Jun. 5, 2018 → Jun. 7, 2018
8:30:00 AM - 3:30:00 PM
Primex Training Facility
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What is the Primex3 Supervisors’ Academy?
Supervisors’ Academy is a challenging, three-day experience conducted by Primex3. Participants take an active role in the classroom as they learn about a broad range of immediately useful leadership topics. Seasoned Primex3 practitioners and instructors guide the participants through case studies and discussions to ensure that the learning objectives are achieved. To maximize the learning experience, class sizes are limited. Supervisors’ Academy is offered at no cost to Primex3 members in the Property & Liability program. If you are unsure if your organization qualifies, please contact Education & Training at (800) 698-2364.
Click here to review the Supervisors’ Academy Curriculum or the Supervisors’ Academy Main Page
When and Where is Supervisors’ Academy Held?
Supervisors’ Academy is held over three days and runs from from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. Supervisors’ Academy is offered six times a year and is held at the Primex3 Training Facility in Concord, unless otherwise noted. 2018 dates and times are as follows:
June 5-7, 2018
July 17-19, 2018
September 11-13, 2018 (Farmington, NH)
November 13-15, 2018
December 4-6, 2018
Who Should Apply?
- Newly appointed supervisors
- Aspiring and soon-to-be-promoted supervisors
- Long-term supervisors who want to enhance their existing knowledge of supervisory techniques
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Bob Barry
Bob Barry, Risk Management Consultant, joined Primex3 in 2011 as an Education and Training Consultant focusing on the Law Enforcement and Corrections membership of the Primex3 pools. Prior to joining the Primex3 team, Bob was the Police Chief for the City of Concord, a position that he held for over four years. Bob brings a total of more than twenty-five years of law enforcement experience to Primex3.
In his current role as a Risk Management Consultant, Bob continues to focus on providing consulting services to the Law Enforcement community along with Risk Management and training services to all Primex3 members. Bob is the assigned Risk Management Consultant for all County Members as well as for municipalities in Belknap and Sullivan Counties.
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Carl Weber
Carl Weber, Director of Member Services, is responsible for member account development, member growth, stability forecasts, strategic positioning, and management of the Member Services Department. Carl has worked in local government for more than ten years, most recently as the Town Administrator of Amherst, NH. Once upon a time he was a search-and-rescue swimmer for the US Navy. Carl holds Bachelors' Degrees in Political Science and Community Development and a Master's Degree in Public Policy. Carl is a Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst (CPBA) and Certified Professional Values Analyst (CPVA). Carl regularly teaches on human factors and the relationship of behavior and leadership styles, as well as motivation, coaching, leadership challenges, team building, and failing as a leader. He has a passion to help leaders in their lifelong journey to finish well, to combat and work with their inner voice, and to live a meaningful story worth reading.
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Carol Kilmister
Carol Kilmister is a Senior Human Resource Consultant in the Legal and HR Services Department at Primex3 where she provides training, guidance, and support to Property & Liability members. Prior to coming to Primex3, she worked for many years as the Director of HR for a multi-district SAU in NH. She is a graduate of Rivier University with a Master of Science degree in Human Resource Administration and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Plymouth State University. In addition, she holds national certification as a senior HR professional from both HRCI and SHRM. She serves on the board of directors of the Greater Concord HR Association of SHRM (HRAGC) as well as the Association of NH Public Employer HR Administrators (ANHPEHRA).
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Elaine St. Jean
Elaine oversees the functions of the Education & Training Department at Primex3 which provides a multitude of training opportunities for Primex3 members and affiliates. She holds a B.S. in Organizational Development and a M.S. in in Leadership, and certificates in Organization Management, Kirkpatrick Four Levels® Evaluation, and Creating Leadership Development Programs. Elaine’s past experience includes program development, instructional design, event management, and public relations. She is an adjunct faculty for some New England-based colleges, serves on several committees and boards, was as a theatre adjudicator for NH Theatre Awards, and has produced, directed, and acted in community theatre and enjoys kayaking, sailing, hiking, and sports.
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Jennifer Brennan
Jennifer Brennan, Communications and Special Projects Manager, joined the Primex3 staff in 2010. In her current role, Jennifer works to strengthen and streamline all communications between Primex and our valued members. She works with all departments to help develop and implement special projects to complement the goals of the CEO and the organization as a whole. Jennifer is a certified coach and facilitator through Zenger Folkman, a leadership-development organization, and is passionate about helping Primex3 members learn how to identify and leverage their own strengths as leaders, and to learn how to coach and develop others. She is also a certified behavioral and motivational analyst. Jennifer graduated with Bachelor’s Degrees in journalism and English and a minor in Political Science from the University of Connecticut, and a Masters of Business Administration from Plymouth State University.
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Mary Beth Purcell
Mary Beth Purcell is the Primex3 Director of Claims. She oversees the Worker’s Compensation and Property & Liability Claims Departments. She joined Primex3 in August 2002 after working for a commercial carrier for ten years. She has developed special expertise in handling public entity claims. Mary Beth has attained her Associate in Claims and Senior Claims Law Associate designation. Mary Beth enjoys teaching part of the Supervisor’s Academy. She is a graduate of Merrimack College. Mary Beth is also a graduate of the Primex3 Emerging Leaders Program.
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Rick Alpers
Rick Alpers, Risk Services Consultant, is a graduate of Plymouth State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Management and a minor in history. Prior to joining the Primex3 team, he was a former Town Administrator and is a former member of the Board of Selectmen in Bristol, NH. In his current role as Risk Services Consultant, Rick is responsible for providing exceptional customer service to Primex3 members. In that capacity, he conducts regular onsite trainings and assists in various risk management inspections for members. He also assists members in team building, goal setting, mission and vision crafting and behavioral assessments. Lastly, Rick is the facility coordinator for the Primex building in Concord.
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Sandy Burroughs
Sandy Burroughs, Risk Management Consultant, joined Primex3 as a Risk Management Consultant in October 2001. Sandy’s primary responsibility is providing management related training and consulting services to Primex3’s school district and county members. Sandy was formerly with ManagedComp of Waltham, MA and Bedford, NH as a Senior Health and Safety Consultant. She has over 20 years of experience in the risk management field providing health and safety related training and consulting services to clients and has earned the Certified Risk Manager (CRM) and Certified School Risk Manager (CSRM) designations through the National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research. Her areas of expertise include workers’ compensation, general liability and playground safety.
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Sarah Cote
Sarah Cote is the Claims Manager, handling workers’ compensation claims since 1999. She joined Primex3 in 2001 handling workers compensation claims in the North Country, and in 2009 moved claims handling to the South and Southwest part of the state. In March 2019 she transitioned to Claims Manager. Sarah is the resident expert on the Second Injury Fund and enjoys collaborating with the claims team to provide excellent service and training to our membership.
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