National Comp 2024 | The Institutes | 15 October 2024 | Mandalay Bay, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119, USA

For over three decades, this event has been the leading annual gathering for workers’ compensation leaders. Continuing our tradition of excellence, we're committed to fostering connections, advancing learning, and addressing the evolving challenges in the field.

In 2024, we're taking it up a notch by offering even more opportunities for knowledge exchange and networking with industry leaders. This year, we introduces new features including upgraded layout, cutting-edge technology integration, and exciting events. We've tailored every detail to ensure an unmatched experience for all participants. Join us and discover why this is the premier national event for the industry.

What to expect:
Event Technology
• Easily find and meet with your peers, speakers, and service providers when you want.

Efficient Layout
• All the sessions are adjacent to the expo floor. Less walking, more networking and learning.

Networking Areas
• A relaxed environment to recharge your mind and body while providing opportunities for further inspiration, connection, and engagement.

We are raising the bar yet again. With cutting-edge technology and revamped sessions, we promise a dynamic showcase of innovation. Experience interactive expo lounges and a lively opening night reception. This isn't just an event—it's an experience designed to inspire and elevate every moment.

2024 Speakers

Kevin Adams
Workers' Compensation Finance Manager, United Health Group

Denise Algire
Director of Health, Albertsons Companies

Brian Allen
Co-Founder, Optimized Outcome Solutions, LLC

Brittany Atkinson
Partner, Chartwell Law

Robert Baker
Partner, Chartwell Law

Teresa Bartlett
Managing Director, Senior Medical Officer, Sedgwick

James Benham
CEO, Co-Founder and Podcast Host, Terra, JBKnowledge, The InsurTech Geek Podcast

Joseph Berardo, Jr.
CEO, Carisk Partners

Calvin (Cal) Beyer
Sr. Director; SAFE Workplaces, SAFE Project

Julie Black
Senior Clinical Account Executive, RPh, MyMatrixx

Pam Bloom-Pugliese
Director of Product Management, ODG by MCG

Alexander Borges
Injured Worker, Injured Worker

Bill Bower
SVP - Director of Healthcare,Gallagher Bassett

Skip Brechtel
Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer,Cannon Cochran Management Services (CCMSI)

Michael Bunte
Project Manager ACCS & Business Partner Solutions Associate-Casualty Claims Consulting, AON

Nicole Cabreriza
Senior Consultant, Workers' Compensation - Medical Programs, Nationwide

Brenda Calia
Vice President Case Management Delivery, Paradigm

Mary Capelli-Schellpfeffer
Vice President & National Medical Director, Liberty Mutual / Helmsman Management Services

Peter Capelli
George W. Taylor Professor of Management, The Wharton School

Daniel Carlin
CEO and Founder, JobSiteCare

Heejin Chae
Medical Director, Institutes of Health

Michael Choo
Chief Medical Officer, Paradigm

Stuart Colburn
Shareholder/Attorney, Downs Stanford

Patti Colwell
Manager, Absence Management - Workers' Compensation, Southwest Airlines

Bryan Conner
Manager, Workers' Compensation, American Airlines

Evan Cordes
Legal Counsel, Workers' Compensation Reinsurance Association

Rajiv Das
Medical Director, Feinberg Medical Group, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

Annie Davidson
Vice President of Client Success, ExamWorks Compliance Solutions

Karina De La Cruz
CEO, Horizon Legal Solutions, Inc.

Shawn Deane
General Counsel & VP of Claims Solutions,Kind Souls Foundation / J29

Courtney Deck
Senior Clinical Account Executive,MyMatrixx by Evernorth

Megan Dougherty
Partner, Chartwell Law

Char Duffy
Director, Risk Management, Yellow

Rachel Fikes
Chief Experience Officer & Director, Worker’s Compensation Benchmarking Study, Rising Medical Solutions

Linda Finley
Director of Risk Management, Keurig Dr. Pepper

Robert Fitzgerald
Shareholder, Marshall Dennehey

Lisa Fitzpatrick
CEO, XcelABLE

Shannon Ford
Senior Vice President, Case Management Clinical Solutions, Paradigm

Mary Freiermuth

Douglas Gibb
Executive Vice President, Athens Administrators

Donna Glenn
Chief Actuary, NCCI

Robert Hall
Medical Director, Optum

Matt Harmon
Senior Vice President of Claims, The MEMIC Group

Scott Humphrey
Risk Control Assistant Vice President, Travelers

Marcos Iglesias
VP, Chief Medical Director, Travelers Insurance

Shaun Jackson
Executive Director, Risk Management,Panda Restaurant Group, Inc.

Aaron James
Injured worker, NA

Jennifer Jones
Attorney, Cranfill Sumner LLP

Angie Jung
Co-Founder & Chief Education Liaison, ISYS Solutions Inc. /CareerSmart Learning

Michelle Kerr

Lisa Koch
Risk Manager,New Line Structures

Miranda Kofeldt
Vice President of Clinical Services, Ascellus

Abbey Lacheen
Partner, Chartwell Law

Michael Lacroix
Medical Director, The Hartford

Santiago Landazuri
Vice President, Employee Benefits & Workers' Compensation, Lockton

Norm Licanto
General Manager – Claims Management for Workers’ Comp, Disability & Leave, Delta Air Lines

Carlos Luna
CEO, New Reign Capital

David Lupinsky
Vice President Clinical Product Solutions, Paradigm

Kevin Mahoney
Vice President, Claim Business Intelligence & Analytics, Travelers

Monica Manske
Senior Strategic Consultant, PMA

Greg McKenna
National Practice Leader - Public Sector, Gallagher Bassett

Shelby Moreira
Forensic and Neurocognitive Specialist, Institutes of Health

Brian Murphy
Vice President, Physician Strategy and Market Development, One Call

Ebony Murray Ortega
Senior Claims Manager, E3 HR, Inc

Michelle Nack
SVP, Strategy and Commercial Finance, Optum

Mina Nakhla
Director , Managed Care (Pharmacy & DME Leader in Workers’ Compensation), AmTrust Financial Services

Kyle Nichols
Senior Vice President, US Cyber Practice, Marsh

Christine Nickloes
Operations Manager, Sheakley

Benedict Nwachukwu
Co-Founder, CEO, Best In Class MD

Holly O'Dell
President and CEO, Montana State Fund

Rob Pace
Chief Operating Officer, Physical Rehabilitation Network (PRN)

Joe Paduda
Principal, Health Strategy Associates

Scott Parulski
AVP, WC Claim Product Development, Travelers

Nicole Patterson
Director, Workers Compensation and Risk Management Operations, Aramark

Bill Plisga
Senior Vice President, Risk Management, RATP Dev USA

Lev Pobirsky
Senior Director, Health/Safety/Security, Ashley Furniture

Robert G. Rassp
Presiding Administrative Law Judge, Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Los Angeles

Thomas Richard
Sr. Counsel, RTGR Law LLP

Randy Rodelo
Director, Workers' Compensation, KPC Health

Scott Roloff
President, IntegerHealth

Dolly Root
Director, Nurse Case Management, Berkley Medical Management Solutions

Nance Roy
Chief Clinical Officer, JED Foundation

Silvia Sacalis
VP, Clinical Services, Healthesystems

Justin Saliman
President, OutcomeMD

Heather Sanderson
CEO, Sanderson Firm

Sharon Scott
Senior Vice President, Medical Programs, ESIS, Inc.

Adam Seidner
Chief Medical Officer, The Hartford

Steven Simon
Senior Risk Service Manager, Safety National

Joseph Sousa
Workers' Compensation Program Manager, City of San Diego

Michael Southwick
Assistant Vice President, Concentra

Sri Sridharan
CEO, MedRisk

Gerry Stanley
Global Chief Medical Officer, Express Scripts, by Evernorth

David Strange
Workers Compensation Consultant, Lockton Companies

Shawn Switzer
Senior Vice President, Lockton

Steve Thompson
Senior Vice President, Aspen Risk Management Group, a TRISTAR Company

Melissa Tonn
Founder and Chief Medical Officer, OccMD

Robert Townsend
Injury Prevention Executive, Bardavon

Cathy Van Emon
Vice President of Business Operations, CorVel Corporation

Patrick Walsh
President, Casualty, Sedgwick

Harvey Warren
Co-Founder, Optimized Outcome Solutions, LLC

John S. Watts, Jr.
CEO, Paradigm

Steven Wiesner
Medical Advisor, Karuna Labs

Josh Williams
Senior Director, Clinical Solutions and Strategic Partnerships, FIGUR8

Nichole Wilson
Senior Director of Pharmacy Clinical Services, Enlyte

Marsha Wood
Director of Environmental, Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Medical Management, Rivian

Bill Zachry
SCIF Board Member

Stuart Moffett
Head of Safety Analytics, AIG Risk Management and North American Retail Casualty

2024 Sponsors

DIAMOND SPONSORS:
• Enlyte
• Corvel
• Exam Works

PLATINUM SPONSORS:
• MyMatrixx
• MedRisk
• Optum
• Mes Solution

GOLD SPONSORS:
• Sedgwick
• Paradigm
• Healthesystems
• Broadspire (A Crawford Company)
• Helmsman Management Services LLC
• OneCall
• Data Dimensions
• Charles Taylor

SUPPORTING SPONSORS:
• CLARA Analytics
• Milliman Nodal
• Managed Care Incorporated
• Chartwell
• Gradient AI
• Digital Owl
• TheBest Claims Solutions
• Alliance of Women in Workers'Compensation
• Allan Koba Compliance Solutions
• Zynex Medical
• Advantage Investigations
• Travelers Constitution State Services
• Imperion