Coral Suhrbier has been Pension and Case Reserve Manager at the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries since 2020. As the Pension and Reserve manager, she is responsible for overseeing the team of state fund pension adjudicators as well as the pension benefit and social security offset section. The adjudicators are responsible for...
Mr. Vinnedge’s involvement with labor unions began at the age of 18 when he joined the Los Angeles County Lifeguard Association. During his time as a lifeguard, he majored in Political Economy at U.C. Berkeley, where he investigated how real-world economic systems are embedded in both politics and institutions. After completing his undergraduate studies,...
Chris joined DiMartino Associates in 2022 as an Account Executive working with IAFF Health & Wellness Trust and IAFF MERP. He has 15 years of experience working in the insurance industry, primarily on the carrier side. Chris grew up in New York and has lived in Washington State since 2005. He attended Kenyon College...
Reid Hamblet is a dedicated husband and father of four, with a diverse and accomplished career. He played professional baseball, which laid the foundation for his discipline and commitment. After his time in sports, Reid spent 10 years in the fire service, serving his community with passion and integrity. Today, he uses his experience...
Ryan Schopp is the Managing Partner/Director of Financial Planning at Alpha Partners. Ryan’s expertise and passion are in the world of financial planning, primarily working with first responders & military families. With tax efficiency and tax forward-thinking being at the center of his planning process, Ryan is continually educating himself and the Alpha Team...
Mr. Valencia is the deputy director for the Washington State Law Enforcement Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ (LEOFF) Plan 2 Retirement Board, a policy-making board with the responsibility to study pension issues, set contribution rates and recommend pension policy to the state legislature. Mr. Valencia has 30 years of experience in public pension policy and...
Abby is an associate at Barnard Iglitzin & Lavitt and has represented IAFF Locals and other public sector unions across Washington state in contract negotiations and enforcement, ULPs, campaign finance, and other matters. Before entering legal practice, she worked as a union organizer and researcher for almost a decade. workerlaw.com
