AGENCY TECH KAIA COMMITTEES
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
• Rick Elliott
• Bob Fee
• Brian Field
• Chad Fuqua
• Drew Johnson
• Marshall Madill
• 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.
Co-Chair: Russell Winn Winn Insurance Group Wichita, KS russell @ winninsurance. com
Committee members:
• Andy Turley, National Partners
• Ashley Mitchell, EMC Insurance Companies
• Craig Seiler, Creative Planning Property & Casualty
• Doug Hamilton, Kansas Builders Insurance Group
• Melinda Garcia, Liberty Mutual
• Jordan Fee, Fee Insurance Group
• Marilyn Winter, Cincinnati Insurance Company
• Matthew Aripoli, Columbia Insurance
• 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: Natalie Magill Elliott Insurance Group Overland Park, KS natalie @ elliottinsurancegroup. com
Committee members:
• Jennie Darby, CommunityAmerica Insurance Agency, LLC
• Enrique De Luna, CommunityAmerica Insurance Agency, LLC
• Stacey Donnelley, ICI( Insurance Center, Inc.)
• Rob Fisher, Farmers Union Midwest Agency
• Josh Goodman, Waypoint Insurance Midwest, LLC
• Chad Hess, Elliott Group
• Monica Meininger, Inszone Insurance Services, LLC
• Carol Niemeyer, Farmers Alliance Mutual Insurance Co.
• Kimberly Skillman-Robrahn, Trustpoint Insurance
• Marianne Wyant, Haas & Wilkerson Insurance Agency
• 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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