Interested in Joining?
The insurance industry is hiring students of ALL majors for ALL functional areas.
Are you interested in a career that is stable, rewarding, and limitless? Could you benefit from expanding your networking, increasing exposure to educational and professional development opportunities, building your resume, and improving your leadership skills? Then Gamma Iota Sigma is for you!
Interested in Joining?
The insurance industry is hiring students of ALL majors for ALL functional areas.
Are you interested in a career that is stable, rewarding, and limitless? Could you benefit from expanding your networking, increasing exposure to educational and professional development opportunities, building your resume, and improving your leadership skills? Then Gamma Iota Sigma is for you!
Advisory Council
The Advisory Council consist of Sustaining Partner Companies
The Advisory Council help leads the strategic direction of Gamma Iota Sigma to grow and sustain a robust and diverse student talent pipeline, ensuring the industry's vibrant future.
Gamma Iota Sigma
2025-2026 Board of Trustees
Gamma Iota Sigma Leadership helps lead the strategic direction of Gamma Iota Sigma's growth and aids with sustaining a robust and diverse student talent pipeline, ensuring the industry's vibrant future.
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*Executive Committee Members
Immediate Past President*
Amwins, Chief
Executive Officer
Vice President*
The Hartford, Regional
Vice President
Vice President*
Lockton, Chief Growth
Officer​​
Professional Association
Representative
Casualty Actuarial Society,
Chief Communication Officer
Faculty Representative
Program Director, Eastern Kentucky University​​
Gamma Iota Sigma 2025-2026
Advisory Council
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Sean Bea, Gallagher
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Blake Berman, Guy Carpenter
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Elliot Burn, Verisk
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Chris Carlson, CRC Group
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Ryley Chamberlin, The University of Olivet**
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Mary Ann Cook, Saint Joseph’s University*
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Catherine Edge, National Life
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Jeff Fields, Markel Corporation
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Beth Gall, Society of Actuaries
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Sarah Gavlick, Jencap Group
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Jack Gibson, International Risk Management Institute (IRMI)
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Jill Lacy Green, State Farm
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Pamela Gorajek, Munich Reinsurance America, Inc.
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Elina Goykhman, Everest**
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Kym Hadzick, RSUI Group
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John Hammond, AIG
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Kristi Hoskinson, University of South Florida*Patti Hurdle, OneAmerica
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Zach Hutson, Cap Specialty***
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Matthew Kienholz, PA Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Co
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Aaron Latto, Great American Insurance Group
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Courtney Lehman, Westfield
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Mike Maurer, Accident Fund
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Rob McDade, COUNTRY Financial
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Elizabeth McDaid, The Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers
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Mark Morneau, Starr Insurance Companies
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Mario Paez, Marsh McLennan Agency
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Kathy Partazana, USG Insurance Services
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Natalie Plumlee, Chubb
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Kevin Ray, Erie Insurance
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Coy Rudd, IAT Insurance Group
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Leah Scoggins, Higginbotham
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Vanessa Sims. WSIA Diversity Foundation
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Chris Timmerman, WSIA Education Foundation
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Jake Timmins, RT Specialty
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Gary Uhl, Sedgwick
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Kimberly Velazquez, Builders Mutual
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Spenser Villwock, CPCU Society
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Cory Wade, Philadelphia Insurance Companies
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Chris Welty, Brown & Riding
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Berri Willis, Burns & Wilcox
*Denotes Faculty
**Denotes Student
***Denotes Alumni
Student Advisory Council
Student Advisory Council prioritizes the development of resources and year-round programming for the benefit of all 6,100+ members. They are the student voice working alongside Grand Chapter to enhance the GIS experience.
2025 - 2026 Student Advisory Council
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Angelica Ledezma, St. Mary's University
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Daniel Franchetti, St. John's University
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Daniel Sutherland, University of Nebraska Lincoln
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Evan Fueyo, University of South Florida
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Ezel Masih, University of Colorado Denver
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Jack Cuddy, Appalachian State University
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Jai Shet, University of Houston
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Kira Simms, University of South Florida
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Lukas Reynolds, Eastern Kentucky University
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Oliver Fogle, Appalachian State University
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Ryley Chamberlin, University of Olivet
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Tessa Lodewyk, University of Colorado Denver
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Triniti Parker, Fisk University
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Carly PyeIllinois, State University
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Sara Waller, Illinois State University