History of NAIFA: Founded in 1890 as The National Association of Life Underwriters (NALU), NAIFA is one of the nation’s oldest and largest associations representing the interests of insurance professionals from every Congressional district in the United States. NAIFA members assist consumers by focusing their practices on one or more of the following: life insurance and annuities, health insurance and employee benefits, multiline, and financial advising and investments. NAIFA’s mission is to advocate for a positive legislative and regulatory environment, enhance business and professional skills, and promote the ethical conduct of its members.
NAIFA Oregon Past Presidents
Name | City | Year of Service |
Travis Dougherty | Portland | 2021 |
Mai-Han Shultz | Portland | 2020 |
Jeff St Clair, LUTCF | North Bend | 2017-2019 |
Sheri Weber | Portland | 2015-2017 |
Kim Kelly | Eugene | 2014-2015 |
Sven Anderson | Salem | 2013-2014 |
Lisa Lettenmaier | Aurora | 2012-2013 |
Monte Scott LUTCF | Portland | 2011-2012 |
Don Nau CLU, LUTCF | Springfield | 2010-2011 |
Rich Peterson, LUTCF | Keizer | 2009-2010 |
Jeff St. Clair, LUTCF | North Bend | 2008-2009 |
Rita Robinson, RN, BSN | Oregon City | 2007-2008 |
Barb Gunnel, LUTCF | Coos Bay | 2006-2007 |
Doug Lenhoff | Lake Oswego | 2005-2006 |
Kerry Carpenter, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF | Baker City | 2004-2005 |
Dean Kortge, PhD, CLU, RHU | Eugene | 2003-2004 |
Bob Buxman, LUTCF | Portland | 2002-2003 |
John Root, LUTCF | Roseburg | 2001-2002 |
Bill Elfering, CLU | Hermiston | 2000-2001 |
Phil Lukins, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF | Portland | 1999-2000 |
Mel Walters, LUTCF | Bend | 1998-1999 |
Bill Lynch, LUTCF | Beaverton | 1997-1998 |
Trenton S Douglas, LUTCF | Medford | 1996-1997 |
Lyle Craven | Salem | 1995-1996 |
Dennis Reed, CLU | Eugene | 1994-1995 |
Gerald Koll, CLU, ChFC | Lake Oswego | 1993-1994 |
Ken Hill | LaGrande | 1992-1993 |
Joe Demarinis, LUTCF | Tigard | 1991-1992 |
Al Contreras, LUTCF | Beaverton | 1990-1991 |
A. John Pereira | The Dallas | 1989-1990 |
Gary Gurnsey, CLU, ChFC | 1988-1989 | |
John Timmons, CLU | Eugene | 1987-1988 |
Larry Boeck, CLU, ChFC | Medford | 1986-1987 |
Robert (Bud) Fincham, CLU | Bend | 1985-1986 |
Robert Talbott, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF | 1984-1985 | |
James F. Hill, CLU | Portland | 1983-1984 |
Paul E. Budke, CLU | Beaverton | 1982-1983 |
Thomas J. Cowling, CLU | Beaverton | 1981-1982 |
Anthony J. Konen, CLU | Salem | 1980-1981 |
Bruce Hosford | Portland | 1979-1980 |
Robert A. Pierce, CLU, ChFC | Portland | 1978-1979 |
Harold Ellis | Medford | 1977-1978 |
James H. Chrisman | Klamath Falls | 1976-1977 |
Paul A. Laughlin, CLU | Portland | 1975-1976 |
Louis S. Torgeson, CLU | Eugene | 1974-1975 |
Walter Kelly, CLU | Portland | 1973-1974 |
Garth T. Rouse, CLU, ChFC | Salem | 1972-1973 |
Frank J. Vetorino, CLU | Portland | 1971-1972 |
Frank J. Vetorino, CLU | Portland | 1970-1971 |
Charles H Amsbary | North Bend | 1969-1970 |
Richard M. Twenge | Corvallis | 1968-1969 |
Steve M. Jackson | Bend | 1967-1968 |
Wayne H. Safley | Medford | 1966-1967 |
Fred L. Booth | Portland | 1965-1966 |
loyd C Thomas, Jr., CLU | Pendleton | 1964-1965 |
Rex W. Sander | Salem | 1963-1964 |
Eugene G. Hansen, CLU | Coos Bay | 1962-1963 |
Irving Enna, CLU | Bend | 1961-1962 |
Oscar H. Specht | Seaside | 1960-1961 |
William M. Caldwell | Medford | 1959-1960 |
Robert L. Rau | Portland | 1958-1959 |
Lewis S. Madsen | Eugene | 1957-1958 |
A.E. Gravengaard | Portland | 1956-1957 |
John J. “Jack” Howe | The Dallas | 1955-1956 |
Charles McGee | Salem | 1954-1955 |
Malcolm L. Williams | Portland | 1953-1954 |
Gordon E. Wilson | Portland | 1952-1953 |
Gordon D. Orput | Portland | 1951-1952 |