CLUS Announces New Leadership for Vale Training Solutions
5 Jan 09
For Immediate Release
Dallas, Texas (January 5, 2009) – Cunningham Lindsey, U.S., Inc. has announced the appointment of Jon McCreath as President of Vale Training Solutions. McCreath assumes this leadership post subsequent to the retirement of Steve LeClaire who has guided Vale for over 2 decades.
“We are very grateful to Steve for a fantastic 24 years as the President of Vale, and wish him a very enjoyable retirement. We are excited that Jon McCreath has taken over the leadership of this great institution. Jon’s experience and unique skills are a perfect fit for this important role.” said David Repinski, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cunningham Lindsey, U.S.
McCreath, who most recently served as Vale’s Vice President and National Director, is an innovative leader with over 20 years of experience in claims management, business process analysis, quality assurance, as well as educational program and learning management systems development. In his new leadership role, McCreath will guide the expansion of Vale’s educational services in mediums that are responsive to the emerging needs of clients and business partners.
The promotion of McCreath reflects Cunningham Lindsey’s continuing commitment to Vale’s position as the leading provider of education services to the insurance and collision repair industries. According to Repinski, “The integration of this important succession plan has been underway for awhile and positions us extremely well to continue Vale’s great legacy into the future.”
About Vale Training Solutions
Vale Training Solutions, a member of the Cunningham Lindsey Group, is in its 60th year of serving insurance and auto collision repair clients. Since 1949, Vale has trained over 40,000 students in adjuster and auto estimator training. From their three US training centers Vale offers a comprehensive array of classroom, visiting instructor, custom designed, and on-line courses.
About Cunningham Lindsey
Cunningham Lindsey is a leading independent insurance claims services company, providing a wide range of claims adjusting services throughout the U.S. including commercial property and liability, personal lines, catastrophe response, and environmental assessment and remediation. Its 141 U.S. offices are part of a global organization providing services in over 60 countries with over 400 offices strategically located throughout the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, continental Europe, the Far East, the Middle East, and Latin America.
For more information about Vale Training Solutions or their classroom, on-site or on-line training options, contact Jon McCreath, Vice President – National Director, at 817-633-4800 or jmccreath@vale-ts.com or visit www.valetrainingsolutions.com .