The National Association of Independent Life Brokerage Agencies (NAILBA) announced its board of directors and executive committee for 2017.
James Sorebo of Marlton, New Jersey-based Four Seasons Financial Group, will serve as chairman.
"Jim's enthusiasm and passion are terrific assets to the organization," said Jack Chiasson, CEO of the association, in a press release. "During this important time in our industry, we are fortunate to have strong leadership and a serious commitment to discerning and following NAILBA's future strategic direction."
Joining Sorebo on the board are:
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- Jeffrey D. Mooers of H.D. Mooers & Co. in Lafayette, California, who will serve as chairman elect;
- Myra Palmer of The Palmer Agency in Atlanta, who will serve as secretary/treasurer; and
- Chip Van Dusen of Diversified Brokerage Services Inc. in Minneapolis, who will remain on the executive committee as immediate past chairman.
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"I'm honored to serve as the 2017 NAILBA chairman," Sorebo said. "It is my strongly held belief that NAILBA will continue to be the voice of distribution in our industry more so than ever before and deliver on our members' needs as the industry continues to change and reinvent itself. I embrace the efforts we are making to re-focus our future strategic direction and look forward to the work ahead."
Continuing terms on the board for 2017 are:
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- Brittany Cross, LFS-Labyrinth Financial Services, Vancouver, Washington;
- Jason Lea, Brokers' Service Marketing Group, Providence, Rhode Island;
- Seixas "Chad" Milner, The Milner Group, Lawrenceville, Georgia; and
- Ben Nevejans, LifePro Financial Services Inc., San Diego.
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"As our Board and leadership focus on the organization's future, the commitment of time and talent by this group of individuals — many of this industry's best and brightest minds — will ensure that NAILBA continues to serve as the voice of independent brokerage distribution," said Chiasson.
