Momentous Insurance : About Us : Senior Leadership

Senior Leadership

Diane Brinson

President

Diane has been in the insurance industry since 1981, as an insurance marketing representative, a direct writer and an independent insurance broker. Before forming Momentous, she was a director of a national insurance brokerage... more »

There, she was responsible for over 100 insurance professionals. Her expertise in insurance is deeply rooted in insuring high net worth individuals through accountants, attorneys, family offices, corporate executives as well as directly with high profile clients. Diane was recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal as a "Woman Making a Difference" in 2009, and has been profiled in Worth Magazine, Independent Agent Magazine, and the San Fernando Valley Business Journal. Diane is well-versed in all agency operations, and also sits on numerous insurance company advisory boards, including ACE, Chartis, Fireman's Fund, Chubb and Travelers. She has a Bachelors of Science Degree from Florida State University.

Gregg Inboden, CPCU, CIC, ARM

Assistant Vice President
Commercial Practice Leader

Gregg has been in the insurance industry since 1979, specializing in commercial lines. He has been an underwriter and marketing representative for major insurance companies... more »

For the last 19 years Gregg has been on the brokerage side handling large to midsize accounts. His experience has been primarily in handling manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, and restaurants. He holds a bachelors degree from UC Santa Barbara in Business Management. Gregg holds the CPCU, CIC, ARM, AAI, and AU designations.

Christie Mattull

Managing Director
Film, TV & New Media Practice Leader

Christie has been in the insurance industry since 1985. She was Senior Vice President at a national insurance brokerage, where she managed the entertainment department... more »

Christie has handled such accounts as Marvel Studios, Icon Productions, Worldwide Pants Incorporated and Mandate Pictures, insuring blockbuster films such as "Ironman" and "Juno" and hit television shows such as "Late Night with David Letterman". Christie's complete IMDB resume can be viewed here. She sits on the entertainment agency counsel for Fireman's Fund Insurance Company, and has close affiliations with various film guarantee bond companies. Considered an expert in her field, she has been quoted in the New York Times and Insurance Journal and was a featured speaker at the Cannes Film Festival. In October 2011, Christie was recognized as one of the Valley's Most Trusted Business Advisors by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal. Christie attended California State Northridge University, where she studied journalism.

Mitula Patel

Senior Vice President, Finance

Mitula brings over 30 years of experience and sound leadership to Momentous. She has held many different positions with agents, brokers and insurance companies, including Accounting and Systems Manager;... more »

Controller; Vice President of Finance and Administration; Executive Vice President of Administration, Finance and Human Resources; Project Manager and Chief Financial Officer. Mitula is an active leader in the insurance industry, and has held such positions as past President of the Insurance Professionals of Los Angeles (IPLA), a local chapter of the National Association of Insurance Women, International (NAIW), dba International Association of Insurance Professionals, and Public Relations Chair for the California Council of NAIW. Among her many career accomplishments, Mitula was named the Insurance Woman of the Year in 2006, and was the award winner of the AAMGA awards at the 2007 California Council of NAIW Meeting. She is currently the California State Council Director of NAIW. Mitula is also a member of NAFEE, and SHRM and is a Notary Public.

Lilia Rocha, CPCU

Senior Vice President
Management Liability Practice Leader

Lilia has been in the insurance industry since 1989 and is responsible for all management liability risks at Momentous Insurance Brokerage... more »

Ms. Rocha's team of specialists average 15 years of experience in professional liability, employment practices liability, directors and officers liability, fiduciary liability, crime risk, and cyber liability. Lilia is a recognized expert in her field and has been quoted in Independent Agent magazine, American Express online, and FoxBusiness.com. In addition, she was featured as a Leading Wealth & Insurance Advisor in Worth Magazine on the subject of domestic employment practices issues. She is a licensed Property & Casualty agent, holds the professional designation of Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from UCLA. In addition, she is a member of the Motion Picture & Television Fund Professional Advisory Network.

David Toth

Managing Director
Claims & Sports Practice Leader

David has been in the insurance industry since 2001 and is responsible for overseeing the Claims and Sports Departments at Momentous... more »

His business leadership experience includes operations, accounting, information technology, claims and sales. David also specializes in property and casualty insurance for sports, restaurants, non profits and real estate risks. He is heavily involved in negotiating commissions and coverages with the Hartford Insurance Company, Travelers, Golden Eagle, and Employers Compensation Insurance. He has been featured in Worth Magazine as a Leading Wealth and Insurance Advisor to high net worth investors. David is active with many networking groups and currently is a coach with both the South Pasadena AYSO and Little League. He attended California State University, Northridge and holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management.

Pam Weiser

Executive Vice President
Entertainment Risk Management & Quality Control

Pam has been in the entertainment insurance industry since 1980; her experience includes film, music, and loan-out corporations... more »

In addition, she has acquired an expert level of knowledge in all types of commercial (non entertainment) and personal insurance. Her expertise and ability to effectively counsel clients on the importance of appropriate asset protection, has enabled her to ascend to leadership positions throughout her career. As Executive Vice President at Momentous, she established and heads the Risk Management and Quality Control department. In this role, she is responsible for performing coverage reviews and evaluations, client audits, business development initiatives, and regulating and monitoring the firm’s Standard Operating Procedures. Pam has been profiled as an industry expert on CelebrityAccess.com. In addition, she is a member of the Motion Picture & Television Fund Professional Advisory Network.

Lisa Wright

Managing Director
Personal Risk Management Practice Leader

Lisa has been in the insurance industry since 1988, specializing in high net worth, high-profile clientele. She began her career at a small brokerage in Chicago... more »

There, all lines of insurance including claims were her responsibility. Lisa spent 10 years at a large national insurance brokerage, where she was a Vice President and Personal Lines Manager. One of her greatest assets is her knowledge in both the Personal and Commercial insurance arenas. Lisa is responsible for maintaining several insurance carrier relationships and managing a staff of 10 individuals. Due to her expertise, she has been featured as a Leading Wealth & Insurance Advisor to high net worth investors in Worth Magazine and was recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal as a "Woman Making a Difference" in 2011. Lisa has a B.S. degree from Barat College in Lake Forest, Illinois.

Sherrie Zenter

Senior Vice President
Employee Benefits Practice Leader

Since 1985, Sherrie has gained valuable management experience with top producing, high risk brokerage and insurance companies... more »

Her specialization is providing Life, Health & Disability solutions to those in the entertainment, manufacturing, and distribution industries, as well as to property owners and law firms. Sherrie is responsible for the strategy and operations of the Employee Benefits department, overseeing eight professionals. Sherrie is an elected member on the Anthem Blue Cross Advisory Board and has a broad perspective of the marketplace and a seat at the table when it comes to recommending changes in plan design, rates, service, structure, marketing and underwriting. She has been recognized as a Leading Wealth & Insurance Advisor to high net worth investors by Worth Magazine and as a "Woman Making a Difference" in 2011 by the Los Angeles Business Journal. In addition, she has conducted numerous webinars and onsite presentations on Health Care Reform for clients and industry professionals. Sherrie’s speaking engagements have included the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators, Los Angeles RIMS, and the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors.Sherrie has earned both a Master's degree in Business Administration and Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. She is currently continuing her education at Walden University to obtain a PhD in the Applied Management & Decision Sciences Program.