Meet our Team

Matt joined CIA Insurance and risk Management in 2019, bringing with him 3 years of risk management experience. He specializes in guiding businesses owners toward protecting their assets and employees through a targeted risk management approach, knowing that each organization is different. 

Accreditations and Affiliations

• Property and Casualty Licensed by the State of Michigan
• Life and Health Licensed by the State of Michigan

Tim joined CIA Insurance & Risk Management’s commercial insurance team in September 2017. He came to the firm with a diverse history including experience in automotive warranty arbitration and publishing. Tim studied communication at Wayne State University where he focused on digital media and intercultural communication strategies.

With this background, Tim brings a sincere, unique approach to understanding his client’s needs and believes that a proactively managing risk can lead to lower overall costs, not just lower premiums.

Tim is originally from Interlochen, MI, but now resides in Ferndale, MI. Outside of CIA, Tim enjoys reading (or listening to) Sci-Fi and Fantasy novels, and is an avid golfer and international traveler.

ACCREDITATIONS

• Property and Casualty Insurance License through the State of Michigan
• Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from Wayne State University

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Wayne State University Alumni Association

Sam believes in providing excellence to CIA Insurance and Risk Management’s clients by offering the tools to achieve long-term stability and growth. His knowledge in what drives costs for a business and how to manage their risks as well as being a forward thinker in the business world generates a true desire for corporate clients to partner with him and his team to address their goals.

Proving to be a driving force in all aspects of his performance, Sam brings over 25 years of experience in commercial risk management to the table. Four years after joining the company, Sam assumed shared responsibility for the daily management of personnel, client relations and operations. In 2006 Sam took a lead role in management of the company as CEO. He dedicates every day to help reach his team’s dreams of building a path for their career growth as they continually strive to meet and exceed client’s needs and expectations.

Sam, his wife, and children reside in Macomb County. He is highly involved in supporting area non-profit organizations. Sam brought his passion to CIA Insurance and Risk Management which has created an annual Charity Car Show. Each year, the employees select a non-profit to be the benefactor for this event that draws over 300 participants and spectators from the community. 100% of the proceeds go directly to that year’s charity.

ACCREDITATIONS

• Certified Risk Manager (CRM) designation
• Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation
• Property, Casualty, Life, Accident and Health License through the State of Michigan
• Series 6 and 66 securities registrations with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Michigan Manufacturing Association
• Michigan Professional Insurance Agents Association
• Michigan Association of Insurance Agents
• National Association of Health Underwriters
• Member Knights of Columbus

LEADERSHIP PLATFORM

• Provides risk management, and executive training in many areas of leadership
• Mastery in Noise Reduction Executive Management training program
• Chair Member, CIA Insurance and Risk Management Charity Car Show Committee
• Member, CIA Insurance and Risk Management Green Team