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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December 17, 2024

Reviewing Your Nonprofit's Insurance Coverage: Ensuring Comprehensive Protection for 2025

Reviewing your nonprofit’s insurance coverage is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your organization in 2025

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December 10, 2024

Creating a Financial Plan for 2025: Budgeting and Forecasting for Success

Creating a financial plan for 2025 is your chance to set your nonprofit up for success in the coming year.

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November 26, 2024

Preparing for Your Nonprofit’s Annual Audit: Key Steps to Ensure a Smooth Process

They might not be fun, but audits are a crucial element to making your nonprofit run smoothly.

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