{"id":385,"date":"2016-02-19T07:19:47","date_gmt":"2016-02-19T07:19:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/108.163.215.202\/~websit97\/Niciinsure.com\/?page_id=385"},"modified":"2024-08-23T13:36:42","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T13:36:42","slug":"company-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/niciinsure.com\/?page_id=385","title":{"rendered":"Company &#8211; Team"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_menu menu_id=&#8221;11&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Fullwidth Menu&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.47&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#1e73be&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221;][\/et_pb_fullwidth_menu][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background_image=&#8221;http:\/\/108.163.215.202\/~websit97\/Niciinsure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Pic-2.jpg&#8221; transparent_background=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=&#8221;MEET THE TEAM&#8221; subhead=&#8221;NICI is a full-service risk management, insurance brokerage and employee benefits consulting firm&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;none&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Fullwidth Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.2&#8243; background_color=&#8221;rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)&#8221; background_image=&#8221;http:\/\/niciinsure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/BG-BizWomen-2.jpg&#8221; button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221;][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_blurb use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;\ue106&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#dd3333&#8243; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Blurb&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.74&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u00a0&#8220;The company has a positive, \u2018can-do\u2019 way about them\u2026&#8221;<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>&#8212; S. L. King &amp; Associates, Inc.[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;You will find that everyone &#8230;&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;]You will find that everyone you deal with at NICI has one thing in common: We put our clients first! In order to serve you best, we take the time to get to know you and learn about your company and your needs. We have a proven service and support record, and we remain strong and dedicated to our commitment of consistently providing the highest level of industry expertise and quality services to our clients.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;All&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.2&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #003366;\">Katrina L Wilson-Ross, CEO\/President<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/niciinsure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/katrina5_8655-KatrinaNICI-PC.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"roundshadow1 wp-image-667  alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/niciinsure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/katrina5_8655-KatrinaNICI-PC-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"111\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/niciinsure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/katrina5_8655-KatrinaNICI-PC-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/niciinsure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/katrina5_8655-KatrinaNICI-PC.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 111px) 100vw, 111px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Katrina has over (25) years of leadership experience and training in all lines of commercial insurance. Her area of expertise consists of risk management plan development, surety bond educational programs and loss control\/claim management. Katrina was a founding member and partner in Vantage Risk Management insurance agency, where she was an owner and partner responsible for strategic planning and client development.\u00a0 Building productive partnerships and maintaining long term relationships by developing custom solutions and creating valued customer experiences by advising best practices in risk mitigation and safety management strategies.<\/p>\n<p>Mrs. Wilson-Ross holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Touro College and Master of Science certificate from University of Florida. She has an ERIS (Energy Risk and Insurance Specialist) designation and the Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist designations. Katrina is a licensed, Insurance Adjuster, Life, Health and Annuities, Property and Casualty Consultant\/Agent. Currently pursing associate Risk Management certification.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #003366;\">Herman L. Ross II, COO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"roundshadow1  wp-image-564 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/niciinsure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Herman-Ross-284x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"111\" height=\"117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/niciinsure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Herman-Ross-284x300.jpg 284w, https:\/\/niciinsure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Herman-Ross.jpg 378w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 111px) 100vw, 111px\" \/>Herman is recognized as one of the hardest working entrepreneurs in insurance and risk management. He attended John Muir High School in Pasadena, and Santa Barbara City College. He became a licensed agent in 1982, and over the years, has worked on both sides of the insurance fence after beginning his career at Hartford Insurance Group.<\/p>\n<p>Herman was formerly the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Advisor to the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO), and had a seat on its Board. He was instrumental in the writing of the rules and regulations that apply to federally funded, street, highway, and airport programs; testifying many times on behalf of minority business owners. In addition, he was invited to speak at the Congressional Black Caucus and Transportation Brain Trust and also provides guidance to small business owners throughout the country.\u00a0 He holds Property, Casualty, Surety, Life and Health Insurance Licenses.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\">James Hart, Senior Vice President<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"roundshadow1   wp-image-759 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/niciinsure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Herman-Ross-2024-284x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"111\" height=\"117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/niciinsure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Herman-Ross-2024-284x300.jpg 284w, https:\/\/niciinsure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Herman-Ross-2024.jpg 378w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 111px) 100vw, 111px\" \/>James Hart, attended Blair High School, Pasadena City College and USC majoring in Business Administration with an option in Business Operations.\u00a0 In 1996 Mr. Hart was asked to join National Insurance Consultants Inc. as a Business Development Consultant and Licensed Life &amp; Health\/Property &amp; Casualty Agent.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">When Mr. Hart was in the Account Executive position he considered it to be perhaps the fundamental foundation for N.I.C.I. and its clients, discussing and consulting on insurance coverage and risk management products and methods, presenting clients with proposals, reviewing and consulting with clients on renewals and adjustments with regards to their insurance needs.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #003366;\">Kevin Simkins, Account Executive<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"roundshadow1 alignleft wp-image-577\" src=\"http:\/\/niciinsure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Kevin-Simkins-284x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"111\" height=\"117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/niciinsure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Kevin-Simkins-284x300.png 284w, https:\/\/niciinsure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Kevin-Simkins.png 378w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 111px) 100vw, 111px\" \/>After his release from active duty with the United States Marine Corps, Kevin entered the Insurance business going to work for the family business. Kevin\u2019s role as Account Executive includes managing existing client relationships, supporting business development, evaluating policies and procedures, and keeping abreast of the changing market.\u00a0 Kevin specializes in Employee Benefits and all lines of Commercial Insurance with a focus on OCIP, Surety Bonds, Liability, Workers Compensation, and Commercial Automobile policies. He is particularly sensitive to the clients need for ongoing communication and service. Kevin draws on his vast experience in his day to day operations in service and sales to equip his commercial clients with the best coverage and optional pricing.<\/p>\n<p>Kevin earned his Associate Degree from Northern Virginia Community College with a major in Business. He is currently pursuing the Construction Risk Insurance Specialist Designation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #003366;\">Shunn Simkins, Account Manager<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"roundshadow1  alignleft wp-image-698\" src=\"http:\/\/niciinsure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Shunn-Simkins-300x247.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"111\" height=\"91\" \/>Morehouse College graduate who received his bachelor\u2019s degree in business management. Shunn is the epitome of self-improvement and entrepreneurship. The desire to learn more allowed Shunn to also receive his Master\u2019s in Business Administration at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. Shunn recently joined National Insurance Consultants as an account executive which role includes managing existing client relationships, supporting business development, evaluating policies and procedures, and keeping abreast of the changing market. Shunn became a licensed Property and Casualty Agent in Texas shortly after receiving his MBA, and in the process of receiving Life and Health license as well. Shunn understands the importance of the client and goes over and beyond to make sure astounding service and prompt communication is achieved. 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