100 Year Celebration goes ahead without a hitch

Despite some threatening clouds this morning Pinnacol employees were treated to surprisingly good weather for today's celebration of our company's 100 year anniversary. The event, held outdoors in our parking lot, featured catered lunch for our employees as well as for our invited guests including company retirees, former and present board members, and two of our former CEO's. I heard, but haven't verified, that there may have been 60 or more retirees in attendance. The event was a true blending of the best of the past with the best of the present all wrapped up in the promise of the future. Our former Chief Financial Officer, Jeff Tetrick, who retired after 25 years of service, had the honor of opening the time capsule which had been buried when we moved into our Lowry facilities. That was appropriate as it was in large part due to Jeff's efforts that the relocation to Lowry happened at all.

It was a special treat to have three CEO's in attendance - Gary Pon, John Plotkin, and Phil Kalin. It's not often that happens and it was a pleasure to see them together. Gary Pon was tasked with transitioning the then State Compensation Fund away from State agency status and he oversaw us as we became the State Compensation Insurance Authority, then the Colorado Compensation Insurance Authority, and finally Pinnacol Assurance. Gary received a very warm reception and recognition from our employees as well as from our current CEO Phil.

Companies only turn 100 once, and then only if they are fortunate enough to make it to that milestone. Through those 100 years there have been several thousand Coloradans who have worked for our company and it is through their efforts, as well as the ongoing work of our current employees that make Pinnacol the company it is today. It is a privilege to live and work in this great State and we look forward to serving the people of Colorado well into the future.

Pinnacol's parking lot was transformed to celebrate our 100 year anniversary

Preparing to unlock the time capsule

Past meets present: former CEO Gary Pon and current CEO Phil Kalin

Pinnacol employees and guests pose for 100 Year pictures