A fun and trusted Sr. Risk Management Leader protecting large global corporations with extensive experience in
Insurance, Claims, Enterprise Risk Management, Safety/Loss Control & Fire Protection.
Throughout my career and within the companies employed I have successfully managed many types of complex/ fast-paced risks where I have improved company risk awareness, mitigated losses and implemented risk management cost reduction strategies.
My efforts to collaborate and build trust w/Sr. leadership, boards, department heads, staff and external colleagues has opened doors and given me opportunities to help and protect others.
Work Experience
Risk Management/Fire Protection Consultant
Bureau Veritas – Santa Clarita, CA October 2023 to Present
Risk Management & Fire Protection Consulting – Evaluate client operations and risk exposures (e.g.
assets, policies, training, losses/claims, processes to mitigate, compliance); Conduct risk assessments;
Prepare reports/presentations and recommendations to leaders; Source opportunities to create greater
risk awareness.
Principal Manager, Insurance Risk Finance
Edison International – Rosemead, CA July 2020 to May 2022
Utility, Power & Energy Company
Risk Exposure – Heavy Wildfire Liability; Electrical Contractors & Construction Risk; Customer Service &
Power Outages; Reputation risks etc.
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Insurance & Risk Manager
Carnival Corporation & Plc – Santa Clarita, CA May 2007 to June 2020
Global Cruise Line Company (9 cruise brands)
Risk Exposure – Heavy Marine Liability; Weather; Asset & liability exposures to vessels, hotels, resorts,
ports, destinations & land excursions; Seasonal workforce; Rail & bus fleets; Reputation risks etc.
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Vice President, Production Risk Management
AON, Albert G. Ruben Insurance Services – Burbank, CA January 1995 to June 2003
Film & TV Production Risk/Safety Management
Risk Exposure – Global & Exotic filming Locations; Transient workforce; Explosives-Pyrotechnics/Stunts/
Weapons; Aerial Sequences; Temporary Construction; Cast/Crew liability; Public scrutiny during location
filming; Reputation risk etc.
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Deputy State Fire Marshal
CA Dept of Forestry & Fire Protection – Los Angeles, CA January 1986 to January 1995
Fire Investigations & Inspections; Regulatory Enforcement (Building/Fire Code); City/County Fire
Agency Liaison; Special Projects, Licensing for Pyrotechnics & Explosives; Fire Prevention Training
Education
Master’s degree in Public Administration
California State University – Northridge, CA September 1991 to December 1993
Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection
California State University – Los Angeles, CA September 1985 to June 1987
Skills & Responsibilities
- Insurance/Risk/Enterprise Risk Management (20+ years)
- Strong Leader/Staff Management (20+ years)
- Property/Casualty Insurance Procurement & Policy Analysis, Renewals (20+ years)
- Claims/Litigation/Actuarial/Trend Management (20+ years)
- Risk Finance/Budget/Planning (20+ years)
- Supplier/Vendor Contract Risk Management (20+ years)
- Strategic Planning (20+ years)
- Business Continuity Planning (20+ years)
- Emergency Management (20+ years)
- Incident Investigations & Mitigation (20+ years)
- Environmental, Health & Safety (20+ years)
- Crisis/Security Management (20+ years)
- Loss Prevention/OSHA Compliance (20+ years)
- Fire Protection (15+ years)
- Special Projects/Capital Construction & Refurbishments/M&A (15+ years)
- Collaboration w/Brokers, Carriers, Reinsurers, Underwriters, Clients (20+ years)
- Superior verbal, written & presentation skills
- Microsoft Office (20+years)
- Last but not least…Down to earth, fun, caring, superior work ethic
Military Service
United States Navy, USS Blueridge, 1976 – 1980
Rank: 2nd Class Petty Officer, Shipboard Firefighter/Damage Control Officer
License
California Property & Casualty License #0E56665 (Currently Inactive)
Professional Organizations - Risk Insurance Management Society, Los Angeles Chapter, Past President & Board Director
- Additional Professional Organizations, Committees (available upon request)
Publications
Business Insurance America, Leading Risk Managers Link
