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Executive Officers
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President
Mike Ryan
214-493-2236 MikeGRyan@Verizon.net
Director of Sales & Account Management UniCare
Mike has been with UniCare in Texas since their acquisition of Mass Mutual in 1996. He has 20 years of experience in the Insurance Industry. He currently manages Sales & Account Management in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, & Arkansas.
In 2007, Mike was appointed to the Dallas Association of Health Underwriters Board of Directors. He received the Presidential Citation Award from Texas Association of Health Underwriters in 2007 and the Hendershot Award in 2008.
He is a graduate of Niagara University and received his CPA designation while working in Public Accounting. He is married with 3 children.
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President
Elect David Creek (214) 498-0808 (cell) dcheek@panamericanlife.com
David has almost 15 years experience in the insurance business as an independent broker, working on the Carrier side, as well as the Vendor side. Prior to his success in the insurance business, he owned a print brokerage company for almost 10 years.
Pan-American Life Insurance Company, 2/09 to Present
Vice President of Sales, responsible for the recruiting and hiring of Sales Executives, to market the Limited and Middle Medical products and services to insurance brokers and general agents.
MIB, Inc., 10/07 to 1/09
Vice President of Sales, who led a team of sales people selling a risk assessment database to C-level management of insurance carriers, who specialize in individual and small group health insurance.
UniCare, a Wellpoint/Anthem Company, 3/99 to 9/07
Director of Sales for the Individual and Small Group Division, where he grew membership every year, including over $151 million in annualized premium in new business sales in 2005, and $155 million in 2006.
Insurance Broker, 9/95 to 3/99
Independent insurance broker, who specialized in the marketing and selling of individual and group insurance products and services.
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Past President Tamela Southan
214-532-9442 tamela@benefitsolutionsbydesign.com
Tamela Southan has been a long standing
member of National Association of Health Underwriters having
participated with DAHU and VAHU since 1991. With her
relocation back to Dallas, Tamela took the big step starting
her own independent insurance agency, Benefit Solutions by
Design in January 2008.
As a consumer and insurance professional my goal is to
provide my clients, associates and consumers with a solid
knowledge and understanding of the benefits designed to best
suit their specific needs now and into the future. Peace of
Mind is the cornerstone to one’s security and satisfaction
when it comes to healthcare solutions.
With her great experience and enthusiasm she has served in
various board positions always focusing her passions around
legislative issues. While working in Washington, DC and here
locally, she works to keep the key aspects that impact our
free market system actively engaged.
Tamela is a dedicated member and consumer of our American
healthcare industry. Recognitions:
TAHU Legislative Award 2008
DAHU Leadership Award 2007
DAHU President 2008-2009 |
Treasurer Stu Dunkle Colonial Insurance
Company 972-582-7612 stuart.dunkle@coloniallife.com
Stu has been an
Employee Benefit professional since 1980. He is currently a
District Manager with Colonial Life responsible for worksite
marketing, benefit communication and enrollment on accounts
from 3 lives to 5,000+ lives. He has a CEBS designation
since 1992 and has serves as the Treasurer, Vice President and
President of the local chapter. He has been attending Health
Underwriters’ meetings since 1992.
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Secretary
Taryn Starling
214-287-3575 starlingt@aetan.com
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The
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Communication Chair
Kim O’Neill
972-599-6228 dahunewsletters@gmail.com
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Legislation - State Patrick Skinner, CLU,
ChFC J. Patrick Skinner &
Assoc. 469-767-2929 patrickskinner@tx.rr.com
Patrick Skinner
entered the insurance business in 1978, after earning a BBA
from SMU with a minor in Insurance. He has been an independent
agent for over 30 years, specializing in employee benefits for
small employers and individuals. He earned his CLU designation
in 1981 and his ChFC in 1983.
Patrick worked with several agencies before starting
Patrick Skinner and Associates in 1988. Patrick stresses
Customer Service with education of risk and appropriate
solutions for his clients.
Patrick has been a member of the Dallas Association of
Health Underwriters for over 20 years and joined the Board as
the Sponsorship Director in 2007 and moved into the Tx
Legislative Chair from 2008 to present.
He has been married to Joyce for 26 years and has 2
wonderful kids – Danielle and Ross.
Fun Facts: Patrick was 1st McKinney YMCA Nation Chief of
the Indian programs. Patrick has coached 30 youth sports teams
in soccer, basketball, and baseball, from ages 4 thru 14.
Patrick was a board member of the McKinney Baseball
Association for 7 years, including Commissioner for 2.
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Legislation - Federal
Diane Gonzalez-Vickers, CBA
Benefit Writers
972-771-0100
diane@benefitwriters.com
Diane Gonzalez-Vickers holds a General Agent Life and Health license in the State of Texas. She has 18 years of experience as a Small Business Owner. Prior to her insurance career she was a small business owner. She knows the challenges that are involved when an employer wants to offer his/her employees' group health and life benefits but is concerned about the costs.
She started in business in 1999, as an insurance Agent working for a local agency in Dallas and within two years started her own agency, Benefit Writers, in May 2001 in Rockwall, TX. Customer service is very important to Diane; she works very hard to go above and beyond what her client's expectations are of her.
She is a member of NAHU and she joined Dallas DAHU in 2002. Last year was the first time for her to serve on the board of DAHU, and she is committed to excellence while serving as Awards Chairperson. During her tenure the awards won for DAHU were the Pacesetter Award, The Membership Growth Award for Large Chapter, and Media Relations Award.
As health care reform became the focus in Washington her passion to help and give back to the industry became her priority and she accepted the DAHU Federal Legislative Chair. She was the first to hold a town Hall meeting to discuss reform with Congressman Ralph Hall as the key note speaker. This allowed the citizens of Rockwall to talk about their concerns with health care reforms. She traveled to Washington, DC to lobby with NAHU in April and again in July. She is committed to her role and responsibilities of DAHU federal legislative chair to keep the latest information delivered to her association and her clients
Diane specializes in Small Groups and Individual, Life, Long Term and DI.
In her spare time she enjoys spends quality time with her family and friends, church, photography, floral designing and volunteering for Non-Profit organizations. She is married to Chuck and they live in Rockwall, TX. They have three daughters and one son and one son-in-law.
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Public
Service Marcia Snell Pharmacy Benefit Consultant,
PSG 469-443-3413 Marcia.snell@verizon.net
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Media
Relations Larry French 972-807-4629 frenchindal@tx.rr.com
Larry recently retired
from Hartford Life and has entered the group benefits
brokerage business as an independent. He was born in Dallas,
and graduated from East Texas State University with a degree
in accounting. Larry's married with one daughter and a 6 year
old grandson.
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Education Christopher
Higman 214-517-8762 cd.higman@gmail.com
Mr. Higman is
responsible for sales; marketing; and relationship building
for the company’s South Central region. In addition Mr. Higman
is responsible for training and development of brokers, as
well as those existing business partners. NAF Funding is a
Life Settlements broker.
Prior to joining NAF Funding, LLC, Mr. Higman served as a
Regional Benefits Vice President, and Regional Vice President
for Symetra Financial (formerly known as Safeco Life). While
at Safeco, Mr. Higman also served in other various positions
in his nearly 22 years of experience. Mr. Higman holds the
Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter; and Certified
Insurance Counselor designations. He is also Series 6 & 63
licensed as well as holding Life & Health insurance
licenses. |
Awards
Lea Webb
972-965-3745
Leamwebb31@aol.com
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Membership
Retention Doris Waller
Pan-American Benefits Solutions 800-694-9888, ext.333 dwaller@panamericanlife.com
Doris began her insurance
career in 1989 working for a large trucking agency in Southern
California where she managed both operations and sales.
She joined USNow in 1997 after spending 8 wonderful years
in P&C with her primary focus being specialty lines. Doris
was promoted to Senior Vice President/Chief Operations and
Compliance Officer in 2000, but has since resigned her
operational duties to resume her passion in Sales.
I couldn’t imagine my life any other way; I’m madly in love
with my Husband, my two Children and three Grandchildren and
even with all its faults I love the insurance business and the
wonderful relationships that come with it.
I look forward to a long and rewarding relationship with
DAHU and it’s members and I hope to make a lasting
contribution.
My favorite quote: “Be bold in what you stand for
and careful what you fall for” |
Membership
Growth Lisa Lilley, The
General Agency, 972-466-2915 lisa@echp.net
Business Manager at The
General Agency since 2005. I am responsible for working with
the agents to educate them on products, process new groups,
and client customer service. My main responsibility is working
as a liaison between the insurance carriers and the agents. I
also manage the day to day business of The General Agency.
Prior to that I worked at Compass Bank in Financial Sales
where I received my insurance license. I have a Bachelor of
Science degree from Western Kentucky University and have an 11
year old daughter. |
Strategic
Membership Opening 2008-2009
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Sponsorship Erik Clark
(214) 663-9584 eclark2@Humana.com
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Trustees
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DAHU
Presidential History |
Carolyn Goodwin
972-406-6946 cgoodwin@goodwinbenefits.com
Donna McCright 972-241-0044 x269 dmccright@texansinsurance.com
Mary Lou Hudman 972-387-9601 mlhudman@sbcglobal.net
Rosemary Deininger 817-454-4512 planoirish@sbcglobal.net
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| Name |
Term
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| Jacqueline St
Hilaire |
2007 - 2008
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| RoseMary Deininger
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2006 - 2007
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| Mary Lou Hudman
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2005 - 2006
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| Carol Bailey
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2004 - 2005
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| Donna McCright
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2003 - 2004
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| Louanne Trebing
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2002 - 2003
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| Carolyn Goodwin
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2000 - 2002
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| Mark Mattlage
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1999 - 2000
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| Richard P. Koehn
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1998 - 1999
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| Sandy Longacre
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1997 - 1998
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| Dick Caplinger
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1996 - 1997
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| Allen Gehrki
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1995 - 1996
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| Lynn Palmer
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1994 - 1995
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| Jay
Huminsky |
1993 - 1994
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| Joe
Bittner |
1992 - 1993
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| Andy Wolfson
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1991 - 1992
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| Trei Wild |
1990 - 1991
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| Reed Schnittker
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1988 - 1990
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| Harvey Wolff
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1986 - 1987
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| Gail Donnell
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1985 - 1986
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| David Blanchard
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1984 - 1985
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| Stan Foster
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1983 - 1984
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Lee Gilbert
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1982 - 1983
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Stan Foster
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1981 - 1982
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