IIABCal Staff

 

Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of California Office:
7041 Koll Center Parkway, #290
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Toll Free: (800) 772-8998
Fax: (925) 484-6014
 

David Benesh IOM - VP Marketing/Communication
Phone: (415) 378-2499
dbenesh@IIABCal.org

David is responsible for the development and implementation of marketing and promotional strategies for the association, education and Service Corp. He oversees external member communications and is responsible for online activities.
 

Connie Cohrs - Member Services Manager
Phone: (800) 772-8998/Fax: (818) 888-1757
ccohrs@IIABCal.org

Connie performs various membership services activities in Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of California's Southern California office including member inquiries, providing benefit information to members and membership management system maintenance.
 
Jim Cross - VP Financial Operations
Phone: (925) 426-3304/Fax: (925) 484-6014
jcross@IIABCal.org

Jim manages the accounting and financial reporting processes for Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of California, PACs & for-profit subsidiaries.   He is responsible for  budgeting, forecasting, financial strategic planning process, investments and employee benefits administration

Diana Hunnicutt - Member Services Director
Phone:  (559) 273-4186
dhunnicutt@IIABCal.org

As marketing director, Diana’s responsibilities include recruitment of new members, as well as a resource to existing member agencies and local associations regarding Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of California products and services.

Pauline Nakadachi - Member Services Manager
Phone: (925) 426-3306/Fax: (925) 484-6014
pnakadachi@IIABCal.org

Pauline performs various membership services activities in Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of California's northern California office including member inquiries, providing benefit information to members and membership management system maintenance.

 
Mike Orrick - VP Membership 
Office: (916) 572-0529
Mobile: (916) 865-8111 
morrick@IIABCal.org

Mike is responsible for membership development and growth. Mike is well versed on the benefits of association membership and focused on growing the number of Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of California members that utilize association products and services.

 

Clark Payan, AAI, AIM - Chief Executive Officer & President of Service Corp.
Phone: (925) 426-3310/Fax: (925) 484-6014
cpayan@IIABCal.org

Clark is responsible for daily management and works directly with the Executive Committee and Board of Directors in implementing policy.  Clark coordinates Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of California's strategic planning process and is staff liaison to the technical committees.  As president of the Service Corp., he develops and implements products and oversees business operations for Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of California Education.

 

Carol Scaparro, AAM - Information Management Director
Phone: (925) 426-3308/Fax: (925) 484-6014
cscaparro@IIABCal.org

Performs, supervises, manages and supports a variety of communications and information management tasks and activities including staff support, publishing support, records, administrative communications, and workgroup management (information systems and technology support).

 

Anita Tuteja - Senior Accountant
Phone: (925) 426-3302/Fax: (925) 484-6014
atuteja@IIABCal.org

Anita is responsible for month-end closings, financial statements preparation, cash projections, payroll, audit coordination,  and assist with budgeting.

Steve Young, Esq. - Senior VP & General Counsel
Phone: (415) 378-9300
syoung@IIABCal.org

Steve provides legal counsel to the association and its members. He directs staff activities for state and federal government affairs and is responsible for all legal, legislative, regulatory and political affairs of Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of California and its subsidiaries. Steve is also the liaison to the Grievance Committee.
Shelly Hausman - Marketing Consultant
Phone: (650) 796-8304
shausman@IIABCal.org

Shelly provides marketing and website support for Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of California, the Service Corp. and Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of California Education. Her duties also include copyediting.


Patty Lombard - Communications Consultant
Phone: (323) 937-9907/Fax: (323) 937-3459
plombard@IIABCal.org

Patty is responsible for internal and external association communications and serves as the liaison for the Media Team, as well as assist in coordinating community outreach and public relations programs for local associations. Patty produces press releases and writes and edits internal member publications. She also oversees the Political Action grassroots program.

 
John Norwood - Legislative Advocate
Phone: (916) 447-5053/Fax (916) 447-7516
jnorwood@nalobby.net

John Norwood represents IIABCal on all legislative matters in Sacramento. Considered one of the best lobbyists in Sacramento, Norwood is widely respected by lawmakers on both sides of the aisle for his integrity, his knowledge of insurance law, and his passion for the American Agency System.  His firm publishes "This Week In Sacramento."

  Jerry O'Kane - IIABCal Consultant
Phone & Fax: (530) 432-4105
 Jerry@okaneberte.com

Jerry provides consulting services for IIABCal and represents the association with several business groups and coalitions.

Shirley Rosenberg - Program Manager Consultant
Phone: (916) 971-9025
srosenberg@IIABCal.org

Shirley is responsible for the management and coordination of IIABCal Service Corporation programs, which includes insurance and education programs.  Responsibilities include administrative services and the coordination of program marketing and promotion.

   

Jill Turner - Event Planning Consultant
Phone: (919) 535-3877  Fax: (919) 535-3876
jturner@IIABCal.org

Jill is responsible for the organization and on-site management of all major meetings including the Installation & Annual Meeting, Spring & Fall Conferences, Blue Ribbon Conference, Summer Event, and Leadership & Sales Conference.