| Howard Kellman
Howard is a celebrated sports broadcaster with an extensive career that includes work with the New York Yankees, New York Mets, Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago White Sox and the St. John's Red Storm. He has broadcast for eight championship baseball teams, making him one of the most accomplished announcers in baseball history. Since 1974, Howard has been the voice of the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians. His accolades include induction into the Indiana Baseball Hall of Fame (2018), the Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame (2015), and the Indiana Sportscasters and Sportswriters Hall of Fame (2009). He has covered high school football and basketball games in Indiana since 1990, served as a sideline reporter for Yale football on the YES Network and was the play-by-play announcer for the Triple-A World Series on ESPN2 from 2006 to 2008. Howard has interviewed sports legends such as Michael Jordan, Pete Rose and Larry Bird. He currently hosts "Motivational/Inspirational Sports Moments" and "Great Baseball Memories" on ESPN 950 and is the sports director at WNDE Radio. His broadcasting career spans major events including the World Series and Indiana Pacers games for CBS and ABC. He was named the 2002 Indiana Sportscaster of the Year and has taught at the University of Indianapolis, leaving a lasting impact on sports broadcasting in Indiana.
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| Avery Moore
Avery Moore is an agency owner and seasoned insurance producer with an extensive track record spanning over 10 years in the insurance industry. In 2021, Avery purchased ECI Insurance, perpetuating the family legacy as the third generation to lead the agency. As a licensed property and casualty agent, as well as a health and life agent, Avery specializes in providing tailored insurance solutions for frustrated businesses and individuals. Her passion for insurance and community engagement has positioned her as a prominent figure in various leadership roles and boards within the industry. Avery's commitment to professional excellence is exemplified by her notable achievements, including being recognized as the Oklahoma Young Agent of the Year in 2018, 30 Under 30 Oklahoma 2019, Young Gun of the Year in 2017, and receiving the prestigious Oklahoma Agent of the Year award in 2021. Additionally, her agency, under her leadership, was honored as the IIAOK's Medium Agency of the Year in 2022.
A trailblazer in her field, Avery has served as the youngest chairwoman of the Yukon Chamber of Commerce and chairwoman for the Oklahoma Young Agents Committee in 2018. She has served as a board member for the Independent Insurance Agents of Oklahoma City Association and currently serves on the National Young Agents Committee with the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America. Outside the office, Avery enjoys balancing her life by spending quality time with her family and indulging in her passion for adventure, including surfing at the lake and exploring various destinations worldwide with her family, friends, cat named Earnie and two Bernedoodles named Archie and Blue.
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| Charlie Matejowsky
Charlie Matejowsky, CIC, LUTCF, is vice president of financial services for Van Dyke, Rankin & Co. Inc., in Brenham, Texas. He joined the firm in June 1982 as a personal and commercial lines producer. Since March 1990 he has served in his current position and works almost exclusively on the life and financial services side of the business. As a "retirement repairman" he serves both individual and group clients. Prior to joining Van Dyke, Rankin & Co., he served 15 years as a classroom teacher and coach in several Texas cities. Matejowsky is a 38-year member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors and is a charter member of the American Health Insurance Association. He has served in numerous leadership roles at both local NAIFA-Central Texas and NAIFA-Texas. In 2016, he was awarded the Bruce Murray Tall Texan Award based on his association involvement, community service and education. Charlie was also awarded the 2019 NAIFA-Texas Lifetime Achievement Award. He has been a national faculty member for the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance for 21 years and instructs both basic and advanced classes all over the U.S. He also served as a moderator for the American College of Financial Services' Life Underwriter Training Council for 20 years. Charlie prides himself in being an A B C (Aggie-Bohemian-Coach) kind of guy. His goal is to educate clients and prospects and help them make those very important lifetime and retirement decisions. Charlie and Carolyn, his wife of 55 years, were awarded the 2019 Washington County Chamber of Commerce Man and Woman of the Year Awards. It is the first time that a couple has received that award at the same time.
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| Brian Refici
Brian joined MarshBerry in 2021 as a vice president within MarshBerry's financial advisory team. His current responsibilities include acting as a client-facing lead on merger and acquisition (M&A) and financial consulting projects, developing strategy and implementation of client deliverables, and recognizing opportunities for growth that ultimately enhance client satisfaction. Prior to joining MarshBerry, Brian was assistant vice president of investor relations at The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. In this role, he was charged with understanding the valuation gaps between public markets and intrinsic value. During his tenure at The Hartford, Brian also spent eight years in various M&A roles where he was active in multiple buy and sell side transactions, led The Hartford's acquisition in the group life and disability space and divesting of its continental European operations. Prior to joining The Hartford, he worked in various finance roles before moving into the corporate development department at United Technologies, where he led numerous M&A transactions, partnerships and licensing agreements. Brian earned his MBA from the University of Connecticut and his BS in Finance from the University of New Haven.
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| Chris Rochford
Chris Rochford is a solutions-oriented thought leader who helps clients improve the value of their business by achieving double-digit organic growth. In his role as vice president, Chris is responsible for new client development, product innovation and value enhancement of the firm's Growth Advisory division. These services include strategic business planning, organic growth consulting, compensation modeling, perpetuation planning, talent acquisition strategy, financial benchmarking and executive peer exchange. Chris joined MarshBerry in 2014 as a consultant and was subsequently promoted to roles as lead consultant, sales advisory team leader, senior consultant and vice president of Connect Growth. Prior to joining MarshBerry, Chris worked for a global transportation company, where he was a top salesperson, sales manager and corporate trainer. Chris holds a bachelor's degree in marketing from Baldwin Wallace University, with a minor in management.
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| Brock Elliott
Brock Elliott is a third-generation independent insurance agent with over 12 years of experience in the industry. As a passionate advocate for independent agents, he has dedicated his career to fostering growth, innovation and leadership within the insurance community. Brock has been recognized for his contributions to the industry, earning the KAIA Outstanding Young Agent Award in 2017 and the InsurPac Outstanding Young Agent Award in 2021. He has been an active leader within the Kansas Association of Insurance Agents (KAIA), serving on the board since 2017 and currently holding the position of secretary/treasurer. His leadership extends beyond his home state, having served as the Big “I" Young Agents Chair from 2022-2024 and as a member of the Big “I" Young Agents Committee from 2020-2024. Through these roles, he has worked to support agents nationwide, helping shape the future of independent insurance. Beyond insurance, Brock enjoys spending time with his two sons, playing golf and attending live music events. His love and deep-rooted appreciation for independent agency success make him a unique and relatable voice in the industry.
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