NMCIA News:
SANTA FE – At its annual meeting Jan. 18, the New Mexico County Insurance Authority (NMCIA) membership conducted elections for three population category directors and ratified the appointment of six Class A County directors.
The NMCIA pool members ratified the Class A commission appointments to the board of directors:
- Lisa Sedillo-White, Bernalillo Deputy County Manager for General Services;
- Shirley Ragin, Bernalillo Deputy County Manager for Finance;
- Shannon Reynolds, Doña Ana County Commissioner;
- Cynthia Singleton, San Juan County Claims Manager;
- Michael Meek, Sandoval County Commissioner; and
- Gregory S. Shaffer, Santa Fe County Attorney.
Members conducted elections for the three population category directors, electing Union County Manager Brandy Thompson to the small county director position representing counties with populations up to 16,000. That position was vacated by former Catron County Assistant Manager Linda Cooke. Cibola
County Manager Kate Fletcher was re-elected as the mid-level low director (16,001-35,000 population).
Valencia County Manager Danny Monette was re-elected as the mid-level high director (35,001-99,999 population).
All directors will serve a two-year term.
“We welcome Brandy Thompson to the board and look forward to working with her to serve the small counties of New Mexico,” Board Chair Lance Pyle said. “We also congratulate all directors who were re-appointed and re-elected to their positions.”
About NMCIA:
New Mexico County Insurance Authority (NMCIA) is a county insurance pool that provides coverage for workers’ compensation, property, liability, and law enforcement for member counties. The Board of Directors is responsible for protecting the assets of the Pool, approving affordable insurance coverages for its members, and making smart decisions in the best interest of all county members. The Board is comprised of county elected officials and employees representing each of the four geographical districts, each Class A county, and a representative for each small, mid-level, and mid-level-high county.
NMCIA was formed in 1986 through a Joint Powers Agreement among New Mexico counties to self-insure for various risks. Members created the Workers’ Compensation Fund in 1987 when commercial rates for this coverage increased dramatically and numerous carriers opted not to offer coverage to public entities. NMCIA is at 444 Galisteo St. in Santa Fe.
