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SAIF’s New Chief DEI Officer Is Mike Watters - 12/23/25

SAIF, Oregon’s not-for-profit workers’ compensation company, has promoted Mike Watters to chief diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) officer. In their new role, Mike will evolve SAIF’s DEI approach, integrate DEI with SAIF’s overall health and well-being strategy, align DEI efforts with employee and customer experience outcomes, and overall foster a culture where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered.

 

Watters joined SAIF in 2012 and has held several positions since, including communication and design director and their most recent role, customer experience (CX) director for policyholders. Throughout their time at SAIF, they have been dedicated to advancing DEI and accessibility through our communication and CX strategies.

 

“Mike has an intimate knowledge of SAIF, strategic expertise, and a stellar track record of launching and sustaining programs in our company,” said Chip Terhune, president and CEO of SAIF. “Mike is a trusted and exceptional leader who will approach this work with humility, creativity, and enthusiasm.”

 

In addition to their work at SAIF, Watters has served the broader DEI community, most recently as the board president of Oregon Pride in Business. They have also served on City of Salem’s Human Rights Commission, leading efforts to improve resources and community outreach. 

 

Watters started in the position in late November.

 

About SAIF 

SAIF is Oregon’s not-for-profit workers’ compensation insurance company. For more than 100 years, we’ve been taking care of injured workers, helping people get back to work, and striving to make Oregon the safest and healthiest place to work. For more information, visit the About SAIF page on saif.com.

 

SAIF’s New Chief DEI Officer Is Mike Watters - 12/23/25

SAIF, Oregon’s not-for-profit workers’ compensation company, has promoted Mike Watters to chief diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) officer. In their new role, Mike will evolve SAIF’s DEI approach, integrate DEI with SAIF’s overall health and well-being strategy, align DEI efforts with employee and customer experience outcomes, and overall foster a culture where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered.

 

Watters joined SAIF in 2012 and has held several positions since, including communication and design director and their most recent role, customer experience (CX) director for policyholders. Throughout their time at SAIF, they have been dedicated to advancing DEI and accessibility through our communication and CX strategies.

 

“Mike has an intimate knowledge of SAIF, strategic expertise, and a stellar track record of launching and sustaining programs in our company,” said Chip Terhune, president and CEO of SAIF. “Mike is a trusted and exceptional leader who will approach this work with humility, creativity, and enthusiasm.”

 

In addition to their work at SAIF, Watters has served the broader DEI community, most recently as the board president of Oregon Pride in Business. They have also served on City of Salem’s Human Rights Commission, leading efforts to improve resources and community outreach. 

 

Watters started in the position in late November.

 

About SAIF 

SAIF is Oregon’s not-for-profit workers’ compensation insurance company. For more than 100 years, we’ve been taking care of injured workers, helping people get back to work, and striving to make Oregon the safest and healthiest place to work. For more information, visit the About SAIF page on saif.com.