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Mission Statement:
To provide access to information, high quality education, and unique collaboration opportunities which empower individuals to make a difference in workers’ compensation.

Address

WorkCompCentral
c/o Business Insurance Holdings, Inc.
PO Box 1010
Greenwich, CT 06836

Phone

(805) 484-0333

Our Team

Gina Marie Balog-Sartario

General Manager, WorkCompCentral

Gina Marie Balog-Sartario is an accomplished marketing and communications executive with over 25 years of experience in the insurance and financial services sectors. She currently serves as General Manager of WorkCompCentral, part of the Business Insurance publication group, where she oversees strategic marketing initiatives, conferences, and operations for a leading specialized media platform serving the workers’ compensation industry.

Throughout her career, Gina has held executive roles spanning marketing, communications, conference management, and operational leadership, with notable experience at the Excess Lines Association of New York, Friedlander Group, CINN Worldwide Association Management, and the Insurance Federation of New York. She is recognized for her ability to develop and execute high-impact marketing strategies, strengthen brand visibility, and build meaningful relationships with clients, industry partners, and stakeholders.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Gina is a dedicated community volunteer. She serves as President of the Ossining MATTERS Education Foundation, is an active member of the Ossining Elks Club, and co-leads her daughter’s Girl Scout troop. She holds a BA in Art from Hunter College and is certified in emergency response techniques, reflecting her commitment to both professional excellence and civic engagement.

Gina’s expertise lies in blending strategic marketing, operational leadership, and industry knowledge to drive growth, engagement, and innovation in the organizations she serves, all while fostering a strong sense of community and mentorship.

Greg Jones

Senior Editor, Reporter

Greg joined WorkCompCentral in 2010 as a reporter. He currently covers workers compensation legislation, litigation and regulation covering the Western states including: California, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.

He has worked in print media as a writer, editor and photographer. He started as a general assignment reporter in New Mexico and quickly moved up to state/business editor and sports editor. Greg graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a B.A. Degree in Political Science. He currently lives in Sacramento, California.

Sherri Okamoto

Legal Reporter

Sherri Okamoto graduated from Occidental College in Los Angeles with departmental honors for English and Comparative Literature. She went on to Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, obtaining her Juris Doctorate in 2006. Okamoto worked for the Daily Journal and Metropolitan News-Enterprise before joining the WorkCompCentral news staff in January 2012. She resides in Ventura, Calif.

Erik Loyd

Copy Editor

Erik has nearly 30 years of journalism experience as a reporter, editor and layout designer, but editing copy is what he loves best. He is a graduate of California State University Fresno and a lifelong fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Ron Haaland

Program Manager, IT

Ron has been working at WorkCompCentral since 2006. After graduating from Brooks Institute of Photography in 1989 with a degree in Illustration/Advertising, Ron discovered an innate ability for developing web sites. A self taught coder and server administrator, he considers himself a problem solver. Ron now manages a team of developers who are all committed to finding solutions that provide WorkCompCentral clients a user friendly interface.

Chase Crossley

Education Administrator

Chase Crossley has rejoined the WorkCompCentral team and is currently serving as Administrator for the Education Department. He provides technical and customer support, produces our live and online education curriculum, and works with the entire spectrum of the work comp community to create customized training packages. Chase is a Ventura County native and enjoys ice hockey and golfing.

Stephanie Massey

Account Representative

Stephanie joined WorkCompCentral in 2021 as an account representative. Stephanie has over 15 years of luxury customer care experience and is always happy to help. She found her love of providing a quality guest experience while working at a private country club and then elevated her standards even more while she worked at a luxury mens clothing store. Stephanie graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and a Minor in Business. She currently lives in Elizabeth, Colorado.

Marcia Erker

Human Resource Manager

As Human Resource Manager for Business Insurance Holdings and WorkCompCentral, Marcia works closely with those teams regarding talent, human resources, and executive administrative support. She joined the company in 2018 and assisted leadership with the WorkCompCentral acquisition (September 2020) and its subsequent integration. She has a degree in Business Administration and over 30 years of experience in operations management. Marcia is committed to excellence in service and has a passion for helping others find solutions and resolve challenges.

In Memory Of


David John DePaolo
Founder
1959 - 2016


Lief Feil
1957 - 2019