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California JPIA Staff Members Receive Service Awards

The California JPIA congratulates eight staff members who celebrated milestone anniversaries in 2023: Senior Accountant Grazyna Buchowiecki and Business Projects Manager Carl Sandstrom, each with 20 years of service; Training Coordinator Michelle Aguayo and Claims and Insurance Director Paul Zeglovitch, both with 15 years of service; Senior Risk Manager Melaina Francis and Senior Risk Manager Maria Galvan, each with ten years of service; and Senior Risk Manager Tim Karcz and Agency Clerk Veronica Ruiz, both with five years of service.

“At the Authority, we take pride in creating an environment where every staff member feels valued and appreciated. We acknowledge and actively celebrate the impactful contributions of our colleagues, recognizing the positive difference they make for our members,” said Chief Executive Officer Alex Smith. “The fact that eight of our staff are commemorating more than five years of service is a testament to the strength of our organizational culture.”

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Buchowiecki maintains accounting data in the general ledger, runs payroll, and provides accounting support to the California JPIA’s finance director. Sandstrom oversees all technological aspects of the Authority, expanding the learning management platform and the functionality of the risk management information system. Aguayo guides member agencies in shaping their training plans and oversees the coordination of the multi-day training academies. Zeglovitch manages the Authority’s employment assistance and intervention program and leads the claims and insurance team. As Senior Risk Managers, Francis, Galvan, and Karcz assist California JPIA public agency members in their regions with risk management efforts in public safety, contractual risk transfer, regulatory compliance, and employment practices liability. Ruiz maintains records and provides administrative support to the Authority’s governing bodies.

“The commitment that Grazyna, Carl, Michelle, Paul, Melaina, Maria, Tim, and Veronica have shown to the Authority and our members has been instrumental in our collective success,” said Smith. “I’m grateful for their many valuable contributions over the years.”

The California JPIA’s Executive Committee recognized Buchowiecki, Sandstrom, Aguayo, Zeglovitch, Francis, Galvan, Karcz, and Ruiz with special service awards during its December 13, 2023, meeting.

“The California JPIA stands as a leader among insurance pools, a testament to the unwavering efforts of its loyal staff,” said Executive Committee President Margaret Finlay. “The Executive Committee and Board of Directors congratulate each for a job well done.”

Congratulations, Grazyna, Carl, Michelle, Paul, Melaina, Maria, Tim, and Veronica, and thank you for your continued hard work!

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