New employees
Erin Eden joined the League of Minnesota Cities on March 25 as an HR member consultant. Eden’s background includes HR generalist roles within local government, the private legal sector, and the Fourth Judicial District Court.
Jordan Erpelding joined the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust on March 17 as an adjuster. Prior to joining LMCIT, Erpelding worked as an independent adjuster throughout the state.
Cheyanne Thao rejoined the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust on March 16 as a claims associate. Prior to rejoining LMCIT, Thao worked for Park Nicollet Clinic where she handled insurance appeals, patient referrals, and assisted providers with administrative tasks.
Rebecca Scepaniak joined the League of Minnesota Cities on March 9 as a workers’ compensation attorney. She previously served as an associate attorney at Fox Rothschild LLP and Lind, Jensen, Sullivan & Peterson, P.A. Scepaniak earned her bachelor’s degree in political science from Bethel University and her J.D. from the University of St. Thomas School of Law.
Ashley Casper joined the League of Minnesota Cities on March 5 as a litigation law clerk. Casper has a bachelor’s degree in legal studies and criminal justice from Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato. She is currently pursuing her J.D. at Mitchell Hamline School of Law.
Joseph Harrington joined the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust on March 2 as an underwriter. Prior to joining LMCIT, Harrington served as an underwriting analyst at Regence Group Administrators where he supported pricing, evaluated risk, and managed renewals for self-funded health plans. His background also includes analyzing group experience, collaborating with brokers, and supporting underwriting decisions. Harrington has a bachelor’s in business administration from Creighton University.
EmmaJo Elder joined the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust on Feb. 23 as an underwriter. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in sustainable systems management from the University of Minnesota. Prior to joining LMCIT, Elder served as a client manager with Marsh McLennan Agency, where she provided insurance underwriting support and risk evaluation.
Jen Garske joined the League of Minnesota Cities on Feb. 18 as executive coordinator. Prior to joining the League, she served as the executive assistant for the City of Edina. Jen brings extensive experience in administrative support for technology and communications, as well as editorial management.
