Executives
Gregory Crabb
PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Gregory J. Crabb was elected President and Chief Executive Officer of Amerisure Insurance Companies in 2014. Crabb joined Amerisure in April 2008 as Chief Administrative Officer, with accountability for Claims, Human Resources, Information Technology, Internal Audit and Legal. In this role, Mr. Crabb developed and led enterprise-wide strategies focused on people, processes, technology, customer service and governance.
Prior to joining Amerisure, Mr. Crabb was a Vice President in Middle Market & Specialty Commercial Division of The Hartford based in Hartford, Connecticut, where he led teams focused on underwriting, marketing and technology solutions. Mr. Crabb also previously served as a Vice President in the Claims Department. Prior to joining The Hartford in 1997, he was a practicing attorney.
Mr. Crabb serves on the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) Board of Directors and is the immediate past Chair. Currently, he Chairs the Nominating & Governance Committee and serves on the Executive Committee and PAC Board. He also serves on the Board of Business Leaders for Michigan and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan. He is a prior member of both the Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance (FACI) – US Department of Treasury and the Michigan Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
Mr. Crabb received a Juris Doctorate from Emory University and a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) from the University of Western Ontario.
Amjed Al-Zoubi
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
Amjed Al-Zoubi is the Chief Information Officer for Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company. In this role, he leads the information technology (IT) and innovation departments, as well as the business process and portfolio management office at Amerisure. He also leads the Agility Practice Group.
Mr. Al-Zoubi joined Amerisure in 2018 as the Vice President of Application Systems, where he led the development and maintenance of all application systems within IT. He most recently served as the company’s Chief Technology Officer, with overall leadership responsibilities for the IT department, including application development, business intelligence, infrastructure, and security.
Prior to joining Amerisure, he worked in the IT department at USAA Life Company, where he was involved in leading the company’s system and process modernization journey. Mr. Al-Zoubi was also employed with CUNA Mutual Group, where he led the IT application development and production support teams for corporate support functions. His experience at CUNA Mutual Group also included roles leading merger and acquisition integration teams; leading business operations teams; and developing business strategies and program management.
Mr. Al-Zoubi received a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. He later earned a Master of Business Administration from the Wisconsin School of Business, Madison, Wisconsin.
Marty Arnold
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF UNDERWRITING OFFICER
Marty Arnold is the Senior Vice President and Chief Underwriting Officer at Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company. In his role, Mr. Arnold oversees the company’s overall underwriting strategy as well as the Amerisure Programs (AMP) division in support of Amerisure’s long-term strategic objectives. While driving profitability and growth for underwriting operations and AMP, Mr. Arnold also oversees the corporate underwriting, underwriting systems and technology, underwriting analytics, and underwriting product teams.
Mr. Arnold began his insurance career in 1991 with The St. Paul Companies, where he held a variety of actuarial roles and advanced to serve as Director of Corporate Planning and Development. Prior to joining Amerisure, Mr. Arnold held several leadership roles during his 22-year tenure at SECURA Insurance, including Chief Actuary and Chief Underwriting Officer, while also overseeing Research & Development, reinsurance, and risk management.
Mr. Arnold earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Risk Management & Insurance and Actuarial Science from the University of Wisconsin School of Business. He is a fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society and holds the designations of Chartered Enterprise Risk Analyst (CERA) and Associate in Reinsurance (ARe).
Barb Cristea
VICE PRESIDENT, INTERNAL AUDIT
Barb Cristea is the Vice President of Internal Audit for Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company. Ms. Cristea joined Amerisure in 2005 as part of the Internal Audit department. She has since held various leadership positions within the financial services department and Agency Business Solutions, LLC — a subsidiary of Amerisure Mutual Holdings. She most recently served as Vice President, Corporate Controller.
Prior to joining Amerisure, Ms. Cristea worked as the Director of Accounting and Reporting at WellPoint. She also served as a financial analyst for Medical Mutual, and an auditor for EY.
Ms. Cristea received her Bachelor of Science in accounting and business management from Baldwin Wallace University.
Steve Donnelly
CHIEF SERVICE OFFICER
Steve Donnelly is the Chief Service Officer for Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company. In his role, Mr. Donnelly focuses on providing Amerisure’s agency partners and policyholders with an unmatched customer experience through exceptional service and strong relationships that drive mutual success. He holds accountability for Claims, Risk Management, Premium Audit, and Legal.
Mr. Donnelly joined Amerisure in 2014 as the Regional Vice President of Claims for the Southwest and Midwest regions. In this role, he was responsible for Claims operations in the Dallas, Indianapolis, Farmington Hills, St. Louis and Phoenix Core Service Centers. He also served as Vice President of Claims and Chief Claims Officer before moving into the Chief Services Officer role in 2023.
Before joining Amerisure, Mr. Donnelly was Vice President and Claims Manager at QBE for their Midwest region. He spent 10 years prior to his time at QBE at Ohio Casualty (subsequently Liberty Mutual) as Regional Vice President, among other roles.
Mr. Donnelly currently serves on the Board of the nonprofit service agency Vista Maria and is a member of the MPCGA (Michigan Property Casualty Guarantee Association) Board of Govenors. He received a Juris Doctor from DePaul University of Law and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Iowa.
Dan Graf
CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
Dan Graf is Chief Investment Officer for Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company. Mr. Graf oversees the investment portfolio of Amerisure Mutual Holdings, Inc. and its insurance subsidiaries. With his strong strategic focus and knowledge of the insurance industry, he is an important member of the key strategic committees within the company.
He began his career with Amerisure in 1986. During his tenure, he has held management positions in accounting, credit collections, investments, and treasury. In 1999, he was promoted to Vice President of Investments.
Mr. Graf is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). He received a bachelor’s degree in accounting and history from Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, Michigan, and his master’s degree in finance from Walsh College, Troy, Michigan. He also received the associate in accounting and finance (AIAF) insurance designation and completed the Management of Managers program at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Mr. Graf currently serves as a Board member for the following organizations: Michigan Property & Casualty Guaranty Association, Michigan Automobile Insurance Placement Facility, Michigan Colleges Economic Education, Michigan College Alliance, Michigan Manufacturers Association, and Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Stephanie Haas
VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL & CORPORATE SECRETARY
Stephanie Haas is Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary for Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company. In her role, Ms. Haas heads the Office of Legal Counsel which provides legal advice to all aspects of the business, including Finance, Claims, IT, Underwriting Operations and Human Resources. In addition, Ms. Haas provides Corporate Secretarial support to Amerisure’s Board of Directors and is responsible for Amerisure’s Compliance, Litigation and Public Policy/Government Affairs functions. Prior to assuming this role in January 2023, Ms. Haas led corporate litigation at Amerisure and provided legal oversight on underwriting, product, claims, and compliance issues. She also led the organization’s government affairs function.
Prior to joining Amerisure in 2018, Ms. Haas served as vice president and assistant general counsel at QBE Insurance, where she managed complex, high-valued litigation matters and provided legal guidance to various business units. She began her insurance career as a casualty claims adjuster before obtaining her law degree.
Ms. Haas earned a Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctorate (with honors) from the University of Minnesota. She is admitted to practice law in Illinois and with the U.S. Supreme Court.
Angela M. McBride
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Angela McBride is the Chief Operating Officer at Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company. In her role, Ms. McBride is responsible for leading Amerisure’s operations as well as long-term planning and strategy development. She retains executive oversight for Corporate Underwriting, Marketing & Strategy, Special Risk, Sales Enablement and Customer Experience.
Ms. McBride joined Amerisure in 2009 as Vice President of Internal Audit and subsequently assumed the role of Vice President of Human Resources. Most recently, she served as Amerisure’s Chief Administrative Officer.
Prior to joining Amerisure, Ms. McBride held leadership roles as Head of Internal Audit and Vice President of Information Technology at Handleman Company. Her earlier experiences included technology and audit services consulting roles at UHY Advisors, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Accenture.
Ms. McBride earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems from Michigan Technological University.
Chris Spaude
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER & TREASURER
Chris Spaude is the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company. In his role, Mr. Spaude oversees the Field Marketing & Underwriting (FMU), Partnerships, Amerisure Surety, and Financial Services divisions. He also holds responsibility for financial reporting, taxes, accounts payable, budget and planning, actuarial, reinsurance, and credit and billing services.
Since joining Amerisure in 2003, Mr. Spaude has held many roles in Financial Services, starting in the Budget department and moving to Financial Planning & Analysis. Treasury, Accounts Payable and Credit & Billing Services were also added as responsibilities for Mr. Spaude over several years. Most recently, Mr. Spaude served as the Vice President of Finance.
Mr. Spaude graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of Business Administration and major in Finance. He also earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Walsh College.
Erin Buddie
CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
Erin Buddie is the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company. In this role, she is responsible for developing Amerisure’s human resources strategy and operations, including recruiting, talent management, training and development, total rewards, and HR systems. She also leads the corporate services organization, comprised of purchasing, mail services, and facilities management.
Ms. Buddie’s position is central to Amerisure’s commitment to attract, retain and develop exceptional employees responsible for delivering on its vision of being an industry-leading specialist, transforming the insurance experience one partnership at a time.
Since joining Amerisure in 2014, Ms. Buddie has held roles of increasing responsibility, including senior HR consultant, manager of HR consulting and recruiting, director of HR operations, and assistant vice president of HR. Most recently, she served as the vice president of HR. Prior to joining Amerisure, Ms. Buddie held leadership roles at Cintas Corporation.
Ms. Buddie earned her Bachelor of Science degree in biology and chemistry from Wayne State University.
Board of Directors
Tayo Akins
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CASCADE COMPREHENSIVE CARE AND CASCADE HEALTH ALLIANCE
Tayo Akins has been a member of the Amerisure Companies’ Board of Directors since May 2023.
Mr. Akins is President and Chief Executive Officer of Cascade Comprehensive Care and Cascade Health Alliance. In this role, Akins collaborates with the company’s Board of Directors to develop and drive strategic development, growth, and operational excellence. During his tenure, he has created and managed a robust healthcare project fund to improve the transformation of care and quality outcome of health. Previously, Akins served as Director of Corporate Development and Market Entry Leader at AmeriHealth Caritas, where he led sourcing and evaluated acquisitions and partnerships, championed financial and strategic rationale and served as a key resource to the executive team in analyzing, understanding, and decision-making on long-term growth options.
Akins earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Howard University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Stanford University. He serves on the private Board of Directors for Atrio Health Plans, a private equity-backed Medicare subsidiary of Cascade Comprehensive Care.
Karen Batchelor
CONSULTANT CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL COACH AND GENEALOGIST DETROIT, MICHIGAN
Ms. Batchelor has been a member of Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company and the Amerisure Companies’ Board of Directors since March 1998. She currently serves as a certified professional coach and genealogist.
Previously, Ms. Batchelor worked for Eisenberg & Bogas law firm. She also served as Senior Vice President – Issues Management for the Detroit Regional Chamber. Prior to that, she was First Vice President – Civic Affairs at Comerica Inc., and Director of Corporate Relations for Michigan Consolidated Gas Company.
Ms. Batchelor holds a Bachelor of Arts from Oakland University and a Juris Doctor from Wayne State University. She is admitted to practice law in Michigan and is a member of the Michigan Bar.
James Brannen
RETIRED CEO FBL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. PANORA, IOWA
James Brannen has been a member of Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company and the Amerisure Companies’ Board of Directors since March 2020.
Mr. Brannen most recently served as FBL Financial Group’s Chief Executive Officer until January 2020. He worked for the company for 29 years before retiring and held various key positions in finance and executive management, including Chief Financial Officer, Chief Administrative Officer, Treasurer and Tax Vice President. Prior to working at FBL Financial Group, Mr. Brannen worked at Ernst & Young, LLC as a Tax Manager.
Mr. Brannen graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. He is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Gregory Crabb
PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, AMERISURE INSURANCE
Gregory J. Crabb was elected President and Chief Executive Officer of Amerisure Insurance Companies in 2014.
Mr. Crabb joined Amerisure in April 2008 as Chief Administrative Officer, with accountability for Claims, Human Resources, Information Technology, Internal Audit and Legal. In this role, Mr. Crabb developed and led enterprise-wide strategies focused on people, processes, technology, customer service and governance.
Prior to joining Amerisure, Mr. Crabb was a Vice President in Middle Market & Specialty Commercial Division of The Hartford based in Hartford, Connecticut, where he led teams focused on underwriting, marketing and technology solutions. Mr. Crabb also previously served as a Vice President in the Claims Department.
Prior to joining The Hartford in 1997, he was a practicing attorney.
Mr. Crabb serves on the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) Board of Directors and is the immediate past Chair. Currently, he Chairs the Nominating & Governance Committee and serves on the Executive Committee and PAC Board. He also serves on the Board of Business Leaders for Michigan and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan. He is a prior member of both the Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance (FACI) – US Department of Treasury and the Michigan Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
Mr. Crabb received a Juris Doctorate from Emory University and a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) from the University of Western Ontario.
David Dauch
CHAIRMAN AND CEO AMERICAN AXLE MANUFACTURING DETROIT, MICHIGAN
Mr. Dauch has been a member of Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company and the Amerisure Companies’ Board of Directors since December 2014. He currently serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM).
Prior to joining AAM in 1995, he held positions at Collins & Aikman Products Company.
Mr. Dauch received his Bachelor of Science from Miami University of Ohio and his Master of Business Administration from Michigan State University.
Kouhaila (Ki) Hammer
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AT GHAFARI ASSOCIATES
Kouhaila Hammer has been a member of the Amerisure Companies’ Board of Directors since June 2023
Ki Hammer is president and chief executive officer at Ghafari Associates, a global architecture, engineering, and consulting firm. In this role, she has advanced a diversification strategy to weather economic recessions and enabled the company to experience steady growth. She has also led the company to serve new industries and global markets, and broaden its breadth of experience. Hammer has an accounting background and began her career in the audit division of a public accounting firm, where she advanced to the senior management level. She joined Ghafari Associates as chief financial officer in 1986 and has served in her current role since 2000.
Hammer earned a Bachelor of Arts in accounting from Michigan State University. She is treasurer of the Rackham Foundation and served as president of the Engineering Society of Detroit. She serves on the board of directors of The Henry Ford, as well as the Detroit Regional Chamber board, executive, and governance committees. She is a member of the Detroit Economic Club and International Women’s Forum. In 2019, she was inducted into the Engineering Society of Detroit’s College of Fellows.
David Meador
VICE CHAIRMAN AND CAO DTE ENERGY DETROIT, MICHIGAN
David Meador has been a member of Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company and the Amerisure Companies’ Board of Directors since January 2017.
Mr. Meador joined DTE Energy in 1997 as Vice President and Controller and most recently served as Vice Chairman and Chief Administrative Officer until he retired in March 2022. He also previously served as Senior Vice President and Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of DTE Energy.
Mr. Meador earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a Master of Business Administration from Wayne State University. He is a Certified Public Accountant and member of the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Financial Executives International.
Patricia Mooradian
PRESIDENT AND CEO, THE HENRY FORD DEARBORN, MICHIGAN
Ms. Mooradian has been a member of Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company and the Amerisure Companies’ Board of Directors since May 2018. She currently serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Henry Ford.
Prior to her role at The Henry Ford, Mooradian was regional director of marketing for 13 years at The Taubman Company, a shopping center developer and real estate company. Additionally, she worked as a director for Crestmark Bank and was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder as a trustee on the board of Central Michigan University, where she chaired the Trustee-Student Liaison Committee.
Gregory Morrison
(RETIRED) CIO AND SVP COX ENTERPRISES, ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Greg Morrison is the former Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President of Cox Enterprises and was elected to the Amerisure Board of Directors on September 30, 2021. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Physics from South Carolina State University and a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from Northwestern University.
Mr. Morrison currently serves on the Board of Veritiv Corporation, Rollins Inc., IEWC Corporation, Veritex Holdings Inc., as well as the nonprofit organizations Clark Atlanta University and Advocates Pro Golf Association (APGA) Tour.
James Nicholson
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | CHAIRMAN PVS CHEMICALS, INC. DETROIT, MICHIGAN
Mr. Nicholson has been a member of Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company and the Amerisure Companies’ Board of Directors since May 2014 and was elected Chairman of the Board in December 2022.
Jim Nicholson is the Chairman of PVS Chemicals, Inc., a global manufacturer, distributor and marketer of chemicals and related environmental and transportation services, with locations across the country. With more than 25 years of company experience, Jim has brought insight and innovation to all aspects of the business, including information technologies, risk management and strategic growth. Along with his father and brothers, Jim is proud to carry on the tradition of a company started by his grandfather 78 years ago.
Prior to joining PVS, Jim worked in the insurance industry—serving the Amerisure Insurance Companies as an Underwriter, Aon Corporation as a Licensed Insurance Agent and Broker, and Electric Insurance Company as Vice President, Underwriting and Regulatory Affairs. Jim continues to apply this expertise and knowledge to the benefit of many organizations. Jim holds a degree in Economics from Stanford University and an MBA from the University of Chicago.
Jim has a strong interest in the success and growth of our community. To that end, he serves as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the College for Creative Studies and the Board of Directors of the Amerisure Insurance Companies. He is a member of the Boards of Directors of the American Chemistry Council, Business Leaders for Michigan, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Detroit Branch, Service Wire Corporation, and Jefferson East. Jim is also Chairman Emeritus of Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan, YMCA of Metro Detroit, the Michigan Manufacturers Association, and the Nature Conservancy’s Michigan Chapter. In his free time, Jim enjoys reading, music, racquetball and skiing with his family.