410-427-6430 gccfmd@gmail.com

About The GCF

The Greater Chesapeake Foundation is a non-profit composed of insurance and finance industry professionals dedicated to improving the communities where they live and work.

Our Mission

To improve the physical and financial wellness of Marylanders in need by volunteering time and donating resources.

GCF represents the following Insurance and Finance Industry Associations:

  • CPCU
  • FPA
  • NABIP-MD
  • NAIFA
  • SFSP
  • WIFS

Our History

We have deep roots that trace back to 1939, but we have only been known by our current name since 2012. Originally known as the Baltimore Life Underwriters Charitable Foundation, the focus was on providing orphans with gifts for the holidays.

With a vision of creating an endowment so that future generations could continue their dedication to community service, the Board expanded their reach and participation. Rather than continuing to exist as the Charitable Foundation of the Baltimore Life Underwriters, other associations representing the insurance and financial services industry were invited to have a seat at the table and form The Greater Chesapeake Charitable Foundation, now known as the Greater Chesapeake Foundation.

Today, the Board represents the Maryland Chapters of the CPCU Society, Financial Planning Association, National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, Society of Financial Services Professionals, Women in Insurance and Financial Services, and the National
Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals. We plan to continue our expansion to meet the growing needs of the Baltimore metropolitan area.

Our Goals

  • Give our time and/or money to various non-profit organizations whose efforts are in alignment with our mission.
  • Encourage greater community involvement by the members of our associations
  • Ensure the continuity of the charitable programs of the Greater Chesapeake Foundation.
  • Instill the spirit of volunteerism in the insurance and financial services communities.
  • Reinforce the integrity of the insurance and financial services industry.

Our Board Members

Executive Director and Past President

Katie Caple, CPCU
Association Membership: CPCU
kcaple@rcmd.com

President

Vice President

Alex Supplee
Association Membership: SFSP
alex.supplee@gs.com

Treasurer

Sandra S. Patterson, CLTC, ACBC
Association Membership: NAIFA, NABIP-MD
spatterson@pfg-benefits.com

Immediate Past President

Board Member

David Bobbitt
Association Membership: NABIP-MD
david@probenefitsplus.com

Board Member

Christie Tinio
Association Membership: NABIP-MD
ctinio@dominionnational.com

Board Member

Lori Houser, CPCU
Association Membership: CPCU
lori.houser@thehartford.com

Board Member

Board Member

Marla Knight
1meknight@gmail.com

Board Member

Monique Spagnola
Association Membership: NABIP-MD
mspagnola@dominionnational.com

Board Member

Mark Sucoloski
Association Membership: NAIFA, NABIP-MD
msucoloski@rcmd.com

Board Member

Tynai White-Barrett
Association Membership: NAIFA, NABIP-MD
tlwbarrett36@gmail.com

Board Member

Melissa Coles
Association Membership: NABIP-MD
Melissa.coles@amwins.com

Board Member

Jasmine Keating
Association Membership: NABIP-MD
jasmine@mzqconsulting.com

Board Member

Board Member

Board Member

Board Member

Jessica Cartwright
jcartwright@aflac.com

Past President

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