October 23, 2002
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Jennifer May, PIIAI Industry Affairs Coordinator
(217) 793-6660 or jmay@piiai.org
Professional Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois Elects New Officers
The members of the Professional Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois (PIIAI) have elected the following officers, effective October 1, 2002-September 30, 2003.
Executive Committee
| Chairman of the Board: | Paul Verisario, CPIA, All-Security Insurance Agency, Inc., DesPlaines |
| President: | Kenneth E. Wagler, LUTCF, Wagler Insurance Agency, Inc., Peoria Heights |
| President-Elect: | Brian M. McSherry, CIC, Huxtable Insurance Agency, Inc., Flanagan |
| Vice President: | James W. Ander, Stewart-Keator-Kessberger & Lederer, Inc., Burr Ridge |
| Secretary/Treasurer: | Rick Sutton, Interstate Risk Placement, Inc., Peoria |
| National Director: | Dino C. Gavanes, CIC, Premier Risk Services, Inc., Itasca |
Regional Directors
| Region 1: | Allen Karch, CIC, Chaney and Karch Insurance Group, Mt. Vernon |
| Region 3: | Tammy Dugan, Waggoner Bellm Dugan Insurance Agency, Highland |
| Region 4: | Gary L. Musholt, Lowenburg-Musholt Insurance Agency, Inc., Quincy |
| Region 5: | Marc R. Musso, CISR, Wrightsman-Musso, Ltd., Virden |
| Region 6: | Bill Ryan, Stoutenborough Insurance Agency, Inc., Maroa |
| Region 8: | John Cantwell Bierman, Boudreau-Fischer- Bierman Insurance Agency, Bourbonnais |
| Region 9: | Charles B. Farner, CIC, Sndyer Insurance, Bloomington |
| Region 12: | Keith B. Frederick, CIC, Maurits and Jost, Inc., Morrison |
| Region 13: | Phillip James, LUTCF, Resource Insurance Agency, DeKalb |
| Region 14: | Tom J. Walsh, Jr., CPCU, AAI, CPIA, CIC, TW Group, Inc., Westmont |
| Region 15: | Richard Calfa, Calfa for Insurance, Algonquin |
| Region 16: | Daniel C. Pancake, USI Midwest, Chicago |
| Region 17: | Robert D. Lagestee, CIC, Lagestee Insurance Agency, Ltd., South Holland |
| Region 18: | Milton E. Moses, Community Insurance Center, Inc., Chicago |
| Region 19: | Vincent J. Campisano, Northwest Commercial Ins. Services, Inc., Chicago |
| Region 20: | Lois Hutchison, Macior & Company, Buffalo Grove |
Committee Chairs
| Budget & Finance: | Rick Sutton, Interstate Risk Placement, Inc., Peoria |
| Education: | Edward W. Bowman, Stewart-Keator-Kessberger & Lederer, Inc., Burr Ridge |
| Government Relations: | Charles Hruska, Hruska Insurancenter, Flossmoor |
| Planning & Coordination: | Todd Davis, CIC, Davis Insurance Agency, Peoria |
| Young Agents: | Brian Konen, CIC, Konen Agency, Aurora |
| Ken Samson, Dasco Insurance Agency, Inc., Northbrook |
The Professional Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois is an association representing independent insurance agents throughout the state. PIIAI membership is comprised of 1,500 insurance agencies representing 12,000 licensed independent agents engaged in all facets of the insurance industry, including property, casualty, life and health. Its members are businesses that offer customers a choice of policies from a variety of insurance companies. In addition to serving the professional needs of members, PIIAI works for the betterment of the insurance industry through legislative and consumer awareness programs. The PIIAI is headquartered in Springfield, Illinois. Visit PIIAI's consumer website at www.ChooseIndependent.com or agent website at www.piiai.org.