NRRDA’s Mission

NRRDA’s mission is to advance and protect the interests of the retail and restaurant industry. By providing members with information, strategies and tools, NRRDA works to reduce claims and better manage risk; mount effective defense strategies against claims and litigation; and foster and encourage a cooperative relationship among the members of the Association.

Membership in the National Retail and Restaurant Defense Association is open to anyone engaged in the defense of the retail and restaurant industries, employed by a restaurant or retail establishment, insurance company, third party administrator, claims adjusting company, structural settlement company or anyone else with an interest in the retail and restaurant industries. Click here for more information.

Charter Board and Advisory Board

NRRDA’s Charter and Advisory Board provide direction for the organization and management of the association’s affairs. Refer to the listings below to view the Charter and Advisory Board Members.

	NRRDA Charter Board			Advisory Board
	Mr. Brian A. Cafritz President Kalbaugh, Pfund & Messersmith, PC Mr. Ian N. Matthes Vice President Vernis & Bowling of Atlanta, LLC Mr. Robert J. Kopka, Esq. Treasurer Kopka, Pinkus, Dolin & Eads, PC Ms. Jacqueline H. Canter, Secretary Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin, PC Mr. Michael L. Amaro, Esq. Prindle, Decker & Amaro LLP Mr. David J. Daly Daly Cavanaugh LLP Mr. Lambert (Joe) Hassinger, Jr. Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith Mr. G. Jeff Vernis Vernis & Bowling of Palm Beach, P.A. Mr. Lary I. Zucker Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin, PC			Ms. Carol Arendall U.S. Foodservice Mr. Thomas Best, Esq. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. Mr. Kowalski Brown Sedgwick CMS Ms. Tracy Hurst Ruby Tuesday, Inc. Mr. Michael Loukota, CIC CRM SCLA Lockton Companies, LLC Mr. B. Matthew (Mat) Petcoff North Pointe Insurance Co. Renee Ramirez J.C. Penney Corporation Caryn Seibert Carl Warren & Company Ms. JulieAnn Vesely Associated Claims Enterprises, Inc.