July 13, 2009
Cara Hess joins Property & Casualty Division
Millennium Corporate Solutions™ is extremely pleased and proud to announce that effective July 13, 2009, Cara Hess has joined the Commercial Lines Division as Vice President. Cara comes to MCS with a background in Commercial Lines brokering and consulting. She has been in the insurance business for over 5 years, and is well versed in all aspects of property and casualty insurance. She most recently served with Allendale Insurance Agency in Los Alamitos, CA.
Cara will be working out of Millennium Corporate Solutions’ Orange County office at 5530 Trabuco Road, Irvine, CA 92620.
Millennium Corporate Solutions is an insurance brokerage and consulting firm, servicing clients nationwide with offices in Southern California in Los Angeles County, Orange County and South Bay.
Please join us in welcoming Cara to the MCS family.
July 1, 2009
Margaret Gilmore promoted to Senior Vice President
Millennium Corporate Solutions™ is pleased to announce that Margaret Gilmore, CIC has been promoted to Senior Vice President. Margaret joined Millennium in June, 2007 and is based in MCS's Los Angeles office. In additon to continuing with her Commercial Lines production responsibilities, Margaret will also lead the Los Angeles office's Personal Lines department. Margaret Gilmore may be reached at (818) 844-4102.
June 8, 2009
Michael Lucas and Steven Stanfield appointed to MCS Partner Group
Sergio D. Bechara, CEO and President of Millennium Corporate Solutions™, is proud to announce the appointment of Michael Lucas and Steven Stanfield to the company's Partner Group. The Partner Group was established to help chart Millennium's path towards the future, and is comprised of top-performing producers who have embraced and practice Millennium's philosophy of forming strategic partnerships, adopting clients' interests as their own, and delivering services with enthusiastic proficiency. Both Michael and Steven came to Millennium with several years of experience and a passion for customer service. Since joining Millennium, they have consistently demonstrated their commitment to the firm and its goals, and have been strong contributors to its success. Congratulations to Michael Lucas and Steven Stanfield for their accomplishments, as well as their continued success at Millennium.
March 11, 2009
R.C. Schrader appointed as Secretary of the Board of White Memorial Medical Foundation. Will chair newly formed Planned Giving Committee.
Millennium Corporate Solutions™ is proud to announce that R.C. Schrader has been appointed as Secretary of the Board of White Memorial Medical Foundation. In addition, he will chair the newly formed Planned Giving Committee.
On March 11, 2009, Millennium Corporate Solutions™ hosted a reception at its Los Angeles office to honor R.C.’s achievement. The event was attended by over 75 clients and guests of Millennium who came to congratulate R.C. on his appointment. R.C. is Millennium’s Corporate Ambassador, and can be reached at (818) 844-4110.
February, 2009
Frank Marrone featured on Univision. See the clip here.
Frank Marrone featured on Univison news
here, speaking on behalf of his client, Americas United Bank.
For non Spanish speakers, Frank discusses how beneficial it is to do business with members of the community, as they truly understand needs of the people.
If the above link does not work, copy and paste the following in your web browser address bar.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6ba4X3i-E0
February 23, 2009
Millennium Corporate Solutions Inc.™ joins Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) Broker Panel
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) has recommended Millennium Corporate Solutions Inc.™ for inclusion in the Metro Broker Panel.
The Metro Broker Panel was established to help those that lack the insurance coverages required in support of contractual obligations.
For more information, visit
www.metro.net
November 1, 2008
R.C. Schrader joins MCS as Corporate Ambassador
We are extremely pleased and proud to announce that effective November 1, 2008, R.C. Schrader has joined Millennium Corporate Solutions Inc.™ (“MCS”), as Corporate Ambassador. Mr. Schrader possesses vast experience in the private and public sector dealing with international sales, marketing and public relations. With over 25 years of experience, he has been responsible for progressively successful operations work as well as spearheading vital marketing projects in the United States and Latin America.
Millennium Corporate Solutions Inc.™ is a leading insurance brokerage and consulting firm, servicing clients nationwide with offices in Southern California in Los Angeles County, Orange County and South Bay.
The MCS Property & Casualty Division is committed to blending client-centric servicing models utilizing cutting-edge technology. Our staff of experienced talent is comprised of top quality professionals that provide our clients with expertly designed comprehensive and cost-effective insurance programs.
Mr. Schrader will be working hand in hand with all of the producers in all lines of coverage for Millennium Corporate Solutions Inc.™
Please join us in welcoming R.C. Schrader to the MCS family.
October 20, 2008
Richard Padgett joining Property and Casualty Division
We are extremely pleased and proud to announce that effective October 20, 2008, Richard Padgett has joined the Property & Casualty Division of Millennium Corporate Solutions Inc.™ (“MCS”), as Senior Vice President. Richard comes to MCS with an extensive background in Property & Casualty brokering and claims management. He has been in the insurance business for 26 years, and most recently served with Kaercher Campbell & Associates.
Richard will be working out of Millennium Corporate Solutions’™ Los Angeles office at 550 N. Brand Blvd., Suite 1100, Glendale, CA 91203.
Millennium Corporate Solutions Inc.™ is a leading insurance brokerage and consulting firm, servicing clients nationwide with offices in Southern California in Los Angeles County, Orange County and South Bay.
The MCS Property & Casualty Division is committed to blending client-centric servicing models utilizing cutting-edge technology. Our staff of experienced talent is comprised of top quality professionals that provide our clients with expertly designed comprehensive and cost-effective insurance programs.
Please join us in welcoming Richard to the MCS family.
October 7, 2008
Troy Bagwell joining Property and Casualty Division
We are extremely pleased and proud to announce that effective October 7, 2008, Troy Bagwell has joined the Property & Casualty Division of Millennium Corporate Solutions Inc.™ (“MCS”), as Senior Vice President. Troy comes to MCS with an extensive background in Property & Casualty brokering and consulting. He has been in the insurance business for nearly 25 years, and most recently served with Kaercher Campbell & Associates.
Troy will be working out of Millennium Corporate Solutions’™ Los Angeles office at 550 N. Brand Blvd., Suite 1100, Glendale, CA 91203.
Millennium Corporate Solutions Inc.™ is a leading insurance brokerage and consulting firm, servicing clients nationwide with offices in Southern California in Los Angeles County, Orange County and South Bay.
The MCS Property & Casualty Division is committed to blending client-centric servicing models utilizing cutting-edge technology. Our staff of experienced talent is comprised of top quality professionals that provide our clients with expertly designed comprehensive and cost-effective insurance programs.
Please join us in welcoming Troy to the MCS family.
September 4, 2008
Richard Higgins joining Property and Casualty Division
We are extremely pleased and proud to announce that effective September 4, 2008, Richard Higgins has joined the Property & Casualty Division of Millennium Corporate Solutions Inc.™ (MCS), as Vice-President. Richard comes to MCS with an extensive background in Property & Casualty brokering and consulting. He has been in the insurance business for over 12 years, and is well versed in all commercial lines of insurance. He most recently served with Kaercher Campbell & Associates in Century City.
Richard will be working out of Millennium Corporate Solutions™’ Orange County office at 5530 Trabuco Road, Irvine, CA 92620.
Millennium Corporate Solutions™ is an insurance brokerage and consulting firm, servicing clients nationwide with offices in Southern California in Los Angeles County, Orange County and South Bay.
The MCS Property & Casualty Division is committed blending client-centric servicing models cutting-edge technology. Our staff of experienced talent is comprised of top quality professionals that provide our clients with expertly designed comprehensive and cost-effective insurance programs.
Please join us in welcoming Richard to the MCS family.
March 31, 2008
Marty Yuen named Chief Financial Officer
Marty Yuen brings over 25 years of accounting experience to Millennium Corporate Solutions Inc.™ (MCS). In his role as Chief Financial Officer, he is responsible for managing Millennium’s financial risks as well as Millennium’s financial planning, record-keeping, financial reporting, and the financial analysis of all new merger and acquisition deals.
Marty began his career in the Savings and Loan industry, and was Chief Financial Officer at age 25. He held that position for three (3) different Savings and Loans, a Home Builder, and a Mortgage Banking company. Marty’s background also includes several years consulting for companies in various industries to help them turn around, grow or enhance their earnings. Prior to joining MCS in 2008, Marty served with United Healthcare as Director of Finance.
January 1st, 2008
Happy New Year from Millennium Corporate Solutions™!
October, 2007
Millennium Corporate Solutions™ is proud to celebrate 10 years in business
We would like to thank everyone who made this accomplishment possible. As a result of the devastating fires that Southern California recently suffered, the Millennium Corporate Solutions™ 10th Anniversary Party has been postponed.
Please check back for updates regarding the 10th Anniversary Party.
July, 2007
Steve Stanfield joins Millennium's Property & Casualty Division
We are extremely pleased and proud to announce that Steve Stanfield has joined the Property & Casualty Division of Millennium Corporate Solutions Inc.™ (MCS), as Vice-President. Steve comes to MCS with an extensive background in Property & Casualty brokering and consulting. He has been in the in the insurance business for over 15 years. He is well versed in all commercial lines of insurance. Steve also has earned his Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation. He most recently served with Sullivan Curtis Monroe in Pasadena.
Steve will be working out of our Los Angeles office at 550 North Brand Boulevard, Suite 1100, in Glendale, CA 91203.
Millennium Corporate Solutions™ is a leading insurance brokerage and consulting firm, servicing clients nationwide with offices in Southern California in Los Angeles County, Orange County and South Bay.
The MCS Property & Casualty Division is committed to blending client-centric servicing models with cutting-edge technology. Our staff of experienced talent is comprised of top quality professionals that provide our clients with expertly designed, comprehensive, and cost-effective insurance programs.
Please join us in welcoming Steve to the MCS family.
July, 2007
Our Los Angeles office has moved to Glendale, CA
Millennium Corporate Solutions™, has moved our Los Angeles office to 550 North Brand Boulevard in Glendale, CA 91203. The main phone number for the LA office is (626) 275-3000. (626) 240-4177 is also still active.
June 1, 2007
Millennium Corporate Solutions™ and Golden Pacific Insurance Services, Inc. announce merger
Millennium Corporate Solutions™ (MCS), headquartered in Irvine, CA, and Golden Pacific Insurance Services, Inc. of Monrovia (GPIS) have completed a merger. According to Sergio D. Bechara, Chairman of MCS, the GPIS offices will be relocating their operations to a new MCS office in Glendale. Fritz Mutter, GPIS founder, has accepted the position of Managing Partner of MCS’s Los Angeles operations.
MCS Chairman, Sergio D. Bechara stated that: “We have an aggressive, yet attainable goal of creating the best environment in our industry for our producers to thrive in and will continue to improve our platform of powerful client experience offerings. At MCS our people come first for they are the day-today vigilant advocates of our clients’ best interest. A service company’s excellence in the delivery of its services to its clients cannot exceed the caliber of its people. Hence, when we look for merger opportunities or hire Producers and Staff, we seek the correct DNA that produces energy, passion and competence. We see a good inventory of talent at GPIS and Fritz, especially. We’ll continue our hunt for the best in the industry. ”
“Providing a platform of value added services for our customers has always been a primary goal,” said Fritz Mutter, “and the coming together of these two well respected and successful firms will result in a facility that I feel can provide for any challenge or opportunity. The synergies of each company’s individual strengths and experiences will enhance the opportunity to attract customers and high performance talent.”
According to Steve Saporito, MCS COO, “the consolidation of its current Pasadena employees and the GPIS Monrovia operation into the new Glendale location provides meaningful critical mass for attaining its growth goals in the Los Angeles region. We are eager to combine forces as soon as possible and to expand our newly combined service offerings to both MCS and GPIS clients.”
About Golden Pacific Insurance Services, Inc.
Founded in 1983 by Fritz Mutter, Golden Pacific Insurance Services, Inc. has continued to serve the commercial business needs of medium to large sized companies. As a professional consulting firm, Golden Pacific develops comprehensive risk management and insurance solutions structured to meet the changing needs of their corporate clients. Their staff is comprised of highly qualified technical experts who service the insurance needs of a wide variety of businesses such as manufacturing, construction, wholesale and retail, distributors, food processing, service industries and many more.
About Millennium Corporate Solutions™ (MCS)
Millennium Corporate Solutions&trade founded in 1997 by Sergio D. Bechara is designed with the intent of becoming one of the most significant privately held firms in the United States. Ranked the 14th largest practice in Los Angeles by the Los Angeles Business Journal, they are also the 62nd largest privately held firm in the United States.
Since 1997, MCS has broadened its menu of competencies delivered to clients from the field of Risk Management, and Insurance Brokering to participating on their Board of Directors and facilitating lending to their clients.
Millennium Corporate Solutions™ is headquartered at 5530 Trabuco Road, Irvine, California, 92620; phone: 949-857-4500; fax: 949-857-4800 and has offices throughout California.
For more information, contact Stephen J. Saporito, COO at 949-857-4500.
February 2007
Ted Leventhal - Director National Claims, Engineering and Construction
Millennium Corporate Solutions™ continues to strengthen its commitment to its clients with the appointment of Ted Leventhal, Director National Claims, Engineering and Construction. Ted brings over 30 years of insurance industry experience specifically in the area of insurance coverage and complex claims litigation.
Ted is a well-recognized innovator in all aspects of the Claims Management process including the handling of all types of product liability cases, petroleum refinery explosions, utility boiler explosion, bridge failure, mass torts and other large losses and exposures. His expertise enables him to deal with traditional concepts of negligence, warranties and contractual claims and Novel Interpretation of Construction defects coverage disputes. Ted has served as National Claims Director for Willis Risk and Insurance Services for 26 years.
Ted has participated in Dispute Resolution Proceedings that involved almost every possible venue including direct negotiation mediations, dispute review boards settlement conferences and environmental litigation.
Projects in which he has provided these services:
1. Transportation
2. Treatment Plants
3. Airports
4. Highways
5. Military Facilities
6. Residential
7. Tunnel Failure
8. Floods
9. Commercial projects both public and private
Two of Ted’s last assignments have included a 386 million dollar Professional Liability Claim at JFK international Airport and Coverage Disputes on the World Trade Center.
Ted earned his BS Degree from San Francisco State University.
January 2007
Nikki Even-Caster now serving the Coachella Valley CAI Chapter as President
Millennium Corporate Solutions™ is pleased to announce that Nikki Even-Caster is now serving the Coachella Valley CAI Chapter as President.
Nikki has been very active in the Coachella Valley chapter since 2000 serving on various committees and was elected to the board of directors in 2005. She is a specialist in the HOA arena and currently heads-up Millennium’s Coachella Valley satellite office located in Indio. She can be reached at (760) 360-3225.
December 11, 2006
Neil Churchill joins Millennium's Property and Casualty Division
Millennium is proud to welcome Neil Churchill as a Vice President in the Property and Casualty Division. Neil comes to Millennium with an extensive background in Property, Casualty, Life and Disability sales and consulting. He has been in the insurance industry for 8 years and is well versed in all commercial and advanced planning lines of insurance.
December 2006
Sherry Lopez featured speaker on Contsruction Defect, May 3rd and May 4th
May 3rd and 4th, at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, Sherry Lopez will speak on the topic of Construction Defect. For more information or to register for the event, visit
West Coast Casualty on the web.
November 16th, 2006
Millennium's Sherry Lopez to speak at West Coast Casualty's Construction Liability and Insurance Conference
Thursday, November 16th, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Sherry Lopez will discuss the ongoing construction related coverage dilemma, "Wraps" vs. "Traditional" Insurance. She will highlight a schedule of speakers, "Adressing the Concerns of Contractors, Subcontractors, their Agents and Brokers." For more information or to register for the event, visit
West Coast Casualty on the web.
October 2006
Millennium Corporate Solutions™ - Summit Surety Merger
Millennium Corporate Solutions™ today announced the completion of the merger transaction between Millennium Corporate Solutions™ and Summit Surety Services.
Summit Surety Services is a Los Angeles based full service surety bonding agency with clients located in California and Nevada.
September 2006
Karen Ratliff, Human Resources Manager, Irvine, California
Karen joined Millennium in 2006 as Human Resources Manager. In this newly created position, she will administer all areas of internal Human Resources for the Millennium team.
Karen most recently worked as the Human Resources Administrator for a prominent Orange County retail center/office development. Prior to that, she was the Office Manager for an executive search firm in Santa Ana, CA.
December 2005
Millennium Corporate Solutions™ Opens Newest Branch Office in Rancho Palos Verdes, California
Millennium is proud to announce the opening of its newest branch office in Rancho Palos Verdes California. It is located at 28631 S. Western Ave, Suite 106 Rancho Palos Verdes, California 90275.
Heading up this new office is Sherry Lopez, Vice-President. The phone number is (310) 547-9600 and facsimile is (310) 547-3911.
MAP OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES LOCATION
October 2005
Sherry Lopez, Vice-President, Irvine, California
Sherry Lopez has joined the Property & Casualty Division of Millennium Corporate Solutions™ Inc., as a Vice-President. Sherry comes to Millennium with an extensive background in Property & Casualty sales and consulting. She has been in the in the insurance business for over 35 years. She is well versed in all commercial lines of insurance. Sherry also has her Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation.
Sherry will be working from a satellite office for Millennium in
Rancho Palos Verdes , California.
October 2005
William Syrkin joins Millennium Corporate Solutions™ Partner Group
Sergio D. Bechara, CEO and President of Millennium Corporate Solutions™, is proud to announce the appointment of William Syrkin to the company's partner group. The partner group was established to provide direction to and manage the future of the firm. The qualities established in being a partner are a sincere loyalty to Millennium through their behavior, the ability to generate revenue, and a devout time commitment to the company. In William's two years since his start, he has consistently demonstrated his loyalty by developing a substantial book of business, as well as bringing in additional talent and thus revenue to the firm. Congratulations to William Syrkin in his accomplishments and his continued success at Millennium.
June 2005
Millennium Corporate Solutions™ sponsors GrapeRadio
Millennium Corporate Solutions™ is proud to sponsor the 30th radio-aired show of
GrapeRadio, "Where an enthusiasm for wine gets personal". To hear the June 19th, 2005 show, Rhone From Down Under - HdR Part 3, go to
www.graperadio.com. The show features Clare Valley winemakers Kevin Mitchell of Kilkanoon and Neil Pike of Pikes Wines, as well as Peter Kasperski of Arizona's well known eatery Cowboy Ciao.
May 2005
Dr. Kenneth S. Cheng, Medical Director for Millennium Corporate Solutions™
Dr. Kenneth S. Cheng serves as a Medical Director for Millennium Corporate Solutions™. His role will be to work with employers who are interested in putting in place life style changing programs to assist individuals who are high-risk patients or suffer from chronic disease. He will coach those individuals to make the necessary changes to achieve optimum health.
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February 2005
David Tsay, Information Technology Systems Administrator, Irvine, California
David Tsay has taken a position with Millennium beginning February 1, as the new Information Technology Systems Administrator. He will coordinate/administer all technology matters as they relate to Millennium's business practice.
David graduated from UC Berkeley in 2002 and has most recently worked as an IT administrator for an employer/manufacturer.
January 2005
Frank L. Marrone named Managing Partner, Pasadena, California
Stephen J. Saporito, Chief Operating Officer of Millennium Corporate Solutions™ (MCS), announced that Frank L. Marrone has earned special recognition and has been named managing partner. As a managing partner, Marrone has been entrusted with helping chart Millennium's path towards the future.
Mr. Saporito explains, "Frank came to MCS two years ago and in that short time, he has exceeded our expectations. Not only has he embraced and practiced the MCS disciplines and perception of what an insurance brokerage should be doing for its clients, he has been extremely successful in sharing those values with his staff in the Pasadena office."
March 2003
Cost Containment Unit established, Irvine, California
Due to the out-of-control workers' compensation costs and drastic increases in insurance premiums, Millennium Corporate Solutions™ created a Workers' Compensation Cost Containment Unit on March 1, 2003.
The purpose of this unit is to coordinate all activities between the employer, injured employee, treating physician, and insurance claims examiner on a workers' compensation injury, in order to ensure proper claims management. The Cost Containment Coordinator ensures that an injured employee receives prompt and professional medical care. For those injuries which might appear to be of a fraudulent basis, immediate investigations are commenced to determine all of the facts pertaining to the injury, and the appropriate measures are implemented.
The employer is kept advised of the details pertaining to the status of the claim on a daily basis, and there are quarterly meetings with the employer to advise them of the costs incurred, the status of the claim, and the strategy being implemented to settle the claim.
September 2002
Saporito appointed to board of directors of Millennium Corporate Solutions™
Sergio D. Bechara, CEO & President of Millennium Corporate Solutions™, is proud to announce the appointment of Stephen J. Saporito to the company’s board of directors. “Steve is a natural director,” says Bechara. “He’s been with this company since the beginning and is intimate with every aspect. As a member of the board, his expertise and past experience will unquestionably impact the future of this company.” Saporito, who has been with the company since 2000, is Millennium’s director of business development. In this role he is responsible for increasing revenues, liaising between Millennium and its insurance providers, managing all technology issues and facilitating general business practices. From 1999 - 2001 Saporito was the COO of Insureon.com – a start-up, insurance dot-com company. Prior to that he worked for California Compensation as marketing/underwriting manager in Orange, Calif. He began his insurance career at Aetna as an underwriter.
August 2002
Expansion of Corporate Office
Millennium Corporate Solutions™ is pleased to announce the expansion of its corporate facility in Irvine, CA. Millennium has doubled its space at the Jeffrey Corporate Centre in the Irvine Spectrum in order to accommodate the growth of its insurance brokerage and business consulting practices.
July 2002
Alante Insurance Services Merges with Millennium Corporate Solutions™
Sergio D. Bechara, CEO & President of Millennium Corporate Solutions™ along with David M. Jeranko, President of Alante Insurance Agency are pleased to announce the merger of their two companies effective immediately. Millennium Corporate Solutions™ is one of Southern California’s fastest growing, privately held firms. With a core competency in the insurance arena providing clients with brokerage services and administration of alternative risk management strategies, Millennium Corporate Solutions™ is a recognized leader for management and consulting services to medium and larger employers throughout southern California. A key player in the California Homeowner/Condominium Association arena since 1995, the Alante Insurance Agency merger brings Millennium Corporate Solutions™ not only an exclusive insurance program (TOPS) but also a group of professionals specializing in insurance solutions for property management firms. Effective with the merger, Alante will now be known as a Division of Millennium Corporate Solutions™. Alante Insurance Agency and Millennium Corporate Solutions™ are in preparation to merge their offices together into one facility – the current headquarters of Millennium Corporate Solutions™ in Irvine. Clients and customers will see very little day-to-day changes except they will receive enhanced services and benefit from an expanded line of products and services and access to state of the art technology like real time Certificates of Insurance on line.
April 2001
Millennium Corporate Solutions™ relocates corporate facility into new Irvine, CA location
Millennium Corporate Solutions™ has moved their corporate office to the newly constructed Jeffrey Corporate Centre in the Irvine Spectrum. MCS occupies the entire single-story building at 5530 Trabuco Road near the intersection of Jeffrey and Trabuco roads.
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