AEU announces new advisory council members

The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. (AEU), the leading provider of workers’ compensation insurance for waterfront employers, welcomes 11 new members to the ALMA Member Advisory Council. The Council is a key resource for understanding member needs and helping us ensure that AEU continues to deliver the best service in the industry.

“The ALMA Member Advisory Council helps us stay connected to the issues our members face,” said Adele Hapworth, chief executive officer at AEU. “Their feedback helps us deliver solutions that meet real-world needs and strengthen our ability to be the kind of partner they can count on.”

2025 ALMA Member Advisory Council Members

● Allen Tappan, President and Chief Executive Officer, Waterfront Services Co.

● Devon Grennan, President, Triton Marine Construction Corp.

● Garrett Rice, President, Master Boat Builders, Inc.

● Jorge Rivera, Chief Executive Officer/Chairman, S23 Holdings, LLC

● Kelly Curtin, Executive Chairman, Curtin Maritime Corp.

● Keri Jenkins, Director of Administration, T. Parker Host

● Martin Pierce, Chief Executive Officer, HKA Enterprises, LLC

● Mike Tolin, Corporate Regulatory Manager, National Maintenance and Repair, Inc.

● Randy Cooper, Sr. Director of Risk Management, VLS Environmental Solutions

● Ross Barker, Risk & Commercial Manager, Danos, LLC

● Taylor Grant, President, Walashek Industrial & Marine, Inc.