MEET THE BOARD old and a chocolate milk / snack getter for the 3-year-old . Maybe in a few years , I ’ ll be doing cooler things , but for today that ’ s my life .
BRYAN SCHMITZ
Why did you volunteer to serve on the Board ? When I was asked to be on the KAIA Board , I was just taking over the leadership role of SBS Insurance , and I thought I could bring a unique perspective to the Board . I also thought being on the Board would help me meet and network with many respected people in the insurance industry that I could learn from . I also thought my knowledge in the crop insurance program may be of value to the Board .
What do you hope to achieve as a board member ? My goal for being on the Board was to continue the strong presence that the KAIA has in the industry . If I had one other goal , it was to get more KAIA members involved with the KAIA thru committees , legislative events , education , etc .
What about being in the insurance industry drives you ? My drive comes from the ability to help people when they are in a time of need . I really enjoy spending time with customers , explaining coverages , and talking about risks that the customer may need coverage for and how the policy would respond .
What skills or experience do you bring to the association and its members ? I think one of my biggest skills that I bring to members is simply the ability to listen . I hope the members feel like they can call me and talk about any questions or concerns . Not all problems can be solved quickly . Sometimes , the solution is not exactly what you want , but dig deep enough to find the root problem and working together to find a suitable solution for all involved is an asset that I feel I possess .
When your insurance hat comes off , what do you enjoy doing ? When I am not working , I enjoy being around our family farm working ground or tending to livestock . I also enjoy deer and turkey hunting but being outside and hearing nature come to life at dawn is the real enjoyment I get from these activities . I have also enjoyed spending time coaching youth or high school sports for many years . Although who wins and loses is always important to me , the relationships that I have built with many of my former players are the most enjoyable part of the coaching experience . I have many former players who now have children of their own who are starting youth sports , and to see the parents getting involved teaching the valuable life lessons that come from being active in sports is my reward .
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