About LWCC

Our Team

Our team at LWCC includes a distinguished board of directors, an experienced executive team, and dedicated employees, all of whom are deeply committed to executing our mission through daily, purpose-driven work. Together, we bring unparalleled expertise and passion to ensure the highest standards of service and support for our company’s stakeholders.

Based in Louisiana.
Loyal to Louisiana.

Our Louisiana-based team at LWCC is made up of industry experts who are passionate about our state.

This unique fusion of expertise and localized focus translates into specialized knowledge, thought leadership, an attitude for exceeding expectations, and a desire to actively work towards a brighter future for Louisiana’s businesses and workers.

Learn about our commitment to Louisiana

Executive Officers

Kristin Wall

President & CEO

Joining LWCC in its first year of operation, she now leads the company across all functions, providing strategic and operational leadership to the organization.

Paul Buffone

Senior Vice President,
Chief Claims Officer

Leads the people in claims and manages all claims-related functions that help injured workers recover from their injuries and return to their meaningful lives in an efficient yet compassionate manner.

Michael Stiltner

Senior Vice President,
General Counsel

Leads LWCC's in-house law firm in providing a broad range of litigation services to its policyholders in workers' compensation-related legal matters.

John Hawie

Senior Vice President,
Chief Investment Officer

Guides the company's investment portfolio and long-term capital management, supporting the company's overall business strategy of enhancing profitability through earned income.

Gretchen Hofeling

Senior Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer

Manages the company's finance and real estate functions including accounting and reporting, payroll, billing, accounts payable and receivable, financial planning and analysis, and facilities.

Angela McGhee

Senior Vice President, Market Opportunities and Chief Actuary

Responsible for all actuarial functions for the company, and identifying and pursuing new market opportunities to achieve profitable growth

Seth Irby

Senior Vice President,
Chief Strategy Officer

Leads overall corporate strategy development and execution to ensure a focus on long-term goals, while also overseeing marketing, branding, philanthropic initiatives, and customer-facing teams.

Gary Sanders

Senior Vice President,
Chief Information Officer

Oversees the development and implementation of information technology, cyber security, digitization, and enterprise risk management to maintain the company's leadership position in a constantly changing business environment.

Jamie Bourg

Senior Vice President, Policyholder Services

Responsible for leading the company's functions that directly support LWCC policyholders, including underwriting, underwriting operations, premium audit, and safety services.

Veronica Asmond

Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer

Leads strategy and initiatives related to the employee experience, including retention, engagement, talent acquisition, and employee development.

Board of Directors

Board Chair

James N. “Jim” Hall

BOARD VICE-CHAIR

Thomas K. “Tommy” Huval

BOARD MEMBERS

Donald T. “Boysie” Bollinger
Stephen W. “Steve” Craig
Angele Davis
Robin “Rob” Liles
Patrick E. Mockler
Louis S. Reine
Byron Craig Thomson

EX OFFICIO, NON-VOTING

Commissioner Tim Temple
Senator M. Kirk Talbot
Representative M. Gabe Firment

LWCC Careers

Are you ready to thrive? Join our team.

If you’re driven by excellence and eager to make a positive impact in Louisiana, we encourage you to explore a career at LWCC. Visit our careers page to learn more about our commitment to LWCC employees and explore open positions.

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