NAIFA is proud to announce the formation of its Industry Leadership Board (ILB) comprised of distinguished leaders within the insurance and financial services sector. This inaugural board brings together a select group of financial professionals dedicated to helping NAIFA members succeed in their businesses and serve their clients.

Members of the ILB are:

Michael Babikian, First Financial Resources
Anthony Boquet, The American College
Tom Cothron, NAIFA, Southern Farm Bureau
Tom Dempsey, Integrity Marketing
Charles Gray, MassMutual
Larry Holzberg, Coastal Wealth
Jill Kozeny, ACLI
Michael Lackey, New York Life
Dennis Martin, OneAmerica
Kevin Mayeux, NAIFA
Tom Michel, Michel Financial Group
Steve Radke, Northwestern Mutual
Tammy Robbins, Cambridge Investment Research
Bill Shelow, LIBRA Insurance Partners
Vince Vitiello, New American Marketing
Ed Youmell, Guardian
Mark Zagurski, Mutual of Omaha

“Members of the Industry Leadership Board are deeply committed to offering perspectives and guidance that will drive NAIFA's mission of advancing the profession and safeguarding the financial well-being of Americans,” said NAIFA President Tom Cothron. "By harnessing their expertise and leveraging their insights, NAIFA is poised to lead the industry into a future defined by growth, resilience, and unparalleled service to clients across the nation.”

The ILB will collaborate closely with NAIFA's Board of Trustees and professional staff to identify emerging trends, anticipate challenges, and develop solutions to enhance the value proposition for financial professionals and their clients.

NAIFA, celebrating its 134th year, has undergone significant transformation, including a comprehensive restructure in 2019 that modernized its operations, enhanced technological capabilities, and amplified its political impact. As the organization embarks on its next phase of growth, the establishment of the Industry Leadership Board emerges as a critical initiative to foster collaboration, insight, and forward-thinking strategies.

“I am honored to welcome this group of dedicated professionals to NAIFA's Industry Leadership Board,” said NAIFA Chief Executive Officer Kevin Mayeux, CAE. “Their collective wisdom and strategic foresight will be instrumental in guiding NAIFA's initiatives and ensuring that we continue to meet the evolving needs of our members and the clients they serve."