Michael J. Vallerie 

Mission Statement:

I am dedicated to the reform of policies, programs, and laws that adversely affect small business.  I am a successful small business owner and employer with the insight into small business management that can be gained only by direct experience.

My past experience as an insurance representative has provided me with a unique perception of the plights of the small businessman.  I did a tremendous amount of work with manufacturers, contractors and ambulatory services companies.  As a result of the risk of injury associated with each occupation, all three of these industries are plagued by staggering costs for insurance premiums.  As an insurance broker, I had the opportunity to work with ove 150 different small business owners on their business budgets and insurance programs.  I shared in their frustrations regarding certain programs such as workmen’s compensation that were regularly abused by their employees.  I witnessed their daily battle to assist their employees, but to resist being taken advantage of by them! Most lines of insurance are mandatory and a pre-requisite, a necessary requirement to doing business.  I have extensive experience with them all.

Vallerie Service Company, LLC, Baltimore, MD                     Feb. 1997 to Present

President and owner of a trailer leasing company.  Responsible for company growth, sales, sales management, sales training.

Successfully built one of Baltimore’s top trailer leasing firms that enjoys an outstanding reputation for high quality equipment, fast & courteous service and highly competitive rates.

Vallerie Insurance Service, Danbury, CT                              Dec. 1988 – Feb. 1997

Licensed in all lines except stocks.  Worked with small group employers on all lines of business insurance, including, but not limited to, commercial automobile, commercial liability, workmen’s compensation, and inland marine.  Worked with small group employers on all lines of group benefits including, but not limited to, health, dental, LTD, STD.

Serviced over 150 privately owned businesses in southern Connecticut.

Lincoln Financial Groups, Norwalk CT                                June 1986 – Dec. 1988

Producer - Sales Representative: Licensed in Life, Health, Annuities, and Mutual Funds. Qualified as member of President’s Club (company-wide sales award) in both1987 & 1988.

Equip Corporation, New Milford, CT                                       Jan. 1980 – June 1986

Rose through the ranks from mechanic to truck driver to sales manager.  Key player in company growth: the company grew from 100 rental units to 600 rental units during my employ.

United States Air Force                                                               May 1976 – Dec. 1979

Enlisted as jet aircraft fighter mechanic (Crew Chief), Stationed at Myrtle Beach, SC AFB and Alconbury England, USAFE.  Honorably discharged in 1979.

Bachelors of Business Administration in Marketing, Western Connecticut State University, May 1984.

Chairman of the B.E.A., Baltimore Employer’s Association, A Coalition of Concerned Baltimore Employers, (formally  the B.B.O. , Baltimore Business Owners) since January of ‘09.  This group of business owners took an aggressive interest this nation’s Health Care crisis. The BBO was organized for the sole purpose of influencing the outcome of our nation’s Health Care debate.

01/03 - Present, Soccer Coach, Soccer Association of Columbia, MD.  Currently coaching  middle school boys (age 14).