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Raise your hand to get involved and be an industry leader. Contact Joan Sutton to sign up for a committee. Email [email protected] or call (800) 229-7048 ext. 303. Government Affairs Other members: Monitors current state legislative, regulatory, and political activity proposals for the association and proactively explores legislation that provides a more favorable insurance marketplace for agents and the insurance buying public. Makes recommendations regarding the association’s support or opposition to specific legislative proposals at both the state and national levels. Chair: Chad E. Fuqua Fuqua Insurance Group Hesston, Kan. [email protected] Agent & Company Relations • • • • • • • • • • • • • Kevin Campbell, Vice Chairperson Tom Bryon Brock Elliott Rick Elliott Bob Fee Drew Johnson Will Larson William Lessen Michael Lesser Mark Lowry Marshall Madill David Miller Ryan Murry • • • • • • • • • Robert Richey SueAnn Schultz Al Shank, Jr. Scott Strong Scott Stuckey Tim Tyner Kristy Wilson Dave Hulcher, KAIA Joan Sutton, KAIA Other members: Works with companies to promote opportunities to engage more deeply with the association. Oversees and grows the Industry Partner program by creating greater awareness of the benefits provided and making direct contact with carriers. Provides a vehicle for discussion of potential issues and solutions for enhancing business practices. Chair: Kevin J. Campbell United Agency, LLC Arkansas City, Kan. [email protected] Professional Development • • • • • • • • • • • Doug Buckles, Newkirk, Dennis & Buckles, Inc. Rick Elliott, Elliott Insurance Inc. Jordan Fee, Fee Insurance Group, Inc. Doug Hamilton, Kansas Builders Insurance Group Ben Hickey, TRUSS Davie Holt, Imperial PFS Ashley Mitchell, EMC Insurance Companies Austin Renn, Renn & Company, Inc. David Sanders, IMA, Inc Craig Seiler, Creative Planning Property & Casualty, LLC Joan Sutton, Kansas Assn. of Insurance Agents Other members: Develops and implements a strategy for professional development and networking of members through KAIA’s education and conference offerings. Provides suggestions for relevant, timely subject matter of interest to KAIA members, including recommendations for instructors/speakers for education courses and programs. Provides input and recommendations regarding logistics (location, agenda, and speakers) and content for KAIA events. • • • • • • • • Kent Anthony, First Group Insurance, Inc. Stacey Donnelley, ICI (Insurance Center, Inc.) Cindy Hower, Kellerman Insurance, Inc. Mellisa Miller, Fee Insurance Group, Inc. Molly Reilly, The Davidson Agency, Inc Teri Russell, Farmers Alliance Insurance Companies Cristi Werth, TWI Insurance Services, Inc Barb Cobuluis, Kansas Assn. of Insurance Agents Chair: Kevin J. O’Brien The Reilly Company Overland Park, Kan. [email protected] | January - February 2019 | KANSAS INSURANCE AGENT & BROKER 17