Issue 99 - May 2020
NEWS: WORTHY
California JPIA Senior Risk Manager Jim Gross Passes
“As one of the Authority’s first risk managers, Jim touched all of our members,” said California JPIA Chief Executive Officer Jon Shull. “He was not only a trusted voice in making risk management decisions, but also their friend. His values and vision will be missed by the Authority and its member organizations, and by me personally.”
A senior member of the risk management team, he experienced first-hand the growth of the California JPIA membership and the evolution of the risk management program. Jim’s institutional knowledge and industry experience helped establish the Authority as a leader in the self-insurance pooling community. He was a key participant in the development and implementation of the Authority’s Risk Management Evaluation process, the LossCAP Program, and the Lessons Learned in Litigation program.
“Jim was a valued colleague to whom other risk managers went for guidance and questions,” said Assistant Executive Officer Norm Lefmann. “We will miss his extraordinary knowledge and dedication to benefiting all members of the pool.”
Prior to his role with the Authority, Jim was a corporate risk manager at Western National Group. He was an alumnus of Humboldt State University, where he studied business management.
Jim, of Vista, enjoyed gardening, sailing, vintage cars, and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Betty, and son, James.
Plans for a service celebrating his life are pending.
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