Big I Michigan Committees



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Big I Michigan Committees

Big I Michigan committees bring together members from across the state to strengthen the independent insurance community, guide association initiatives and provide insight on issues affecting Michigan agencies.

2026–2027 Committee Term • Effective September 1, 2026

Agents Assistance Corporation Board of Directors

Oversees the operations of the for-profit Agents Assistance Corporation, helps research and design new products and provides strategic direction for the AAC.

Chair
Lisa Lemanski
Meiers Lombardini Lemanski Insurance
East Lansing, MI
Email 517-351-9117
Treasurer
Larry Michael
Emil Rummel Insurance Inc.
Frankenmuth, MI
Email 989-652-6104

Company/Agency Relations Committee

Facilitates communication, addresses issues of concern and works to improve processes between members and the companies they represent to develop and maintain positive, professional relationships with insurers.

Committee Member
Ryan Ladley
Tawas Bay Insurance Agency Inc.
East Tawas, MI
Email 989-362-3409
Committee Member
Jason Brown
Winter Insurance Services
Greenville, MI
Email 616-754-7177
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Legislative/PAC Committee

Proactively engages in issue advocacy and evaluation, including developing, introducing and supporting legislative and regulatory initiatives impacting members and consumers, and communicating that information to stakeholders.

Committee Member
Peter Perlman
Perlman Insurance Agency
West Bloomfield, MI
Email 248-737-3900
Committee Member
Will Lemanski
Meiers Lombardini Lemanski Insurance
East Lansing, MI
Email 517-351-9117
Committee Member
Dave Walker
Hartland Insurance Agency Inc.
Hartland, MI
Email 810-632-5161
Committee Member
Jennifer Ladley
Tawas Bay Insurance Agency
East Tawas, MI
Email 989-362-3409
Committee Member
Dan Conner
Conner Insurance Group
Walled Lake, MI
Email 248-427-9400
Committee Member
Erinn Fetterman Swan
Gallagher Insurance
Fenton, MI
Email 248-430-7811
Board Liaison
Tom Sokol
First Independent Agency
Clinton Township, MI
Email 586-247-2220
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Membership Committee

Provides recommendations for ways to grow membership and engage members, strengthen involvement and help members utilize resources available through the association.

Committee Member
Zach McMunigal
BGM Insurance Agency Inc
Flint, MI
Email 269-685-5210
Committee Member
Andrew Ceo
Hemlock Insurance Group
Whitmore Lake, MI
Email 810-310-6656
Committee Member
Brandon Potter
Ball Insurance Agency
Sandusky, MI
Email 810-648-3033
Board Liaison
Tommy Salvati
Salvati Insurance Group
Sterling Heights, MI
Email 248-720-1130
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Nominations & Elections

Identifies and qualifies candidates for Board and Officer elections and administers those elections. The council considers competencies needed to fill Board vacancies and seeks qualified candidates willing to serve.

Committee Member
Barbara Walker
Hartland Insurance Agency Inc.
Hartland, MI
Email 810-632-5161
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Professional Development Committee

Advances professional knowledge and expertise of insurance agencies and their employees through educational programs, articles, publications and the dissemination of information regarding educational opportunities.

Committee Member
Joanna Lantzy
Hartland Insurance Agency Inc.
Hartland, MI
Email 810-632-5161
Committee Member
Don Shampine
Michigan Insurance Group
Muskegon, MI
Email 616-755-3000
Committee Member
Ashley DeCarteret
Harbor Breen Agencies
Petoskey, MI
Email 231-347-8113
Committee Member
Hillary Coaker
The Brouwers Agency LLC
Grand Rapids, MI
Email 616-891-0123
Committee Member
Amy Peters
Knights Insurance Agency LLC
Cass City, MI
Email 989-872-5114
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Next Generation Leaders Committee

Creates an environment in which newer insurance professionals can foster relationships and professionalism that lead to successful career paths and growth for their agencies.

Committee Member
Adrianna Isola
Ron Jackson Agency Inc
Kalamazoo, MI
Email 269-345-8577
Committee Member
Kara Miilu
MDA Insurance & Financial Group
Okemos, MI
Email 517-484-6765
Committee Member
Morgan Arnouts
Arnouts Insurance Agency
Okemos, MI
Email517-347-1466
Committee Member
Kristen Walker
Roscommon Insurance Group LLC
Allendale, MI
Email 616-819-0658
Committee Member
Emily Kissane
Aitken-Ormond Insurance Inc.
New Baltimore, MI
Email 586-949-5570
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