ASSOCIATION
Government Affairs
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 : Brock Elliott Elliott Group Lousiburg , KS brock @ elliottinsurancegroup . com
Committee members :
• John Baker
• Mark Buhler
• Kevin Campbell
• Rick Elliott
• Bob Fee
• Brian Field
• Chad Fuqua
• Drew Johnson
• Rob Lessen
• Marshall Madill
• David Miller
• Ryan Murry
• Austin Renn
• Robert Richey
• Craig Seiler
• Scott Strong
• Tim Tyner
• Kristy Wilson
• Dan Murray
• Dave Hulcher , KAIA
• Beth Smoller , KAIA
Agent & Company Relations
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 .
Committee members :
• Rick Elliott , Elliott Group
• Jordan Fee , Fee Insurance Group , Inc .
• Doug Hamilton , Kansas Builders Insurance Group
• Ashley Mitchell , EMC Insurance Companies
• Craig Seiler , Creative Planning Property & Casualty
• Patrick McCoy , KAIA
Chair : Bryan Schmitz SBS Insurance Agency Seneca , KS BryanSchmitz @ sbsins . com
Professional Development
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 .
Chair : Cindy Hower Kellerman Insurance , Inc . Holton , KS chower @ kellermaninsurance . com
Committee members :
• Kent Anthony , First Group Insurance , Inc .
• Mitch Cramer , ProValue Insurance
• Stacey Donnelley , ICI ( Insurance Center , Inc .)
• Shelby Doty , Insurance Planning , Inc .
• Chad Hess , Elliott Group
• Mellisa Miller , Fee Insurance Group , Inc .
• Carol Niemeyer , Farmers Alliance Mutual Insurance Co .
• Cristi Werth , TWI Insurance Services , Inc
• Chad Wilson , ProValue Insurance
• Karlyn Judd , KAIA
Being a committee member provides you the opportunity to drive industry thought leadership . To join a KAIA Committee , please contact Patrick McCoy .
Email : patrick @ kaia . com or call : 785-289-9217
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