John Geaney, Board Member

John is currently a shareholder at Capehart Scatchard. He represents employers in workers' compensation, ADA and FMLA matters. We represent many self-insured and insured entities in all venues in New Jersey. John also published a book on workers' compensation through the Institute of Continuing Legal Education entitled, "Geaney's New Jersey Workers' Compensation Manual for Practitioners, Adjusters and Employers."

Crystal Bailey, GBDS, HIF Program Manager

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Dr. William Mitchell, Neurosurgical & Spinal Specialist

Dr. Mitchell, MD is a board-certified neurosurgeon who specializes in treatment of the spine.  He is the owner of his private practice Neurosurgical & Spinal Specialists.  Dr. Mitchell received his bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and attended the University of Southern California School of Medicine.  He completed his internship and residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, his spinal surgery fellowship at The Cleveland Clinic and then was the chief resident at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.  He has training experience in both neurosurgical and orthopedic spine care.   He is happy to evaluate patients right from the time they are injured.  Although he specializes in minimally invasive surgical procedures, he very skilled in determining the most efficient course of treatment for the patients both non-surgically and surgically.  His offices are in Mount Laurel, Edison and Egg Harbor Township.

Bill Abate, Risk and Safety Manager Holman Enterprises, Inc.

Mr. Abate has been the Risk and Safety Manager for Holman Enterprises, Inc. since January 2008. He is a graduate of Millersville University, where he received his BS in Occupational Safety and Hygiene Management. He is also a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).

In his role as Risk and Safety Manager, he has oversight of the large deductible retrospective insurance programs covering approximately 7,000 employees. His primary responsibilities include management of the organization’s workers’ compensation program, as well as loss prevention programs and regulatory compliance with federal and state environmental, health and safety requirements.

Holman consists of automotive dealerships, auto parts distributorship, and truck up-fitting across the nation, in addition to a full-service insurance brokerage and global fleet leasing and management company.

Veronica George, Senior Claims Representative, Inservco Insurance Services

Veronica has extensive training and is experienced in all aspects of workers’ compensation claims, including temporary disability, formal and informal petitions, medical management judgment, and second injury fund cases.  Veronica enjoys a longstanding relationship with her clients as she participates in regular client meetings assisting them in managing and reducing their exposures. She continues to enhance her knowledge by regular participation in courses on claim handling and regulatory updates.