Meet the team

Whether you're passionate about serving your community or helping protect those who do—we're here for one reason: you.

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Erik and Russ smiling in front of a firetruck Bryan and Bret posing at a training session Tina smiling Erik working at a table
Mike inspecting a firetruck David handing a certificate to Manny Firefighters smiling at training

Distribution Team

We're here to help independent agents and brokers grow their book by providing specialized insurance solutions to their hometown heroes.

R. Keith Brandstedter II
R. Keith Brandstedter II
Head of VFIS Distribution
CFSI Board Member

Pat Daglio
Territory Distribution Leader

Brett Gregr
Brett Gregr
Territory Distribution Leader
Member of the wildland firefighter community since 1999

David Cooper
Territory Distribution Leader

Tony Veneris
Tony Veneris
Territory Distribution Leader

Erik Swanson
Territory Distribution Leader
Founder of Fuel Their Fire Scholarship Fund
22 Years in the fire service

Hannah Horner
Hannah Horner
Territory Distribution Leader

Christopher Mabes
Chris Mabes
Territory Distribution Leader
6 Years in the fire service

Nicolaus Morrett
Nicolaus Morrett
Territory Distribution Leader
Member of the fire community since 2019

Underwriting Team

We're here to help independent agents and brokers by reviewing and evaluating their emergency services insurance applications—with the ultimate goal of binding business.

Christine Einolf
Christine Einolf
Head of VFIS Underwriting

Property & Casualty

Marcela Castaneda
Marcela Castaneda
P&C Underwriting Supervisor
Greg Lindstrom
Greg Lindstrom
P&C Underwriting Supervisor
Rachel Breen
Rachel Breen
Large Account Underwriting Specialist
Megan Hanna
Megan Hanna
Sr. P&C Underwriter
Handles accounts $115k-$399k
Jessica Craul
Jessica Craul
P&C Underwriter

Jayne Mann
Jayne Mann
P&C Underwriter

Peggy Sowers
Peggy Sowers
P&C Underwriter

Arielle Allen
Arielle Allen
P&C Underwriter

Somaly Oates
Somaly Oates
P&C Underwriter

Simon Darley
Simon Darley
P&C Underwriter

Mary Lark
Mary Lark
P&C Underwriter

Jessica Fortney
Jessica Fortney
P&C Underwriter

Alicia Harrington
Alicia Harrington
P&C Underwriter

Accident & Sickness

Tina Kerchner
Tina Kerchner
A&S Program Manager
Ronay Fregm
Ronay Fregm
A&S Underwriter

Lacy Coates
Lacy Coates
Sr. A&S Underwriter

Ashley Grove
Ashley Grove
A&S Underwriter

Claims Team

Our claims team works alongside independent agents and brokers after a client experiences a loss to determine what coverages apply and how we can help make our clients whole again.

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Todd Stoner
President, Glatfelter Claims Management
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Heath Conrad
Vice President, GCM – Liability
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Brian Roper
Vice President, GCM – Liability
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Jeff Paul
Vice President, GCM – Property/Auto
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Jeremy Klunk
Vice President, GCM – Claims Operations
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Renee Wagman
Associate Vice President - VFIS Claims Management
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Kira Parker
Claims Supervisor GCM - VFIS Claims Management

Risk Control Team

We're here to help emergency service organizations evaluate their risks and implement solutions to help keep their facilities, vehicles and people safe.

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Scott Harkins CSP, CPCU, ARM, CFPS
Senior Vice President, Risk Control & Education
Member of the fire/EMS community since 1973
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Michael Baker CRM, CPCU, AIC
Director, VFIS Risk Control & Education
Member of the fire/EMS community since 1989
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Blair Tyndall ARM, CSP, OHST
Emergency Services Specialist
Member of the fire, EMS, 911 communications and hazmat response community since 1986
Chris Rodgers
Chris Rodgers ARM-P
Sr. Risk Control Representative
Megan Carr
Megan Carr BS, NRP
Sr. Risk Control Representative
Member of the fire/EMS community since 2012
David Bradley
David Bradley BS, NRP
Sr. Risk Control Representative
42 Years in the EMS industry

Education Team

We're here to help emergency service organizations educate and train their team to be better prepared for every call.

Rick Gurba
Rick Gurba
Director, VFIS Training Programs
40 Years in EMS, 5 years in the fire service + 5 years in 911 telecommunications

Tim Boel
Tim Boel
Education Specialist
45 Years in the fire service, 35 years in law enforcement + 5 years in EMS

Russell Kough
Russell Kough
Education Specialist
45 Years in the fire/EMS industry

Nicole Dugan
Nicole Dugan
Education Specialist
Member of the EMS community since 1998

Woodrow Sullivan
Woodrow Sullivan
Education Specialist
Member of the NFPA, IAFC Active member + AIMTA, LEO Only Board Member
Member of the fire, EMS + law enforcement communities since 1983

Rodney Sonderman
Rodney Sonderman
Education Specialist
Executive Fire Officer, Member of the NFPA & IAFC
Member of the fire and EMS communities since 1987 and Incident Management Team since 2016.

Maria Lichty
Maria Lichty
ETC Order and Distance Learning Coordinator

Licensing & Broker Support Team

Our licensing and broker support team helps independent agents and brokers onboard with VFIS, utilize our tools, and remain compliant with regulations.

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Angela Delozier
Licensing Supervisor
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Cindy Heffner
Broker Support Specialist
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Cortney Leber
Compliance & Licensing Specialist
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Kiersten Krout
Compliance & Licensing Specialist
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Taylor Kopp
Associate Compliance & Licensing Specialist

Join our team

If our people seem like your kind of people, then we'd love for you to join the team. We're always hiring because we're always growing!

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