Sacramento Association of Health Underwriters Installs New Board

(Sacramento, CA) — The Sacramento Association of Health Underwriters (SAHU), an organization of health insurance agents, brokers and professionals, installed its 2017-2018 board.

Helen Ornellas was installed as SAHU president. Helen has been in the insurance industry for 15 years and is the founder of Onellas & Associates. Helen has served on the SAHU Board for the past 5 years. Helen lives in Folsom, CA and when she is not helping her clients with their insurance needs, she enjoys visiting her daughter in Los Angeles and volunteering in the community.

“Local agents and brokers serve as a source of truth about healthcare coverage that links the needs of citizens, business and policymakers to create a healthy, more fiscally responsible American healthcare system,” Ornellas said.

The 2017-2018 Board:
 President: Helen Ornellas, Ornellas & Associates, Woodland, CA
 Past President: Ned Schaut, Eureka Insurance Solutions, Roseville, CA
 President Elect: Alexis DeVorss, WestCorp Financial & Insurance, Folsom, CA
 Secretary: Michele Torres, Sutter Health Plus, Sacramento, CA
 Treasurer: Brad Davis, Wraith Scarlett & Randolph, Woodland, CA
 Legislation: David Brabender, Atman Insurance, Sacramento, CA
 Media/PR: Scott Gilroy, Kansas City Life Insurance Company, Sacramento, CA
 Membership/Retention: Lauren Bayha, Principal Financial Group, Sacramento, CA
 Membership/New: Crystal McDevitt, Western Health Advantage, Sacramento, CA
 PAC: Lisa Hutcherson, AFLAC WWHQ, Sacramento, CA
 Vanguard Council: Samantha Siders, Choice Administrators, Sacramento, CA
 Professional Development: Josh Keller, Kaiser Permanente, Sacramento, CA
 Programs: Teri Blake, Word & Brown, Folsom, CA
 Community Service: Carmen Perea, Wraith Scarlett & Randolph, Woodland, CA
 Awards: Michele Meder, Trusted American Insurance Agency, Roseville, CA
 Communications: Teresa Sale, Warren G. Bender Company, Roseville, CA
 Medicare: Kathy Mennel, Mennel Insurance Solutions, Sacramento, CA
 Carrier Relations: Marcy McCulloch, Rogers Benefit Group, Rocklin, CA

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The National Association of Health Underwriters represents more than 100,000 professional health insurance agents and brokers who provide insurance for millions of Americans. NAHU is headquartered in Washington, DC.

For media inquires, please contact SAHU Media Chair or Info@sahu-ca.com