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

Cyndi Skelton

P&C Service Manager

Jerry Gonzalez

P&C Producer

Sam Thurmon

P&C Producer

Danielle Wilson

HR Manager

Will Bauer

Marketing Manager

A Board That Cares

Our team is made up of true professionals.

Kim Seney

Chairperson

Vicki Fraher

Vice Chairperson

Norma Mtume

Secretary

Joe St. John

Board Member

Jan Masaoka

Board Member

Tony Duong

Treasurer

Geoff Green

Board Member

Chett P. Hewitt

Board Member

Lea Salem

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

Recent Blog Posts

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November 14, 2024

Maximizing Year-End Giving: Strategies to Boost Donations During the Holiday Season

People are filled with the spirit of giving—and it’s the perfect time for nonprofits to tap into that generosity!

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October 29, 2024

Strategic Goals for Nonprofits in 2025: Setting Your Organization Up for Success

Make 2025 a success before it even begins!

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October 17, 2024

Conducting a Comprehensive Year-End Review: What Every Nonprofit Needs to Know

As the year winds down, nonprofit organizations face an important task—conducting a thorough year-end review.

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