Oklahoma City, OK – The Commissioners of the Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Commission (WCC) recently hired Lauren Hammonds Johnson as the agency’s new General Counsel effective November 1st, 2019. The General Counsel will work directly under Commissioners Mark Liotta, Jordan Russell and Megan Tilly. Chairman Liotta said, “Lauren has an impressive array of legal experience from… [Read more]
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MN Governor Walz Reappoints Quinn to Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals Vacancy
St. Paul, MN – Governor Tim Walz recently announced the reappointment of Sean M. Quinn as a Judge on the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals. Judge Quinn was originally appointed to this seat by Governor Dayton in April 2018. “I am honored to reappoint Judge Sean Quinn to the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Court of… [Read more]
Workers’ Compensation Institute Announces New Leadership Team
Tallahassee, FL – The Workers’ Compensation Institute (WCI) recently announced the appointment of Julie Fetherman as Associate Executive Director. In addition, 13 industry leaders have been appointed to form the institute’s first Board of Advisors. “With this management re-organization, WCI is positioning itself to further its expansion on a nationwide basis,” said James N. McConnaughhay,… [Read more]
John Gilmartin Joins Jopari Solutions as Chief Operating Officer
Concord, CA – Jopari Solutions recently announced the appointment of John Gilmartin as Chief Operating Officer. Gilmartin will work with Steve Stevens, Chairman & CEO and the Executive Management team to lead several of Jopari’s Product and Operational functions. “I am very excited to have John join our executive team,” said Steve Stevens. “I am… [Read more]
IAIABC Recognizes Workers’ Compensation Leaders with President’s Awards
Middleton, WI – IAIABC then-President, Abbie S. Hudgens, Administrator of the Tennessee Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, recently recognized five individuals and one organization for their service to the IAIABC and the workers’ compensation industry at the IAIABC 105th Convention. The President’s Awards honor those who demonstrate commitment and achievement in reducing harm and aiding recovery… [Read more]
ID DOI Announces New Deputy Director Weston Trexler
Boise, ID – The Idaho Department of Insurance recently announced its new Deputy Director, Weston Trexler. Effective on September 22, 2019, Weston Trexler (Wes) became the Department’s Deputy Director. Wes was hired to the Department as the Product Review Bureau Chief-Actuary in October 2012, and he’s been instrumental in the Department’s and the Governor’s past… [Read more]
Rising Medical Solutions Promotes Rachel Fikes to Chief Experience Officer
Chicago, IL – Rising Medical Solutions executive, Rachel Fikes, has assumed a new, elevated position with the company as it looks to create further value for its two primary constituencies – its customers and its employee shareholders. Formerly the Vice President of Marketing and Director of the Workers’ Compensation Benchmarking Study, Fikes has been promoted… [Read more]
Loretta Lopez Appointed Director of New Mexico Workers’ Comp Administration
Albuquerque, NM – Loretta Lopez has been appointed director of the New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Administration (WCA). Lopez was most recently deputy director of the Risk Management at the state’s General Services Department. She is the first woman appointed to head the WCA. Lopez holds both nursing and legal degrees, earning a bachelor’s degree in… [Read more]
CLARA Analytics Appoints Paul Kim as Chief Medical Officer
Santa Clara, CA – CLARA analytics recently announced that Paul Kim, M.D., MPH, MBA, QME, FACOEM has joined the company as its chief medical officer. In this role, Dr. Kim will work closely with medical staff, oversee quality and safety management, and help direct strategic planning and development. He will also serve as chair of… [Read more]
Melissa Freeman Joins ATF Medical as Senior Rehab Consultant
Woodbridge, VA – ATF Medical, which provides medical equipment and adaptive housing solutions to the workers’ compensation industry, recently announced that it has hired Melissa Freeman, ATP, CEAS as senior rehabilitation consultant. With 30 years of experience in assistive technology, vocational rehabilitation, and seating and mobility services, Freeman analyzes durable medical equipment recommendations for injured… [Read more]