Stephen J. Salamon established The LionTrainer Group, LLC in June, 2007 to reach out to Trade Association members and motivate them to become engaged in the legislative process. In September 2007, he expanded the firm's services to include working closely with selective elected officials and organizations to secure political contributions not available through the traditional fundraising process. Steve has been an independent health insurance and employee benefit Broker for over 25 years.

He has held numerous leadership positions for the National Association of Health Underwriters during his 32 year career in the industry. They include:

• Chairman, Health Underwriters Political Action Committee (HUPAC), June 2001-June 2002.
• Chairman, National Association of Health Underwriters Legislative Council, June 2000-June 2001.
• Received the Baltimore Association of Health Underwriters "Person of the Year Award" in 1997.
• Received the National Association of Health Underwriters "Distinguished Service Award" in 1995.

Steve was actively involved in the campaign and administration of former Maryland Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.  Governor Ehrlich appointed Steve to The Maryland Health Care Commission in March of 2003.  Governor Ehrlich named Steve Chairman of The Maryland Health Care Commssion in October of 2004 and he served in that capacity until his resignation on Februrary 15, 2007.

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