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IRM Advisory Council

Marilyn Davies College of Business
Insurance and Risk Management Center
2021-22 IRM Council

An IRM Council, composed of leaders in the industry representing agencies, carriers, risk managers, associations, wholesalers and consultants, provides input and insight on the knowledge, skills and abilities needed in the insurance and risk management industry. This partnership shapes the teaching experience so students are provided the relevant information and skills necessary to obtain lucrative careers in the insurance and risk management industries.

UHD

Dr. Charles Gengler
Dean
Marilyn Davies College of Business

Priscilla Oehlert
Director
Insurance & Risk Mgmt Center

CARRIERS

Pam Humphrey*
Senior Vice President
Chubb

Scott Long, A
Regional Sales Manager
Beasley Group

Matthew Sasso
Houston-Austin Branch VP
CNA Insurance

Craig Witherspoon
Manager Safety Services
Texas Mutual

BROKERS/AGENCIES

Tim Brady
Chairman Emeritus
Brady, Chapman, Holland

David deRoode
Partner, SVP
Lockton Companies

Kyle Dean*
President and CEO
Dean & Draper

Jim Drew
Senior Vice President
Bowen, Miclette & Britt

Ken Hotchkiss*
Chief Operation Officer
Hotchkiss Insurance Agency

Keith Ross
CEO
Select Risk Services

CONSULTANTS

Jeff Hastings
President
Contract Coach

WHOLESALER

Fred Steves*
Partner
RT Specialty Group

ASSOCIATION

Renee Stager*
Sr. Managing Director
Independent Insurance Agents of Houston

OTHER

William J. Hold*
President & CEO
The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research

* indicates founding member
A indicates UHD IRM Alumni

Last updated 6/11/2021 5:28 AM

IRM Advisory Council

Marilyn Davies College of BusinessInsurance and Risk Management Center2021-22 IRM Council​

Marilyn Davies College of Business
Insurance and Risk Management Center
2021-22 IRM Council