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2020 Committee Update: Value, Support, Impact
In 2020, Applied Client Network will launch a streamlined committee structure. This new format will eliminate redundant committee activity, encourage new volunteers to participate, and create more leadership opportunities for member volunteers. The goal of the new structure is to ensure that all volunteer activities meet three key criteria - providing value to the individual volunteer, providing support to the larger organization, and allowing volunteers to see the impact of their contributions.
If you are interested in learning more about the new committee structure, this video provides additional details.
Networking Committee
The Networking Committee is charged with the overall mission of ensuring member value and developing opportunities for member involvement. The Networking Committee consists of three subcommittees:
- Member Value | Focused on member engagement and retention, and providing feedback to proposed changes to member benefits.
- Volunteer Development Subcommittee | Focused on recruitment, retention, and recognition of ACN volunteers across all levels.
- Chapter Leadership Subcommittee | Focused on developing content for annual meetings – Applied Net and Leadership Academy, defining Chapter needs and supporting staff in developing resources for chapter officers
View Networking Committee Charter
Networking Committee Leadership
Wendy J Mills, Medical Society of VA Insurance Agency ( Richmond, VA) -- Member Value Subcommittee Chair
Kimberly Champion, Associated Comm Brokers Inc (Fairfield, CT) -- Chapter Leadership Subcommittee Chair
Kevin MacDonald, McSweeney & Ricci Ins Agy Inc (Braintree, MA) -- Volunteer Development Subcommittee Chair
Amber Bosma, Prins Insurance, Inc. (Sanborn, IA) -- Board Liaison
C.J. Nolan, Munn Insurance (St. Johns, NL)
Jacqueline Gaggiano (Chicago, IL) -- Applied Client Network Staff Liaison
Sarah Amdor (Chicago, IL) -- Applied Client Network Staff Liaison
Shannon Wright (Chicago, IL) -- Applied Client Network Staff Liaison
Education Committee
The Education Committee promotes dynamic continuing education and knowledge through resources, programs and products that enhance and drive agency/brokerage profitability and value.
View Education Committee Charter
Education Committee Members
Joe Pratts, Hoffman Brown Company (Sherman Oaks, CA) – Chair
Kerrie Koestner, Farrell Backlund Ins Agcy Inc (Taunton, MA) -- Vice Chair
Sonia Segura, First Insurance Group (Defiance, OH) -- Board Liaison
Colleen Lazanich, CalNonprofits Insurance Services (Capitola, CA -- Board Liaison
Darcy Waddell, Applied Systems (University Park, IL) -- Applied Systems Liaison
Julie Ferry (Chicago, IL) -- Applied Client Network Staff Liaison
Renee Riedel (Chicago, IL) -- Applied Client Network Staff Liaison
Advocacy Committee
The Advocacy Committee is charged with representing ACN within the independent insurance agency community, developing opportunities for collaboration, identifying trends, and driving product feedback. The Advocacy Committee consists of three subcommittees:
- Product Development Subcommittee | Focused on working with Applied Systems product teams to provide feedback and enhancement requests
- Industry Outreach Subcommittee | Focused on establishing and developing relationships with other industry groups, representing ACN at industry events and identifying opportunities for collaboration
- Advocacy Development | Focused on exploring and identifying new opportunities for advocacy or industry engagement, and providing guidance on leveraging information to enhance member value
View Advocacy Committee Charter
Advocacy Committee Leadership
Kevin Sindelar, Arthur j Gallagher (Rolling Meadows, IL) -- Industry Outreach Subcommittee Chair
Kevin Crow, Kapnick Insurance Group (Adrian, MI) -- Product Development Subcommittee Chair
Casey Hearring, Schultheis Insurance Agency Inc. (Evansville, IN) -- Advocacy Development Subcommittee Chair
Gillian Van Kempen, Best Buy Insurance Brokers (Ajax, ON) -- Board Liaison
Kathy DeGrandchamp, Bok Financial Insurance (Scottsdale, AZ) --Board Liaison
Sarah Amdor (Chicago, IL) -- Applied Client Network Staff Liaison
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee’s charge is to oversee Association financial affairs and the annual financial statement audit. The Board Treasurer serves as Chair of this committee.
View Finance Committee Charter
Finance Committee Members
Jackie Gould, Assurance (Schaumburg, IL) -- Applied Client Network Board Treasurer
Christine Horne, Bankers Insurance (Staunton, VA) -- Board Chair
Ron Brunell, The Signature B&B Companies (Garden City, NJ) -- Board Vice Chair
Aaron Rich, Everett B. Rich Agency (Lyme Center, NH) -- Board Past Chair
Jacqueline Gaggiano (Chicago, IL) -- Applied Client Network Staff Liaison
Governance Committee
The Governance Committee provides guidance to the Applied Client Network Board of Directors and CEO to assure the Applied Client Network’s bylaws protect both the rights of the Applied Client Network membership and the Board’s ability to govern the organization.
View Governance Committee Charter
Governance Committee Members
Karla J. Myers, FIFS (Telford, PA) -- Chair
Aaron Rich, Everett B. Rich Agency (Lyme Center, NH) -- Board Liaison
Sarah Amdor (Chicago, IL) -- Applied Client Network Staff Liaison