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.
Chair: Bryan Schmitz SBS Insurance Agency Seneca, KS BryanSchmitz @ sbsins. com
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
• Travis Kershner, SIAA, Inc.
• Melinda Garcia, Liberty Mutual
• Marilyn Winter, Cincinnati Insurance Company
• Patrick McCoy, KAIA
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
• Jennie Darby, CommunityAmerica Insurance Agency, LLC
• 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 Raleigh, 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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