Staff
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Matt Barton
Chief Executive Officer
Perfect day: Coffee, my dog and snow falling outside my window
• Insurance Technical Questions
• Legislative & Regulatory Issues
• Political Action Committees
• IIABA/PIA National Issues
• Workers’ Compensation
• Board Functions
Sheryl Van Leer
Chief Operating Officer
Special talent: Can name all the U.S. presidents and the years they served
• Finances
• Human Resources
• Purchasing
Theresa Flippin
Director of Insurance Services
Bucket list destination: Tuscany
• E&O Insurance
• Cyber Liability
• EPLI Insurance
• Agency Umbrella
• Agency Memberships
• RLI Programs
April Underwood
Director of Education and Events
Charity of choice: MO Lions Eyeglass Recycling Program
• Missouri Agents Connection Summit
• Small Agency Conference
• CSR Development Conference
• Associate Memberships
• Education Programs
Kelly Cobb
Director of Marketing & Communications
Favorite sports teams: I love watching any sport really, but love cheering on the Indiana Fever and Mizzou!
• Advertising
• Marketing
• Communiactions
Sarah Wright
Assistant Director of Insurance Services
Weekend hobby: Riding the Harley with my husband
• E&O Insurance
• Cyber Liability
• EPLI Insurance
• Agency Umbrella
• RLI Programs
Laura Berendzen
Database Administrator
Perfect day: Starts with sleeping in
• Event Registrations/Cancellations
• Education Registrations/Cancellations
• MAIA Publications Subscriptions
• Webinars
Paula Wolken
Accounting Specialist
Personal motto – Live life to the fullest
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
Leslie Powell
Administrative Assistant
Favorite charity: American Red Cross saves lives!
• Membership Payments & Changes
• Website IDs & Passwords
Kellie Hoots
Customer Service Representative
Weekend hobby: Camping with my husband and son
• RLI Programs
Ethan Kelley
Marketing Coordinator
• Class Administration
• Social Media
• Young Agents
• Communications