Meet the Commissioners and Director

Michael G. Sanders, Susan Strickler, David Parker, Kathleen Oster, John A. McCarthy, Jr.
Biographies of the Commissioners
DAVID PARKER - Chairman

David Parker has helped manage the risk of public entities in Arizona for almost 25 years, working to develop the practice of public risk management. He now works as a public entity practice leader, helping public entities across the nation establish and maintain best practices in their risk management programs. He previously served as risk manager for the Pima County Sheriff's Department, Pima County, and the Arizona Department of Transportation. Chairman Parker was elected to the Board of Directors of the Public Risk Management Association in 2009 after serving the Arizona Chapter for many years. He continues to serve as a volunteer with the Pima County Sheriff's Department, the YMCA, and with youth theater.

KATHLEEN OSTER - Vice Chair

Kathy Oster is an accomplished workers' compensation claims professional, working extensively and effectively with multiple disciplines in business and industry. Her background and experience include risk management consulting, serving as a senior level workers' compensation specialist and loss control supervisor for a global insurance broker, and managing programs for third party administrators and insurance carriers. She maintains professional affiliations, licenses, and strong community relationships.

JOHN A. McCARTHY, JR. - Member

John A. McCarthy, Jr. is a Union Representative with United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 99. He is a shop steward for the Federation of Agents and International Representatives. Mr. McCarthy also serves as a trustee for the United Food and Commercial Workers Health and Welfare fund.

SUSAN STRICKLER - Member

Susan Strickler has an extensive background in workers' compensation and risk management. She has worked in both private industry and for government entities in areas such as operations, employer benefits, group health, and workers' compensation. Ms. Strickler is actively involved in the insurance community and has held several positions with professional organizations, most recently as Vice President of the Arizona Self-Insurers Association.

MICHAEL G. SANDERS - Member

Michael G. Sanders' background spans four decades in Business, Government Service, Public/Civic Service, and Aviation. For an abbreviated biography, click here.