WELCOME EXECUTIVE

The Board of Directors elected Bradd to be the next Senior Vice President/Executive Secretary at the November 2022 Board meeting. Having worked at all levels, from local representative to national management, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the position. Bradd began his journey with PFIA 35 years ago when he purchased his first policy while working for the Indianapolis Fire Department. Benefitting from the Association’s protections over the years, and watching colleagues do the same, led him to believe in the products offered and want to serve the IFD community as an account representative. Bradd achieved this goal in 2000, when he was offered the position. During his rookie year, Bradd achieved Agent of the Year honors. “I loved every minute of the 13 years I spent serving IFD directly, yet when opportunity knocked, I was honored to accept a position which would allow me to present PFIA to a broader audience.” In 2013, Bradd was promoted to Regional Manager. As Regional Manager his region consistently opened new sections, grew in membership, and developed

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successful representatives. Bradd’s reach expanded once again when he was promoted to National Sales Director in 2016. Bradd was elected to the Board of Directors at the 2020 meeting of the Supreme Legislative Body. His knowledge has been a tremendous asset in helping the Board ensure the Association remains strong and prospers long into the future. “Building relationships and devising means to help others succeed are highlights of my career.” Prior to joining PFIA, Bradd served the Indianapolis Fire Department for 25 years beginning in 1988. Bradd also worked for Indianapolis Firefighters’ Credit Union for nine years. He moved through the ranks of the Credit Union working as a teller, a loan officer, a mortgage officer, and serving on the Board of Directors of the credit union for three years. Bradd is a 1987 graduate of Ball State University where he studied athletic training. Bradd served his community as Director and Board Member of the local Little League for several years. He continues to offer career guidance and mentoring to many of the young men he encountered through this role. He and his wife, Leigh Ann, have six children aging from 22 to 29, and two granddaughters. “I am thankful to the Board of Directors for offering me this opportunity. As I move into my new role, I take with me all I have learned along the way. While every promotion has moved me farther away from directly helping the men and women on the front lines, I strive to never forget they are the reason we are all here. I have approached every day of my PFIA career with those men and women at the core of every decision, and I will continue to do so.”

“I am eternally grateful for the career PFIA has offered me and must thank those who have been instrumental in my success. Dave Brunner who taught me everything I needed to know to be a successful account representative. Past President Mark Kemp who has mentored, supported and believed in me through the years. The Home Office staff who work tirelessly to ensure members, agents, managers, and executives all have the best support available. The Board of Directors and Executive Committee who work to ensure the Association not only remains strong but adapts to industry changes and remains relevant. The Managers and Agents who diligently work to show their members we are “Each Other’s Keeper.” Finally, thank you to my wife, Leigh Ann, whose unwavering support and guidance has pushed me along this career path longer than anyone can imagine, and to our six adult “children” who help us stay focused, celebrate victories, mourn losses, and remain humble.”