Education Committee - Committee Officers and Members

The Education Committee works to research, develop, and promote education and training programs for agents and their employees throughout the state.

Lisa Lukens
Lisa Lukens
Saliba-Yewell Insurance Services, Inc.

Big I Illinois Chairperson - Education Committee

Brooke Miano
Brooke Miano
DSP Insurance Services, Inc.

Big I Illinois Vice-Chair

Allyson Padilla
Allyson Padilla
Blank's Insurance Agency

Executive Committee Liaison

http://www.blanksinsurance.com

Allyson Padilla was born into Blank’s Insurance Agency but began her insurance career full-time in 2008. The agency provides all types of insurance and bonds, including personal lines and commercial insurance. She works in all facets of the agency but is primarily focused on commercial lines, agency marketing and advertising.

Brett Gerger
Brett Gerger
Big I Illinois

Staff Liaison

• Education
• Pre-Licensing
• Statutory & Regulatory Compliance

Julie Campbell
Julie Campbell
Campbell Insurance Group LLC

Education Committee Member

http://www.insuredbycampbell.com

Michael Donahue
Michael Donahue
Thornton Powell

Education Committee Member

Katherine Eickelman
Katherine Eickelman
Oliver & Associates, LLC

Education Committee Member

http://www.oliverins.com

Debra Fringer
Debra Fringer
Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company

Education Committee Member

Bart Hartauer
Bart Hartauer
Hartauer Insurance Agency

Education Committee Member

http://www.hartauer.com

Bart Hartauer joined the Hartauer Insurance Agency in 1985. He is now owner of the full-lines independent agency, which represents more than 20 companies. The agency is a member of the ISU Insurance Group.

Michael Hilson
Michael Hilson
G.B.G., Inc.

Education Committee Member

http://www.gbgins.com

Michael Hilson is a third-generation insurance professional. He joined (*) GBG, inc. in a full-time capacity in May of 2003. He has worked in each facet of agency operations and key client services. He leads the firm’s Client Retention Department and is primarily responsible for insurance company underwriting relations and insurance industry relations.

Jeffrey McMillan
Jeffrey McMillan
McMillan Insurance Services, Inc.

Education Committee Member

http://www.mcmillanins.com

Luke Praxmarer
Luke Praxmarer
AssuredPartners of Illinois, LLC

Education Committee Member

Joseph Samuelson
Joseph Samuelson
Compass Insurance

Education Committee Member