Carl D. Channing

Principal and Senior Consultant

Carl has 34 years of successful business experience. He is currently the President and Owner of The Risk Management Group.

In addition, Carl brings 19 years of experience and expertise in financial management.

• 13 years with a national company, as First Vice President and Regional Manager, responsible for providing financing to middle market companies in the Pacific Northwest.
• 6 years as General Manager for a Portland-based company providing financing for trucking companies nationally.

Carl’s expertise in the areas of human resource, safety and loss control, and claims management is invaluable to our clients. He continues to build a team of experts that support his philosophy of excellence in service here at The Risk Management Group.

Direct: 503.701.5164
Fax: 503.579.4157
Email: cchanning@rmg.org

Frank Lemma

Senior Consultant

Frank has more than 35 years experience in risk management services. His background includes human resources consulting, workers compensation insurance and employee benefit management, including design, implementation, tracking, and administration.

Frank brings a well-rounded background to our clients:

• 21 years as an independent insurance broker/agent and consultant to various employers with an emphasis on the auto industry, trucking, beverage distribution, restaurants, and construction.
• Formed The Risk Management Group, a human resources, safety and risk management, and insurance consulting firm for employers.
• General Manager for five automobile franchises in Oregon. Designed and implemented risk management programs including human resources training and implementation.
• Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for a northwest insurance company specializing in workers compensation. Management responsibilities extended to four western states with 125 employees in the sales and marketing department.

Frank’s expertise in the areas of human resource, safety and loss control, and claims management is invaluable to our clients. He specializes in working with small- to medium-sized companies, helping to reduce their workers compensation costs and manage employee benefit plans, and providing human resources consulting.

Direct: 503.972.1914
Fax: 541.322.0348
Email: flemma@rmg.org

Janice L. Hirsch, J.D.

Human Resources
Consultant & Trainer

Ms. Hirsch has more than twelve years experience representing businesses and advising public and private employers on compliance with federal and state employment laws. She holds a B.A. degree in Political Science from Washington State University and a J.D. from Lewis and Clark College, Northwestern School of Law. Hirsch is rated AV by Martindale Hubbell and is a member of the Oregon State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Beaverton Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the Rotary Club of Portland. She writes and presents on the following subjects:

• Employment Laws for Human Resource Professionals
• Family Leave Act and Workers' Compensation Laws
• Harassment in the Workplace
• Effective Discipline and Discharge
• Keeping Drugs Out of the Workplace, and What to Do If They Get In
  

Ms. Hirsch provides Human Resources Consulting and Training to RMG's clients.

Phone: 503.726.0290
Direct: 503.819.7668
Fax: 503.200.1231
Email: jhirsch@rmg.org

Joe Mullens

Safety and Health Consultant

Joe's career started in the wood products industry where he held various management-level positions. For the last 15 years, he has consulted with companies in a variety of industries in the areas of general safety, health, and compliance. He has extensive knowledge and proven skills in the area of workers compensation.

Joe has helped many businesses reduce their workers' compensation costs by finding proactive solutions that are specifically tailored to each client's needs and using common sense solutions to prevent injuries.

Direct: 503.709.7129
Email: jmullens@rmg.org

Sherry Ruptak

Agency Manager

Sherry has more than 25 years of service and management experience. She brings a diverse background to our clients to help meet their needs.

• 7 years in the workers compensation arena, both as a producer and in account management.
• 8 years in office administration, managing personnel, and administering employee benefit programs.
• 10 years as service program coordinator and national training leader for a national non-profit organization, managing volunteer staff.

Sherry is our service coordinator, helping the Risk Management Company provide our clients with superior products and service.

Direct: 503.380.2042
Fax: 503.579.4157
Email: sruptak@rmg.org