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2020 Katie School for Insurance & Risk Management Recognition Program

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THE KATIE SCHOOL The Katie School of Insurance and Risk Management at Illinois State University, established in 1991, offers a unique experience for the over 200 RMI majors and minors and 150 actuarial science students each year. Industry activities allow the undergraduates the opportunity to interact with business experts in a wide range of professional settings including industry conferences, chapter meetings of industry organizations, visits to board member companies, a Katie School alumni mentorship program, golf outings, student research projects and Katie School alumni events. The Gamma Iota Sigma Chapter provides a professional and social environment for students with community service events, engaged speakers, etiquette dinners, soft skill workshops, mock interviews and other enhancements. The Katie School International Internship Program allows students to intern internationally in insurance markets in London, Bermuda, Zurich and Johannesburg with internship opportunities in many domestic locations as well. A student chapter of Toastmasters further develops public speaking capabilities and the Katie School Certification in Leadership and Business Acumen Program enriches skills and knowledge that are sought after by industry employers. The Ambassador program sends our RMI majors into high school classes to enlighten this age group on the many careers and opportunities in the industry. Other high school outreach programs include the Midwest High School Scholars Analytics Academy, and the Redbird Risk Management Challenge. Additionally, the Katie School offers a wide array of industry programs including the Insurance Executive Forum, the Lloyd’s of London Conducting Business in the U.S. Program, the Katie School Hall of Fame, the Katie School Innovation and Leadership Awards, the Katie School Symposium, the Katie School Golf Classic, and the Katie School Financial Regulators Program. www.katieschool.org 309.438.3021

THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, INSURANCE, AND LAW The Department of Finance, Insurance and Law (FIL) at Illinois State University offers a major in Finance and a major and minor in Risk Management and Insurance. The intended objectives of the Finance major and the Risk Management and Insurance major, as determined by the faculty, are to help students grow and develop the characteristics of a competent finance or risk management and insurance professional, a critical thinker, a professional with communication and interpersonal skills, and an ethical leader and decision-maker.


SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS The following students were selected to receive recognition of their outstanding academic achievements in risk management, insurance, and actuarial science. Erika Sreenan Outstanding Senior in Risk Management and Insurance Katelynn Pankhurst Outstanding Junior in Risk Management and Insurance Katelynn Pankhurst Andrew T. Nappi International Study Grant Tristen Aguilar Brown & Brown Scholarship David and Karen Magers Insurance Scholarship Thompson Flanagan Scholarship Daniel Anfield State Farm Insurance Scholarship Macie Brown Lloyd’s America Scholarship Mid-IL RIMS Chapter Scholarship Munich Re America Scholarship Nanette T. Meyer Scholarship RT Specialty Scholarship

Justin Garber Katie School Actuarial Scholar Nicole Grendzinski Central IL Chapter of CPCU Scholarship Mid IL RIMS Chapter Scholarship Travelers Scholarship Ramon Guardado Assurance Agency Scholarship Gallagher Scholarship

Jennifer Cappello Insurance Futurity Award

Luke Hoerr COUNTRY Financial Scholarship St. Louis Chapter of RIMS Memorial Scholarship

Ryan Carlin BITCO Corporation Scholarship Liberty Mutual Scholarship

Michael Iavarone Corkill Insurance Agency Scholarship Swiss Re Scholarship

Jenna Chervinko COUNTRY Financial Scholarship Mark Loveall Insurance Scholarship Mid IL RIMS Chapter Scholarship Pekin Insurance Scholarship RLI Scholarship

Charlie Jenkins Katie School Actuarial Scholar

Scott Damery Auto-Owners Insurance Scholarship Chris Fortunato Assurance Agency Scholarship David Lockton Katie School Hall of Fame Scholarship Katie School Alumni Scholarship

Tyler Jenkins State Farm Insurance Scholarship Matthew Kaufman Katie School Actuarial Scholar Miranda Kobal COUNTRY Financial Scholarship


William Kolenda American Agricultural Insurance Co. Scholarship BITCO Corporation Scholarship COUNTRY Financial Scholarship Gerald E. Myers Endowed Scholarship Mark Loveall Insurance Scholarship Mid IL RIMS Chapter Scholarship

ISAHU – Gregory Smith Memorial Insurance Scholarship Mid IL RIMS Chapter Scholarship RLI Scholarship

Brendan Leibforth Chubb Scholarship Donald D. Mauger and SLA Board of Directors Scholarship The Hartford Scholarship

Daniel Roesler COUNTRY Financial Scholarship Katie School Actuarial Scholar

Zach Lew Spencer Educational Foundation Scholarship Katie Moran COUNTRY Financial Scholarship Donald D. Mauger and SLA Board of Directors Scholarship Gen Re Scholarship Gerald E. Myers Endowed Scholarship Mark Murdoch Chicago Chapter of RIMS Scholarship NAMIC Mutual Foundation Scholarship Spencer Educational Foundation Scholarship Jackie Neuhalfen Gerald E. Myers Endowed Scholarship Katie School Alumni Scholarship Mid IL RIMS Chapter Scholarship Katelynn Pankhurst Andrew T. Nappi International Study Grant Central IL Chapter of CPCU Scholarship Mid IL RIMS Chapter Scholarship Outstanding Junior in Risk Management and Insurance Scholarship Travelers Scholarship Sean Powers Mid IL RIMS Chapter Scholarship St. Louis Chapter of RIMS Memorial Scholarship Sarah Puleo COUNTRY Financial Scholarship Edward B. Rust, Jr. Katie School Hall of Fame Scholarship

Connor Richards Gallagher Scholarship J Krug & Associates Scholarship

Carlos Rubio Donald D. Mauger and SLA Board of Directors Scholarship Fulfilling the Promise Scholarship Mid IL RIMS Chapter Scholarship St. Louis Chapter of RIMS Memorial Scholarship Emily Selenis Afni, Inc. Scholarship Chubb Scholarship St. Louis Chapter of RIMS Memorial Scholarship Megan Smalter CNA Scholarship J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr. Endowed Scholarship Katie School Alumni Scholarship Mid IL RIMS Chapter Scholarship The Rockwood Foundation Scholarship Trevor Smith Insurance Producer Awareness Scholarship PLR Insurance Scholarship Zach Snow COUNTRY Financial Scholarship Donald D. Mauger and SLA Board of Directors Scholarship Insurance Producer Awareness Scholarship Mid IL RIMS Chapter Scholarship Nierstheimer-Gurtner-Giese Family Endowed Scholarship Erika Sreenan APIW/Lana James Memorial Scholarship Mid IL RIMS Chapter Scholarship Outstanding Senior in Risk Management and Insurance Scholarship


Spencer Educational Foundation Scholarship Justin Waller Chicago Chapter of RIMS Scholarship Griffith Education Foundation Scholarship Hartford Steam Boiler Scholarship Katie School Alumni Scholarship LOMA Society of Central Illinois Scholarship Patrick G. Ryan Endowed Scholarship

Caroline Wilieko AXA XL Scholarship Gerald E. Myers Endowed Scholarship Katie School Alumni Scholarship Mark Willis Scholarship Mid IL RIMS Chapter Scholarship Zurich North America Scholarship

2019-2020 Katie School Certificate in Leadership and Business Acumen The purpose of the Katie School Certificate in Leadership and Business Acumen (CLBA) is to provide students with an opportunity to develop and demonstrate skills and knowledge sought after by industry employers, which they may not be able to attain from a traditional classroom experience. By demonstrating skills and knowledge in three categories, students who complete the certification should be well suited to enter and excel in the insurance industry. The three areas of focus are non-course technical skills, industry understanding and soft skills. There were

139 students participating in the CLBA program this year, and 5 students received their certification.

Henry Haase Sam Heil Trey Kolenda

Alexander Ostojic Maxwell Thomas

2019-2020 Actuarial Exams The Katie School of Insurance and Risk Management provides financial support to students who pass actuarial exams. We would like to congratulate the following students for passing their actuarial exams this academic year. Henry Haase Karolina Hrehorowicz Charles Jenkins Tyler Jenkins Matthew Kaufman Kelvin Lartey-Abrahams Zachary Lew Quanshuai Liu Kiersten Mahler Kyle Mattes Rishabh Mohta Mark Murdoch Stefan Napirata

Florentina Odoi Daniel Roesler Nathan Schmidt Trevor Schuetz Brandon Sorensen Lucas Stachowski Andrew Stouffer-Lerch Levi Triplo Alexandra Walker Yingxian Wang Jaycee Williams Yi Wu Ian Ziegenhorn


RISK MANAGEMENT & INSURANCE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS


2020 KATIE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Recipient Name: Tristen Aguilar E-Mail: tlaguil@ilstu.edu Home Town: Polo, IL

Expected Graduation Date: May 2021 Major: Risk Management and Insurance; Finance

KATIE SCHOOL/GAMMA IOTA SIGMA EVENTS AND INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT – FALL 2019 Aug. 29 Festival ISU Aug. 29 Part time Job Fair Sept. 4 First General Meeting Sept. 6 Katie School/Alumni Golf Outing Sept. 9 LinkedIn Resume Workshop Sept. 10 Great American Lunch Sept. 10 RGA Presentation Sept. 12 Gamma Picnic Sept. 16 Conference Etiquette Sept. 17 Travelers Lunch and Learn Sept. 20 Clean the Quad Sept. 23-24 Chicagoland Risk Forum Sept. 24 Fall Internship & Career Fair

Oct. 2-4 NRRA Conference Oct. 2 Second General Meeting Oct. 18 Active Bloomington Garden Oct. 18 Brown & Brown Brokerage Practices Oct. 23 Gallagher Lunch and Learn Oct. 25 Captives 101 Oct. 29-30 Katie School Executive Forum Nov. 6 Third General Meeting Nov. 11-13 Risk Manager in Residence Nov. 15 Reinsurance 101 Nov. 18 Red Cross Blood Drive Dec. 4 Fourth General Meeting

INTERNSHIPS IN INSURANCE, OTHER RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE OR RELEVANT INSURANCE INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT Country Financial Agency Producer / 2019 Summer Intern State Farm Agency 2020 Spring Intern Selected for Brown & Brown 2020 Summer Internship Program INSURANCE LICENSING AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS—EXAM PARTS COMPLETED OR PASSED. Property/Casualty Producer License Life/Health Producer License COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT DURING COLLEGE Volunteering at the YMCA, Active Bloomington Garden, Midwest Food Bank, and regularly donate to the American Red Cross. OTHER CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT AND PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS Member of Illinois State Students in Finance (ISSF) Becoming licensed in all personal lines of insurance and being a successful producer while maintaining full time student status CAREER GOALS I plan to graduate from ISU in May of 2021 and start a job with a reputable insurance broker or underwriting company. In the first 5 years out of college, my goal is to earn my CPCU designation and soak up as much about the industry as I can while growing my professional network. Upon that, I hope to be in a management role and truly looking forward to work every day.


2020 KATIE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Recipient Name: Daniel Anfield E-Mail: dhanfie@ilstu.edu Home Town: Channahon, IL

Expected Graduation Date: May 2021 Major: Risk Management and Insurance; Finance

LEADERSHIP ROLES Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma: Director of Alumni Affairs Member of the Illinois State Men's Golf Team KATIE SCHOOL/GAMMA IOTA SIGMA EVENTS AND INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT – FALL 2019 Oct. 2 Second General Meeting Oct. 23 Gallagher Lunch and Learn Oct. 25 Captives 101

Nov. 6 Third General Meeting Nov. 7 CLBA How to run a meeting (6:30-8) Nov. 8 American Family Lunch and Learn Nov. 11-13 Risk Manager in Residence Nov. 14 CLBA Social Media Monitoring Tool Nov. 15 Reinsurance 101 Dec. 4 Fourth General Meeting

INTERNSHIPS IN INSURANCE, OTHER RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE OR RELEVANT INSURANCE INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT Accepted an internship for Travelers in underwriting for Summer 2020 INSURANCE LICENSING AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS—EXAM PARTS COMPLETED OR PASSED. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT DURING COLLEGE Tinervan Family Foundation food drive volunteer Midwest Food Bank Volunteer Salvation Army volunteer Greeted elementary school kids with local organizations Reggie Kids Club volunteer OTHER CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT AND PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS Athletic scholarship recipient for the Illinois State Men's Golf team Representative on the Student Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) Redbird Scholarship Recipient AFNI Athletic Honor Roll for all 5 semesters Qualified for the 2018 and 2019 U.S. Amateurs in golf CAREER GOALS Upon graduation I am looking to begin my career in underwriting at a fast paced company where I am challenged every day to be the best professional and person I can be. My goal is to be a meaningful contributor right away and to continue my professional development journey through new and exciting experiences.


2020 KATIE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Recipient Name: Macie Brown E-Mail: mmbrow3@ilstu.edu Home Town: Monticello, IL

Expected Graduation Date: May 2020 Major: Risk Management and Insurance Minor: Spanish and International Business

LEADERSHIP ROLES Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma: Director of Recruitment Delta Sigma Pi: VP of Risk Management, Webmaster, VP of Pledge Education KATIE SCHOOL/GAMMA IOTA SIGMA EVENTS AND INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT – FALL 2019 Aug. 29 Festival ISU Sept. 4 First General Meeting Sept. 10 Great American Lunch Sept. 10 Great American Info Session Sept. 12 Katie Advisory Board Sept. 12 Gamma Picnic Sept. 17 Travelers Lunch and Learn Sept. 24 Fall Internship & Career Fair Sept. 26-29 Gamma Nationals

Oct. 2 Second General Meeting Oct. 23 Gallagher Lunch and Learn Oct. 25 Captives 101 Nov. 6 Third General Meeting Dec. 4 Fourth General Meeting

INTERNSHIPS IN INSURANCE, OTHER RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE OR RELEVANT INSURANCE INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT Katie School International Internship – London Great American Insurance Group - Risk Management and Insurance Intern INSURANCE LICENSING AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS—EXAM PARTS COMPLETED OR PASSED CPCU - Property and Liability waivers COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT DURING COLLEGE Letters to vets, care packages to active military members, canned good donations for the local food bank OTHER CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT AND PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS Business Week Mentee/Mentor Program CAREER GOALS My current goal for my career is to become a well-rounded individual in liability but also all other lines of insurance. I would like to find a niche market where I find my passion and continuously learn. My future goal is to manage a team of underwriters as my experience increases. I want to stay open to career opportunities as they appear and use these opportunities to learn and give back to the industry.


2020 KATIE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Recipient Name: Jennifer Cappello E-Mail: jlcapp1@ilstu.edu Home Town: Schaumburg, IL

Expected Graduation Date: May 2022 Major: Finance

LEADERSHIP ROLES Vice President of Chapter Operations in Delta Sigma Pi KATIE SCHOOL/GAMMA IOTA SIGMA EVENTS AND INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT – FALL 2019 Aug 29 Festival ISU Sept 24 Fall Internship & Career Fair INTERNSHIPS IN INSURANCE, OTHER RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE OR RELEVANT INSURANCE INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT INSURANCE LICENSING AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS—EXAM PARTS COMPLETED OR PASSED. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT DURING COLLEGE Volunteered at Midwest food bank as well as helped put on events within the College of Business that can help all students. Through Delta Sigma Pi I have also had many opportunities to help the community through community service. OTHER CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT AND PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENT Being a member of Delta Sigma Pi, a co-ed business fraternity, has helped me grow in so many ways. I am also a leasing agent through young America which allows me to connect with many students each and every day.

CAREER GOALS My career goals as of right now are to obtain an internship in my junior year and possibly this year in either insurance or finance. After graduating I would like to obtain my CFA and hopefully, move on to work for a larger company in either a finance or insurance role.


2020 KATIE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Recipient Name: Ryan Carlin E-Mail: racarli@ilstu.edu Home Town: Naperville, IL

Expected Graduation Date: May 2022 Major: Risk Management and Insurance

LEADERSHIP ROLES Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma: Director of Recruiting Risk Management Chair in Alpha Kappa Psi KATIE SCHOOL/GAMMA IOTA SIGMA EVENTS AND INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT – FALL 2019 Nov. 6 Third General Meeting Nov. 8 American Family Lunch and Learn

All Risks Lunch and Learn

INTERNSHIPS IN INSURANCE, OTHER RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE OR RELEVANT INSURANCE INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT I will be the Commercial Management Liabilities intern at Sompo International in the summer 2020 INSURANCE LICENSING AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS—EXAM PARTS COMPLETED OR PASSED. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT DURING COLLEGE Midwest foodbank volunteer OTHER CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT AND PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS Linkins Dining Center Employee Milner Library Circulation staff CAREER GOALS I am unsure at the moment but surplus lines interest me the most. I have not decided whether I want to go on the brokerage side or the underwriting side. At this point, I just want to learn.


2020 KATIE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Recipient Name: Jenna Chervinko E-Mail: jlcher1@ilstu.edu Home Town: Decatur, IL

Expected Graduation Date: May 2020 Major: RMI and International Business Minor: Spanish

LEADERSHIP ROLES Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma: Director of Alumni Affairs Secretary and VP of Pledge Education of Delta Sigma Pi KATIE SCHOOL/GAMMA IOTA SIGMA EVENTS AND INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT – FALL 2019 Sept. 10 Great American Lunch Sept. 10 Great American Info Session Sept. 12 Katie Advisory Board Sept. 12 Gamma Picnic Sept. 23-24 Chicagoland Risk Forum Sept. 24 Fall Internship & Career Fair Sept. 26-29 Gamma Nationals

Oct. 2 Second General Meeting Nov. 6 Third General Meeting Nov. 11-13 Risk Manager in Residence Dec. 4 Fourth General Meeting Industry Research Project

INTERNSHIPS IN INSURANCE, OTHER RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE OR RELEVANT INSURANCE INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT One of the six recipients of the Katie School international internships. INSURANCE LICENSING AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS—EXAM PARTS COMPLETED OR PASSED. I received an A in both FIL 352 and FIL 350 so, two of my CPCU exams are waived. I am currently working on the ethics modules to secure the confirmation of those two exams. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT DURING COLLEGE During my time in Delta Sigma Pi, I have been very involved within the community. I have participated in various events at the Midwest Food Bank, Ronald McDonald House, street clean ups, and Paws for a Cause. OTHER CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT AND PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS Delta Sigma Pi has taken priority over a lot of my campus activities until I joined Gamma Iota Sigma. Both organizations have helped me develop into the person I am today. I have worked at school all four years so that also adds some challenges of timing to attend some events. CAREER GOALS I am beginning my career as an underwriting trainee on the large domestic casualty team at Zurich North America in Chicago. After a few years in Chicago, my manager has expressed to me some international opportunities that will become available. I would love to move to London, Zurich, or Barcelona one day to focus on expanding my knowledge of the international insurance market. Since my career is just beginning, it is difficult to place concrete goals on where I want to be and what I want to do. One of the many things I love about the insurance industry is that it is so vast and allows room for mobility.


2020 KATIE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Recipient Name: Scott Damery E-Mail: scdamer@ilstu.edu Home Town: Blue Mound, IL

Expected Graduation Date: May 2020 Major: Actuarial Science

LEADERSHIP ROLES President of the Actuarial Club 19-20 VP of Industry Relations for Actuarial Club 18-19 Toastmasters VP of Recruitment 18-19 Toastmasters Secretary 17-18 KATIE SCHOOL/GAMMA IOTA SIGMA EVENTS AND INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT – FALL 2019 Sept. 4 First General Meeting Sept. 6 Katie School/Alumni Golf Outing Sept. 10 RGA Presentation Sept. 16 Conference Etiquette Sept. 17 Travelers Lunch and Learn

Oct. 2 Second General Meeting Certificate of Leadership & Business Acumen Toastmasters

INTERNSHIPS IN INSURANCE, OTHER RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE OR RELEVANT INSURANCE INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT International Experience Studies Intern for Reinsurance Group of America Summer 19 Group Captives Intern for Pinnacle Actuarial Resources Inc. Spring & Fall 19 Reserving Intern for Zurich North America Summer 18 Team named one of 5 finalists for 2020 Humana Actuarial Competition Team names one of 16 semi-finalists for 2020 SOA Student Research Case Challenge Team finished 2nd at 2019 Drake Symposium 2 time Pinnacle U participant (Cyber Insurance 18, Wildfires 19) INSURANCE LICENSING AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS—EXAM PARTS COMPLETED OR PASSED SOA Exams: STAM, IFM, FM, P COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT DURING COLLEGE Active Member of Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity Fall 2019-Present OTHER CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT AND PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS Active Member ISU College of Business Toastmasters Fall 2016-Present Active Member ISU Actuarial Club Fall 2016-Present Active Member Gamma Iota Sigma Fall 2016-Present CAREER GOALS Earn my FSA before turning 25 (July 2024). Become a Principal at a Life and Heath Consulting firm.


2020 KATIE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Recipient Name: Chris Fortunato E-Mail: cafortu@ilstu.edu Home Town: Palatine, IL

Expected Graduation Date: May 2020 Major: Risk Management and Insurance; Finance

LEADERSHIP ROLES Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma: Vice President of Student Affairs KATIE SCHOOL/GAMMA IOTA SIGMA EVENTS AND INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT – FALL 2019 Aug. 29 Festival ISU Sept. 4 First General Meeting Sept. 6 Katie School/Alumni Golf Outing Sept. 10 Great American Lunch Sept. 17 Travelers Lunch and Learn Sept. 21-24 CPCU Annual Meeting

Oct. 2 Second General Meeting Oct. 8 Acuity Lunch and Learn Oct. 18 Brown & Brown Brokerage Practices Oct. 25 Captives 101 Nov. 1 Midwest Food Bank Nov. 6 Third General Meeting Nov. 11-13 Risk Manager in Residence Dec. 4 Fourth General Meeting

INTERNSHIPS IN INSURANCE, OTHER RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE OR RELEVANT INSURANCE INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT Finance Intern - Trustmark Companies INSURANCE LICENSING AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS—EXAM PARTS COMPLETED OR PASSED. CPCU Liability and Property exams COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT DURING COLLEGE Multiple volunteer events Picnic set up at Metcalf Elementary Midwest Food Bank volunteer OTHER CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT AND PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS CAREER GOALS Work in the insurance brokerage field and gain the experience to become a Producer at a top global firm.


2020 KATIE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Recipient Name: Justin Garber E-Mail: jwgarber18@gmail.com Home Town: Ballwin, IL

Expected Graduation Date: Dec 2020 Major: Actuarial Science

LEADERSHIP ROLES Vice President of Social in Actuarial Club Executive Tutor in Math Tutoring Club KATIE SCHOOL/GAMMA IOTA SIGMA EVENTS AND INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT – FALL 2019 Aug. 29 Festival ISU Sept. 4 First General Meeting Sept. 10 RGA Presentation

Oct. 2 Second General Meeting Certificate of Leadership & Business Acumen Toastmasters

INTERNSHIPS IN INSURANCE, OTHER RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE OR RELEVANT INSURANCE INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT Actuarial Intern at Sentry Insurance Pinnacle Actuarial Resources Reinsurance Group of America INSURANCE LICENSING AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS—EXAM PARTS COMPLETED OR PASSED. SOA exams P, FM, C, and IFM COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT DURING COLLEGE Kids volunteer at Charis Church Midwest Food Bank Habitat for Humanity OTHER CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT AND PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS Eagle Scout CAREER GOALS Become a fellow in a society for actuaries


2020 KATIE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Recipient Name: Nicole Grendzinski E-Mail: nigrend@ilstu.edu Home Town: Woodridge, IL

Expected Graduation Date: May 2021 Major: Risk Management and Insurance; Finance Minor: Mathematics

LEADERSHIP ROLES Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma: Director of Publicity KATIE SCHOOL/GAMMA IOTA SIGMA EVENTS AND INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT – FALL 2019 Aug. 29 Festival ISU Sept. 4 First General Meeting Sept. 5 Golf 101 Sept. 6 Katie School/Alumni Golf Outing Sept. 10 Great American Lunch Sept. 12 Katie Advisory Board Sept. 12 Gamma Picnic Sept. 16 Conference Etiquette Sept. 21-24 CPCU Annual Meeting Sept. 25 YWCA Volunteering

Oct. 2 Second General Meeting Oct. 8 Acuity Lunch and Learn Oct. 13-19 IICF Week of Giving Oct. 18 Active Bloomington Garden Oct. 23 Gallagher Lunch and Learn Oct. 29-30 Katie School Executive Forum Nov. 6 Third General Meeting Nov. 8 American Family Lunch and Learn Nov. 11-13 Risk Manager in Residence Nov. 15 Reinsurance 101 Dec. 4 Fourth General Meeting

INTERNSHIPS IN INSURANCE, OTHER RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE OR RELEVANT INSURANCE INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT Inland Marine Underwriting Intern at Sompo International INSURANCE LICENSING AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS—EXAM PARTS COMPLETED OR PASSED. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT DURING COLLEGE Midwest Food Bank Adopt-a-Street Home Sweet Home Ministries OTHER CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT AND PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS Alpha Kappa Psi - Professional Business Fraternity CAREER GOALS To become an underwriter at a larger scale insurance company.


2020 KATIE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Recipient Name: Ramon Guardado E-Mail: rguarda@ilstu.edu Home Town: Round Lake Beach, IL

Expected Graduation Date: May 2021 Major: Risk Management and Insurance; Finance

LEADERSHIP ROLES Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma: Director of Professional Development Vice President of Fundraising-Delta Sigma Pi KATIE SCHOOL/GAMMA IOTA SIGMA EVENTS AND INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT – FALL 2019 Oct. 23 Gallagher Lunch and Learn Nov. 6 Third General Meeting Nov. 8 American Family Lunch and Learn Nov. 15 Reinsurance 101

Dec. 4 Fourth General Meeting

INTERNSHIPS IN INSURANCE, OTHER RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE OR RELEVANT INSURANCE INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT INSURANCE LICENSING AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS—EXAM PARTS COMPLETED OR PASSED. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT DURING COLLEGE Volunteering with Pet Central in Bloomington OTHER CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT AND PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS CAREER GOALS My goal is to understand both the underwriting side and brokerage side of insurance so I can be successful selling. I hope to be able to work on the commercial side for a large brokerage firm.


2020 KATIE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Recipient Name: Luke Hoerr E-Mail: lkhoerr@ilstu.edu Home Town: Brimfield, IL

Expected Graduation Date: May 2020 Major: Risk Management and Insurance; Finance

LEADERSHIP ROLES KATIE SCHOOL/GAMMA IOTA SIGMA EVENTS AND INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT – FALL 2019 Sept. 6 Katie School/Alumni Golf Outing Sept. 10 Great American Lunch Sept. 10 Great American Info Session Sept. 17 Travelers Lunch and Learn Sept. 24 Fall Internship & Career Fair

Oct. 30 CLBA Project Management Nov. 7 CLBA How to Run a meeting (5-6:30) Industry Research Project

INTERNSHIPS IN INSURANCE, OTHER RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE OR RELEVANT INSURANCE INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT RLI Corp - Risk Services Intern INSURANCE LICENSING AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS—EXAM PARTS COMPLETED OR PASSED. CPCU 540, 551, 552 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT DURING COLLEGE Innovation Consulting Community - Conducted research for companies within Bloomington/Normal Home Sweet Home Ministries - Packaged, sorted, and cleaned donations of household items West Bloomington Revitalization - Designing a visual analytic dashboard for the Tool Library initiative Midwest Food Bank - Loaded cars with food for individuals and businesses in need of groceries Illinois State Notetaker - Provided notes to assist students with their studies in the classroom Red Cross Blood - Assisted in the recruiting for event volunteers at a blood drive for Gamma Iota Sigma Summit Point Church - Help with the children ministries by servicing parents and checking in their children Flying Aces Hockey - Organized the College of Business Hockey Night for students and families Evergreen Place Assisted Living - Provided refreshments and entertainment for the elderly OTHER CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT AND PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS Leadership Fellows Program - Collaborated with fellow students to understand leadership and the pitfalls Gamma Iota Sigma - Active Committee Member mentoring students into an insurance career path Tableau Competition Winner - Designed a workbook that effectively displayed key insights and metrics Allstate Analytic Competition - Determined guidelines when collecting client data with online software CAREER GOALS I have accepted an offer from Troxell Insurance, an independent insurance agency to be an Account Executive, under one of their top producers, Mark Whitlock, placing personal and commercial insurance.


2020 KATIE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Recipient Name: Michael Iavarone E-Mail: iavaronemichael@gmail.com Home Town: Bloomingdale, IL

Expected Graduation Date: May 2021 Major: Risk Management and Insurance; Finance

LEADERSHIP ROLES Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma: Future Diversity & Inclusion Chair Pledge Activities Coordinator - Alpha Kappa Psi Master of Rituals - Alpha Kappa Psi KATIE SCHOOL/GAMMA IOTA SIGMA EVENTS AND INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT – FALL 2019 Nov. 6 Third General Meeting Nov. 8 American Family Lunch and Learn Nov. 11-13 Risk Manager in Residence Nov. 15 Reinsurance 101 Nov. 18 Red Cross Blood Drive

Dec. 4 Fourth General Meeting

INTERNSHIPS IN INSURANCE, OTHER RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE OR RELEVANT INSURANCE INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT Katie School International Internship AmWINS Insurance Internship INSURANCE LICENSING AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS—EXAM PARTS COMPLETED OR PASSED. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT DURING COLLEGE Adopt a Street Operation Santa Feed my starving children OTHER CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT AND PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity Business Week Katie School International Internship pick Katie School Scholarship CAREER GOALS I aspire to be a broker in Wholesale Insurance when I graduate college and demonstrate my hard work and leadership to get me to be an executive of an Insurance company one day.


2020 KATIE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Recipient Name: Charlie Jenkins E-Mail: chjenk2@ilstu.edu Home Town: Streator, IL

Expected Graduation Date: May 2020 Major: Actuarial Science Minors: Risk Management and Insurance; Economics

LEADERSHIP ROLES Secretary/Treasurer of the Actuarial Club for the 2019-20 and 2018-19 school years General Officer of the Actuarial Club for the 2017-18 school year KATIE SCHOOL/GAMMA IOTA SIGMA EVENTS AND INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT – FALL 2019 Aug. 29 Festival ISU Sept. 4 First General Meeting Sept. 6 Katie School/Alumni Golf Outing Sept. 10 RGA Presentation Sept. 16 Conference Etiquette Oct. 2 Second General Meeting

Nov. 6 Third General Meeting Nov. 8 American Family Lunch and Learn Nov. 11-13 Risk Manager in Residence Nov. 15 Reinsurance 101 Dec. 4 Fourth General Meeting Certificate of Leadership & Business Acumen Actuarial Club Events

INTERNSHIPS IN INSURANCE, OTHER RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE OR RELEVANT INSURANCE INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT COUNTRY Financial – May 2019 until present. Through my internship I received valuable experience and expanded my knowledge on different areas of the insurance industry, not only the actuarial profession INSURANCE LICENSING AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS—EXAM PARTS COMPLETED OR PASSED SOA Exam FM, SOA Exam P, SOA Exam IFM, CAS Exam MAS-I, CAS Exam MAS-II, and CAS Online Course 1 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT DURING COLLEGE I have volunteered for the Midwest Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity, the Habitat for Humanity Restore, Home Sweet Home Ministries, Stevenson Elementary School, and the Town of Normal both for Gamma Iota Sigma and outside of it. I enjoy being a part of the Bloomington-Normal community and am happy to give back in any way that I can. OTHER CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT AND PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS I have participated in our Actuarial Club mentorship program both as a mentor and a mentee. CAREER GOALS After my time at ISU, I hope to have a job as an actuary, and obtain my Fellowship within four years after I have graduated from ISU. I hope that one day I can reach the pinnacle of my career goals by taking on an Actuarial Manager or even a Chief Actuary role. These individuals have been an inspiration to me where I currently intern, and I strive to one day be that same inspiration to someone like myself.


2020 KATIE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Recipient Name: Tyler Jenkins E-Mail: twjenk1@ilstu.edu Home Town: Streator, IL

Expected Graduation Date: May 2023 Major: Actuarial Science Minors: Risk Management and Insurance; Economics

LEADERSHIP ROLES Actuarial Liaison for the 2019-2020 academic year KATIE SCHOOL/GAMMA IOTA SIGMA EVENTS AND INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT – FALL 2019 Sept. 4 First General Meeting Sept. 10 RGA Presentation Sept. 16 Conference Etiquette Sept. 17 Travelers Lunch and Learn Oct. 2 Second General Meeting Oct. 8 Acuity Lunch and Learn Oct. 18 Brown & Brown Brokerage Practices Oct. 22 CLBA Consult a Client Oct. 23 Gallagher Lunch and Learn Oct. 30 CLBA Project Management

Nov. 6 Third General Meeting Nov. 7 CLBA How to Run a meeting (5-6:30) Nov. 8 American Family Lunch and Learn Nov. 11-13 Risk Manager in Residence Nov. 14 CLBA Social Media Monitoring Tool Nov. 15 Reinsurance 101 Dec. 4 Fourth General Meeting Actuarial Club Events

INTERNSHIPS IN INSURANCE, OTHER RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE OR RELEVANT INSURANCE INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT the Life/Health Actuarial Department at State Farm - Summer 2020 INSURANCE LICENSING AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS—EXAM PARTS COMPLETED OR PASSED Exam FM: Financial Mathematics - February 2020 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT DURING COLLEGE I volunteer at the Midwest Food Bank and helped build a house with Habitat for Humanity. OTHER CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT AND PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS I am heavily involved in the Actuarial Club which is a part of Gamma Iota Sigma. I try to attend as many events in the Actuarial Club and Gamma Iota Sigma as possible. CAREER GOALS My goal is to work as a successful actuary with my fellowship in the Casualty Actuarial Society or Society of Actuaries. I do not know whether I want to work in property/casualty or life/health so I hope that I will be able to have an internship in both before deciding on my career path.


2020 KATIE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Recipient Name: Matt Kaufman E-Mail: kaufman.matt@outlook.com Home Town: Park Ridge, IL

Expected Graduation Date: May 2020 Major: Actuarial Science Minors: Risk Management and Insurance; Economics

LEADERSHIP ROLES Actuarial Club: Casualty Actuarial Society Student Ambassador KATIE SCHOOL/GAMMA IOTA SIGMA EVENTS AND INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT – FALL 2019 Sept. 4 First General Meeting Sept. 10 RGA Presentation Oct. 2 Second General Meeting

Nov. 6 Third General Meeting Nov. 8 American Family Lunch and Learn Nov. 11-13 Risk Manager in Residence Nov. 15 Reinsurance 101 Dec. 4 Fourth General Meeting Certificate of Leadership & Business Acumen

INTERNSHIPS IN INSURANCE, OTHER RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE OR RELEVANT INSURANCE INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT Zurich North America: Actuarial Intern, Summer 2018 State Farm: Actuarial Intern, Summer 2019 Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, Inc.: Actuarial Intern, Spring 2020 INSURANCE LICENSING AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS—EXAM PARTS COMPLETED OR PASSED Society of Actuaries/Casualty Actuarial Society Exams: P/1, FM/2, IFM/3F, and MAS-I COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT DURING COLLEGE During my time at ISU, I have volunteered at the Midwest Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity, Stevenson Elementary School, and the Town of Normal. Being a part of Gamma Iota Sigma and the Actuarial Club, there are always great opportunities to give back to the Bloomington-Normal community. OTHER CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT AND PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS I am a mentor in the ISU Actuarial Club's mentorship program. I also helped organize the Midwestern Actuarial Student Conference (MASC), which Illinois State hosted in September 2019 CAREER GOALS It is my goal to continue to pass actuarial exams and work towards becoming a credentialed actuary through the Casualty Actuarial Society. I hope to attain my Fellowship (FCAS) designation within four years after graduating from ISU.


2020 KATIE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Recipient Name: Miranda Kobal E-Mail: mlkobal@ilstu.edu Home Town: Aurora, IL

Expected Graduation Date: May 2022 Major: Risk Management and Insurance; Business Administration

LEADERSHIP ROLES Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma: Future 2020-2021 Director of Publicity and Historian Lead intern for Video Competition for my assigned group at Travelers Insurance, Leadership role for organizing Back to School Drive at Travelers Insurance. Leadership Launch Student Facilitator for the Dean of Student's Office KATIE SCHOOL/GAMMA IOTA SIGMA EVENTS AND INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT – FALL 2019 Aug. 29 Festival ISU Sept. 4 First General Meeting Sept. 10 Great American Info Session Sept. 10 RGA Presentation Sept. 16 Conference Etiquette Sept. 17 Travelers Lunch and Learn

Oct. 2 Second General Meeting Oct. 18 Brown & Brown Brokerage Practices Oct. 22 CLBA Consult a Client October 24 - Risk Control with CNA Oct. 30 CLBA Project Management Nov. 6 Third General Meeting Nov. 8 American Family Lunch and Learn Nov. 11-13 Risk Manager in Residence Nov. 15 Reinsurance 101 Nov. 18 Red Cross Blood Drive Certificate of Leadership & Business Acumen

INTERNSHIPS IN INSURANCE, OTHER RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE OR RELEVANT INSURANCE INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT Claims Professional Internship with Travelers Insurance INSURANCE LICENSING AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS—EXAM PARTS COMPLETED OR PASSED. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT DURING COLLEGE My volunteer work has been for many organizations including the Red Cross Blood Drive, Habitat for Humanity, Midwest Food Bank, and Home Sweet Home Ministries in Normal. I have also attended several community service projects in Naperville, IL including the North Central College Scholars Science Fair, North Central College STEAM Camp, and lead team member for Travelers Back to School Drive. OTHER CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT AND PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS I am involved in Women In Business which is an organization dedicated to professional development and networking. I have also been a part of other organizations including University Program Board which hosts many of Illinois State University's events on campus and College Mentors for Kids which is a group dedicated to helping younger kids be successful in school and establish good habits and behaviors. CAREER GOALS There is a lot of room for change in the future; however, I am certain that with my skills and dedication along with the endless resources provided by Illinois State University and other affiliates, I will be an asset to the business and the insurance industry. My intent is to be a part of a claims department after college, and I hope to grow within a company as I continue to learn in the industry.


2020 KATIE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Recipient Name: William (Trey) Kolenda E-Mail: wjkolen@ilstu.edu Home Town: Naperville, IL

Expected Graduation Date: May 2020 Major: Risk Management/Insurance & Finance

LEADERSHIP ROLES Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma: Secretary - Co-Leader of Social Committee KATIE SCHOOL/GAMMA IOTA SIGMA EVENTS AND INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT – FALL 2019 Aug. 29 Festival ISU Sept. 4 First General Meeting Sept. 5 Golf 101 Sept. 6 Katie School/Alumni Golf Outing Sept. 9 LinkedIn Resume Workshop Sept. 10 Great American Lunch Sept. 12 Gamma Picnic Sept. 13 Home Sweet Home Ministries Volunteering Sept. 16 Conference Etiquette Sept. 17 Travelers Lunch and Learn Sept. 23-24 Chicagoland Risk Forum Sept. 25 YWCA Volunteering

Oct. 2 Second General Meeting Oct. 8 Acuity Lunch and Learn Oct. 15 Operation Gratitude Volunteering Oct. 13-19 IICF Week of Giving Oct. 23 Gallagher Lunch and Learn Oct. 25 Captives 101 Nov. 1 Midwest Food Bank Nov. 6 Third General Meeting Nov. 11-13 Risk Manager in Residence Dec. 4 Fourth General Meeting Certificate of Leadership & Business Acumen RIMS Case Study Project

INTERNSHIPS IN INSURANCE, OTHER RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE OR RELEVANT INSURANCE INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT Travelers Bond and Specialty Intern during Summer 2019 INSURANCE LICENSING AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS—EXAM PARTS COMPLETED OR PASSED. CPCU waivers for FIL 350, FIL 352 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT DURING COLLEGE Volunteer for College of DuPage Natural Areas. Lead groups of students to help with prairie and wildlife conservation. Volunteered at Feed My Starving Children in Naperville. Volunteered at DuPage Children's Museum through College of DuPage. Tutor for College Writing at College of DuPage. Tutor work was not paid, just volunteered to help fellow classmates. Many volunteer events with Gamma. OTHER CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT AND PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS Graduated College of DuPage with Associates Degree, with Honors. Presidential Scholar at College of DuPage. Phi Theta Kappa Honors Fraternity Member. Finished CLBA. Dean's List all three semesters at ISU and 4.0 GPA (including Fall 2019). CAREER GOALS Underwriting Career at Travelers. Explore risk management later in my career. Create resources to help students manage their student debt efficiently and effectively.


2020 KATIE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Recipient Name: Brendan Leibforth E-Mail: bleibf1@ilstu.edu Home Town: Evergreen Park, IL

Expected Graduation Date: May 2021 Major: Risk Management and Insurance; Finance

LEADERSHIP ROLES Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma: Elected to be the President for the 2020/2021 Academic Year Trip Leader involved in Alternative Breaks Volunteering KATIE SCHOOL/GAMMA IOTA SIGMA EVENTS AND INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT – FALL 2019 Aug. 29 Festival ISU Sept. 4 First General Meeting Sept. 13 Home Sweet Home Ministries Volunteering Sept. 23-24 Chicagoland Risk Forum Oct. 2-4 NRRA Conference Oct. 2 Second General Meeting Oct. 13-19 IICF Week of Giving Oct. 18 Active Bloomington Garden Oct. 18 Brown & Brown Brokerage Practices Oct. 23 Gallagher Lunch and Learn Oct. 25 Captives 101 Oct. 29-30 Katie School Executive Forum

Nov. 1 Midwest Food Bank Nov. 6 Third General Meeting Nov. 7 CLBA How to run a meeting (6:30-8) Nov. 8 American Family Lunch and Learn Nov. 11-13 Risk Manager in Residence Nov. 14-15 Troy Symposium Dec. 4 Fourth General Meeting Certificate of Leadership & Business Acumen

INTERNSHIPS IN INSURANCE, OTHER RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE OR RELEVANT INSURANCE INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT Selected as a 2020 Katie School International Intern to go to London (COVID-19) Will intern with Great American Insurance in Chicago, Summer of 2020 INSURANCE LICENSING AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS—EXAM PARTS COMPLETED OR PASSED. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT DURING COLLEGE Participated in plenty of volunteer opportunities in the Bloomington/Normal area OTHER CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT AND PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2020 Designated student in Finance Arthur J Gallagher & Co. Scholarship (2019) College of Business Deans List (5x) CAREER GOALS To become an Underwriter in the Insurance industry and to continue my education by completing appropriate RMI designations.


2020 KATIE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Recipient Name: Zachary Lew E-Mail: zach.lew2@gmail.com Home Town: Chillicothe, IL

Expected Graduation Date: May 2020 Major: Actuarial Science and Music

ACADEMIC HONORS AWARDED AT ISU LEADERSHIP ROLES Vice President of Volunteer Efforts for the Actuarial Club, Aug 2017 - May 2019 Student Leader for Cru, August 2017 - May 2020 Vice President for Habitat for Humanity, August 2017 - May 2019 KATIE SCHOOL/GAMMA IOTA SIGMA EVENTS AND INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT – FALL 2019 Aug. 29 Festival ISU Sept. 12 Katie Advisory Board Sept. 20 Clean the Quad

Certificate of Leadership & Business Acumen Actuarial Club: Company Presentation & Job Fair

INTERNSHIPS IN INSURANCE, OTHER RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE OR RELEVANT INSURANCE INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT Life Actuarial Intern for Country Financial, June 2019 - January 2020 INSURANCE LICENSING AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS—EXAM PARTS COMPLETED OR PASSED. Actuarial Exams Passed: FM (Feb 2017), P (May 2017), C (Feb 2018), and IFM (July 2019) COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT DURING COLLEGE Leader in multiple student organizations. Member of local church Volunteered for Midwest Food Bank Habitat for Humanity A Just Brew at ISU OTHER CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT AND PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS Presidential Scholar, and ISU Actuarial Scholar for 7 semesters. Performed with ISU's premier wind ensemble, the Wind Symphony, on trombone. Member of the Honors Program at ISU Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia fraternity Swing Dance Club CAREER GOALS My career goals include continuing to develop my communication and leadership skills to become more effective as an actuary.


2020 KATIE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Recipient Name: Katie Moran E-Mail: kmoran1@ilstu.edu Home Town: Crystal Lake, IL

Expected Graduation Date: May 2020 Major: Risk Management/Insurance and Finance

LEADERSHIP ROLES Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma: Director of Professional Development Phi Gamma Nu: Executive Board as Vice President of Finance, Standards Board, Capital Growth Chair, Concert Chair, and Alumni Relations Chair. KATIE SCHOOL/GAMMA IOTA SIGMA EVENTS AND INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT – FALL 2019 Aug. 29 Festival ISU Sept. 4 First General Meeting Sept. 6 Katie School/Alumni Golf Outing Sept. 9 LinkedIn Resume Workshop Sept. 10 Great American Lunch Sept. 10 Great American Info Session Sept. 16 Conference Etiquette Sept. 23-24 Chicagoland Risk Forum Sept. 24 Fall Internship & Career Fair

Oct. 2 Second General Meeting Oct. 15 Operation Gratitude Volunteering Oct. 18 Active Bloomington Garden Oct. 22 CLBA Consult a Client Oct. 25 Captives 101 Nov. 6 Third General Meeting Nov. 11-13 Risk Manager in Residence Dec. 4 Fourth General Meeting Certificate of Leadership & Business Acumen

INTERNSHIPS IN INSURANCE, OTHER RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE OR RELEVANT INSURANCE INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT Commercial Auto and General Liability Claims internship at Liberty Mutual in 2019. Internship at American Community Bank in 2018 where I got experience as a credit analyst. INSURANCE LICENSING AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS—EXAM PARTS COMPLETED OR PASSED Waiver completed for Property and Commercial General Liability. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT DURING COLLEGE Through Phi Gamma Nu and Gamma Iota Sigma I have been very involved in volunteering in the community. This includes involvement in Midwest Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity, Home Sweet Home Ministries, etc. In Phi Gamma Nu, I helped raise money Lurie's Children Hospital and Midwest Food Bank for our Spring and Fall Philanthropy. OTHER CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT AND PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS This spring I was a Business Week mentor. My Business Week case competition team also received second in the Corporate Social Responsibility Case Competition. I also received the “I am PGN” award given to every chapter from Nationals. CAREER GOALS After college, I want to continue with my CPCU certification. I also want to continue to give back to the Katie School of Insurance, Gamma Iota Sigma, and Phi Gamma Nu because of everything they have helped me with getting to where I am today.


2020 KATIE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Recipient Name: Mark Murdoch E-Mail: marksamuelmurdoch@gmail.com Home Town: Wheaton, IL

Expected Graduation Date: May 2020 Major: Actuarial Science Minor: Insurance

ACADEMIC HONORS AWARDED AT ISU LEADERSHIP ROLES Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma: Director of Volunteer Efforts - 2018/2019 Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma: Vice President of Student Affairs – 2020 Bus Leader - Alternative Breaks Student Leader in Civic Engagement - Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning KATIE SCHOOL/GAMMA IOTA SIGMA EVENTS AND INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT – FALL 2019 Sept. 4 First General Meeting Sept. 5 Golf 101 Sept. 6 Katie School/Alumni Golf Outing

Oct. 2 Second General Meeting Certificate of Leadership & Business Acumen

INTERNSHIPS IN INSURANCE, OTHER RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE OR RELEVANT INSURANCE INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT Mercer - Louisville, KY - Summer 2018 RLI - Peoria, IL - Fall 2018-Spring 2019 Allstate - Chandler, AZ - Summer 2019 INSURANCE LICENSING AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS—EXAM PARTS COMPLETED OR PASSED. P, FM, IFM COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT DURING COLLEGE Habitat for Humanity Red Cross Sunnyside Garden Normal Park District Midwest Food Bank OTHER CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT AND PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS Alternative Breaks Actuarial Club Honors Program CAREER GOALS I aspire to get my FCAS with the CAS following my graduation and to stay active in the insurance industry by attending events and conferences.


2020 KATIE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Recipient Name: Jackie Neuhalfen E-Mail: jrneuha@ilstu.edu Home Town: Mount Prospect, IL

Expected Graduation Date: May 2020 Major: Risk Management and Insurance; Finance Minor: Economics

LEADERSHIP ROLES Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma: Director of Outreach Phi Gamma Nu: Multiple leadership roles including Community Service Chair, Audit Chair, and being a member of Standards Board KATIE SCHOOL/GAMMA IOTA SIGMA EVENTS AND INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT – FALL 2019 Sept. 4 First General Meeting Sept. 6 Katie School/Alumni Golf Outing Sept. 10 Great American Lunch Sept. 10 Great American Info Session Sept. 17 Travelers Lunch and Learn Sept. 20 Clean the Quad Sept. 24 Fall Internship & Career Fair

Oct. 2 Second General Meeting Oct. 8 Acuity Lunch and Learn Oct. 23 Gallagher Lunch and Learn Oct. 25 Captives 101 Nov. 6 Third General Meeting Nov. 8 American Family Lunch and Learn Nov. 15 Reinsurance 101 Dec. 4 Fourth General Meeting APIW Luncheon

INTERNSHIPS IN INSURANCE, OTHER RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE OR RELEVANT INSURANCE INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT This past summer, I had the opportunity to intern with Great American Insurance Group in Cincinnati as part of their RMI internship program. I received a lot of exposure to underwriting, as I mainly worked on renewals in the excess and surplus lines under the property team. Along with underwriting renewals, I also handled numerous new business accounts. I really learned a lot over the summer and received exposure to other teams as well, such as casualty, healthcare, product recall, etc. I had the opportunity to travel to NYC with my teammates for a broker visit. From this experience, I learned the importance of building relationships with brokers and how to act in a professional setting with them. This upcoming summer, I will be working full-time for Great American Insurance Group in their LEAD Program, which not only will allow me to be an underwriter, but also train me for future management positions INSURANCE LICENSING AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS—EXAM PARTS COMPLETED OR PASSED 2 exams for the CPCU, the CPCU 551 and the CPCU 552. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT DURING COLLEGE Through Phi Gamma Nu and Gamma Iota Sigma, I have participated in numerous volunteer events including those for Midwest Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity, Home Sweet Home Ministries, and many events to help clean up the community streets. On my own time, I have volunteered at Feed My Starving Children a few times throughout each year. OTHER CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT AND PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS CAREER GOALS As stated above, I will begin working full-time for Great American Insurance Group this summer. Although I received a lot of exposure to underwriting over this past summer, I really want to improve my underwriting skills and foster good relationships with brokers. Also, I want to gain more leadership skills so that I can obtain management positions in the future.


2020 KATIE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Recipient Name: Katelynn Pankhurst E-Mail: Kmpankh@ilstu.edu Home Town: Loves Park, IL

Expected Graduation Date: May 2021 Major: Risk Management and Insurance; Finance

LEADERSHIP ROLES Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma: Director of Publicity, Vice President of Internal Affairs Alpha Kappa Psi: Fundraising Chair and Risk Management Chair; Business Week: Mentor KATIE SCHOOL/GAMMA IOTA SIGMA EVENTS AND INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT – FALL 2019 Aug. 29 Festival ISU Oct. 2 Second General Meeting Sept. 4 First General Meeting Oct. 13-19 IICF Week of Giving Sept. 5 Golf 101 Oct. 25 Captives 101 Sept. 6 Katie School/Alumni Golf Outing Nov. 6 Third General Meeting Sept. 9 LinkedIn Resume Workshop Nov. 11-13 Risk Manager in Residence Sept. 10 Great American Lunch Nov. 14-15 Troy Symposium Sept. 12 Gamma Picnic Dec. 4 Fourth General Meeting Sept. 16 Conference Etiquette Certificate of Leadership & Business Acumen Sept. 20 Clean the Quad Sept. 24 Fall Internship & Career Fair Sept. 26-29 Gamma Nationals INTERNSHIPS IN INSURANCE, OTHER RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE OR RELEVANT INSURANCE INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT During the 2019 summer, I interned at COUNTRY Financial as a Commercial Operations Intern. This upcoming summer I have accepted an internship through WSIA (Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association) where I will work in New York, NY with Argo for 5 weeks, and Kalamazoo, MI with JM Wilson for 4 weeks. This will allow me to experience both the carrier and brokerage sides of the business. In addition, I was selected as a Katie School of Insurance International Intern where I will travel to London to study the Lloyd's Marketplace. INSURANCE LICENSING AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS—EXAM PARTS COMPLETED OR PASSED. Completed: CPCU 552, CPCU 551 In Progress: CPCU 500 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT DURING COLLEGE Midwest Food Bank Operation Santa Cleanup the Quad

Adopt-A-Street Red Cross Blood Driv

OTHER CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT AND PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS Other Campus Involvement: Alpha Kappa Psi, Gamma Iota Sigma, Business Week & COUNTRY Financial Case Competition winner. Personal Accomplishments: Selected as 1 of 30 students across the United States designated as an Anita Benedetti Student Involvement Program (ABSIP) Scholar. CAREER GOALS Upon graduating, it is my goal to work as an underwriter in the excess and surplus market of the industry. I would also like to complete my CPCU designation. As my career progresses, I hope to be a leader and mentor to my fellow colleagues.


2020 KATIE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Recipient Name: Sean Powers E-Mail: spower2@ilstu.edu Home Town: Westmont, IL

Expected Graduation Date: May 2020 Major: Risk Management and Insurance; Finance Minor: Mathematics

LEADERSHIP ROLES Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma: Historian 2018-2019, Social Committee 2019-2020 Warden of Pi Kappa Phi 2018-2019 KATIE SCHOOL/GAMMA IOTA SIGMA EVENTS AND INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT – FALL 2019 Aug. 29 Festival ISU Sept. 4 First General Meeting Sept. 12 Gamma Picnic Sept. 17 Travelers Lunch and Learn Sept. 24 Fall Internship & Career Fair

Oct. 2 Second General Meeting Nov. 6 Third General Meeting Dec. 4 Fourth General Meeting

INTERNSHIPS IN INSURANCE, OTHER RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE OR RELEVANT INSURANCE INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT SP+ Risk Management Intern, 2018 Travelers Ocean Marine Underwriting Intern, 2019 RIMS Conference attendee, 2019 INSURANCE LICENSING AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS—EXAM PARTS COMPLETED OR PASSED. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT DURING COLLEGE Worked with The Salvation Army at Walmart Clean the Quad, Normal IL Oak Street cleanup crew OTHER CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT AND PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS CAREER GOALS Begin in the industry as an underwriter and enjoy a long career in the insurance industry, either as an underwriter or broker.


2020 KATIE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Recipient Name: Sarah Puleo E-Mail: spuleo@ilstu.edu Home Town: Saint Louis, MO

Expected Graduation Date: May 2020 Major: Risk Management and Insurance & Finance Minor: Economics

LEADERSHIP ROLES Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma: Director of Volunteer Efforts, Fall 2019 – Spring 2020 KATIE SCHOOL/GAMMA IOTA SIGMA EVENTS AND INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT – FALL 2019 Sept. 4 First General Meeting Sept. 10 Great American Lunch Sept. 13 Home Sweet Home Ministries Volunteering Sept. 17 Travelers Lunch and Learn Sept. 25 YWCA Volunteering Oct. 2 Second General Meeting Oct. 15 Operation Gratitude Volunteering Oct. 13-19 IICF Week of Giving Oct. 23 Gallagher Lunch and Learn

Nov. 1 Midwest Food Bank Nov. 6 Third General Meeting Nov. 8 American Family Lunch and Learn Nov. 11-13 Risk Manager in Residence Nov. 15 Reinsurance 101 Nov. 18 Red Cross Blood Drive Dec. 4 Fourth General Meeting Certificate of Leadership & Business Acumen PRMIA Risk Management Challenge

INTERNSHIPS IN INSURANCE, OTHER RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE OR RELEVANT INSURANCE INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT Summer 2018 - Nationwide, Personal Lines Underwriting Intern Summer 2019 - CNA, Risk Control Intern INSURANCE LICENSING AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS—EXAM PARTS COMPLETED OR PASSED ARM - passed ARM 54 and 55. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT DURING COLLEGE Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity OTHER CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT AND PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS Honors Peer Mentoring - Fall 2018 - Spring 2019 Tutoring in the Visor Center - Fall 2019 - Spring 2020 CAREER GOALS This June, I will be starting my career with Chubb in Nashville in their Risk Engineering Trainee Program. I hope to continue down the risk engineering path and eventually end up in specializing, either in construction or cyber security.


2020 KATIE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Recipient Name: Connor Richards E-Mail: cmrich1@ilstu.edu Home Town: Orland Park, IL

Expected Graduation Date: May 2022 Major: Risk Management and Insurance; Finance

LEADERSHIP ROLES Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma: Treasurer 2020/2021 KATIE SCHOOL/GAMMA IOTA SIGMA EVENTS AND INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT – FALL 2019 Aug. 29 Festival ISU Sept. 4 First General Meeting Sept. 9 LinkedIn Resume Workshop Sept. 10 Great American Info Session Sept. 12 Gamma Picnic Sept. 16 Conference Etiquette Sept. 17 Travelers Lunch and Learn Sept. 20 Clean the Quad Sept. 24 Fall Internship & Career Fair

Oct. 2 Second General Meeting Oct. 8 Acuity Lunch and Learn Oct. 18 Brown & Brown Brokerage Practices Oct. 23 Gallagher Lunch and Learn Oct. 25 Captives 101 Oct. 30 CLBA Project Management Nov. 6 Third General Meeting Nov. 7 CLBA How to Run a meeting (5-6:30) Nov. 8 American Family Lunch and Learn Nov. 14 CLBA Social Media Monitoring Tool Nov. 15 Reinsurance 101 Dec. 4 Fourth General Meeting

INTERNSHIPS IN INSURANCE, OTHER RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE OR RELEVANT INSURANCE INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT State Farm Agency- Zach Betley Agent Prospector INSURANCE LICENSING AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS—EXAM PARTS COMPLETED OR PASSED COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT DURING COLLEGE Home Sweet Home Ministries Midwest Food Bank OTHER CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT AND PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS Illinois State Honors program Illinois State University Dean's List Redbird Scholar Illinois State University Hockey CAREER GOALS Career in the Insurance industry. Not sure about which area of the industry because I am still trying to find which suits me the best.


2020 KATIE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Recipient Name: Daniel Roesler E-Mail: daroesl@ilstu.edu Home Town: Batavia, IL

Expected Graduation Date: May 2020 Major: Actuarial Science Minor: Economics

LEADERSHIP ROLES Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma: Actuarial Liaison KATIE SCHOOL/GAMMA IOTA SIGMA EVENTS AND INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT – FALL 2019 Aug. 29 Festival ISU Sept. 4 First General Meeting Sept. 10 RGA Presentation Sept. 16 Conference Etiquette Sept. 26-29 Gamma Nationals

Oct. 2 Second General Meeting Oct. 15 Operation Gratitude Volunteering Nov. 6 Third General Meeting Nov. 11-13 Risk Manager in Residence Nov. 18 Red Cross Blood Drive Dec. 4 Fourth General Meeting Certificate of Leadership & Business Acumen Other: Attended 14 actuarial club events

INTERNSHIPS IN INSURANCE, OTHER RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE OR RELEVANT INSURANCE INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT Country Financial- Life Actuarial Intern Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL- Health Actuarial Intern - Full time job starting in June INSURANCE LICENSING AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS—EXAM PARTS COMPLETED OR PASSED. Completed Exams- FM, P, IFM, STAM COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT DURING COLLEGE OTHER CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT AND PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS Illinois State Honors Program CAREER GOALS To become a FSA and manage actuaries within the insurance industry


2020 KATIE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Recipient Name: Carlos Rubio E-Mail: jmwall5@ilstu.edu Home Town: Naperville, IL

Expected Graduation Date: May 2020 Major: Risk Management and Insurance; International Business

LEADERSHIP ROLES Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma: Director of Diversity & Inclusion Treasurer of Alpha Psi Lambda KATIE SCHOOL/GAMMA IOTA SIGMA EVENTS AND INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT – FALL 2019 Aug. 23-25 Gamma Iota Leadership Conference Aug. 29 Festival ISU Sept. 4 First General Meeting Sept. 9 LinkedIn Resume Workshop Sept. 10 Great American Lunch Sept. 12 Katie Advisory Board Sept. 12 Gamma Picnic Sept. 23-24 Chicagoland Risk Forum Sept. 24 Fall Internship & Career Fair

Oct. 2 Second General Meeting Oct. 25 Captives 101 Nov. 6 Third General Meeting Nov. 15 Reinsurance 101 Nov. 18 Red Cross Blood Drive Selective Broker Competition

INTERNSHIPS IN INSURANCE, OTHER RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE OR RELEVANT INSURANCE INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT Katie School International Internship in London Sompo International - E&O and Cyber underwriting Internship INSURANCE LICENSING AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS—EXAM PARTS COMPLETED OR PASSED. CPCU COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT DURING COLLEGE Paws for a cause - Animal Shelter Volunteering Participated in mentor program for kids in elementary school OTHER CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT AND PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS Alpha Psi Lambda - Treasurer Spanish Club - Vice president and President Business Week - Mentor COB Dean's Office - Student Worker CAREER GOALS I will be graduating from ISU this semester. My first goal is to learn as much as I can from my coworkers and mentors at my first job. Education does not end after graduation, so I plan on going back to school in a few years and/or get designations, such as the CPCU. I plan on staying on the insurance industry for a long time, but I would also like to open my own business one day.


2020 KATIE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Recipient Name: Emily Selenis E-Mail: erselen@ilstu.edu Home Town: Maple Park, IL

Expected Graduation Date: May 2022 Major: Risk Management and Insurance; Finance

LEADERSHIP ROLES Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma: Incoming Secretary for the 2020/2021 Academic Year Vice President, Watterson Area Government - Fall 2018-Spring 2019 KATIE SCHOOL/GAMMA IOTA SIGMA EVENTS AND INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT – FALL 2019 Sept. 4 First General Meeting Sept. 9 LinkedIn Resume Workshop Sept. 10 RGA Presentation Oct. 2-4 NRRA Conference Oct. 2 Second General Meeting Oct. 8 Acuity Lunch and Learn

Nov. 6 Third General Meeting Nov. 7 CLBA How to Run a meeting (5-6:30) Nov. 7 CLBA How to run a meeting (6:30-8) Nov. 11-13 Risk Manager in Residence Nov. 14 CLBA Social Media Monitoring Tool Dec. 4 Fourth General Meeting

INTERNSHIPS IN INSURANCE, OTHER RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE OR RELEVANT INSURANCE INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT Inland Marine Underwriting intern with Sompo International – Summer 2020 INSURANCE LICENSING AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS—EXAM PARTS COMPLETED OR PASSED COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT DURING COLLEGE OTHER CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT AND PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS I am currently a resident assistant in Watterson Towers, a role that has been challenging in the best possible way. It has allowed me to learn interpersonal communication skills along with conflict resolution, as well as time management and program planning. CAREER GOALS My goal as of right now is to work in the insurance industry, but I do not know where just yet. I am very interested in reinsurance and excess and surplus lines, and I am excited to get a first-person perspective of underwriting through my internship this summer.


2020 KATIE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Recipient Name: Megan Smalter E-Mail: megansmalter33@gmail.com Home Town: New Lenox, IL

Expected Graduation Date: May 2020 Major: Risk Management and Insurance; Finance Minor: Spanish

LEADERSHIP ROLES Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma: 2019-2020 Treasurer, 2018-2019 Director of Alumni Affairs Alpha Kappa Psi, Professional Business Fraternity - 2020 Potential New Member Educator, 2018-2019 Vice, President of Alumni Relations, 2017 Service Chair, 2017 Fundraising Chair Business Week - 2019 & 2020 Mentor, 2017 Mentee University College Thrive Program - 2017-2020 Peer Mentor KATIE SCHOOL/GAMMA IOTA SIGMA EVENTS AND INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT – FALL 2019 Aug. 29 Festival ISU Sept. 4 First General Meeting Sept. 5 Golf 101 Sept. 6 Katie School/Alumni Golf Outing Sept. 10 Great American Lunch Sept. 10 Great American Info Session Sept. 12 Katie Advisory Board Sept. 12 Gamma Picnic Sept. 17 Travelers Lunch and Learn Sept. 20 Clean the Quad Sept. 23-24 Chicagoland Risk Forum Sept. 24 Fall Internship & Career Fair Sept. 26-29 Gamma Nationals

Oct. 2 Second General Meeting Oct. 8 Acuity Lunch and Learn Oct. 23 Gallagher Lunch and Learn Nov. 6 Third General Meeting Nov. 8 American Family Lunch and Learn Nov. 11-13 Risk Manager in Residence Nov. 18 Red Cross Blood Drive Dec. 4 Fourth General Meeting Certificate of Leadership & Business Acumen APIW Women's Luncheon

INTERNSHIPS IN INSURANCE, OTHER RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE OR RELEVANT INSURANCE INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT My internship experiences include being an Underwriting Intern at Great American Insurance Group in the Specialty Human Services division, and a Katie School International Internship in Zurich, Switzerland, this past summer. During the previous summer I was a Finance Intern at Xeris Pharmaceuticals. Throughout the school year I work as a Computer Lab Monitor for the College of Business. INSURANCE LICENSING AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS—EXAM PARTS COMPLETED OR PASSED. CPCU 520 & 551 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT DURING COLLEGE Midwest Food Bank, American Red Cross Blood Donor, Adopt-A-Street, Special Olympics, and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Volunteer OTHER CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT AND PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2019 Connie Krug Student Service Recognition Award 2019 Erika Gilbert Student Mentorship Award Fall 2016, Spring 2017 Dean's List CAREER GOALS I will be working at CNA Insurance in their Underwriting Trainee Program and have the goal of completing my CPCU following graduation. My plans are to stay involved in my community and give back as much as I can.


2020 KATIE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Recipient Name: Trevor Smith E-Mail: trsmit5@ilstu.edu Home Town: Cary, IL

Expected Graduation Date: May 2020 Major: Risk Management and Insurance

LEADERSHIP ROLES Delta Sigma Pi: Vice President of Professionalism (Fall 2019 and Spring 2020) Sales Excellence Academy: Partner Relations Account Executive (Fall 2018 - Fall 2019) KATIE SCHOOL/GAMMA IOTA SIGMA EVENTS AND INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT – FALL 2019 Sept. 6 Katie School/Alumni Golf Outing Sept. 20 Clean the Quad

Oct. 2 Second General Meeting Oct. 23 Gallagher Lunch and Learn Oct. 23 Gallagher Case Study Selective Agency Management Competition

INTERNSHIPS IN INSURANCE, OTHER RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE OR RELEVANT INSURANCE INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT Sophomore Year Summer (2018) Sales Intern at Arthur J, Gallagher (Rolling Meadows, IL) Junior Year Summer (2019) 2nd Year Sales Intern at Arthur J. Gallagher (Rolling Meadows, IL) WSIA Conference Chicago (2017, 2018) Katie School INSURANCE LICENSING AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS—EXAM PARTS COMPLETED OR PASSED. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT DURING COLLEGE Ronald McDonald House Home Sweet Home Ministries Feed My Starving Children OTHER CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT AND PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS Becoming a mentor to younger college students, giving them the tips and tricks to rise among their peers during their early college years. CAREER GOALS Gallagher was my dream company to work for after hearing about them while caddying in high school. Being a successful producer within the public sector is a major goal of mine since it will be my practice group in which I will be starting. Adding to that would be another goal which is to become a resource to younger producers. I find it very important to constantly learn in an environment that continues to change.


2020 KATIE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Recipient Name: Zach Snow E-Mail: zasnow@ilstu.edu Home Town: Bloomington, IL

Expected Graduation Date: Dec 2020 Major: Risk Management and Insurance; Finance

LEADERSHIP ROLES Delta Sigma Pi: Chancellor, VP of Professionalism, and VP of Risk Management KATIE SCHOOL/GAMMA IOTA SIGMA EVENTS AND INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT – FALL 2019 Sept. 4 First General Meeting Sept. 6 Katie School/Alumni Golf Outing Sept. 9 LinkedIn Resume Workshop Sept. 10 Great American Lunch Sept. 10 Great American Info Session Sept. 12 Gamma Picnic Sept. 16 Conference Etiquette Sept. 17 Travelers Lunch and Learn Sept. 23-24 Chicagoland Risk Forum Sept. 24 Fall Internship & Career Fair Sept. 26-29 Gamma Nationals

Oct. 2 Second General Meeting Nov. 6 Third General Meeting Nov. 11-13 Risk Manager in Residence Nov. 15 Reinsurance 101 Dec. 4 Fourth General Meeting

INTERNSHIPS IN INSURANCE, OTHER RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE OR RELEVANT INSURANCE INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT Chris Bryson State Farm Agency Adam Hage State Farm Agency Rick McLean State Farm Agency INSURANCE LICENSING AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS—EXAM PARTS COMPLETED OR PASSED. P/C Producers License, Life/Health Producers License COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT DURING COLLEGE Most of my involvement in my community has come with volunteering with Gamma Iota Sigma and Delta Sigma Pi. This has included the Midwest Food Bank, Home Sweet Home Ministries, The Bloomington Aviation Museum. OTHER CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT AND PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS CAREER GOALS My career goals include finding a career that fits my lifestyle and provides me opportunities to continue to learn. I want to become an asset to whatever company I am working with, and I would also like to become a mentor to others.


2020 KATIE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Recipient Name: Erika Sreenan E-Mail: erika.sreenan@comcast.net Home Town: Rockford, IL

Expected Graduation Date: May 2020 Major: Risk Management and Insurance – Business Information Systems Sequence

LEADERSHIP ROLES Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma: Secretary - Fall 2018 - Spring 2020 Alpha Gamma Delta - Vice President of Member Experience Spring 2018 - Fall 2018 Women in Business - Director of Fundraising - Spring 2018 KATIE SCHOOL/GAMMA IOTA SIGMA EVENTS AND INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT – FALL 2019 Aug. 29 Festival ISU Sept. 4 First General Meeting Sept. 12 Katie Advisory Board Sept. 23-24 Chicagoland Risk Forum Sept. 24 Fall Internship & Career Fair Sept. 26-29 Gamma Nationals

Oct. 2 Second General Meeting Oct. 18 Brown & Brown Brokerage Practices Oct. 23 Gallagher Lunch and Learn Nov. 1 Midwest Food Bank Nov. 8 American Family Lunch and Learn Nov. 11-13 Risk Manager in Residence Nov. 15 Reinsurance 101 Certificate of Leadership & Business Acumen

INTERNSHIPS IN INSURANCE, OTHER RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE OR RELEVANT INSURANCE INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT American Family Insurance - Property Desk Claims Adjuster Intern - May - August 2018 WSIA Intern - Nautilus Insurance and Worldwide Facilities - June - August 2019 2019 Katie School International Intern - Zurich, Switzerland INSURANCE LICENSING AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS—EXAM PARTS COMPLETED OR PASSED. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT DURING COLLEGE American Red Cross - Donor OTHER CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT AND PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS Gamma Iota Sigma - Spring 2018 - Spring 2020 Alpha Gamma Delta - Fall 2016 - Spring 2020 Women's Club Rugby - Fall 2017 - Spring 2020 Women in Business - Fall 2017 - Spring 2018 CAREER GOALS I will be starting in the All Risks University program in the All Risks Tacoma, WA office this summer as a production assistant in the excess and surplus lines space. Currently I am studying for the AU designation.


2020 KATIE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Recipient Name: Justin Waller E-Mail: jmwall5@ilstu.edu Home Town: Athens, IL

Expected Graduation Date: May 2020 Major: Risk Management and Insurance; Finance Minor: Mathematics

LEADERSHIP ROLES Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma: Director of Professional Development KATIE SCHOOL/GAMMA IOTA SIGMA EVENTS AND INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT – FALL 2019 Aug. 29 Festival ISU Sept. 4 First General Meeting Sept. 5 Golf 101 Sept. 9 LinkedIn Resume Workshop Sept. 10 Great American Lunch Sept. 10 Great American Info Session Sept. 12 Gamma Picnic Sept. 13 Home Sweet Home Ministries Volunteering Sept. 16 Conference Etiquette Sept. 17 Travelers Lunch and Learn Sept. 23-24 Chicagoland Risk Forum Sept. 24 Fall Internship & Career Fair Sept. 25 YWCA Volunteering

Oct. 2 Second General Meeting Oct. 8 Acuity Lunch and Learn Oct. 13-19 IICF Week of Giving Oct. 18 Brown & Brown Brokerage Practices Oct. 22 CLBA Consult a Client Oct. 23 Gallagher Lunch and Learn Oct. 25 Captives 101 Oct. 29-30 Katie School Executive Forum Oct. 30 CLBA Project Management Nov. 1 Midwest Food Bank Nov. 6 Third General Meeting Nov. 7 CLBA How to run a meeting (6:30-8) Nov. 11-13 Risk Manager in Residence Nov. 14 CLBA Social Media Monitoring Tool Nov. 15 Reinsurance 101 Nov. 18 Red Cross Blood Drive Dec. 4 Fourth General Meeting

INTERNSHIPS IN INSURANCE, OTHER RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE OR RELEVANT INSURANCE INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT Reinsurance Group of America - US Underwriting Intern Zurich Insurance Group - Group Reinsurance Intern INSURANCE LICENSING AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS—EXAM PARTS COMPLETED OR PASSED. ARe - 145 CPCU - 500, 551, 552 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT DURING COLLEGE OTHER CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT AND PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS CAREER GOALS Work within reinsurance, earn various insurance related designations, and continue my educational endeavors


2020 KATIE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Recipient Name: Caroline Wilieko E-Mail: cnwilie@ilstu.edu Home Town: Des Plaines, IL

Expected Graduation Date: May 2020 Major: Risk Management and Insurance; Finance

LEADERSHIP ROLES Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma: President Delta Delta Delta - Vice President of Finance KATIE SCHOOL/GAMMA IOTA SIGMA EVENTS AND INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT – FALL 2019 Aug. 23-25 Gamma Iota Leadership Conference Aug. 29 Festival ISU Sept. 4 First General Meeting Sept. 5 Golf 101 Sept. 6 Katie School/Alumni Golf Outing Sept. 9 LinkedIn Resume Workshop Sept. 10 Great American Lunch Sept. 10 Great American Info Session Sept. 10 RGA Presentation Sept. 12 Katie Advisory Board Sept. 12 Gamma Picnic Sept. 13 Home Sweet Home Ministries Volunteering Sept. 17 Travelers Lunch and Learn Sept. 20 Clean the Quad Sept. 23-24 Chicagoland Risk Forum Sept. 24 Fall Internship & Career Fair Sept. 26-29 Gamma Nationals

Oct. 2 Second General Meeting Oct. 8 Acuity Lunch and Learn Oct. 13-19 IICF Week of Giving Oct. 18 Active Bloomington Garden Oct. 23 Gallagher Lunch and Learn Oct. 29-30 Katie School Executive Forum Nov. 1 Midwest Food Bank Nov. 6 Third General Meeting Nov. 8 American Family Lunch and Learn Nov. 11-13 Risk Manager in Residence Nov. 18 Red Cross Blood Drive Dec. 4 Fourth General Meeting Certificate of Leadership & Business Acumen

INTERNSHIPS IN INSURANCE, OTHER RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE OR RELEVANT INSURANCE INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT Great American Insurance Group; Specialty Human Services Intern Katie School International Internship Intern Lockton Risk Intern INSURANCE LICENSING AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS—EXAM PARTS COMPLETED OR PASSED. CPCU 551 & CPCU 552 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT DURING COLLEGE Normal Public Library Midwest Food Bank YMCA Clean the Quad Home Sweet Home Operation Gratitude

Active Bloomington Garden Habitat for Humanity Card Writing for Kids with Cancer Red Cross Blood Drive

CAREER GOALS My career goals include finishing my CPCU, mentoring others, creating a large book of property business, expanding my network and continuing to learn and grow from others within the insurance industry.


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2019-2020 INSURANCE ADVISORY BOARD OF EXECUTIVES Uli Boeing Vice President – Branch Manager Property Fac Gen Re, Chicago

Eric Pan Practice Group Strategy Leader Gallagher, Rolling Meadows

Walter Cain Senior VP and Regional COO, Midwest Region Chubb, Milwaukee

John O'Donnell Vice President - Operations Afni, Inc., Bloomington

Seth Davis Vice President, Controller RLI Insurance Corp, Peoria

Kimberly Remmert Vice President – HR Pekin Insurance, Pekin

Bryon Ehrhart Global Head of Growth & Strategic Development Aon plc, Chicago

Randy Schlosser Senior Vice President – Property Manager Munich Re America, Chicago

Steve Grabek SVP - Broker & Client Engagement AIG, Chicago

Judy Silverman Manager - Insurable Risk Walgreens Boots Alliance, Deerfield Chicago Chapter of RIMS, Chicago

Stacie Graham General Manager and Senior Vice President Liberty Mutual Insurance, Warrenville Sabrina Hart Executive Vice President - Central Zone Executive Zurich North America, Chicago Aaron Hillebrandt Director & Consulting Actuary Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, Inc., Bloomington Lorie Kates Field Vice President – Central Region Travelers Insurance, Chicago Blake Kuppersmith Head Fac Transactions & SwiftRe Swiss Re, Alpharetta, GA Terry McCann President - Chicago R-T Specialty, LLC, Chicago Rob McDade Senior Vice President – Property/Casualty COUNTRY Financial, Bloomington David Ocasek Chief Executive Officer Surplus Line Assoc. of IL, Chicago

Carra Simmons Vice President - Learning & Development State Farm Insurance, Bloomington Kevin Smith President/COO CNA Specialty, Chicago Gavin Souter Editor Business Insurance, Chicago Todd Sutherland Senior VP - North Central US Regional Leader AXA XL, Chicago Pat Talley Regional Director – U.S. Central Region Lloyd's America, Chicago Illinois State University, Normal Dr. Larry Dietz, President Dr. Ajay Samant, Dean, College of Business James R. Jones, Executive Director, Katie School of Insurance and Risk Management Deborah Babcock, Associate Director, Katie School of Insurance and Risk Management Ex-Officio Dr. Domingo Joaquin, Interim Chairperson, Finance, Insurance and Law Department


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2019-2020 CORPORATE AND INDIVIDUAL DONORS The following organizations and individuals have donated funds to the

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Ace American Insurance Company Adams, Pamela Afni, Inc.* Ahlgrim, Kevin and Theresa AIG* Allied World Insurance Company American Agricultural Insurance Co Amerisure Insurance Andrew T. Nappi Internatonal Study Grant Aon plc* Arapidis, Stefani Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.* Association of Lloyd's Brokers Association of Professional Insurance Women Assurance Agency AssuredPartners of Illinois Auto-Owners Insurance Company AXA XL* Babcock, Bruce and Debbie BITCO Corporation Brown & Brown, Inc. Central IL Chapter of CPCU Chicago RIMS Chapter* Chubb* CNA Insurance* Corkill Insurance Agency, Inc. COUNTRY Financial* Cozen O’Connor CRC Group FM Global Forden, Dawn Gallagher, J. Patrick Jr. Endowment Gen Re Corporation* Gentes, Connie and Jim Hall, Tyler Hartford Insurance Group Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection & Insurance Co. Illinois State Association of Health Underwriters IMT Insurance Company Insurance Regulator Education Foundation J Krug & Associates Kuppersmith, Blake and Dawn Lawson, Thomas Liberty Mutual Insurance*

Lloyd's America Inc.* Lockton Companies Inc. - Illinois Division Lockton, David Endowment LOMA Society of Central IL Loveall, Mark and Jennifer Magers, David and Karen Markel Corp Cybergrants Meyer, Nanette T. Endowment Meyer, Peter Mid-Illinois Chapter of RIMS Munich Reinsurance America Inc.* Myers, Gerald E. Endowment NAMIC Navigators Group Inc. Nierstheimer-Gurtner-Giese Family Old Republic Companies Pan, Eric Pekin Insurance* Perry, Jonathan Pinnacle Actuarial Resources Inc.* PLR Insurance Ragan, Dow RLI Insurance Company* RMS Rockford Mutual Insurance Company RT Specialty* Rust, Edward B. Jr. Endowment Ryan, Patrick G. Endowment Schroeder, Duane SmithAmundsen LLC Society of Actuaries Spencer Educational Foundation St. Louis Chapter of RIMS State Farm Insurance* Stephan, Marcie Surplus Line Association of Illinois* Swiss Re* The Rockwood Foundation Thompson Flanagan Travelers* Wilbur Group Willis, Mark Endowment Wilson Elser Zurich North America*

*Advisory Board of Executives Member


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