Comp Quotes | Spring 2022

Alejandro (Aleks) Gonzalez may be a familiar face around SAIF, as Aleks has served as a bilingual billing specialist for the last three years. Prior to joining SAIF, Aleks worked in the medical field, most recently as a patient resource specialist in a clinic setting. He’s excited to continue to build his skills as a claims adjuster.

Angela Gederos brings a background in the medical field to SAIF with experience as an exercise specialist and PT case manager from the Corvallis Clinic. Angela will use her customer service skills and passion for helping others as a claims adjuster here at SAIF.

Briana Murphy joins SAIF from the Oregon Employment Department. While there, Briana used her customer service, investigation skills, and inquisitive nature in reviewing unemployment claims as a benefit payment control unit support specialist.

Brook Nelson is another familiar face at SAIF and has worked as a medical auditor since 2018. Brook has considerable experience in the medical field and is ready to bring these skills to the claims team.

Cale Redman started at SAIF as a claims assistant in the southern claims unit in March of 2020. Cale has enjoyed working hard, assisting others, and is excited about bringing a background in public health to the claims team.

Candi Mendoza has worked in the workers’ compensation industry for the past 11 years. During the last five years, Candi has served as a bilingual claims assistant, and most recently as a claims specialist. Candi will not only be able to draw upon the skills she has learned at SAIF, but also from her role working with injured workers as a legal assistant.

Cristal Rodriguez joins SAIF most recently from a role in Child Protective Services for the state of Oregon. Cristal brings customer service experience, technical ability, and strong communication skills to the claims division.

Deanna Boneck comes to SAIF with experience working for several medical clinics and insurance agencies. Most recently, Deanna worked in the internal medicine department at the Salem Clinic. She is excited to contribute to the SAIF team as an adjuster.

Ehren Fillippello is transitioning from a 15-year career as a middle-school educator in the North Clackamas School District. Ehren is excited about assisting the injured workers of Oregon.

Faye Phillips brings a considerable customer service background to the adjuster position. Most recently, Faye was in a sales/customer relations role for Big Tree NW. In addition, Faye has served as an instructional assistant in the Salem-Keizer School District.

Gabriel Aldrighettie comes to us with a long history of work in sterile processing, most recently for Providence. This medical background will be an asset in Gabriel's new career as a claims adjuster.

Hayley Severson has worked in SAIF’s legal division since 2017, initially as a legal operations assistant and then as a legal appellate assistant. Hayley is excited to use experiences in legal and customer service in the adjuster role.

Jacob “Kody” Kantola brings strong collaboration skills to SAIF and most recently served at the Oregon Employment Department as an employment adjudicator. Kody is looking forward to using his customer service experience in his new role at SAIF.

John Fleener has a background in both public safety and training. Most recently, John was a community corrections coordinator for the Marion County Sheriff’s office and brings both problem solving and empathetic communication skills to the claims division.

Johnny Cecil has served in various roles and industries and brings strong communication and problem-solving skills to this position. Most recently, Johnny worked in continuous process improvement at Selmet.

Joseph Nicolay started his career in the broadcasting industry, serving in various operations and human resource roles in southern Oregon. After a career change, Joseph comes to us from Asante where he served in patient access.

Maria Becerra previously served as a bilingual claims assistant in our central claims unit. Prior to joining SAIF in 2018, Maria worked as a patient coordinator for several medical offices. She's excited about joining the claims adjuster ranks so she can help the injured workers of Oregon.

Maeghan Lacson joins us from Liberty Mutual, with experience as a senior mitigation/restoration consultant handling property and auto claims. Maeghan is excited to bring her attention to detail and customer service background to the adjuster role at SAIF.

Megan Hanni is a familiar face around SAIF's Portland office as a claims assistant in the north Portland unit since 2019. Prior to joining SAIF, Megan had an extensive background in office management roles with several medical offices in the Portland area.

Melissa Estrada brings a considerable customer service background to the adjuster position. Most recently, Melissa was the lead patient care coordinator for Northwest Dental Arts. In her spare time, she serves as an instructor at Chemeketa Community College.

Miguel Martinez most recently was a sales executive for Open Road Financial Services and a financial officer for more than 16 years in the banking industry. Miguel brings his attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and customer service expertise to support SAIF’s mission of serving Oregon's injured workers.

Ryan Stilwell has served in various operations and customer service roles as the area supervisor for Little Caesar's. Ryan is excited to bring strong communication, customer service, and analytical skills as he joins the claims adjuster team.

Scott Etherton joins us from Willamette University and has a background as director of housing and conferences. In addition, Scott brings extensive customer service, collaboration, and leadership experience to the adjuster team.

Seth Bateman is adding workers' compensation to a strong insurance background. Seth joins SAIF after careers with State Farm and Farmers. Seth will use his resourcefulness and communication ability in his new role in claims.

Shannon Fehlen previously served as a claims assistant in our central claims unit. Prior to joining SAIF in 2020, Shannon spent several years at Salem Health Clinic and is now looking forward to the challenges of the claims adjuster role.

Shantell Mallory recently worked as a case manager for the Oregon Department of Justice. Prior to that she was an adjuster at Sentry Insurance. Shantell also has experience in office management and providing high-level customer service.

Spencer Grau most recently served as a long-term care service case manager for the Oregon Department of Human Services. Spencer will bring excellent communication skills, analytical ability, and customer service to his work as a claims adjuster.

Summer Cook is joining SAIF from roles as a senior noncommissioned officer in the Air Force and with Home Depot. Summer will rely on lessons learned in the military, including attention to detail and working in a fast-paced environment, to assist injured workers in Oregon.

Summer Raynak has served in various positions and industries and brings strong communication and problem-solving skills to this position. Summer is excited about moving to SAIF after managing 401k accounts through Professional Benefit Services.

Sydney Ehlers previously worked as a claims assistant for Country Financial and is familiar with addressing claim questions. With additional experience in customer service, Sydney looks forward to bringing quality service to people in times of uncertainty.

Tiffany Hassler comes to SAIF from the Oregon Department of Transportation, where she served as an ADA portfolio team lead and in other roles. She will rely on these experiences as she delivers quality customer service to SAIF’s policyholders and injured workers.