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10 workers' compensation claims management experts
These ten workers' compensation managers and directors have run workers' compensation programs and claims for their own employers. A reader can learn how they manage claims and run return-to-work programs.
Professionals to explore
01—10Carol Schoelch
LinkedInExperience: Manager Workers' Compensation · Caleres, Inc.
Manager Workers' Compensation at Caleres, Inc. since 2001 and former Sr. Workers' Compensation Claims Representative at Kemper Insurance (1994–2001). The profile describes working toward the best resolution of each claim, furthering the savings of the company's claims and the safety of its associates, and working closely with the adjusters.
Kari Venegas
LinkedInExperience: Workers' Compensation Manager · Pep Boys
Workers' Compensation Manager at Pep Boys since 2023 and former Interim Manager, Benefits & Workers' Compensation at Pep Boys (2023). The profile says the current role owns the enterprise Workers' Compensation program across multiple states, and the profile headline lists multi-state claims and TPA oversight. Former Benefits & Safety Manager at Columbia Hospitality (2018–2020).
Kimberly Evans
LinkedInExperience: Work Comp Manager · PepsiCo
Former Work Comp Manager at PepsiCo (2018–2025), Workers Compensation Division Manager at Frito-Lay/PepsiCo (2006–2018) and Workers' Compensation Manager at Tenet Healthcare (2002–2006). Worker's Compensation Claims Manager at Kiewit since 2026. The profile cites skill in managing high-exposure claims and overseeing large teams.
Kristin Gilley, MBA.
LinkedInExperience: Sr Manager, Workers Compensation · Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.
Sr Manager, Workers Compensation at Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. since 2025, former Sr. Manager, Workers' Compensation at DB Schenker (2024–2025) and former Workers Compensation Manager at Covenant (2019–2022). The profile says Gilley has developed enterprise-wide workers' compensation and return-to-work programs compliant with all US jurisdictions for multiple large logistics companies.
Lynne Watt
LinkedInExperience: Workers Compensation Manager · Saint-Gobain
Manager, Risk Management & Insurance at Saint-Gobain since 2016, where the profile says Watt is responsible for corporate workers' compensation, auto liability and other insurance programs covering 100+ manufacturing sites and 14k employees. Former Workers Compensation Manager (2009–2016) and Workers' Compensation Specialist (2005–2009) at Saint-Gobain.
Megan Zoeller
LinkedInExperience: Director, Workers Compensation, Texas EHSP & Liability Claims · HCA Healthcare
Director, Workers Compensation, Texas EHSP & Liability Claims at HCA Healthcare since 2025 and former Director of Safety and Workers Compensation at Brookdale (2013–2024). The profile headline cites Texas non-subscriber program management and skills in claims management and team building.
Mitch Graham
LinkedInExperience: Workers' Compensation Manager II · Amazon
Workers' Compensation Manager II at Amazon since 2025, former Workers' Compensation Manager I (2023–2025) and former Workers' Compensation Specialist (2020–2023) at Amazon. The profile says Graham is the sole owner of the company's National Non-Employee Claims program, covering workers' compensation and third-party liability claims for Flex, DSP, Middle Mile and contractor workers.
Pat Glaub
LinkedInExperience: Regional Workers' Compensation Claims Manager · Transformco f/k/a Sears Holdings Corporation
Former Regional Workers' Compensation Claims Manager at Transformco f/k/a Sears Holdings Corporation (2014–2021) and former Corporate Risk Services Claims Manager-Workers Compensation at Hostess Brands (2004–2013). The profile describes accountability for multi-state regions while working with several third-party administrators and large claim volumes, and managing return-to-work programs that decreased lost time.
Patrick Wheeler, ARM
LinkedInExperience: Sr. Manager Workers Compensation North America · The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Former Sr. Manager Workers Compensation North America (2022–2024), Sr. Manager Workers Compensation & Health Operations North America (2024–2026) and Director, Workers Compensation & Global Clinics (2026) at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, and former Sr. Manager Global Occupational Health & Workers Compensation at Carrier (2020–2022). Director, Claims Management - Walmart Claims Services at Walmart since 2026.
Stephanie Walsh
LinkedInExperience: Director, Workers' Compensation · Sutter Health
Former Director, Workers' Compensation at Sutter Health (2020–2021) and former Director, Workers' Compensation, San Francisco Bay Area Operating Unit at Sutter Health (2016–2020). The profile describes experience in the design, development and delivery of workers' compensation, integrated disability, return-to-work and risk management programs in high-volume environments.
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's setting to yours, since a self-insured multi-state employer, an insured program and a Texas non-subscriber plan each handle claims differently. Ask each person which parts of the program they ran directly and which a third-party administrator handled.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01Which claims do you manage closely yourself, and which do you leave to the adjuster or administrator?
- 02How did you set up return-to-work and transitional duty so supervisors actually used it?
- 03Which measures do you track to know whether claim costs are under control?
Reaching workers' compensation claims management experts
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Pick one of the 10 people on this page and choose "Book a paid call", or describe your project to find others. You offer a fee for a 15-minute call or a written answer, Instant Expert finds the person's work email and sends the invitation, and they decide whether to accept. The list covers 10 companies, including Caleres, Inc.; Pep Boys and PepsiCo, based on profile data retrieved on October 3, 2026. Being listed here doesn't mean someone has agreed to take calls.
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