A dedicated, experienced team of trust professionals
Knowledge, focus, and a passion to help sets Assura’s team apart from others. With decades of experience in the settlement world, our professionals will listen carefully to you and understand your needs quickly. They have helped many like you and will guide you safely to a solution you are comfortable with.
Director of Trust Services & Trust Officer
Christian Shumate
Chris’s career spans 40 years in the financial services industry. He has held positions from settlement consultant to President of structured settlement operations for a major provider. He currently holds both the Certified and Master Structured Settlement Consultant designations from the National Structured Settlement Trade Association and the University of Notre Dame. Chris has extensive experience in using trust solutions for parties to legal settlements.
Vice President, Business Development & Trust Officer
Dennis Drexler
Dennis has over 20 years of financial services and insurance experience. He has served in executive positions for both plaintiff and defense firms. He has also developed specialty Offshore Assignment companies and Medicare Compliance companies across financial and legal industries.
Vice President & Senior Trust Officer
Jan Smith
Jan Smith is a Certified Trust and Financial Advisor with over 30 years of experience in the trust services industry. Her broad expertise covers personal and institutional trust administration, trust operations and trust investment guidance.
Vice President, Business Development & Trust Officer
Susan Bowersox
Susan has over 20 years' experience in the insurance and financial services industries, specializing in structured settlements. She has held positions as a settlement consultant, Marketing Director and Vice President. Susan holds the Certified Structured Settlement Consultant designation from the National Structured Settlement Trade Association and the Chartered Financial Consultant designation from the American College of Financial Services.
Trust Operations Officer
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Reese Vinch
Reese began her career in insurance in 1995 and moved into structured settlements in 2000. With experience in the front lines of the industry helping clients, as well as behind the scenes running operations, she has versatile knowledge to assist you.
Financial Trust Analyst
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Colette McCulloch
Colette has worked in structured settlements since 2013 with an emphasis on Quality Assurance and Case Management. Her expertise in these areas make her invaluable at assisting you with creating illustrations to reviewing case documents.
Financial Trust Analyst
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Natalie Yasumine
Natalie has an extensive background in the Structured Settlement and Insurance Industries and has worked with major insurance companies throughout her career. She has specialized in Quality Assurance, Operations and Customer Service and is fully committed to excellence in service.
Financial Trust Analyst
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Kathleen Raymond
Kathleen has over 25 years of experience in the structured settlements and insurance industries. She earned a Master of Business Administration with a focus in Leadership and Finance from Southern New Hampshire University. She holds the Certified Structured Settlement Consultant designation from the National Structured Settlements Trade Association.