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PresidentDave Benyo – Graduated from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA in 2016 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Finance and Risk Management and Insurance. He began his career in the insurance industry while still in college by interning with Philadelphia Insurance Companies in Bala Cynwyd, PA in their marketing and sales department. After graduation, Dave started with Gen Re as a casualty facultative underwriter in the Los Angeles Branch. At Gen Re, Dave specializes in the marketing and underwriting of large stock, middle market, specialty and E&S casualty business. Dave joined the EIP board in September 2017.
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Vice PresidentNina Rodriguez – Los Angeles native Nina graduated from Arizona State University in 2017 where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication studies and a minor in Spanish Literature. Nina is also a graduate of the Multicultural Women Executive Leadership Program hosted by the USC Marshall School of Business. Nina began her insurance career at EQ One formerly, SIU, LLC in 2017 and is currently with HDI Global Insurance company as an Associate Property Underwriter. Outside of Insurance, Nina enjoys helping non-profits in the Los Angeles area, spending time with her two young nieces and traveling.
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Lead Event CoordinatorRob Schrader – Rob grew up in Lexington, KY before moving to Los Angeles to attend the University of Southern California. He graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from USC’s Marshall School of Business in May of 2017. After college, Rob joined Alliant Insurance Services’ Real Estate Group in a hybrid Account Management/Junior Producer Role, specializing in habitational placements. While not at work, Rob enjoys spending his time training for the LA Marathon or cheering on USC Athletics, Fight On!
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Sponsor ChairRyan Blasher – Ryan grew up in a suburb of Los Angeles where he attended San Marino High School. He went to Villanova University, where he earned a degree in Finance and Economics, graduating in 2017. He then joined CNA’s training program in San Francisco where he split time between the Bay Area and Chicago. After over 2 years as a Middle Market P&C Underwriter at CNA, Ryan is now a Commercial Casualty Underwriter at Everest Insurance where he works on large client’s casualty insurance. Outside of insurance, Ryan enjoys spending time with his family, playing basketball, and traveling to different parts of the world.
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Secretary
Jessica Ayala – Born and raised on the island of O’ahu, Jessica considers Los Angeles her “home away from home.” After graduating from ‘Iolani School, she went on to attend Brigham Young University in Provo, UT. She graduated in 2016 in Public Health with an emphasis in Environmental and Occupational Health. She’s able to use her safety degree in her current position as a Loss Control Coordinator for Lockton Insurance Brokers. In addition to EIP, she’s also a member of ASSP (American Society of Safety Professionals) and has recently started a graduate program in Safety Management. In her free time, she enjoys relaxing and spending time with her husband and baby girl.
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Board MemberJonathan Wheat – Jonathan graduated from St. Mary’s College of California with his BS in Business Administration and a minor in Economics. He is currently a Large Casualty underwriter in the Los Angeles office of AIG; specializing in large loss sensitive WC,GL, and Auto liability. Jonathan obtained his Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter designation in 2017 and is actively working toward his Associate in Risk Management. Outside of Insurance, Jonathan enjoys snowboarding, CrossFit, and spending time with his family.
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