(EMAILWIRE.COM, July 30, 2008 ) Members of the second largest Association of Health Underwriters in the United States have elected their latest senior leadership panel to lead the 2008-2009 chapter year. Ron Buffum, Rusty Rice and Kelly Fristoe have been named president, president elect and secretary, respectively, to the Texas Association of Health Underwriters. Also rounding out the committee are Misty Baker, treasurer; Louanne Trebing, first vice president; Joanna Antongiovanni, second vice president; and Laura Firestone, Executive Director.

On the agenda for the upcoming year, the team aims to continue the platform of consumer advocacy instituted by immediate past President, Carolyn Goodwin and the 2007-2008 leadership. In addition, TAHU will offer a variety of new continuing education courses to its members in order to coincide with their core values as an organization of trained professionals, knowledgeable in the latest and best offerings for businesses and individuals.

“I am honored to be elected to work with such experienced professionals and represent TAHU on the local and national level,” incoming TAHU president Ron Buffum said. “The previous leadership made a tremendous impact on consumer awareness and advocacy, and I’m humbled to follow in their footsteps. I know we are going to make great strides this year.”

The Texas Association of Health Underwriters boasts the second largest membership of all statewide chapters, and has earned national recognition by the National Association of Health Underwriters for their consumer advocacy, legislation and distinguished service. More information or involvement opportunities can be accessed at: www.tahu.org.

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About TAHU

A state member of the National Association of Health Underwriters, TAHU is a professional organization of agents and insurance company representatives aiming “…to inform and protect the consumer by enhancing the professional growth of its members.” Since its founding in 1930, there are now over 200 state and local chapters of the NAHU servicing the insurance needs of millions of Americans. More information can be accessed at www.TAHU.org.

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