PLM Insurance Appoints 2 New Board Members

Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company (PLM) recently appointed Steve Sallah and Don Blackwell to its board of directors. 

Sallah previously served as the president and CEO of LBM Advantage for 13 years until his retirement in 2024. Sallah began his career in the U.S. Navy, where he served as a nuclear engineer and submarine officer. He received his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and his MBA from Harvard Business School.

Blackwell is a certified public accountant who worked at Ernst & Young in Indianapolis for six years. He then transitioned to the property and casualty insurance industry, where he served as a financial officer at over four different carriers over a 31-year period.

“Steve and Don bring not only deep expertise and proven leadership, but also unique perspectives that align with our long-term vision as a mutual organization,” says PLM chief executive officer John Smith. “Don’s strong financial and insurance background reinforces our commitment to stability and sustainable growth, while Steve’s experience in the lumber industry brings valuable insight into how we can continue putting the needs of our policyholders first. Their guidance will help ensure PLM remains a trusted partner to the lumber and building materials industries for generations to come.”