“I really think the two main factors that differentiate First Class from the competition are your friendly approach and your ability to come up with creative notice solutions.”
Stacy Bardo, Bardo Law, P.C.
About Us
First Class, Inc. is a C Corporation, and has been doing business since 1996. The Class Action Division provides in-depth class action administration services. We have worked with law firms across the country, and have successfully administered class action cases ranging in size from less than one hundred to over one million class members.
Handling the mechanics of notification and settlement accurately, efficiently, and cost effectively plays a pivotal role in any class action case. Whether you represent the Defendant or the Plaintiff, we have the expertise and systems to handle every aspect of your class action case- from notification through settlement.
Meet the Team
Lonna B. Schulz
President and CEO
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Lonna is the President of First Class, Inc., and oversees all aspects of the business. Lonna’s background and experience in Engineering, Production, and Project Management guided the development and implementation of many of the systems and procedures used by First Class, Inc. today.
Bailey Hughes
Director of Case Management
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Bailey is responsible for the overall management of services provided to our clients. She oversees every aspect of a case, and is the primary contact for our clients, from consulting on estimates to implementation of administration and beyond.
Rick Chisnick
Data Processing Lead
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Rick leads our data department, and is responsible for processing and managing client data and class lists. He analyzes lists to help find potential problems before notifications are sent.
Kimberly Perry
Finance Manager
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Kimberly runs the books at First Class, Inc., and also helps to manage our complex banking systems across numerous cases. She oversees our bank accounts and settlement funds, and handles banking inquiries from class members, banks, and check cashers.
Maria Mendoza
Production Manager
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Maria handles the physical aspects of preparing mailings, and oversees the shipping, receiving, and processing of correspondence to and from First Class, Inc. She is the cornerstone of our production schedule, and makes sure each mailing is on time and up to postal standards.