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JANUARY 2023: The Hispanic Insurance and Risk Management Association Announces Leadership for 2023
Long Beach, CA – January 24, 2023 – The Hispanic Insurance and Risk Management Association (HIRMA) announced today the appointment of its leadership team for 2023. The appointment of its Board Officers was formalized by the Board of Directors’ voting during HIRMA’s annual Board of Directors meeting on Saturday, January 14, 2023.
Officers receiving appointment include:
- President – Damariz Rodriguez (Real Time Services, Inc.)
- Vice President – Amalia Sanchez (City of Culver City)
- Treasurer – Carlos Rodriguez, EdD, CIH, CSP (Marathon Petroleum Corporation)
- Secretary – Chris Gutierrez, FCLS, CECI, PI (Stryke Investigations)
HIRMA Board of Directors:
- Marjorie Davidson (Bimbo Bakeries USA) – Co-Director of Sponsorships
- Al Navarro (Resolution Partners) – Director of Publicity
- Julio E. Martinez (Testan Law) – Director of Legal Affairs
- Josh Diggs (Modern Reign)
- Carlos Luna (CHOICES Case Management)
- Karen Jean Fry (Commerce Casino)
- Kristen Chavez (Gallagher Bassett)
“For 2023, the Hispanic Insurance & Risk Management Association (HIRMA) Board of Directors includes several dedicated members and myself who have served now for several years. We are looking forward to working with three new directors and an advisor who are already developing new approaches for HIRMA in regards to social media, strategic planning, board governance and educational programs. Our goal is to grow the organization and be of greater service to risk management, insurance professionals and the community. “ stated Founding Member and President, Ms. Damariz Rodriguez.
HIRMA’s brand is becoming known for its passionate promotion of inclusive high-quality educational events and engaging networking opportunities. Since 2013, HIRMA has created a community bringing the Insurance, Risk Management, Human Resources, Workers’ Compensation and Legal Resources communities together.
About HIRMA
HIRMA was founded and established as a non-profit mutual benefit corporation in California in July 2013. The association exists to offer education, professional development, networking and leadership opportunities to its members. HIRMA is committed to facilitating mentoring relationships within its broad network of insurance and risk management professionals. For more information visit http://www.HIRMA.org.
Media Contact: Al Navarro, Director of Publicity
Contact@HIRMA.org
JANUARY 2021: The Hispanic Insurance and Risk Management Association Announces Leadership for 2021
Long Beach, CA – January 27, 2021 – The Hispanic Insurance and Risk Management Association (HIRMA) announced today the appointment of its leadership team for 2021. The appointment of its Board Officers was formalized by the Board of Directors’ voting during HIRMA’s annual Board of Directors meeting on Monday, January 18, 2021.
Officers receiving a reappointment include:
- President – Damariz Rodriguez (Real Time Services, Inc.)
- Vice President – Carlos Luna (Risico Total Managed Care)
- Treasurer – Carlos Rodriguez, EdD, CIH, CSP (Marathon Petroleum Corporation)
- Secretary – Amalia Sanchez, MPA, NP (City of Beverly Hills)
Directors receiving a new appointment include:
- Co-Director of Sponsorships – Marjorie Davidson (Bimbo Bakeries USA)
- Co-Director of Sponsorships & Director of Legal Affairs – S. Alfonso Smith, Esq. (Tobin Lucks, LLP)
- Director of Publicity – Al Navarro (Resolution Partners)
“With all of its challenges, 2020 was a very successful year for HIRMA. The organization was able to provide more educational and virtual networking experiences for Risk Management, Human Resources and Workers’ Compensation professionals than ever before. This was made possible by all of the hard work and dedication of our team that comprises our Board of Directors,” stated Founding Member and President, Ms. Damariz Rodriguez.
“I’m consistently inspired by the team of professionals that I have the privilege of serving alongside on HIRMA’s Board of Directors. They raise the bar of excellence and infuse their passion in everything we do as an organization. This year, 2021, is shaping out to be another banner year. Stay tuned for several important and exciting announcements,” stated Carlos Luna, HIRMA Board Vice President.
HIRMA’s brand is becoming known for its passionate promotion of inclusive high-quality educational events and engaging networking opportunities. Since 2013, HIRMA has created a community bringing the Insurance, Risk Management, Human Resources, Workers’ Compensation and Legal Resources communities together.
About HIRMA
HIRMA was founded and established as a non-profit mutual benefit corporation in California in July 2013. The association exists to offer education, professional development, networking and leadership opportunities to its members. HIRMA is committed to facilitating mentoring relationships within its broad network of insurance and risk management professionals. For more information visit http://www.HIRMA.org.
Media Contact: Al Navarro, Director of Publicity
Contact@HIRMA.org
FEBRUARY 2020: HIRMA Announces the Appointment of Board Officers
HIRMA Taps Into A Deep Pool of Experience with Officer Appointments
Long Beach, CA – February 10, 2020 – The Hispanic Insurance and Risk Management Association (HIRMA) announced today the appointment of its Board Officers for 2020. Formal voting took place during HIRMA’s annual Board of Directors meeting on Saturday February 1, 2020.
The elected Officers include:
- President – Damariz Rodriguez (Real Time Services, Inc.)
- Vice President – Carlos Luna (Risico Total Managed Care)
- Treasurer – Carlos Rodriguez, EdD, CIH, CSP (Marathon Petroleum Corporation)
- Secretary – Amalia Sanchez (City of Beverly Hills)
- Director of Education – Aristeo Aguilera, CRIS (Los Angeles Unified School District)
- Director of Sponsorships – Marjorie Davidson MBA, SIP (Bimbo Bakeries USA)
- Director of Media – Al Navarro (Resolution Partners)
“HIRMA is very fortunate to have the support and contributions of our newly elected Board Officers. The knowledgebase and pool of experience among these professionals runs deep and serves as an ideal foundation as we head into an ambitious year of education planning and networking opportunities for Risk Management, Human Resources and Workers’ Compensation professionals,” stated Founding Member and President, Ms. Damariz Rodriguez.
“The diverse areas of expertise represented by HIRMA’s Board Officers is a notable strength of the association. Having the various business sectors, public and private, along with varying industry verticals will be immensely useful as the Board of Directors strategize on educational programming for the upcoming year,” said Carlos Rodriguez, Founding Member and Treasurer of the organization.
Through its ongoing promotion of inclusive high-quality educational events and engaging networking opportunities, HIRMA is successfully bringing the Risk Management, Human Resources, Workers’ Compensation and Legal Resources communities together.
About HIRMA
HIRMA was founded and established as a non-profit mutual benefit corporation in California in July 2013. The association exists to offer education, professional development, networking and leadership opportunities to its members. HIRMA is committed to facilitating mentoring relationships within its broad network of insurance and risk management professionals. For more information join our group on LinkedIn #HispanicInsuranceAndRiskManagementAssociation.
Media Contact:
Al Navarro, Director of Media
Contact@HIRMA.org
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