There are 3 leadership groups in the SIFM – Officers, the Board of Directors and the President’s Advisory Council (PAC). Individuals serving in these capacities are SIFM members who have been actively involved with SIFM, have contributed to its development by participating in conferences and programs, and actively promoting the SIFM within their organizations.
Serving on the Board of Directors (Board) and the President’s Advisory Council (PAC) is a challenging and rewarding volunteer opportunity. While election and appointment to the SIFM Board and PAC is an honor, these groups also have important responsibilities that require a commitment of time, skills and resources.
- SIFM Officers are elected in accordance with the SIFM Service Guidelines.
- See our SIFM Past Presidents.
- Read Officer bios.
SIFM Officers
President
John Yoon, Chief Accounting Officer, QBE North America
Executive Vice President
John Swanick, Swanick Group
Vice President and Treasurer
Yelena La Forgia, SVP, CFO, Berkley Global Product Recall
Board of Directors
The purpose of the Board of Directors is to promote the objectives and mission of the SIFM among colleagues within their organizations and among their peers in the industry, to support the conferences, meetings and Special Interest Groups as well as to support events or projects that the SIFM sponsors.
The Board ensures that the organization’s activities are consistent with its established mission and objectives, and in accordance with the articles of incorporation, bylaws and constitution. The Board assures the continuity of the organization including the maintenance of adequate financial resources so the SIFM can fulfill its mission. Board members are elected for 2-year terms.
Board of Directors
William Burke, PWC
Michael Castelli, Starr Insurance Companies
Dana D’Amelio, EY
Sean Egan, KPMG LLP
Gregory Giardiello, QBE North America
Laurie Harris, QBE North America
Elaine Lehnert, Ankura Consulting Group
Jayme Lazaro Malimban, Johnson Lambert LLP
Paul Mallen, Amalgamated Life Insurance Company
Christopher McNulty, Greater New York Insurance Companies
Sarah Sheldon, Lincoln Financial Group
Russell Sommers, Baker Tilly US
Matthew Tierney, Grant Thornton LLP
President’s Advisory Council
The goal of the President’s Advisory Council (PAC) is to promote the objectives and mission of the SIFM among colleagues within their organizations and among their peers in the industry, to support the conferences, meetings and Special Interest Groups as well as to support events or projects that the SIFM sponsors.
The President’s Advisory Council is selected by the President and consists of members who wish to more actively contribute to the SIFM. Although PAC membership is non-voting and does not have the legal and fiduciary responsibilities of Board membership, PAC members are expected to contribute to activities in support of the organization’s mission and objectives. PAC membership provides a great opportunity to demonstrate commitment to the SIFM as well as cultivating prospective board members.
President's Advisory Council
Florie Bourrel-Heleine, Mazars USA
Ken Croarkin, EisnerAmper LLP
John Cunningham, Starr Insurance Companies
Greg Domareki, Wipfli Ltd
John Fitzgerald, Transverse Insurance Group
Michele Landon, Deloitte
Imran Makda, BDO USA
Kelly Nickerson Bialas, FTI Consulting
Adriana Nivia, Renaissance Reinsurance US
Ronald Topping, Lemonade Insurance Company