Inauguration of RIMS 2009 President

Nearly 100 members, regional presidents and supporters of the Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) gathered in New York City to celebrate the inauguration of RIMS 2009 president Joseph Restoule. Held at the prestigious Harvard Club on Jan. 8, 2009, attendants toasted the incoming president and celebrated the accomplishments of immediate past president Janice

Ochenkowski. “She has been a mentor, a coach and a wonderful friend over the past year,” Restoule said of Ochenkowski. “She rallied the team around her, showed unwavering dedication to the elevation of the society and has been a true leader.” Restoule listed Ochenkowski’s achievements over her term, including the development of a risk management maturity model, several professional development initiatives, the launch of a virtual conference and her work to reach out to and work with international risk management associations in Japan, Europe, Latin America and Australia.