Upon receipt of a $16,075 grant, the UCI Irvine Regional Burn Center will distribute 175 customized home safety kits to patients and their families upon release.

Kraatz joins SCM from Alliant, where he held the position of first vice president. His primary responsibilities at SCM will include commercial sales management and marketplace leadership.

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SullivanCurtisMonroe Insurance Services, LLC, is ending 2011 with an increase in new business of 15 percent of gross revenues and 35 new employees.

“We are looking for continued growth in 2012,” said David Kummer, president.

Prior to joining SCM, Lambert was director of client services at IMA Financial in Dallas, TX. He also held the position of producer/employee benefit consultant at The Hatcher Agency in Little Rock, AR.

Prior to joining SCM, Turner held the position of Employee Benefits Consultant at ORION Risk Management. He was previously employed with Integrated Insurance Services and Great West Life. Pierson also joins SCM from ORION Risk Management, where he was a Senior Broker. Pierson has held various property and casualty claim positions with AIG and Gallagher Bassett Services.

Traffic Safety Gear Funded with $5,000 Grant

Prior to joining SCM, Sullinger held the position of sales representative at Avicenna Laser Technology, Inc.

Prior to joining SCM, MacBarron held the position of account executive/office manager at Schweikert & Company/Valcourt Insurance Services in Irvine, CA.