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Advisory Committees

The WCRA Board of Directors and staff are responsible for the management of the Association, but employees of many member companies provide a wealth of expertise by serving on WCRA advisory committees. Six standing committees meet regularly throughout the year to review the Association’s operating practices and to advise the Board on WCRA policies. Committees are chaired by a member of the Board and usually consist of seven to nine representatives from member companies. Here are summaries of the responsibilities of each committee.

Actuarial Committee

The Actuarial Committee reviews the development of the Association’s annual premium rates and advises the Board on actuarial methodologies and assumptions used in the rate development and reserving processes.

Kenneth Peterson

Public Representative

Chair

Kenneth Peterson

Vice President Actuarial

WCRA Staff Liason

Alison Khan

Audit and Financial Compliance Committee

The Audit and Financial Compliance Committee monitors the financial operations of the WCRA and makes recommendations to the Board on financial matters, including the annual selection of an outside auditor to audit the WCRA’s financial statements.

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Vice Chair, Insurer Representative

Chair

Sheila Brown

The Traveler Companies, Inc.

David McKee

Vice President and CFO

WCRA Staff Liason

David McKee

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee advises the Board of Directors on issues relating to WCRA benefits, compensation, and personnel policy issues.

Allison Waggoner

Employer Representative

Chair

Allison Waggoner

DCI, Inc.

Cynthia Smith

Vice President Operations and Secretary

WCRA Staff Liason

Cynthia Smith

Investment Committee

The Investment Committee advises the Board of Directors on the development of objectives for the WCRA’s investment policy and formulates guidelines to direct the work of the investment managers, custodian, and WCRA staff.

State Board of Investment

Chair

Jill Schurtz

Minnesota State Board of Investment

David McKee

Vice President and CFO

WCRA Staff Liason

David McKee

Member Advisory Committee

The Member Advisory Committee monitors and evaluates the services provided by the WCRA to its members, determines members’ needs, and advises the Board of Directors regarding member services.

Richard Long

Insurer Representative

Chair

Richard Long

Western National

Natalie Haefner

Vice President - Claims

WCRA Staff Liason

Natalie Haefner

IT Advisory Committee

The IT Advisory Committee advises the Board of Directors on WCRA’s technology platform, products, services, providers, policies, and security.

James Oukrop

Self-Insurer Representative

Chair

James Oukrop

HealthPartners, Inc.

Daniel Lovhaug

Vice President Information Technology and Security Officer

WCRA Staff Liason

Daniel Lovhaug