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Association Of California Life & Health

Sacramento, CA · Founded 1962

Trade association representing life and health insurance companies operating in California

Primary audience

General Public

Work area

Policy Reform

Topic

Social Justice

Contact

John Shirikian

Website Contact

About Organization

The Association Of California Life & Health Insurance Companies advocates for member interests and promotes sound insurance policy. Located in Sacramento, CA, the organization operates with $2.7 million in annual revenue and 6 employees.

What They Focus On

Policy Change

Advancing legislative and regulatory reforms

Public Awareness

Educating communities about critical issues

Coalition Building

Partnering with organizations to amplify impact

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$2.7M

-3.2% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$2.7M

+5.9% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$4.7M

-4.8% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

+20% vs 2023

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2024	$2,730,322	$2,718,524	$4,708,687	6
2023	$2,819,991	$2,567,129	$4,943,837	5
2022	$2,767,872	$2,586,793	$5,406,151	6
2021	$2,688,480	$2,284,384	$3,624,306	8
2020	$2,388,530	$2,018,924	$3,186,319	8
2019	$2,503,400	$2,322,949	$2,457,027	6
2018	$2,381,192	$2,148,029	$2,263,584	6

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Research

Analyzing issues and developing evidence-based policy solutions
02

Coalition Building

Partnering with allies to strengthen advocacy efforts
03

Legislative Action

Working with lawmakers to advance policy priorities
04

Public Education

Raising awareness through campaigns and communications

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Association Of California Life & Health

Policy Research

Conducting research to inform policy development and reform

Legislative Advocacy

Working with lawmakers to advance policy priorities

Public Education

Raising awareness about key issues through campaigns

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Association Of California Life & Health.

John Shirikian

President & CEO

Full-time

Compensation: $363,558

Matthew Powers

Vice-President

Full-time

Compensation: $218,622

Steffanie Watkins

Senior Vice-President

Matt Akin

Legislative & Regulatory Advocate

Melissa Manchester

CFO

10 hrs/week

Stefanie Watkins

Senior VP

Full-time

Compensation: $240,035

Matthew Akin

Legis. Advocate

Full-time

Compensation: $119,250

Milestones

1962

Organization Founded

1962

Established to serve community needs and advance mission

1974

Early Expansion

1974

Grew programs and established organizational foundations

1994

Significant Growth

1994

Expanded programs and services to reach more communities

2023

Leadership Expansion

2023

Grew leadership team to enhance organizational capacity

2025

Program Innovation

2025

Launched new initiatives to deepen community impact

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Andrew Kiefer Director 2.00 hrs/week

Angela Hollan Director 2.00 hrs/week

Ashlee R Pena Director 2.00 hrs/week

Barry Koonce Director 2.00 hrs/week

Becca Martin Director 2.00 hrs/week

Bob Corn Director 2.00 hrs/week

Brian Pleva Director 2.00 hrs/week

Bridget Dunn Chair of Board 2.00 hrs/week

Carla V Saporta Cheng Treasurer 2.00 hrs/week

Carrie A Hartgen Director 2.00 hrs/week

Darie Jordan Director 2.00 hrs/week

Dominick M Ianno Director 2.00 hrs/week

Douglas A Wheeler Director 2.00 hrs/week

Emily F Kresowik Director 2.00 hrs/week

Felicia Spivack Director 2.00 hrs/week

Geoffrey Gentilucci Director 2.00 hrs/week

Germaine Marks Vice Chair 2.00 hrs/week

Gregory M Redmond Director 2.00 hrs/week

Jason Gabhart Director 2.00 hrs/week

Jennifer McAdam Director 2.00 hrs/week

Jim Harrison Director 2.00 hrs/week

John Haley Director 3.00 hrs/week

Joseph Nowak Director 3.00 hrs/week

Ken Ross Director 2.00 hrs/week

Kim Maisch Director 2.00 hrs/week

Kristen Dicarmine Director 2.00 hrs/week

Lauren Hajik Director 3.00 hrs/week

Lynn L Espeland Director 3.00 hrs/week

Matt Ahmann Director 2.00 hrs/week

Meggan Conner Director 2.00 hrs/week

Michael Hickey Director 2.00 hrs/week

Michael Shepherd Director 2.00 hrs/week

Michaelanne Ehrenberg Director 2.00 hrs/week

Norah Jones Director 2.00 hrs/week

Rebecca L Collins Director 2.00 hrs/week

Richard Jones Director 2.00 hrs/week

Ryan Chieffo Director 2.00 hrs/week

Sam Sf Caligiuri Director 2.00 hrs/week

Scott Toohey Director 10.00 hrs/week

Shawn Pollock Director 2.00 hrs/week

Stephanie Berry Director 2.00 hrs/week

Suzanne Loomis Past Chair 2.00 hrs/week

Ted Kennedy Director 2.00 hrs/week

Tony Trenzeluk Director 3.00 hrs/week

Tyler Brown Director 2.00 hrs/week

Vernon Parker Director 2.00 hrs/week

Vicky Kidman Director 2.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$1.2M

Highest Paid

$429K

John Shirikian

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
John Shirikian	President & CEO	$363,558	$65,779	$429,337	40
Stefanie Watkins	Senior VP	$240,035	$69,996	$310,031	40
Matthew Powers	VP	$218,622	$60,441	$279,063	40
Matthew Akin	Legis. Advocate	$119,250	$23,153	$142,403	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
John Shirikian	President & CEO	$342,583	$65,067	$407,650	40
Stefanie Watkins	Senior VP	$229,033	$65,382	$294,415	40
Matthew Powers	VP	$192,180	$55,376	$247,556	40
Matthew Akin	Legis. Advocate	$109,059	$22,053	$131,112	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
John Shirikian	President & CEO	$332,314	$58,989	$391,303	40
Stefanie Watkins	VP Health Policy	$221,592	$59,682	$281,274	40
Matthew Powers	VP	$177,000	$50,889	$227,889	40
Erinn Ryberg	VP GOVT Affairs	$151,855	$26,199	$178,054	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
John Shirikian	President & CEO	$321,489	$47,136	$368,625	40
Stefanie Watkins	VP Health Policy	$214,000	$57,524	$271,524	40
Matthew Powers	VP	$169,000	$48,686	$217,686	40
Erinn Ryberg	VP GOVT Affairs	$138,500	$24,415	$162,915	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
John Shirikian	President & CEO	$314,188	$44,309	$358,497	40
Stefanie Watkins	VP Health Policy	$208,500	$53,187	$261,687	40
Anne Eowan	VP GOVT Affairs	$179,361	$45,865	$225,226	40
Matthew Powers	VP	$144,135	$34,163	$178,298	40
Brad Wenger	CEO/Retired	$171,683	—	$171,683	40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Contact

Get in touch with Association Of California Life & Health

Phone

(916) 442-3648

Visit Website

1201 K Street 1820 Sacramento, CA 95814

Association Of California Life & Health

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Research

Coalition Building

Legislative Action

Public Education

Programs and Initiatives

Policy Research

Legislative Advocacy

Public Education

Team & Leadership

John Shirikian

Matthew Powers

Steffanie Watkins

Matt Akin

Melissa Manchester

Stefanie Watkins

Matthew Akin

Milestones

Organization Founded

Early Expansion

Significant Growth

Leadership Expansion

Program Innovation

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

Related Organizations

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

Contact

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