NAIFA names financial services leaders to new Industry Leadership Board

WASHINGTON – The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors announced the formation of its Industry Leadership Board 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 Bouquet, The American College

Tom Cothron, 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."