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As Executive Director, Ted Pierce is the Chief Executive Officer responsible for carrying out SLA policies and programs, and overseeing all operations. Ted reports to the Chairman and works directly with the 13-member Executive Committee and the California Department of Insurance in addition to handling external relations with legislators and insurance industry trade associations. Ted's other association responsibilities include coordination of the SLA strategic plan and staff liaison to SLA functional committees.

As Director of the Stamping Office, Joy is the Chief Operating Officer responsible for overseeing all operating departments, the administrative functions, human resources, and finance (accounting, payroll, purchasing, banking, and financial investments). Joy prepares and presents the annual budget and quarterly financial statements and interfaces with the outside auditors for the annual financial audit.

As Financial Department Manager, Linda coordinates Surplus Line Association (SLA) participation in the security review program for the insurance commissioner's List of Eligible Surplus Line Insurers (LESLI). Linda represents the SLA at monthly meetings with the California Department of Insurance (CDI), and provides input on SLA compliance with the CDI Plan of Operations.

As Manager of the Data Processing Department, Pat McAuley is responsible for receiving, processing, recording, and storing required filings under California Insurance Code (CIC) section 1780.56(a)(1), and invoicing and collecting stamping fees from brokers for document processing in accordance with CIC section 1780.56(b).

As Manager of Education, Vienna provides guidance, education, and support to the association membership and affiliates in the understanding of current Surplus Line laws, regulations, and procedures. Develops and provides continuing educations courses throughout the state of California. Works closely with various departments within the California Department of Insurance.