Board of Directors
President
Robert Schimke, ARM began his career with Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. in 2016. He is currently an Assistant Vice President / Producer in the Sacramento office working within the Specialty branch for Alliant. In this role, he is focused on developing new business and servicing new / existing clients within the Public Entity sector.
Robert has a specialty in working with Airports, Cities/Counties, Special Districts, JPA’s and Higher Education clients. Robert received a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Management degree from Stanislaus State University; he currently holds an active P&C Insurance License in numerous states; and has earned his ARM designation.
In his free time, Robert enjoys playing golf, snowboarding, cooking his favorite meals and traveling to new places.
Robert Schimke, ARM began his career with Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. in 2016. He is currently an Assistant Vice President / Producer in the Sacramento office working within the Specialty branch for Alliant. In this role, he is focused on developing new business and servicing new / existing clients within the Public Entity sector.
Robert has a specialty in working with Airports, Cities/Counties, Special Districts, JPA’s and Higher Education clients. Robert received a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Management degree from Stanislaus State University; he currently holds an active P&C Insurance License in numerous states; and has earned his ARM designation.
In his free time, Robert enjoys playing golf, snowboarding, cooking his favorite meals and traveling to new places.
Vice President
Landon Paulson, CIC has been focused on commercial insurance in its many forms for over 5 years now, starting his career at Philadelphia insurance, where he was quickly licensed and pursued his CIC (Certified Insurance Counselor designation). He learned invaluable carrier and marketing experience there, which was helpful in transferring into a retail production role in Pasadena, CA.
After having many positive events with the EIP boards in the Los Angeles area, the first thing he did when he moved back home to Sacramento was look up the local chapter. Seeing the opportunity and potential for this great organization drove him to seek Board membership and get involved. Landon is currently a Commercial Insurance Broker for USI and assists his clients and partners with their insurance and risk management programs.
When he isn’t working, he enjoys good food, soccer, snow sports and his dog Baxter.
Landon Paulson, CIC has been focused on commercial insurance in its many forms for over 5 years now, starting his career at Philadelphia insurance, where he was quickly licensed and pursued his CIC (Certified Insurance Counselor designation). He learned invaluable carrier and marketing experience there, which was helpful in transferring into a retail production role in Pasadena, CA.
After having many positive events with the EIP boards in the Los Angeles area, the first thing he did when he moved back home to Sacramento was look up the local chapter. Seeing the opportunity and potential for this great organization drove him to seek Board membership and get involved. Landon is currently a Commercial Insurance Broker for USI and assists his clients and partners with their insurance and risk management programs.
When he isn’t working, he enjoys good food, soccer, snow sports and his dog Baxter.
Director of Finance & Treasurer
Rebekah spent her career working in insurance and risk pooling for CA Counties and Public Entities. She was most recently the Underwriting Manager for Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM), where she developed expertise in JPA administration, risk financing, and underwriting. Rebekah has recently taken a step back from that fast-paced role to focus more on her family and spending time with her one year old son. Rebekah remains engaged in risk pooling and insurance organizations (like EIP) and will continue consulting or part-time work, assisting risk pools and public entities with insurance and risk management.
Rebekah spent her career working in insurance and risk pooling for CA Counties and Public Entities. She was most recently the Underwriting Manager for Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM), where she developed expertise in JPA administration, risk financing, and underwriting. Rebekah has recently taken a step back from that fast-paced role to focus more on her family and spending time with her one year old son. Rebekah remains engaged in risk pooling and insurance organizations (like EIP) and will continue consulting or part-time work, assisting risk pools and public entities with insurance and risk management.
Director of Networking Events
Caroline Brush began her career in the Risk Management industry in 2014 when she interned for Bickmore. After graduating from Chico State University, Caroline was hired by Sedgwick for data analysis, event coordinating and member communications for two joint powers authorities (JPAs). She worked in Sedgwick’s administration department, providing service to clients and assisting in claims management. After three years, Caroline moved to the consulting world and now works for Control Risks. Control Risks is a global risk and strategic consulting firm specializing in political, security and integrity risk to help organizations succeed in a volatile world.
Caroline quickly got involved with the EIP and started assisting in event coordinating, later seeking further responsibility of Board membership.
In her spare time, Caroline enjoys weekend getaways, being outdoors and spending time with her family.
Caroline Brush began her career in the Risk Management industry in 2014 when she interned for Bickmore. After graduating from Chico State University, Caroline was hired by Sedgwick for data analysis, event coordinating and member communications for two joint powers authorities (JPAs). She worked in Sedgwick’s administration department, providing service to clients and assisting in claims management. After three years, Caroline moved to the consulting world and now works for Control Risks. Control Risks is a global risk and strategic consulting firm specializing in political, security and integrity risk to help organizations succeed in a volatile world.
Caroline quickly got involved with the EIP and started assisting in event coordinating, later seeking further responsibility of Board membership.
In her spare time, Caroline enjoys weekend getaways, being outdoors and spending time with her family.
Director of Member Services & Secretary
Maria Williams, ARM has been involved in the insurance industry since 2007, beginning her career as a claims adjuster for automobile claims. It wasn’t until she started with Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM) in 2012, however, that she found her calling in the Loss Control and Risk Management arena. Having started off in the Risk Control Department and transitioning to the Member Services Department in July 2016, Maria has the pleasure of serving the PRISM’s members, which consists of over 2,050 of California’s public agencies. In her role as Sr. Member Services Specialist, she is a liaison between the PRISM’s members, staff, brokers and industry service partners. She has also spoken at several difference industry conferences such as PARMA, PRIMA, and CAJPA.
Outside of work, she enjoys exploring all of California's wonderful destinations with her husband and daughter, trying out new restaurants and a good game night with friends.
Maria Williams, ARM has been involved in the insurance industry since 2007, beginning her career as a claims adjuster for automobile claims. It wasn’t until she started with Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM) in 2012, however, that she found her calling in the Loss Control and Risk Management arena. Having started off in the Risk Control Department and transitioning to the Member Services Department in July 2016, Maria has the pleasure of serving the PRISM’s members, which consists of over 2,050 of California’s public agencies. In her role as Sr. Member Services Specialist, she is a liaison between the PRISM’s members, staff, brokers and industry service partners. She has also spoken at several difference industry conferences such as PARMA, PRIMA, and CAJPA.
Outside of work, she enjoys exploring all of California's wonderful destinations with her husband and daughter, trying out new restaurants and a good game night with friends.
Membership Chair
Haley Andrews is the Vice President of Gaines Insurance, an Independent Insurance Agency located in Roseville, CA. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Risk Management and Insurance from Sacramento State University. Haley previously worked at Nationwide Insurance as a Commercial Underwriter before joining Gaines Insurance in 2015. She is currently working towards her CIC designation and is a new member of Sacramento EIP since January 2020.
When not working, Haley spends her free time running, skiing, biking, hiking, boxing and enjoying the outdoors with her husband and their two dogs.
Haley Andrews is the Vice President of Gaines Insurance, an Independent Insurance Agency located in Roseville, CA. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Risk Management and Insurance from Sacramento State University. Haley previously worked at Nationwide Insurance as a Commercial Underwriter before joining Gaines Insurance in 2015. She is currently working towards her CIC designation and is a new member of Sacramento EIP since January 2020.
When not working, Haley spends her free time running, skiing, biking, hiking, boxing and enjoying the outdoors with her husband and their two dogs.
Board Member
Erica Weill started her insurance career in 2016 working at Builders & Tradesmen Ins. Services as a business development rep. She then decided to get her P&C Insurance License and work as an agent specializing in the Construction Industry. Her combined experience gave her an advantage when she decided to make the switch to Imperial PFS. Now, she works as a Sales Executive, helping the agents and brokers of Northern California with their premium financing needs.
Outside of work, Erica loves to travel. She enjoys skiing in Tahoe, laying by the beach, and spending time with her family.
Erica Weill started her insurance career in 2016 working at Builders & Tradesmen Ins. Services as a business development rep. She then decided to get her P&C Insurance License and work as an agent specializing in the Construction Industry. Her combined experience gave her an advantage when she decided to make the switch to Imperial PFS. Now, she works as a Sales Executive, helping the agents and brokers of Northern California with their premium financing needs.
Outside of work, Erica loves to travel. She enjoys skiing in Tahoe, laying by the beach, and spending time with her family.
Board Member
Ted Datanagan is the Business Development Manager of PacWest Alliance Insurances Services, a California based insurance cluster that provides a managed environment for its members to maximize growth and profit while maintaining complete independence and ownership. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Saint Mary’s College of California. Ted previously worked at Access Partners Insurance Services as an Account Coordinator before joining PacWest Alliance in 2020.
In his free time, Ted enjoys adventuring with family and friends, snowboarding, golf, paddle boarding and learning to cook new recipes.
Ted Datanagan is the Business Development Manager of PacWest Alliance Insurances Services, a California based insurance cluster that provides a managed environment for its members to maximize growth and profit while maintaining complete independence and ownership. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Saint Mary’s College of California. Ted previously worked at Access Partners Insurance Services as an Account Coordinator before joining PacWest Alliance in 2020.
In his free time, Ted enjoys adventuring with family and friends, snowboarding, golf, paddle boarding and learning to cook new recipes.
