PHOENIX, Arizona - Marc Schmittlein, President & CEO of CopperPoint Insurance Companies, has been appointed to serve on the 2018 Greater Phoenix Economic Council Board of Directors. GPEC is a regional economic development organization and its board of directors is made up of public and private leaders aimed at bringing long-term sustainability to the Phoenix area.
Schmittlein joined CopperPoint in 2016 and brings more than 30 years of commercial insurance experience. Schmittlein also serves on CopperPoint's Board of Directors and is active with United Way and JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation).
"We are excited for Marc to join this esteemed group of business, education, and elected leaders who have made the commitment to join the discussion on advancing our economy," said Chris Camacho, President and CEO of GPEC.
"I look forward to serving and supporting GPEC and to continue CopperPoint's role in fostering economic growth in the Valley," said Schmittlein. "Growth from attracting and retaining business to the Valley benefits our agency partners, policyholders, employees and the community at large. Continued expansion of our local economy presents greater opportunity for all."
For more information about Schmittlein visit copperpoint.com.
About CopperPoint Insurance Companies
Since 1925, CopperPoint has been a leading advocate of workplace safety and provider of comprehensive insurance coverage. We pride ourselves on getting closer to the needs of each individual business owner and agency partner in order to deliver best-in-class coverage that fits their needs. Today we provide workers' compensation insurance to more than 12,000 businesses, as well as offer other business insurance products, including property and casualty coverage. Headquartered in Phoenix, our award-winning company holds $1.35 billion in surplus and more than $3.4 billion in assets with no debt. The family of CopperPoint Insurance Companies includes CopperPoint Mutual Insurance Company and its subsidiaries. For more information, visit www.copperpoint.com.
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Judy Schumacher
Vice President Corporate Communications & Governing Board Services
jschumacher@copperpoint.com
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