The California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (California JPIA) congratulates three staff members who celebrated milestone anniversaries in 2024: Administrative Assistant Denise Covell, and Management Analyst Courtney Morrison, each with 10 years of service, and Chief Executive Officer Alex Smith with 15 years of service.
“The Authority is dedicated to cultivating a workplace where every team member feels valued,” said Chief Administrative Officer Nikki Salas. “We take pride in celebrating our colleagues’ contributions to our members’ success. This commitment is reflected in the strength of our organizational culture.”
Covell assists with projects for the Authority’s training team, including scheduling, planning, customer service, and training academies. Covell also assists with the event planning and execution for the Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors and the Risk Management Educational Forum. Morrison is a member of the communications team, where she works on a variety of member-facing projects including the Authority’s website, social media, and coordinating logistics for the Annual Risk Management Educational Forum.
The California JPIA’s Executive Committee recognized Covell, Morrison, and Smith with special service awards during its December 11, 2024, meeting.
“The Executive Committee and Board of Directors appreciate the dedication and commitment of Authority employees,” said Executive Committee President Margaret Finlay. “Their expertise and experience are key to maintaining our leadership in the industry. Congratulations to all on a job well done.”
Providing innovative risk management solutions for its public agency partners for more than 45 years, the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (California JPIA) is one of the largest municipal self-insurance pools in the state, with more than 125 member cities and other governmental agencies. Members actively participate in shaping the organization to provide important coverage for their operations. The California JPIA provides innovative risk management solutions through a comprehensive portfolio of programs and services, including liability, workers’ compensation, pollution, property, and earthquake coverage, as well as extensive training and loss control services. For more information, please visit the California JPIA’s website at cjpia.org.