- John D. Smitherman -
Assistant Vice-President of Sales
John Smitherman is a 1989 graduate
of David Lipscomb University with a Bachelor of Science in
Finance and Economics. John earned his Chartered Property
Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation in October of 2002, a
professional insurance designation awarded by the American
Institute for CPCU, an independent, nonprofit educational
organization. He earned his Associate in Claims (AIC)
designation, given by the Insurance Institute of America, in
July of 2001. John obtained his Agents License in January 1997.
After serving as an intern for a
local investor in 1989, Mr. Smitherman began his professional
career with TranSouth Financial Corporation as a manager
trainee. John was responsible for collections, soliciting loan
applications, and approving and rejecting potential loans.
In 1992, John accepted a position
with Brentwood Services Administrators, Inc. as a Claim Trainee.
Following completion of relevant course work and on-the-job
training, he was promoted to Claim Representative. In this
position, he was responsible for the investigation, management
and resolution of claims for self-insured clients in Tennessee,
Kentucky, and Arkansas. In addition, his work involved on-site
analysis of accidents as well as attendance and participation at
Benefit Review Conferences and trials.
In November of 1995, John was
promoted to Field Investigator. His duties involved both
in-office and on-site investigation and coordination of workers’
compensation claims, as well as settlement negotiation,
subrogation investigation, and assisting with client education
and development.
In September of 1997, John was
promoted to Claim Supervisor. In this capacity, he was
responsible for overseeing the work of several claims
representatives, while continuing to assist in marketing,
adjuster training and client development. John’s
responsibilities were also increased to include the management
and oversight of the Montana office.
In March of 2003, John was promoted
to Regional Claim Director. In this role, John was responsible
for supervising and directing the work of Brentwood Services’
Montana, Georgia, and North Carolina offices and two adjusters
in the Tennessee office.
In January of
2004, as a Regional Account Manager, John’s responsibilities
were focused on marketing Brentwood Services’ brokerage and
third-party administrator services. John is also responsible
for assisting with building and growing the relationships with
Brentwood Services’ current clients.
Senior Leadership Profiles
Management
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Lisa Raley - Vice President
Underwriting
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Eryn Crawford - Vice
President Claims
Barry Layton -
Vice-President Marketing and Sales
Roger Hunter - Assistant
Vice President Systems
Everett Sinor - General
Counsel
John Smitherman -
Assistant Vice-President of Sales
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Rick Whitten - Director
of Loss Control Services
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Matt Anglin - Regional
Claim Director - KY, MT, TX
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Christine Novak -
Director of Client Services - NC
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Donna McCormick -
Director of Administrative Services
- Kevin Frye - Director
of Administrative Services
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Brenda Williams -
Medical Cost Containment Manager
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Neil Collins - Director
of Human Resources
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