About Us
About PSMCA
About the Puget Sound Marine Claims Association
Founded in 1980, the Puget Sound Marine Claims Association (PSMCA) is a volunteer-led nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing education, professional development, and collaboration within the maritime community.
Who We Are
PSMCA brings together professionals involved in marine claims, insurance, law, surveying, vessel operations, and related maritime fields throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Through educational programming, industry engagement, and the exchange of knowledge and experience, we provide opportunities for maritime professionals to learn, collaborate, and strengthen industry best practices.
Governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, PSMCA is committed to supporting professional development, fostering meaningful connections, and contributing to the broader maritime community through educational and charitable initiatives.
Mission & Values
Our mission is to promote learning, encourage the sharing of expertise, and advance best practices across the maritime industry. Through continuing education, professional engagement, and support of maritime charitable initiatives, PSMCA works to strengthen both the maritime profession and the broader maritime community.
Education
Promoting lifelong learning through educational programs, presentations, and industry discussion.
Collaboration
Bringing together diverse perspectives from across the maritime community to share expertise and strengthen relationships.
Service
Supporting charitable initiatives that benefit and preserve the maritime community.
Professional Excellence
Encouraging the exchange of knowledge and advancement of industry best practices.
Our History
Since 1980, PSMCA has provided a forum for education, professional development, and collaboration among marine claims and maritime professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Over the past four decades, the association has brought together brokers, adjusters, attorneys, surveyors, underwriters, vessel operators, and marine service providers to share knowledge and strengthen the maritime community.
Through educational events, industry engagement, volunteer leadership, and community support, PSMCA has remained committed to fostering professional growth and advancing best practices throughout the maritime industry.
Past Presidents
Since 1980, PSMCA has benefited from the leadership and service of marine claims professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest. We proudly recognize the individuals whose dedication to education, professional development, and the maritime community has helped shape the association's history and continued success.
45+ Years of Service • 46 Past Presidents • Advancing Maritime Education, Professional Development, and Community Engagement Since 1980
2020s
- 2025 James Dunlap | Skagit Law Group
- 2024 Rob Prichard | IMA
- 2023 Mary Butler | Bullivant Houser
- 2022 Taylor Hentges | Charles Taylor Marine Technical Services
- 2021 Larry Altenbrun | Nicoll, Black & Feig
- 2020 Christina Fitzgerald | SSA Marine
2010s
- 2019 Mark McDermott | Servco Pacific Insurance
- 2018 Angela Posenke | Aasgard Summit
- 2017 Corinne Curtis | Aasgard Summit
- 2016 James McCurdy | Lindsay Hart, LLP
- 2015 Joe Browne | Bauer Moynihan & Johnson
- 2014 Kuhrt Wieneke | Bowditch Marine
- 2013 Heather McMullen | SeaWest Adjustment Company
- 2012 Dustin Hamilton | LeGros Buchanan & Paul
- 2011 Lynn Hulstrom | Wells Fargo Insurance Services
- 2010 Daisy Huffman | DH Claims Resources
2000s
- 2009 Paul Butler | AIG
- 2008 Liz Seymour | TecnoRisk LLC
- 2007 Kurt Gremmert | Spartan Ltd
- 2006 Tina Fish | Sea Pac Insurance Managers
- 2005 Yumi Peterson | ABD
- 2004 Anissa Olson | Polaris Group, Ltd
- 2003 Paul Smith | Bauer, Moynihan & Johnson
- 2002 Scott Robinson | Seawest Adjustment Co
- 2001 John Coffer | Marsh U.S.A.
- 2000 Ina Payne | Target-Freight Forwarding
1990s
- 1999 Dave O'Laughlin | International Marine Underwriters
- 1998 Rod Erhlick | Northwest Adjusting
- 1997 Irene Milburn | Sunrise Consulting (Crowley)
- 1996 Duncan Cox | Rollins Hudig Hall
- 1995 Ellen Cafferty | Fireman's Fund
- 1994 Sandy Pestl | American President Lines
- 1993 Diane Young | International Marine Underwriters
- 1992 Donna Zeller | Marine Office of America Corp.
- 1991 John Aumell | Fireman's Fund
- 1990 Debbie Rake | St. Paul Fire & Marine
1980s
- 1989 Mike Luenella | Rosemurgy & Co
- 1988 Steve Frank | Marine Office of America Corp
- 1987 Bill Meyer | Bauer Moynihan & Johnson
- 1986 Steve Kennebeck | St. Paul Fire & Marine
- 1985 Elana Hilden | Johnson & Higgins
- 1984 Paul Whittier | Whittier Marine
- 1983 Ed Matheson | Jones Washington Stevedores
- 1982 Frank Thompson | Frank Thompson Co. Adjusters
- 1981 Janice Kelly | Port of Seattle
- 1980 Mel Patterson | American President Lines