Mark G. Whyte Email & Phone Number

Jacksonville, Fl, Us

Jacksonville, Florida Area

Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia

Served as a vital member of the Leadership Council, tasked with mapping out the company's strategic direction, monitoring performance, and identifying opportunities for growth and improvement. Managed 15 personnel and administered $10 million operating budget. Reported directly to the Chairman and CEO on critical operational issues; provided recommendations on all property/casualty and employee benefits insurance programs (e.g. coverage limits and terms and conditions).Infused a risk management and "quality first" mindset organization-wide, positioning JW as a far more responsive company in dealing with new challenges presented by the changing residential construction market.Adjusted the breadth and depth of risk management programs to accommodate increase in coverage requirements associated with company transition from focus on single-family to multi-family construction projects.Created undeniably sound risk management programs with zero general liability, construction defect, auto liability claims reaching the excess insurance layer, a highly unusual occurrence in the homebuilding industry.Delivered workers' comp losses 58% less than the industry benchmark ($12+ million beneath yardstick), average cost per claim at +54% less, and claims frequency at 8% less, with average savings of $8,277 per claim. Guided company through numerous external audits of risk management practices, meeting or exceeding expectations regarding loss control, quality control, and management of liability and risk exposure.84% reduction in workplace accidents from 300 in 1996 to 48 in 2008; cut workers' compensation costs 50%. Reduced voluntary annual employee turnover from 32% to 15% in two years by changing compensation, benefits, training, and job design as a core member of the Retention Committee.

Atlanta, Georgia

Built a formal Risk Management Department encompassing workers' compensation and property/casualty. Also managed the Corporate Facilities and Securities Group comprised of a total of 5 HQ-based personnel responsible for facilities/security of the corporate office, 2 manufacturing facilities, and 6 outlying regional offices. Controlled a $2+ million budget and oversaw 7 direct/indirect reports.Conducted a thorough operational analysis to determine areas posing the greatest risk exposure, then introduced new standards, processes, procedures, and audit/risk management review functions to drive daily operations. Segmented Department into multiple areas, convincing CEO to hire 2 critical support positions.Trained the Safety and Loss Control Manager to handle the increased WC claims volume stemming from accelerated growth. Created a formal audit function that held field personnel/builders more accountable.Brought the Risk Management Analyst in to examine statistical data, identify areas producing the highest losses, and generate strategies targeting loss control functions.Developed and delivered additional training programs promoting the value and ROI risk management provided to the company, including a builder safety/risk management certification program launched in 1999.Transformed the self-insured WC program from a significant cost center into a multi-million dollar revenue producer (net $12 million after claims costs deducted) by including trades contractors in company coverage.Launched annual benchmarking study comparing company health insurance costs/coverage to others' (using Mercer benchmarks), with company average annual spend appraised at 35% lower than the others.

Atlanta, Georgia

Joined company as its first Risk Manager, with primary oversight for the newly launched, $1.5+ million self-insured workers' compensation program, which provided coverage to 350+ employees and 1,000+ trade contractors engaged in construction projects across Georgia. Drove a paradigm shift in the company's mindset, attitude, and approach to workplace safety, positioning it as a priority in strategic-level planning as well as in day-to-day job site operations. Developed safety practices framework from scratch, including creation of a comprehensive safety manual, company expectations/standards, processes, and SOPs, ensuring 100% compliance with OSHA requirements.Expanded self-insured workers' comp program to include employees/contractors in North and South Carolina.Engaged a holistic view of workers' compensation and cost containment/avoidance. Introduced value-add components such as return-to-work and transitional duty programs successful in returning a high percentage of employees to full or limited duty within 4 days.*** *** ***EARLY EXPERIENCE: Began career as

M.S, Risk Management & Insurance

B.S, Business & Finance