she assists with the underwriting needs for the LGIT Liability
and Property Pools. She holds a B.S. in Business Administration
from Columbia Union College. Prior to working for LGIT, she worked
for Adventist Risk Management as a Risk Placement Specialist for
12-1/2 years, with experience in marketing and risk management
in the liability and property arena worldwide.
Richard A. Furst, Manager, Senior
Loss Control Services Dick@lgit.org
Holds a BS in Personnel and Labor Relations
from the University of Baltimore. He has over 25 years experience
as a loss control consultant. Prior to coming to LGIT he specialized
in servicing large national accounts for CIGNA Insurance Co. He
is the senior consultant for the liability and property programs.
Lawrence J. Bohlen, Loss Control Training Coordinator LBohlen@lgit.org
“Larry” develops, implements and coordinates training seminars on a wide variety of loss control training topics. He also teaches Defensive Driving classes, coordinates the Employment Law Hotline and assists with Educational Grants. Larry holds a BA from Salisbury University in History. He worked for the Dorchester County Board of Education as Site Administrator for the County’s Evening High School Program and other Adult Education programs. He is also a former city council member of the Cambridge City Council and served as Council President from 2002 to 2004.
Vance J. Petrella, Manager, Loss Control Services
Vance@lgit.org
Holds a
Ph.D, JD, and DABT. He is board-certified in general toxicology
and has practiced environmental law and industrial toxicology.
He is the senior consultant for the Environmental Impairment Liability
Program; and a consultant for the liability and property programs.
Jeff Perkins, Loss Control Assistant
JPerkins@lgit.org
Jeff works in the Loss Control and Underwriting Department where he assists the loss control associates in training our members on a variety of loss control training issues and also assists members with property surveys. He comes to us from Amerix Corporation where he was a Credit Counselor/Financial Planner, with experience in assisting clients with their financial needs.
Michelle Yannone, Staff
Associate MichelleY@lgit.org Michelle
provides support to the director of Loss Control & Underwriting
coordinating the membership renewal process and assists the loss
control training coordinator with organizing training events and
maintaining the training database. Michelle has over 10 years
administrative experience and four years experience in
information technology security.
Claims Services
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Sherri N. Butler,
Director of Claims Services
SButler@lgit.org
has a BS in both Paralegal
Studies and Management Technology from the University of Maryland.
She worked for several years in an insurance defense law firm.
Prior to coming to LGIT, she worked for nine years in the
Anne Arundel County Office of Law and Office of Risk Management.
She worked in Anne Arundel County's self-insurance program
defending public officials, police and general liability claims
and managed workers compensation claims. After serving as
a Claims Analyst at LGIT for five years, she became Director
of Claims and is responsible for the oversight of the Claims
services staff and activities. |
Elisabeth Beekman, Claims
Manager/Litigation Analyst
EBeekman@lgit.org
has a BS from Florida State University and a Certificate
from the National Center for Paralegal Training in Atlanta, Georgia.
She spent several years as a paralegal with the Tennessee Valley
Authority and insurance defense firms before moving into claims
work with insurance companies. She makes liability determinations
and manages litigation primarily in the area of police and public
officials liability.
Elizabeth Martinez, Claims
Analyst EMartinez@lgit.org
"Liz" is a native of New York who received
her JD degree from New York Law School in 1992. She worked as
a Landlord-Tenant attorney with non-profit organizations in New
York City for several years before moving to Maryland with her
family. She worked as a claims professional for State Farm and
Paramount insurance companies for 3 ˝ years handling auto
liability claims. She makes liability determinations and manages
litigation primarily for Police and Public Officials liability.
Kathy Bauman, Claims
Analyst KBauman@lgit.org attained a Bachelor of
Science degree from the University of Maryland, and has worked
since 1995 as a property and casualty claims professional for AIG,
Travelers', Farmers, The American Red Cross and LGIT. She has
earned the Associate in Claims, Casualty Claims Adjuster,
Associate in Risk Management for Public Entities Designations and
is a CPCU Candidate. She handles general liability, auto, property
and casualty claims.
Sharonda Clark, Claims Analyst
SClark@lgit.org has over six years claims handling
experience. She is originally from the Philadelphia and New
Jersey area and has a bachelor’s degree in English. Sharonda has
worked with major carriers such as AIG, State Farm and
Progressive and has experience handling property, general
liability, auto, homeowner’s and catastrophic claims.
Additionally, she has experience estimating auto and homeowner’s
claims.
Hollis Henry, Claims Analyst
HHenry@lgit.org Hollis has been a claims examiner for almost 13 Years. He is originally from New York and has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business and Economics as well as a
Master's Degree in Human Resources and Labor Relations. He has worked for major carriers such as Liberty Mutual, Utica National and CGU, managing auto, general liability, workers compensation, litigation and catastrophe claims. He is also experienced as a Risk Manager in a
non- profit setting. He has been a member of several boards of directors in New York and Maryland for non-profit organizations. In addition, he is a training and education consultant with the Jewish Anti-Defamation League. Hollis will handle a variety of claims including, general liability, auto and property.
Dorie L. Schwartz, Claims
Analyst DSchwartz@lgit.org
has over eleven years claims experience. Prior to coming to LGIT
she was a claims adjuster with Montgomery Mutual Insurance Company
in Sandy Spring, Maryland. She holds Certificates in Property
Insurance Coverage, Small Loss Property Adjusting and Liability
Loss Adjusting from Vale National. She handles auto, general
liability, property and equipment breakdown non-litigated claims.
Katie W. Adams, Claims
Litigation and Subrogation Specialist
KAdams@lgit.org has a BA in American History from Hollins College, an MA in American
Civilization-Material Culture from the University of Pennsylvania,
and a certificate in litigation from the Institute for Paralegal
Training in Philadelphia. She has worked in a variety of law firms
and corporate legal departments, and most recently for the Anne
Arundel County Office of Law. She provides litigation support
and related functions to LGIT's Claims staff.
Patricia Olson, Claims and Legal
Staff Associate POlson@lgit.org
comes to LGIT with five years of
administrative support experience. She attended Howard Community
College and received a certificate in Microsoft Office 2000. She
currently supports the claims adjusters and analysts with word
processing, database entry and general office duties. Pat also
provides necessary administrative support to the Legal Department.
Charise Henderson, Claims
Administrative Assistant ChariseH@lgit.org
has 10 years experience in the health care industry.
Three of those years working in insurance at CareFirst BC/BS in
customer service for individual and group accounts. After working
in LGIT's Health Benefits Department for 1 year, Charise transferred
to Claims Services where she is responsible for setting up claims,
processing loss payments and assisting the adjusting staff.
Legal Services
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John F. Breads, Jr., Esquire,
Director of Legal Services
jBreads@lgit.org defends LGIT members and their
public officials and law enforcement personnel in state and federal
civil lawsuits, and assists staff and LGIT members with risk management
issues. John received his JD from Catholic University in 1980.
After an internship with the U.S. Department of Justice, he served
for three years as an Assistant State's Attorney for Prince George's
County Office of Law, specializing in police misconduct litigation.
From 1989 to 1999, he was an Assistant and later a Senior Assistant
County Attorney for Anne Arundel County. |
Christine Altemus, Attorney
ChristineA@lgit.org
defends LGIT members and their public officials in state and federal
civil lawsuits, and assists staff and LGIT members with risk management
issues. She received her JD from Washington and Lee University
in 1990. After a clerkship with the Honorable J. Norris Byrnes
in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County, she served for nine
years with the law firm of Church & Houff, P.A., specializing
in insurance defense, products liability, and environmental law.
Matthew D. Peter, Attorney
MPeter@lgit.org defends LGIT members, their public officials and law
enforcement personnel in state and federal civil lawsuits, and
assists staff and LGIT members with risk management issues. Matt
received his JD from Syracuse University College of Law in 1998.
Prior to joining LGIT he worked for over six and a half years at
the law firm of Karpinski, Colaresi and Karp where he worked on
various types of cases including matters involving LGIT members,
their public officials and law enforcement personnel.
Support Services
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Arlene P. Courtney,
Manager Arlene@lgit.org
was the third employee hired by the Trust. She
heads up the support staff and is responsible for personnel,
office management, purchasing, and coordinating the training
seminars. In addition to these responsibilities, she serves
on all in-house committees for the improvement, and enhancement
of the Trust. |
Latina Wilkinson, Administrative Assistant
LWilkinson@lgit.org
Latina provides administrative support for
the Underwriters and directly assists the manager of the Support
Services Department.
Carolyn A. Stallings, Administrative
Assistant Carolyn@lgit.org
provides support for the Manager of Property Liability
and also support for Support Services. She has over twenty-five
years of Administrative and Secretarial experience.
Kimberly Rivera, Receptionist
krivera@lgit.org
