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

Patrick Taphorn
Patrick Taphorn
Unland Insurance & Benefits

Executive Committee Liaison

http://www.unland.com

Pat Taphorn began his career with James Unland & Co., Inc. in 1989 in an Accounting and Operations position and moved into a sales role in 1994. He took over as President in January of 2016 and still has agent responsibilities. He oversees all four agency locations. The agency provides Commercial & Personal P&C, Life, Health and Employee Benefits and financial services.

Brett Gerger
Brett Gerger
Big I Illinois

Staff Liaison

• Education
• Pre-Licensing
• Statutory & Regulatory Compliance