Langdon Ford Financial partners John Langdon and Marc Del Gaudio were presented with GAMA International's James H. Krueger First in Class Award for outstanding leadership and production. GAMA also presented North Star Resource Group’s vice president and field director Mark Bonnett with its Brian Early Front Line Excellence Award for outstanding leadership.

Two NAIFA members are among the recipients of the 2012 National Long Term Care Insurance Sales Achievement Awards, which were announced this month by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI).

NAIFA member Gary T. “Doc” Huffman, CLU, ChFC, was recently elected to the position of chairman of the Board of Ohio National Boards of Directors. This is in addition to his current titles of president and CEO.

American General Life Companies has named NAIFA member John Deremo executive vice president and chief distribution officer. He joins American General from Protective Life Corporation, where he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Distribution Officer.

NAIFA-California has announced that Larry R. Lee, CLU, ChFC, is the recipient of the 21st annual NAIFA-California Distinguished Service Award. The honor is bestowed on individuals who have demonstrated meritorious service to the insurance and financial-services industry, and the community in ways that enhance the image of the agent/advisor. Lee will receive the award May 22, 2012, at the NAIFA-California Annual Meeting in Monterey, California.

The life insurance industry’s highest honor will be presented at the NAIFA Career Conference and Annual Meeting in September as a tribute to his more than 40 years of service and contributions to the industry.

Exciting things have happened to Craig Lytle since he won Advisor Today’sFour Under Forty Award in 2010. He has opened a new agency and has almost earned his CLU designation. Here are some of his thoughts on what it takes to succeed in this business.

New York Life has announced the appointment of Vice President Joanne Rodgers as Chief Diversity Officer, responsible for overseeing all aspects of New York Life’s diversity program. Rodgers is a member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors.

Please join the Boards of Directors of NAIFA-Greater Washington and the Greater Washington Foundation of Insurance and Financial Advisors and the Legacy Award Committee in congratulating 2012 Legacy Award Recipient Ron Jerro, CLU. The award was presented on March 14 at the Third Annual Legacy Award Luncheon and Foundation Annual Meeting at Congressional Country Club. Ron’s children and 10 grandchildren joined in the numerous festivities.

Two NAIFA members are among the general agents appointed by American United Life Insurance Company, a OneAmerica company, to help expand the firm’s distribution network.