About The GCCF
Our Mission
To improve the physical and financial wellness of Marylanders in need by volunteering time and donating resources.
GCCF represents the following Insurance and Finance Industry Associations:
- CPCU
- FPA
- MAHU
- 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.
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 Maryland Area Health Underwriters. 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 Greater Chesapeake Charitable 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
Eric Smalls
Eric.smalls@goosehead.com
Vice President
Alex Supplee
Association Membership: SFSP
alex.supplee@gs.com
Treasurer
Sandra S. Patterson, CLTC, ACBC
Association Membership: NAIFA, MAHU
spatterson@pfg-benefits.com
Immediate Past President
Aaron Kelly
aaron.kelly@lfg.com
Board Member
David Bobbitt
Association Membership: MAHU
david@probenefitsplus.com
Board Member
Christie Tinio
Association Membership: MAHU
ctinio@dominionnational.com
Board Member
Lori Houser, CPCU
Association Membership: CPCU
lori.houser@thehartford.com
Board Member
Jodi Marlow
Jodi.marlow@ushadvisors.com
Board Member
Marla Knight
1meknight@gmail.com
Board Member
Monique Spagnola
Association Membership: MAHU
mspagnola@dominionnational.com
Board Member
Mark Sucoloski
Association Membership: NAIFA, MAHU
msucoloski@rcmd.com
Board Member
Board Member
Melissa Coles
Association Membership: MAHU
Melissa.coles@amwins.com
Board Member
Jasmine Keating
Association Membership: MAHU
jasmine@mzqconsulting.com
The Brian D. Walsh Service Award
The Brian D. Walsh Service Award was created in 2013 to honor a friend and colleague who served on the GCCF Board and gave his time and talent to many organizations. This award is presented to an active member of the insurance and financial community who demonstrates a selfless, generous spirit and extraordinary community service, much like Brian D. Walsh did. Although this award is not presented every year, we celebrate our past recipients:
- 2017 Recipient – Jeff Lang
- 2016 Recipient – Tim Cummons
- 2015 Recipient – Edel Blumberg
Nominate a Professional
To nominate a professional for the Brian D. Walsh Service Award.