We're extremely appreciative of the diverse group of talented leaders that makes up our board of directors. Not only do they share our deep commitment to protecting the health and safety of Colorado employers and their employees, but they work hard to support our mission and vision, and the impact it has on our community.
2023 board meeting dates: February 22 | May 17 | August 17 | November 1
If you'd like to contact the board for any reason, please send an email to boardchair@pinnacol.com.

Mark D. Goodman, board chair
Mark D. Goodman joined Pinnacol Assurance's board of directors in 2015 and was appointed to Board Chair by Governor Polis in 2022. He serves on the board's compensation and executive committees.
Goodman is chair and chief executive officer of the Colorado Nut Company, a Colorado-based company.
Goodman is chair and chief executive officer of the Colorado Nut Company, a Colorado-based company.

Akasha Absher, board vice chair
Akasha Absher joined the Pinnacol Assurance board of directors in 2020. She serves on the investment committee.
Absher is the president of Syntrinsic Investment Counsel, a national investment consulting firm exclusively focused on nonprofit organizations and philanthropic private clients.
Absher is the president of Syntrinsic Investment Counsel, a national investment consulting firm exclusively focused on nonprofit organizations and philanthropic private clients.

Andi Rugg, employee representative
Andi Rugg joined the Pinnacol Assurance board of directors in 2021.
Rugg is the principal and owner of P.I. Practices, an advisory services firm with a principled, intentional approach to business and philanthropic challenges.
Rugg is the principal and owner of P.I. Practices, an advisory services firm with a principled, intentional approach to business and philanthropic challenges.

Celia Dietrich, finance representative
Celia Dietrich joined Pinnacol’s board of directors in 2022.
Dietrich is the founder of Dietrich Partners, a nationally recognized business consulting firm providing expertise in merger and acquisition integration, complex program delivery, and operational performance improvement. For more than 25 years, Dietrich served in geographic and service line leadership roles with global consulting firms, including PwC and RGP.
Dietrich is the founder of Dietrich Partners, a nationally recognized business consulting firm providing expertise in merger and acquisition integration, complex program delivery, and operational performance improvement. For more than 25 years, Dietrich served in geographic and service line leadership roles with global consulting firms, including PwC and RGP.

Emily King, agriculture employer representative
Emily King joined Pinnacol’s board of directors in 2023.
King is a marketing and compliance manager for Fagerberg Produce, a supplier of produce to retailers and food services, both locally in Colorado and nationally.
King is a marketing and compliance manager for Fagerberg Produce, a supplier of produce to retailers and food services, both locally in Colorado and nationally.

Howard L. Carver, insurance representative
Howard L. Carver joined Pinnacol Assurance's board of directors in 2013.
He serves as chair of the risk and audit committee and a member of the governance and ethics committee.
He serves as chair of the risk and audit committee and a member of the governance and ethics committee.

Isaac Wanasika, employee representative
Issac Wanasika joined Pinnacol’s board of directors in 2023.
Wanasika is the department chair and professor of strategy at the Monfort College of Business at the University of Northern Colorado.
Wanasika is the department chair and professor of strategy at the Monfort College of Business at the University of Northern Colorado.