Loss Prevention Team Bios
James Noone – ARM, CHS-III, CHSP
Safety & Loss Prevention Manager
(505) 343-2895
jimn@newmexicomutual.com
I have been with New Mexico Mutual as the Safety-Loss Prevention Manager since May 2011. My background is primarily in Risk & Finance Management, with over 33 years experience. My industry concentrations involve: Logistics, Transportation, Safety and Security. I resided in New Jersey before relocating to Albuquerque. My last professional work experience involved a position as International Risk Director for Agility Logistics. Agility supported both war efforts (War Zone Risk Management) – Iraq and Afghanistan, to include UN & NATO fuel operations in North & Central Africa.
David Estrada – OHST, CHSP
Loss Prevention Specialist
(505) 343-2832
davide@newmexicomutual.com
I have been in the safety field for over 50 years. My father was a safety coordinator when I was about 6, he taught me all about the business when he was practicing his presentations, or first aid procedures or watching the safety films! Seriously, I was involved in safety during my career as a miner in mine rescue and as a crew supervisor, and part of the safety committee in the lumber industry. I eventually started professionally in this field in 1991 when the NM Workers’ Compensation Administration opened field offices in NM. I was hired as a Safety Consultant in the Las Vegas office, then transferred to the main office in Albuquerque. After 5 years, I transferred to the NM Department of Transportation in Santa Fe when they started the loss control bureau as a Loss Control Specialist, worked there for 5 years. From there, I took 2 consecutive positions in road construction as the Safety Manager on a large scale road construction job for about 3 ½ years. I took this position at NM Mutual in 2002, servicing the NE quadrant of the state for about 7 years, then as a statewide large account specialist for the past 3 years. Many of the large accounts I have serviced are oil and gas operators, trucking and construction companies. My specialty is transportation, construction and oil & gas.
I enjoy spending time with the grandchildren and family, church activities, and on the farm. I am a native New Mexican, growing up in Las Vegas. I am a bilingual speaker – English and Spanish.
Dennis Rushing – ALCM, OHST, AIM, CET, CHSP
Loss Prevention Specialist
(505) 343-2858
dennisr@newmexicomutual.com
I am a Loss Prevention Specialist with New Mexico Mutual and have been with the company for 18 years. I have been in the loss prevention business for 21 years and my specialty areas are healthcare, social services and ergonomics.
Jim C. Orozco, CHSP
Loss Prevention Consultant II
(575) 937-2398
jimo@newmexicomutual.com
I graduated from Eastern New Mexico University with a BBA. I received certifications in Ergonomics from Northwestern University, Fire Prevention Loss Control and Life Safety from Oklahoma State University. I have over 35 years experience in loss prevention and fire safety. My loss prevention and fire safety background has been in WC, General Liability, property protection, manufacturing and warehousing. I retired from Kemper Insurance after 22 years service. Positions held included National Accounts Coordinator, Risk Engineering Branch Manager, Regional Manager and Training Specialist for McDonalds Corp. For this position I was required to attend Hamburger University at McDonalds Corporate office and work in a McDonald’s restaurant. Upon retirement from Kemper Insurance, I provided extensive consultation services for Kemper’s national accounts in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico. I am fluent in writing and speaking Spanish. Project work included auditing and developing safety programs for GTE, Ameristar, Bimbo Bakeries, Worldwide Flight Services, Cardinal Healthcare, Mentor Corp., Zales, Corp., safety trainer for Sara Lee Corp. & Coach Leatherwear, developing procedures for servicing employee leasing companies in the State of Texas, research and develop WC best practices guides for J M Smucker Company. I have been employed with New Mexico Mutual since May 2007. I am a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers and have served as secretary and treasurer for the local Pecos Valley Chapter.
Wayne E. Cornell – CHSP, CRIS
Loss Prevention Consultant II
(505) 343-2829
waynec@newmexicomutual.com
I have been with NMM since March of 2007 as a Loss Prevention Consultant. My background in Safety has covered 20 years, working in Montana and Texas. I have a BS Industrial Engineering Degree and a BA Business Administration Degree. Certifications include Certified Safety and Health Professional (CHSP) and Construction Risk Insurance Specialist (CRIS)
Noel Guajardo, CHSP
Loss Prevention Consultant I
(505) 343-2837
noelg@newmmexicomutual.com
I have served as a safety consultant with NMM for 3 years and 8 years total field experience with emphasis in construction, manufacture/fabrication, home healthcare, and restaurant industries.
I am fluent in the Spanish language and proudly serve our Latino policyholders who may need translation assistance. My personal and professional interests are quite simple: molecular biology, quantum physics, snowboarding, and cycling. Our department is committed to service excellence.
Patrice Antonio
Loss Prevention Assistant II
(505) 343-2860
patrices@newmexicomutual.com
I began working for New Mexico Mutual in 1993, since then I have held three positions. My first position was in Loss Prevention, then onto Customer Service and held the title of Marketing Assistant for a few years. When the job in Loss Prevention became available, I was ready for a change and transferred back to Loss Prevention.
I am a native New Mexican living on the Acoma reservation which makes for a long morning and evening commute. My culture is very important to me, including my native language (Keresan) which I speak fluently. I began my insurance career with USF&G in 1988. When USF&G closed the Albuquerque office, I worked for a few local independent agencies. Of these 23 years in the insurance industry, I have spent the majority of my time working in the loss prevention field and over time have learned many interesting things from our safety consultants.
