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Meet the Team

The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas (IIAT) expands the value and influence of independent insurance agencies via advocacy, information, training, business solutions, professional networking, and market resources.

Got questions? We’re here to help. Contact an IIAT representative below.

Member Engagement

"My "why" is to make sense of things."

Kolbe:

I am naturally an Innovator. My Kolbe is 4-4-9-3

Call me for ANYTHING! I'll get you to the right place. I also am the main contact for our volunteer leaders.

Cindy Quy

Director of Membership Experience

"My "why" is to contribute and make a difference."

Kolbe:

I am naturally a Negotiator/Manager. My Kolbe is 7-6-6-2.

Call me if you have questions about membership and local associations. I love to collaborate!

Rae Mock

Membership & Local Association Manager

"My "why" is to find a better way and share it with you! "

Kolbe:

I am naturally a Researcher. My Kolbe is 8-5-4-3.

Contact me if you need help improving your agency's operations or have questions about technology.

Angela Ford

Continuous Improvement Director

"My "why" is to contribute and have a positive impact on agencies."

Kolbe:

I am naturally a Negotiator. My Kolbe is 8-6-6-1.

Call me if you're interested in understanding your agency's value and putting those insights to work.

Carey Wallace

Agency Finance and Valuation Consultant

"My "why" is to build relationships built on trust. It's important you know you can count on me!"

Kolbe:

I am naturally a Systems Analyst. My Kolbe is 6-8-1-6.

Contact me with questions about education and your custom training needs.

Linda Silgero

Programs Development Director

"My "why" is to find a better way and share it."

Kolbe:

I am naturally a Strategist. My Kolbe is 8-6-3-3.

I'm here to answer tough questions about coverages, strategize about challenges you have with your agency or explore the process of starting up an agency. Call me!

Kim Hutson

Agency Advantage Coach

""My "why" is to build relationships built on trust. It's important you know you can count on me!" "

Kolbe:

I am naturally a Strategist. My Kolbe is 7-7-3-4.

I'll be one of the smiling voices that answers your calls, your questions and help you with your education needs.

Felicia Rodriguez

Education Coordinator

IIAT Advantage Markets & Business Partners

"My "why" is to build relationships based on trust. You can always count on us. "

Kolbe:

I am naturally a Facilitator. My Kolbe is 7-4-4-4.

Contact me with questions about your agency operations, gaining access to markets and business partners.

Lisa Webb

Director of Advantage Markets

"My Why is to "Contribute" and make a difference!"

Kolbe:

I am naturally a Strategist.

Contact me with questions about gaining access to markets and business partners.

Neil Kapelka

Advantage Markets Coach

"My "why" is to contribute and make a difference!"

Kolbe:

I am naturally a Strategic Planner. My Kolbe is 8-7-1-4.

Contact me with RLI questions or to find out about market access.

Connie Gomez

Advantage Market Support & RLI Account Manager

IIAT Advantage E&O

"My "why" is to find a better way and share it with you!"

Kolbe:

I am naturally an Entrepreneur. My Kolbe is 6-5-7-2.

Contact me about your E&O account, complicated E&O issues and if you have ideas to improve our service.

Cari Senefsky

Director of Professional Liability

"My "why" is to find a better way and share it with you!"

Kolbe:

I am naturally a Negotiator. My Kolbe is 7-6-6-2.

Call me about your E&O. I'm happy to evaluate your current program and find ways to improve it.

Gunnar Kephart

E&O Advocate

"My "why" is to make sense of things. "

Kolbe:

I am naturally a Strategist. My Kolbe is 7-6-5-2.

Call me if you any questions about your E&O and Professional Liability program. I'm happy to provide a quote!

MaryPeyton Sumners

E&O Advocate

"My "why" is to learn and share my knowledge with you!"

Kolbe:

I am naturally a Strategic Planner. My Kolbe is 8-7-3-2.

Contact me if you have questions about your current E&O policy or are in need of Cyber, EPL or Umbrella coverages. Happy to help!

Letty Martinez

E&O Advocate

"My "why" is to make sense of things."

Kolbe:

I am naturally a Researcher. My Kolbe is 9-6-2-3.

Contact me if you have questions on your current E&O policy or if you are a new agency looking for E&O coverage. Happy to provide a Quote.

Ryan Luke

E&O Advocate

"My "why" is to build relationships built on trust. It's important you know you can count on me!""

Kolbe:

I am naturally a Planner. My Kolbe is 7-6-3-4.

I work with your Account Executive to make sure you have the best service from our E&O team.

Cortney Copeland

E&O Customer Service Rep

Governmental Affairs

"My "why" is to build relationships based on trust. You can always count on us to do what we say we will do."

Kolbe:

I am naturally a Builder. My Kolbe is 5-4-4-7.

Contact me with any legislative or regulatory challenges or concerns you have.

Lee Loftis

Chief Legislative Officer

"My Why is to "Find a Better Way"!"

Kolbe:

I am naturally a Systems Analyst. My Kolbe is 6-7-4-3.

Call me if you have questions or concerns about legislation or regulations.

Regan Ellmer

Director of Government Affairs

Communications

"My "why" is to find a better way and share it with you!"

Kolbe:

I am naturally a Negotiator. My Kolbe is 8-3-6-3.

I work behind the scenes to communicate with our members, advertise, put on webinars and make sure our website is working for you.

Matt Smith

Communications Director

"My "why" is to make sense of things."

Kolbe:

I am naturally a Facilitator. My Kolbe is 5-6-6-3.

I'm one of the happy team members here to answer your phone calls and do the design work for all our programs.

Jennifer Beltran

Graphic Designer & Exhibit Manager

Finance and Administration

""My "why" is to find a better way to do things and share it! "

Kolbe:

I am naturally a Systems Analyst. My Kolbe is 6-8-4-2.

I manage the financials for the organization and work with our teams to become more efficient.

Debbie Smithey

Controller & Director of Administration

"My "why" is to do things the right way for you!"

Kolbe:

I am naturally a Detailed Planner. My Kolbe is 8-7-2-3.

I manage your advantage commissions and take care of payroll and employee benefits.

Josh Lewis

Assistant Controller

"My "why" is to make sense of things."

Kolbe:

I am naturally a Strategist. My Kolbe is 8-6-2-4.

I take care of the accounts receivables and payables. I also can answer questions about payments.

Don Franklin

Accountant Bookkeeper

Leadership

"My "why" is to make a difference and have a positive impact."

Kolbe:

I am naturally an Innovator. My Kolbe is 5-3-9-2.

Call me if you need help with your agency or have any issues or questions about our organization.

Marit Peters

President & Executive Director

"My "why" is to contribute and make a difference. "

Kolbe:

I am naturally a Strategic Planner. My Kolbe is 7-6-4-3.

Call me if you need help with technology projects, strategy or regulatory/compliance challenges in your agency.

Tara Mitchell

Director