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Barry Thoma Award 2009
Josh Nace, Executive Vice President of Sales and Service
Seattle—Josh Nace was presented with the Barry Thoma Award today, Wednesday March 4, 2009 on behalf of the Washington Association of Health Underwriters.
Each year we request nominations for the Barry Thoma Memorial award. This is the highest award given by our State Association in recognition of furthering our business through service to the association.
The parameters of the award are as follows:
The Board of Trustees of the Washington Association of Health Underwriters established the Barry Thoma Memorial Award to recognize those members who contribute significant amounts of time and talent to further the health insurance industry; who display the character traits and style of leadership; and who promote principals of professionalism and idealism.
The Board of Trustees has further named this award after its first recipient, Barry Thoma, RHU, who set an example for the members of the Washington Association of Health Underwriters.
*Photos available on request.
ESOP
Since May 1, 1988, Dental Health Services has been an active member of The ESOP Association, which is the national trade association for companies with employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) and the leading voice in America for employee ownership.
The Company’s ESOP Committee is the main liaison between the employee-owners and management. Its mission to educate, mediate, and celebrate its employees is taken seriously and ensures new employee-owners understand the Company’s ESOP. The Committee develops educational tools, plans company events, and provides incentives for personal and professional growth.
Dental Health Services takes time to recognize individual dignity and worth, and the important role this plays in the Company. We believe that employee-ownership improves motivation and increases productivity through greater employee participation. Dental Health Services cares passionately about its owners, and will work to help them overcome their challenges and meet their goals.
An independent, employee-owned company, Dental Health Services is always ready to respond to emerging trends, industry changes, and innovations in the delivery of dental care. As active members of numerous local programs, organizations and clubs, our employee-owners care passionately about this company and our community involvement. Some of our involvement includes:
- National Association of Dental Plans (NADP)
- Seattle Chamber of Commerce
- American Marketing Association (AMA)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Foundation
- California Chamber of Commerce
- SHRM – Society for Human Resources Management
- CA is licensed by the Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC)
- WA is licensed by the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC)
- National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU)
- Northwest Washington Association of Health Underwriters