PURE's Subscribers' Advisory Committee
The Committee exists to make the voice of the membership heard.
What is the Committee?
PURE’s Subscribers' Advisory Committee (the Committee) exists to make the voice of the membership heard when it comes to important decisions and the governance of the company. Committee members advise on the company’s direction and ensure that we maintain a communicative, transparent relationship with the broader membership.
What are the Committee's responsibilities?
The Committee's responsibilities include:
- Meeting quarterly with PURE’s management to offer advice and insights
- Advising on initiatives relating to claims, billing and other matters
- Selecting PURE’s auditor
- Commenting on new coverage ideas or claim enhancements
- Acting as champions for PURE in their communities
Meet the Committee members
Jodi G. Lash
Chair
Jodi Lash, a PURE member since 2010, is the CEO of J. Lash & Company, an insurance regulatory consulting firm. She started her career at Progressive Insurance and held numerous roles including claims attorney, litigation manager and product manager. Following her tenure at Progressive, Jodi served as General Counsel and Secretary for National Interstate Insurance Company. She has served as National Chair of the American Red Cross Tiffany Circle, Board Chair for the Dallas American Red Cross, Member of the Dallas Women's Foundation Economic Leadership Committee and Co-Founder of Circle 58.
Jodi Lash, a PURE member since 2010, is the CEO of J. Lash & Company, an insurance regulatory consulting firm. She started her career at Progressive Insurance and held numerous roles including claims attorney, litigation manager and product manager. Following her tenure at Progressive, Jodi served as General Counsel and Secretary for National Interstate Insurance Company. She has served as National Chair of the American Red Cross Tiffany Circle, Board Chair for the Dallas American Red Cross, Member of the Dallas Women's Foundation Economic Leadership Committee and Co-Founder of Circle 58.
Frank Acito
Member
Frank Acito, a PURE member since 2020, is the Chief Financial Officer for Lone Mountain Land Company (LMLC), which manages the planning, entitlement, building, marketing and sales of premier real estate in communities in Southwest Montana. LMLC’s core projects include the Yellowstone Club, Spanish Peaks Mountain Club, Moonlight Basin Club, Crazy Mountain Ranch and developing Big Sky Town Center. Frank has spent years collaborating with the insurance industry to develop and implement building methods that minimize risk and reduce insurance losses. Frank is also serving as an Executive Committee member of the Big Sky Chamber of Commerce, supporting local businesses through collaboration and advocacy.
Frank Acito, a PURE member since 2020, is the Chief Financial Officer for Lone Mountain Land Company (LMLC), which manages the planning, entitlement, building, marketing and sales of premier real estate in communities in Southwest Montana. LMLC’s core projects include the Yellowstone Club, Spanish Peaks Mountain Club, Moonlight Basin Club, Crazy Mountain Ranch and developing Big Sky Town Center. Frank has spent years collaborating with the insurance industry to develop and implement building methods that minimize risk and reduce insurance losses. Frank is also serving as an Executive Committee member of the Big Sky Chamber of Commerce, supporting local businesses through collaboration and advocacy.
J. Jeffers Cox*
Member
Jeff Cox, a PURE member since 2023, is Chairman of Gallagher’s Northeast Private Client division. He began his insurance career in 1990 and has focused exclusively on Private Client risks throughout. Jeff served as President and CEO of his family’s century-old brokerage, Lloyd Bedford Cox, Inc., for over 30 years, leading it through its acquisition by Gallagher in 2021. He has also served on several educational and nonprofit boards, including a 12-year tenure as Treasurer of the University of St Andrews American Foundation.
Jeff Cox, a PURE member since 2023, is Chairman of Gallagher’s Northeast Private Client division. He began his insurance career in 1990 and has focused exclusively on Private Client risks throughout. Jeff served as President and CEO of his family’s century-old brokerage, Lloyd Bedford Cox, Inc., for over 30 years, leading it through its acquisition by Gallagher in 2021. He has also served on several educational and nonprofit boards, including a 12-year tenure as Treasurer of the University of St Andrews American Foundation.
Richard A. Jacobs
Audit Committee Chairman
Richard A. Jacobs, a PURE member since 2011, was Managing Director and Co-Owner of CGA Capital, LLC, a leading provider of debt and equity capital for real estate and other assets leased to corporate, governmental and not-for-profit users. Prior to forming CGA in 2008, Rich was a Managing Director at RBS Greenwich Capital/RBS Securities, the U.S. broker/dealer affiliate of The Royal Bank of Scotland plc and previously Head of the Structured Finance Group at Legg Mason Wood Walker, Inc. Rich is currently Vice Chairman and serves on the Board of Trustees of Brevard Music Center, Inc., one of the nation's premier summer training programs and festivals featuring orchestral ensembles, chamber music, opera, classical guitar, bluegrass, and jazz.
Richard A. Jacobs, a PURE member since 2011, was Managing Director and Co-Owner of CGA Capital, LLC, a leading provider of debt and equity capital for real estate and other assets leased to corporate, governmental and not-for-profit users. Prior to forming CGA in 2008, Rich was a Managing Director at RBS Greenwich Capital/RBS Securities, the U.S. broker/dealer affiliate of The Royal Bank of Scotland plc and previously Head of the Structured Finance Group at Legg Mason Wood Walker, Inc. Rich is currently Vice Chairman and serves on the Board of Trustees of Brevard Music Center, Inc., one of the nation's premier summer training programs and festivals featuring orchestral ensembles, chamber music, opera, classical guitar, bluegrass, and jazz.
James H. McLaughlin
Member
James H. “Jamie” McLaughlin, a PURE member since 2009, founded J.H. McLaughlin & Co., LLC, a management consulting firm focused on strategy and practice management for wealth management and investment advisory firms, private banks and single and multi-family offices. Jamie previously served in senior management roles at Geller Family Office Services, Mellon Private Wealth Management and Convergent Wealth Advisors. He is a co-founder of The UHNW Institute. Earlier in his career, Jamie served 10 years in the Connecticut General Assembly, including three terms in the State Senate.
James H. “Jamie” McLaughlin, a PURE member since 2009, founded J.H. McLaughlin & Co., LLC, a management consulting firm focused on strategy and practice management for wealth management and investment advisory firms, private banks and single and multi-family offices. Jamie previously served in senior management roles at Geller Family Office Services, Mellon Private Wealth Management and Convergent Wealth Advisors. He is a co-founder of The UHNW Institute. Earlier in his career, Jamie served 10 years in the Connecticut General Assembly, including three terms in the State Senate.
George Pita
Member
George Pita has been a member of PURE Insurance since 2008. He is a retired Fortune 300 public company Chief Financial Officer. George currently serves on the Board of Directors of Ovintiv, a North American energy producer listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and on the advisory board of Perry Ellis International, a leading apparel company. Over the course of his career, George held senior financial leadership roles across both the energy and consumer products industries, overseeing capital markets, financial reporting and corporate strategy for large public companies. He brings extensive experience in corporate governance, audit oversight and financial management.
George Pita has been a member of PURE Insurance since 2008. He is a retired Fortune 300 public company Chief Financial Officer. George currently serves on the Board of Directors of Ovintiv, a North American energy producer listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and on the advisory board of Perry Ellis International, a leading apparel company. Over the course of his career, George held senior financial leadership roles across both the energy and consumer products industries, overseeing capital markets, financial reporting and corporate strategy for large public companies. He brings extensive experience in corporate governance, audit oversight and financial management.
Anne Marie Stonich
Member
Anne Marie Stonich, a PURE member since 2019, is the Chief Wealth Strategist at Coldstream Wealth Management. She started her career as an auditor and Certified Public Accountant at Deloitte and Touche. Next, Anne Marie took on the role of Lead Advisor and Certified Financial Planner at Brighton Jones Wealth Management. In 2004, she co-founded Paracle Advisors, where she implemented her long-held philosophy that financial advisors can, and should, do more for families than simply provide advice about their investments. In 2021, Paracle merged with Coldstream, where she continues to provide leadership to the firm and advise ultra-high-net worth clients. Anne Marie currently serves on the Board for Coldstream Wealth Management.
Anne Marie Stonich, a PURE member since 2019, is the Chief Wealth Strategist at Coldstream Wealth Management. She started her career as an auditor and Certified Public Accountant at Deloitte and Touche. Next, Anne Marie took on the role of Lead Advisor and Certified Financial Planner at Brighton Jones Wealth Management. In 2004, she co-founded Paracle Advisors, where she implemented her long-held philosophy that financial advisors can, and should, do more for families than simply provide advice about their investments. In 2021, Paracle merged with Coldstream, where she continues to provide leadership to the firm and advise ultra-high-net worth clients. Anne Marie currently serves on the Board for Coldstream Wealth Management.
Dave Logan
Member
Dave Logan is the President of PURE Insurance. He joined the company in 2020 and was appointed to the Subscribers' Advisory Committee in 2023 as the Attorney-In-Fact representative.
Dave Logan is the President of PURE Insurance. He joined the company in 2020 and was appointed to the Subscribers' Advisory Committee in 2023 as the Attorney-In-Fact representative.
Read the Committee Chair's letter in the Report to Members
* J. Jeffers Cox works at Gallagher’s Northeast Private Client division, which is an independent insurance broker that receives commissions for placing business with PURE and other insurance carriers. The SAC is aware of this relationship and has concluded that it does not pose a conflict of interest.