The CNIS Team

More Than Just An Insurance Agency.

Our team is made up of nonprofit superfans.

Colleen Lazanich

CEO

Cole Kinney

Senior VP of Development

Cheryl Thompson

CFO

Sara Mattson

Senior VP of Sales

Debra Chargois-Butler

VP of Sales

Joe Williams

Executive VP of Employee Benefits

Cyndi Skelton

P&C Service Manager

Steph Taylor

EB Service Manager

Jerry Gonzalez

P&C Producer

Sam Thurmon

P&C Producer

Will Bauer

Marketing Manager

Danielle Wilson

HR Manager

Brandon Fujii

P&C Producer

A Board That Cares

Our team is made up of true professionals.

Vicki Fraher

Chairperson

Norma Mtume

Treasurer

Jan Masaoka

Board Member

Kim Seney

Board Member

Tony Duong

Board Member

Joe St. John

Board Member

“I get to work with amazing people all throughout the state of California”

Debra Chargois-Butler - VP of Sales

“Our profits go back to the nonprofit community”

Cole Kinney - Senior VP of Development

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Recent Blog Posts

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General

August 31, 2023

How a Strong Insurance Policy Can Boost Donor Confidence

In this blog post, we'll explore how a robust insurance policy can significantly enhance donor confidence!

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General

July 31, 2023

The Integral Role of Nonprofits in California: A Glimpse into a World Without Them

A look at why the world needs nonprofits.

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Nonprofit News

June 30, 2023

A Salute to Excellence: Celebrating the 2023 California Nonprofits of the Year

We're celebrating the CNIS clients who won a Nonprofit of the Year Award in 2023!

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