SDML Welcomes New Staff Members Deb Corkill joined the South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance staff as Executive Assistant in May. Prior to joining the SDPAA, she worked as an Human Resources Generalist for MetaBank – Meta Payment Systems division in Sioux Falls. Deb has been a lifelong resident of South Dakota. She currently resides in Tea, SD with her husband. They have two grown children. Deb Corkill
As a new staff member to the SDPAA, she is eager to contribute to the continued growth and success of SDPAA. You can contact Deb at 800-658-3633 – Option – SDPAA or by email at dcorkill.sdpaa@sdmunicipalleague.org. Bob Strachan, CPCU, ARM, AU joined the South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance staff as the new Director of Underwriting on June 16, 2014.
Bob Strachan
Having spent 23 years in the insurance business, most recently as a Senior Commercial Underwriter, Bob is excited to have the opportunity to contribute to SDPAA’s work on behalf of its Members.
Ron Burmood joined the South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance staff as Director of Member Services on June 2, 2014. Prior to joining the SDPAA, Ron earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wartburg College and a Master of Business Administration degree from Colorado Technical University. He Ron Burmood has spent 20 years adjusting insurance losses with the last 14 years working at Claims Associates Inc. primarily on SDPAA claims. Ron was raised in Sioux Falls, SD during his elementary and early middle school years until his family moved to Estherville, IA. He lives outside of Harrisburg, SD with his wife, Jill and their son, Zach. He enjoys spending time hunting, fishing, golfing and being active in his son’s sporting activities. He is excited to get started in promoting the SDPAA and the numerous advantages the pool has to offer to its members. You can contact Ron at 605-254-3181 or by email at rburmood.sdpaa@sdmunicipalleague.org.
2015 Human Resource School June 9 - 10, 2015
Bob was born in Rapid City, SD but also lived in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Montana. He served in the US Air Force and Montana Army National Guard. He eventually moved back to Rapid City in the late 80’s. Bob and his wife Kristi now live in Sioux Falls, SD.
2015 Finance Officers’ School
You can contact Bob at 800-658-3633 – Option – SDPAA or by email at bstrachan.sdpaa@sdmunicipalleague.org.
Accommodations Ramkota Hotel, 605-224-6877
Visit the League’s website often! www.sdmunicipalleague.org
Presentations from the 2014 HR and FO Schools can be found under Affiliate Organizations at www.sdmunicipalleague.org.
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June 10 - 12, 2015 Ramkota Hotel, Pierre
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