HAIW OFFICERS AND COMMITTE CHAIRS, 2011-2012
Executive Committee
Lucy Albetski, President
Kristen St. John, Vice President
kstjohn@capitol.net
Cindy Grocki, Treasurer
Susan Lumley, Director
Michele Redman, Director
Committee Chairpersons
Sandi Tilley, Public Relations &
Immediate Past President
sandi.tilley@tdinsure.com
Arlene Firtion, Scholarship
afirtion@rcknox.com
Michele Redman, Newsletter, Bylaws and Standing Rules
mredman@comcast.net
Annette Vinci, Membership
Ginny Spencer, Community Activities
gspencer@capitol.net
Janet Savilla, InVest
jscavilla@rcknox.com
Donna Daniolos, Safety
ddaniolos@ctunderwriters.com
OFFICERS
President: Lucy Albetski CPCU, CPIW, ACSR
Lucy Albetski was installed as President of HAIW, term of office beginning July 1, 2011. Lucy is currently employed at TD Insurance, Inc as a commercial account representative for both large commercial and professional liability accounts. She is also an internal trainer for commercial lines.
Lucy has been a member of HAIW for five years, and has served on the board of directors as Chairperson of Community Activities, Secretary and currently Vice-President. She was Rookie of the Year for HAIW and State Council in 2007. Lucy recently won the Confidence While Communicating speak-off at State Day in November, and will be competing at Regional Conference in April.
In her free time, Lucy enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband and two daughters, as well as knitting and doing other crafts.
Vice President: Kristen St.John
Kristen has worked at Capitol Indemnity Corporation for the past 5 years. She currently holds the position of a Lead Bond Assistant. Kristen was also honored to receive a nomination for the Capitol 2010 Employee of the Year award. Kristen’s goal is to pursue her AFSB Designation within the coming year.
Kristen has been a member of HAIW since 2007 and has served as the community activities chairperson for 2 years and currently holds the position of secretary. She has also served on the State Day Committee, participated on both State & Regional levels for The Confident While Communicating Speak off and was also awarded the 2009 Rookie of the Year award.
In her free time, Kristen enjoys gardening, camping, cooking and spending time with her family & her greatest joy Madison, her 13 year old daughter.
Treasurer: Cindy Grocki CPIW
Until recently, Cindy was employed by Camilleri & Clarke Associates since 1989 as Account Executive/Sales where she specialized in Professional Liability Insurance and all collateral commercial lines for Architects, Engineers, Environmental Consultants, Accounts, and Attorneys. She is certified to present several specialized Risk Management programs created by the carriers she represented. Through her job, she was able to travel extensively throughout the US and Canada.
She was also employed in the Travelers Insurance Company’s National Accounts Commercial Lines Department as a Senior Underwriter; as well as the Kronholm & Keeler Insurance Agency and the Lennox Insurance Agency as a Customer Service Representative; Kaman Aircraft as their Health Insurance Coordinator; and at the Hartford in their Group Insurance Department.
Cindy grew up in Wethersfield, graduated from Wethersfield High School and was a Mathematics Major while attending Central CT State College. She is a Backstage Crew Member and Makeup Assistant for the CT Gilbert & Sullivan Society. She is also a Literacy Volunteer and can teach English as a Second Language. She also trained with Manes & Motion to assist with Therapeutic Riding for individuals with special needs. She has been a resident of Cromwell for over 30 years, and has 2 sons and 2 dogs.
Cindy has been a member of HAIW since 1985. She has held positions as Secretary and Scholarship Chair and has been a member of several other committees. She holds a CPIW designation and I’m working towards my DAE designation.
Secretary: Carolee Lamarre
Carolee LaMarre is a Senior Marketing Representative for United Cleaning and Restoration. Her responsibilities include assisting Independent Agents in co-coordinating claims, sponsoring tournaments, and any marketing activities. Carolee is involved in industry trade shows and community events. Carolee has over 9 years experience in the insurance industry and has volunteered in many local organizations.A big believer in volunteering, she has joined HAIW and is now the Editor of the newsletter. She is looking forward to a continued involvement with HAIW
Director: Michele Redman, AIM, CPIW, DAE
Michele is a seasoned member of HAIW, serving most recently as Education Chair. Michele has been a member of the HAIW Board (continuously for the last 10 years, and most years since she joined). She is a past CT Council Director and Assistant to several Council Directors, past president of HAIW (2 terms), has served as Director, Newsletter Editor, Secretary, and chaired Bylaws, Long Range Planning, Budget and Finance, Education and served on all committees. She has been on the planning committee for two regional conferences, state meetings and mini-boards. A regular attendee at Regional and National, she has been on Nominating Committees at both levels and will chair the Region 1 Nominating Committee in 2011.
After spending one lifetime at The Hartford in many positions and departments, Michele spent 8 years with a software vendor before joining Capitol Indemnity to manage a start-up processing center in Glastonbury, CT. Fidelity and Surety may be the last line of business she tackles - and it certainly is a challenge after being in the Property/Casualty lines of business for most of her career.
Director: Susan Lumley
I have been a member of HAIW for may years and served as Past President as well as chairing many committees especially Safety. I have compiled information and Regional awards for Region 1 in recent years.
I have been employed by Marcus Insurance as a Manager and Commercial Lines Account Representative for many years. The office has always been a great supporter of HAIW which has helped me when extra time was required.
I love Florida and spend as much time as possible there with family and friends.
Director: Marilyn F. McGrath
I've been a member of HAIW for 20 years and have really enjoyed this organization. I've held the position of Treasurer, VP and President. My experiences through HAIW have provided me with personal growth and many friendships over the years, for which I am very thankful! My career has been primarily in the Excess and Surplus Lines market acting as both underwriter and broker. I currently work for Preferred Concepts, LLC as a Vice President and broker for Property and Casualty risks. I also enjoy teaching as this was my first career! I have just finished teaching Intro to Property and Casualty insurance to several employees in my company. Friendship, Loyalty and Education, goals for each of us in our careers and our lives. HAIW helps us all to be better in all that we do. I look forward to another year in HAIW and working with the new board!