Advisory Committee

Advisory Committee CharterThe Industrial Commission receives guidance from the Workers’ Compensation Advisory Committee. The Committee will seek public input and participation in its deliberations. Recommendations for adding legislation or other concerns should be submitted to Kamerron Slay, Commission Secretary. Please include supporting documentation such as a statement of the problem, draft legislation, or other information that would help.

Commission Secretary
Industrial Commission
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, Idaho  83720-0041

(208) 334-6017

The Agenda for the November 18, 2020, Advisory Committee Meeting is now available. The meeting will be held telephonically through Zoom. 

• Click here to see the November 18, 2020 Agenda
• Click here to RSVP and Attend with Zoom
  • Commission Fourth Amended Emergency Order RE: COVID-19
  • COVID-19 Claim Filing Policy Memo
  • NCCI – 2020 Medical Report
  • NCCI – 2020 Opioid Supplement
  • Burial Expenses Draft Language
  • Notice of Hearing Draft Language

The next meeting of the Commission’s Advisory Committee is scheduled to be held telephonically with Zoom on November 18, 2020, beginning at 9:00 AM.

2020 – 2021 Members

3 persons representing Workers

• Joe Maloney, Idaho AFL-CIO (2023)
• Brad Cederblom, Idaho AFLO-CIO (2021)
• Dave Anderson, Plumbers & Pipefitters Local #648, Pocatello (2022)

3 persons representing Employers

• Andrew Marcham, J.R. Simplot, Boise (2023)
• Mike Shuey, Amalgamated Sugar, Boise (2021)
• Craig Mello, Agri Beef Co., Boise (2023)

2 persons representing the Insurance Industry

• Shellie Martin, Travelers, Boise (2023)
• Richard Burleigh, State Insurance Fund, Boise (2021)

2 attorneys primarily representing Claimants

• James Arnold, Petersen Parkinson & Arnold, Idaho Falls (2023)
• Darin Monroe, Monroe Law Office, Boise (2022)

2 attorneys primarily representing Employers

• Matt Pappas, Anderson, Julian, & Hull, Boise (2023)
• Bradley Stoddard, Attorney at Law, Coeur d’Alene (2022)

2 persons, one (1) of whom primarily represents the interest of Hospitals, and one (1) of whom primarily represents the interest of Physicians

• HOSPITALS: Brian Whitlock, Idaho Hospital Association, Boise (2021)
• PHYSICIANS: Paul Collins, M.D., Boise (2022) *Current Committee Chair

1 special member representing the Safety Industry

• Dane Higdem – Moreton & Company (Meridian)

2 special members representing the Idaho State Legislature

• Senator Jim Patrick – District 25 (Jerome & Twin Falls Counties)
• Representative Scott Syme – District 11 (Canyon County)

2021 Advisory Committee Meeting Dates:

• February 10, 2021
• May 12, 2021
• August 11, 2021
• November 10, 2021

Minutes of Past Meetings

2020 Temporary and Proposed Rulemaking
Laws, Rules, and Legislation