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MAIA Committees 2012-13
Trusted Choice/Communications Committee
Company/Agency Relations Committee
FACTS Committee (Forms, Analysis, Coverages, Translation)
Legislative/Public Policy/State-National PAC Committee
Nominations/Elections Committee
Professional Development Committee
Technology Committee
Young Agents Council
TRUSTED CHOICE/COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
Charged to develop and implement a plan for committee action that will encompass external delivery of MAIA public policy positions and advertising and public relations to promote the value of independent agents and differentiate independent agents from other distribution channels and companies.
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CHAIR:
Ed LeBuda, CIC (14)
MCI, Inc.
701 N Madison Ave.
Bay City, MI 48708-6464
989-892-5541
ed@mciinsurance.com |
Rob Umstead, CPCU (14)
Steenland Insurance Agency, Inc.
975 Three Mile Rd NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
616-784-3322
Rob@steenland.com |
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Pam Barkel, CISR, CIC, AAI, AINS (15)
Hartland Insurance Agency Inc.
PO Box 129
Hartland, MI 48353-0129
810-632-5161
pambarkel@hartlandinsurance.com |
BOARD LIAISON:
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Dale Simmon, CIC, LUTCF (14)
Simmon Insurance Agency, Inc.
612 S. Creyts Rd., Suite B
Lansing, MI 48917
517-323-2900
dsimmon@sigmarep.com |
STAFF LIAISON:
Bob Pierce, CAE, CEO
1141 Centennial Way
Lansing, MI 48917
517-323-9473
rpierce@michagent.org
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COMPANY/AGENCY RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Facilitates communication between companies & agents and provides a forum to address issues of concerns on the part of all parties.
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CHAIR:
Tom Stuit, LIC, CPA (12)
Berends Hendricks Stuit Insurance
3055 44th St. SW, PO Box 953
Grandville, MI 49418
616-531-1900
tstuit@bhsins.com |
Tom Messner (15)
America One, Inc.
PO Box 857
Okemos, MI 48805-0857
517-349-3310
americaoneinsurance@gmail.com |
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Jason DeKuiper (14)
The White Agency, Inc.
52 W. Main Street
Fremont, MI 49412
231-924-3100
jdekuiper@whiteagency.com |
Ryan Parkinson (15)
Hale Insurance Agency
PO Box 217
Hale, MI 48739
989-728-3191
ryan@haleinsurance.net |
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Tim Fekete, AAI (13)
Fekete Knaggs & Burr Agency
1200 S. Mitchell St.
Cadillac, MI 49603
231-779-7919
tfekete@fkbinsurance.com |
BOARD LIAISON:
John Sorenson, LUTCF, AAI (14)
Red Arrow Insurance Agency Inc.
2845 Niles Avenue
St. Joseph, MI 49085
269-982-3420
Rai49085@aol.com |
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George Henry (15)
Consolidated Agencies, Inc.
5758 Fifteen Mile Road
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
586-977-9900
ghenry@consolidatedagencies.com |
STAFF LIAISON:
Bob Pierce, CAE, CEO
MAIA
1141 Centennial Way
Lansing, MI 48917
517-323-9473 Fax 517-323-1629
rpierce@michagent.org |
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FACTS COMMITTEE
(Forms, Analysis, Coverages, Translation)
Provides membership with information, assistance, and guidance about insurance coverage rating and market availability, issues that may be pertinent to their well being. Represents the Association in these matters with the appropriate governmental agencies or quasi-governmental agencies (bureaus). Serves as a commercial lines and personal lines resource to member agents. Oversees Association's insurance coverages.
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CHAIR:
Art Judson, CIC, CPCU, ARM, ARM-P,AAI, AU, ASLI, API, AIS, AIC, ACS (12)
Goss LLC
600 Renaissance Ste 1200
Detroit, MI 48243
313-446-9636
aejudson@gossllc.com |
J.J. Reifler (13)
Korotkin Insurance Group
26877 Northwestern Highway #400
PO Box 431
Southfield, MI 48033
248-352-5140
jjr@korotkin.com |
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Jerry Domitrovich (14)
Domitrovich Insurance Agency
234 River Street, PO Box 127
Ontonagon, MI 49953
906-884-2801 Fax 906-884-2128
jddomit@jamadots.com |
Bob Worgess (14)
Worgess Agency, Inc.
Two W. Michigan, Suite 100
Battle Creek, MI 49017
269-965-3221
bob@worgess.com |
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Eric Karn, CIC, CISR (14)
KSP Insurance
1420 Ford Ave
Wyandotte, MI 48192
734-285-5600
ekarn@kspinsurance.com |
BOARD LIAISON & INSURANCE SUB-COMMITTEE CHAIR:
Dan Hartmann, CIC (13)
Jerviss-Fethke Insurance Inc.
71 W. Webster Ave
Muskegon, MI 49440
231-722-2375
dan@j-fins.com |
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Paula J. Merollis, CIC, CISR (12)
Wells Fargo Insurance Services USA, Inc.
4000 Town Center, Suite 800
Southfield, MI 48075
248-948-5617
Paula.Merollis@wellsfargo.com |
STAFF LIAISON:
Kari Quimby
MAIA
1141 Centennial Way
Lansing, MI 48917
517-327-8037 Fax 517-323-1629
kquimby@michagent.org
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John Olson (15)
General Agency Co
PO Box 448
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48804-0448
989-773-6985
jolson@ga-ins.com |
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LEGISLATIVE/PUBLIC POLICY COMMITTEE
Works closely with the Association’s Government Affairs and Public Relations staff on issue management and development, including studying and evaluation insurance legislative/regulatory initiatives impacting members and consumers, communication of that information to the various publics, and grassroots engagement of members in the process where appropriate. Oversees PAC fundraising and disbursements.
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Chair:
Scott McBride, CIC, LIC (12)
Mason-McBride Inc
3290 West Big Beaver, Suite 503
Troy MI 48084
248-822-7170
smcbride@masonmcbride.com |
Don Shampine, CIC
Michigan Insurance Group
1373 E. Laketon Avenue, Suite A
Muskegon, MI 49442
231-755-3000
das@michiganrisk.com |
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Mike Clark (15)
Hillsdale Agency Inc
62 Waldron St.
Hillsdale, MI 49242
517-437-4474
hillsdaleagency@sbcglobal.net |
Susan Tobbe (15)
Neace Lukens
3000 Town Center, Suite 1850
Southfield, MI 48075
248-827-0314
Susan.tobbe@neacelukens.com |
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Terri Hartwick, AAI (14)
Hartland Insurance Agency, Inc.
2532 Old US 23, PO Box 129
Hartland, MI 48353
810-632-5161
terrihartwick@hartlandinsurance.com |
BOARD LIAISON:
Tim Roodvoets (15)
The Lapeer Agency, Inc
145 E. Nepessing
Lapeer, MI 48446
810-664-2966
tim@lapeeragency.com |
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Mike Kapnick (14)
Kapnick Insurance Group
333 Industrial Dr.
Adrian, MI 49221
517-263-4656
mkapnick@kapnick.com |
STAFF LIAISON:
Scott Hummel
MAIA
1141 Centennial Way
Lansing, MI 48917
5l7-323-9473 Fax 5l7-323-1629
shummel@michagent.org |
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NOMINATIONS/ELECTIONS COMMITTEE
Nominates candidates, administers and reports the result of any and all regular and special election and presents written report of its recommendations to MAIA Board of Directors.
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CHAIR & BOARD LIAISON:
Christine Hansens, CIC, CISR (14)
Holt & Dimondale Agency, Inc
2129 Aurelius Rd., PO Box 69
Holt, MI 48842
517-694-0149
chris@holtdimondaleagency.com |
Mike McBride (15)
Mason-McBride Inc
3290 West Big Beaver, Suite 503
Troy, MI 48084
248-822-7170
mmcbride@masonmcbride.com |
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
LeRoy Bostic, CPCU, LIC (14)
Lewis & Thompson Agency Inc.
2617 W. Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI 48208
313-875-7555
leroyb@lewis-thompson.com |
STAFF LIAISON:
Mary Gardner
MAIA
1141 Centennial Way
Lansing, MI 48917
5l7-323-9473 FAX 5l7-323-1629
mgardner@michagent.org |
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Harry Howes, CIC (13)
Howes Insurance Services
988 South Adams, Suite 205
Birmingham, MI 48009
2248-723-1000
Harry@howesinsurance.net |
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Determines program topics/speakers for scheduling on the annual calendar; based on needs analysis. Oversees and promotes interest in the Association’s educational programming. Also explores needs and develops effective alternative educational resources, and determines direction in ed. programming for the annual convention.
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CHAIR:
Bonnie Hayward, CIC, AAI, CISR CPIW (14)
General Agency
PO Box 448
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48804
989-773-6981
bhayward@ga-ins.com |
Ron Devers (15)
PSI Insurance Agency, LLC
408 Kalamazoo Plaza, Suite 1
Lansing, MI 48933
517-484-1468
rdevers@psiinsurance.net |
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Lisa Anderson (14)
Davis Vandenbossche Agency, Inc.
PO Box 418
Eastpointe, MI 48021
586-775-1312
landerson@dvains.com |
Alice Kring, CISR CIC (14)
Redbud Insurance Services LLC
110 Main St
Buchanan, MI 49107
269-695-3000
alice@redbudinsurance.com |
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Sharon Bieser, CIC, CISR (15)
Community Insurance Center Ltd
3900 S. Lapeer Road
Metamora, MI 48455
248-628-2505
sbieser@cicinsctr.com |
BOARD LIAISON:
Christine Hansens, CIC, CISR (14)
Holt & Dimondale Agency, Inc.
2129 Aurelius Rd., PO Box 69
Holt, MI 48842
517-694-0149
chris@holtdimondaleagency.com |
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Tina Croley, CISR (13)
MDA Insurance & Financial Group
3657 Okemos Rd., Suite 100
Okemos, MI 48864
517-484-6765
tcroley@mdaifg.com |
STAFF LIAISON:
Mary Gardner
MAIA
1141 Centennial Way
Lansing, MI 48917
517-327-8045
mgardner@michagent.org |
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CIC/CISR SUBCOMMITTEE
Works with the CIC Education Consultant to monitor the quality of speakers, exams, and test results. Promotes the CIC program as a vehicle to fulfill continuing education requirements. Maintains open communication with the Society of CIC in Austin, TX. Also monitors CISR program.
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CHAIR & BOARD LIAISON:
Christine Hansens, CIC, CISR (14)
Holt & Dimondale Agency, Inc.
2129 Aurelius Rd., PO Box 69
Holt, MI 48842
517-694-0149
chris@holtdimondaleagency.com |
Alice Kring, CISR CIC (14)
Redbud Insurance Services LLC
110 Main St
Buchanan, MI 49107
269-695-3000
alice@redbudinsurance.com |
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Sharon Bieser, CIC, CISR (15)
Community Insurance Center Ltd
3900 S. Lapeer Road
Metamora, MI 48455
248-628-2505
sbieser@cicinsctr.com |
EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT:
Carol Breed, JD CIC CPCU
Olivet College
320 S Main St
Olivet, MI 49076
269-749-7664
cbreed@olivetcollege.edu |
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Tina Croley, CISR (13)
MDA Insurance & Financial Group
3657 Okemos Rd., Suite 100
Okemos, MI 48864
517-484-6765
tcroley@mdaifg.com |
STAFF CONTACT:
Mary Gardner
MAIA
1141 Centennial Way
Lansing, MI
517-327-8045 Fax 517-323-1629
mgardner@michagent.org |
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Bonnie Hayward (14)
General Agency
PO Box 448
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48804
989-773-6981
bhayward@ga-ins.com |
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TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
Monitors the current status of agency technology and advises members and provides networking, consulting and reference resources for members. Also maintains communications with user groups, sponsors of Great Lakes Automation Day and oversees all matters related to standardization and interface.
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CHAIR:
Cindy Green Johnson
VAST
300 S. Front St.
Marquette, MI 49855
906-228-7500
clg@hetrickins.com |
Venus Tondreau, CISR (13)
Ford Insurance Agency Inc
920 S. Garfield Ave
Traverse City, MI 49686
231-941-0450
vtondreau@fordinsurance.net |
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Jason Kiley, CISR, AIT (15)
General Agency Co
PO Box 448
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48804-0448
989-773-6985 X277
jkiley@ga-ins.com |
Emily Wilmot, PHR
Applied User Group Representative
KorthaseFlinn Ins. & Financial Services
1150 Boyne Ave.
Boyne City, MI 49712
(231) 459.1471
ewilmot@korthaseflinn.com |
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Steve Shook, LUTCF
Russell & Schrader Agency Inc
219 E. Lawrence Ave, PO Box 309
Charlotte, MI 48813
517-543-1740
stephenshook@russellschrader.com
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BOARD LIAISON:
Linda Fisher, AAI, CIC, LUTCF, LIC (15)
Fisher Agency Inc
3506 Kirkland Court
Williamsburg, MI 49690
231-938-4408
lfisheragency@sbcglobal.net |
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Mindy Thomas (13)
Hacker King Sherry Agency
2205 Abbott Rd
East Lansing, MI 48826
517-337-6000
mthomas@hksagency.com |
STAFF LIAISON:
Bob Pierce, CAE, CEO
MAIA
1141 Centennial Way
Lansing, MI 48917
517-323-9473 ax 517-323-1629
rpierce@michagent.org |
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Rick Sovel (13)
Michigan Community Insurance
21500 Haggerty Rd., Suite 200
Northville, MI 48167-8992
248-465-6200
rick@michigancommunity.com |
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YOUNG AGENTS COUNCIL
MAIA's Young Agents Council organizes programs that develop professional agents, builds business and personal relationships and instills commitment to the industry. YAC also gets young agents involved in the Michigan Association of Insurance Agents and develops future leaders. YACs are the future of the industry.
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CHAIR:
Will Lemanski, AIC, API, AAI (13)
Meiers & Lombardini Insurance Services
PO Box 1270
East Lansing, MI 48826
517-351-9117
Will@meierslombardini.com |
Adam Jackson (15)
Ron Jackson Insurance Agency Inc
814 S. Burdick St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
269-345-8577
ajackson@ronjacksonins.com |
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VICE CHAIR:
Anthony DiPilla (14)
Morris Insurance Group
135 Romeo Road
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 651-7585
anthony@morrisinsurancegroup.com |
Erich Ehlert (14)
Troy Metro Agency
2032 E. Square Lake Rd., Suite 300
Troy, MI 48085
248-813-8540
erich@troymetro.com |
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COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Pat Baker (13)
Baker Insurance Agency of Lennon
11931 Main St.
Lennon, MI 48449-0006
810-621-3400
pbaker@baker123.com |
PAST CHAIR:
Lauren Galecki
Lakeside Insurance Agency Inc
43200 Garfield
Clinton Twp, MI 48038
(586)286-5000
lauren@lakesideinsurance.com |
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Kelly Casey (14)
Duclos Insurance Agency
7531 Gratiot
Saginaw, MI 48609
989-781-2662
kcasey@duclosagency.com |
BOARD REP./LIAISON:
Doug Fairbanks, CIC, AAI
Hartland Insurance Agency, Inc
PO Box 129
Hartland, MI 48353
810-632-5161
dfairbanks@hartlandinsurance.com |
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Karen Frederick
Peterson McGregor & Associates
1368 Business Park Drive
Traverse City, MI 49696
231-922-7220
kfrederick@petersonmcgregor.com |
STAFF LIAISON:
Rita LaMoreaux
MAIA
1141 Centennial Way
Lansing, MI 48917
5l7-627-8034 FAX 5l7-323-1629
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