Advisory Committee

Due to the recent increase of COVID-19 in the Treasure Valley, the August 4, 2021 meeting will be held remotely via Zoom. To attend the August 4, 2021 meeting please register at the link below to recieve the Zoom meeting link.

The 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 next meeting of the Commission’s Advisory Committee is scheduled to be held remotely via Zoom on August 4, 2021, 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 4, 2021 – Click here to see the Agenda
November 10, 2021

Minutes of Past Meetings

2020 Temporary and Proposed Rulemaking
Laws, Rules, and Legislation