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2025: Amanda Aiello, Arrowhead Programs
Amanda is the model for GRIT, positivity and engagement. She shows others that it can be fun to work hard through both example and the way she shows up in meetings. She’s always raising her hand and signing up for new projects, new things to support our team and ways to grow herself. While her plate is ALWAYS full, she shows up with a smile and an attitude that is contagious and makes you also want to do more. Thank you for making work so fun and positive Amanda. You are definitely a Champion of Positivity and Engagement.
2024: Kelly Dean, Arrowhead Programs
2023: Matt Hetrick, Arrowhead
2022: Armando Rodriguez, American Claims Management & Stephanie Heller, Orchid Insurance
2021: Dawn Forrest, Wright Flood
2020: Dawn Kreyer, Arrowhead Core Commercial
2025: Nikki Turner, Arrowhead
What sets Nikki apart is her relentless commitment to finding solutions. No matter how complex the challenge, she consistently finds a path forward that not only ensures compliance but also supports the needs of everyone she works with. She approaches every task with exceptional grit, passion, and perseverance, ensuring no detail is overlooked and no issue goes unresolved. Her diligence, expertise, and integrity give our team confidence that licenses are accurate, compliant, and secured, helping prevent costly mistakes before they happen. For her unwavering dedication, problem-solving mindset, and invaluable contributions to keeping our operations running smoothly, Nikki Turner is truly deserving of the Unsung Hero Award.
2024: Janet Jim, Arrowhead IS
2023: Vee Bell, Wright Flood
2022: Sarah Netta, Arrowhead
2021: Kelly Ross, ICA
2020: Sarah Fugate, Public Risk Underwriters
2019: Staci Geller, Wright National Flood
2025 Tamara Loper, Arrowhead Programs
Tamara has taking on the initiative to consolidate our vendors and negotiate and advocate for preferred pricing across the divisions. Her drive, passion, knowledge and work ethic has made her a valuable asset to the organization
2024: Guillermo Garcia, Arrowhead Programs
2023: Savannah Stark, Wright Flood
2022: Alex Louden, Arrowhead
2021: Jill Johnson, Arrowhead Core Commercial
2020: Liang Chang, Arrowhead Residential Earthquake
2019: Steven Criss, Clear Risk Solutions
2025: Dana Burke, Clear Risk Solutions
Dana Burke exemplifies outstanding leadership through her trust, empowerment, and unwavering support of her team. Rather than micromanaging, she encourages autonomy, fostering creativity, confidence, and accountability while earning the respect of colleagues at every level who regularly seek her guidance. Her leadership of new business operations is marked by clarity, expertise, and a commitment to excellence, and she is deeply invested in the professional growth of those around her, actively encouraging development opportunities and celebrating their successes. Having worked with many leaders and mentors throughout my career, I can confidently say Dana is one of the very best. Her integrity, approachability, and genuine dedication to her team make her exceptionally deserving of this recognition, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue learning from her.
2024 Lauren Reiter-Schmid, Arrowhead Programs & Tiffany Poletti, Arrowhead Tribal
2023: Angela Eloff, Clear Risk
2022: Nancy Jo Brunson, American Specialty
2021: Rob Baker, Arrowhead
2020: Brian Turnbull, ClearArrow Tribal and Manufactured Housing
2019: Jackie Messick, Wright National Flood
2025: April Cortes, Arrowhead
April exemplifies what it means to be both productive and uplifting in every sense of the word! Consistently taking initiative, she meets deadlines and creates effective and efficient solutions. Whether it is handling complex tasks or jumping in to support her team, April GSD’s with a level of excellence that inspires those around her with her infectious positivity! We are so grateful to have April as a teammate.
2024: Garrett Macgowan, Arrowhead Programs
2023: Teresa Homeyer, Arrowhead Programs
2022: Paige Larson, Arrowhead
2021: Chris Kirkman, Arrowhead
2020: Drew Fitchel, American Claims Management
2025: Bri Varney, Clear Risk Solutions
Bri is not only a great leader for her team and department, but she strives to improve our operational guidelines to keep us in line with industry standards and she is also the main systems expert for our data and operating system, and she continually works to streamline our process and workflow for our members and team! She is a superstar every day!!!
2024: Wendy Castelo, Arrowhead Programs
2023: Sarah McDonnell, Clear Risk
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