Credentials

President, The Nolan Group Lobbyist, Louisiana Association of Health Underwriters PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: Louisiana Department of Insurance Agent Advisory Board, appointed by Commissioner Donelon Principal, Louisiana Think Tank on Exchanges Board Member, Louisiana University of Medical Sciences, Inc. Member, Healthcare Strategy Group Member, Balance Billing Working Group Member, Louisiana Mandate Commission  “Top 40 Under 40” Award Recipient 2001, Baton Rouge Business Report Baton Rouge Association of  Health Underwriters Board of Directors 2003 – 2010, Legislative Chair 2004-11, President, 2007-08, Immediate Past President, President 2008-09 Louisiana Association of Health Underwriters, Board of Directors 2004 – Present, Legislative Chair 2004-2011, Lobbyist 2007 - Present National Association of Health Underwriters Region 6 Chapter Relations Chair 2006-07 Health Underwriters Political Action Committee, Board Member 2008-Present National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors – Baton Rouge,  1998 – Present, Board of Directors – Legislative Chair 1998-05 Registered Louisiana Lobbyist, Louisiana Board of Ethics Association of Health Insurance Advisors, member Coordinated and lead LAHU Delegates to lobby on Capitol Hill, Capitol Conference 2004-Present US Congressman Cassidy’s Fundraising Efforts, 2010 US Congressman Fleming’s Fundraising Efforts, 2010 US Congressman Boustany’s Fundraising Efforts, 2010 LA Representative Chuck Kleckley’s Fundraising Efforts, 2010 LA Senator Troy Hebert’s Fundraising Efforts, 2010 Louisiana Department of Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon’s Fundraising Efforts, 2010 NAHU, Distinguished Service Award, 2009 NAHU, Legislation Excellence Award, Top State in the Nation, 2011 NAIFA Leadership in Life Insurance, LILLI Leadership Certification Nominated Business Leader for the Louisiana Legislative Women’s Caucus, 2010 Robert L. Rose Award 2001-2002, National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors Outstanding Public Relations Award, Louisiana Life Underwriters ‘01/’99 Outstanding Community Service Award, Louisiana Life Underwriters, ‘01/’99 Outstanding Committee Chairperson, Baton Rouge Life Underwriters ‘99 Obtained Life and Health Insurance License ‘97 PEW Civic Entrepreneur Class ‘98/’99, Volunteer Baton Rouge Health Insurance Associate Degree (HIA) Iberville Bank and Trust, Account Executive  - ’97 – ‘02 Pan American Life Insurance Company, ’80 – ‘97 LEGISLATIVE ACHIEVEMENTS: Lobbyist, Louisiana Association of Health Underwriters ~ Created and spear-headed a grassroots project for the Agents of Louisiana beginning March ’09 to present with regard to healthcare reform legislation.  Several States have since duplicated and implemented Louisiana’s plan.  Field Organizer, Medicare Today ~ Participated in a grassroots effort to introduce, enroll and educate seniors with regard to Medicare Part D.  Approximately one-thousand seniors were assisted in Louisiana and Mississippi through 2005 & 2006. Education Station ~ Worked through the “No-Child Left Behind” program in the inter-city of New Orleans school system.  Providing assistance to the after-school programs for low-income children with regard to their math and English curriculum.  This work was completed pre-Katrina. Health Access America ~ National campaign to bring the right health insurance choices to uninsured population. Grassroots Legislation Efforts: §  Senator Mary Landrieu’s letter to HHS with regard to removing Agent Commissions from MLR Calculation §  HR 1206, Removing Agents Commissions from MLR §  Senate Companion Bill to HR 1206 §  Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act §  Flexible Spending Cap - $2,500 §  Internet Travel Tax Fairness §  Balance Billing Legislation (LA) – 2009-2010 §  Louisiana Legislative Session 2010 §  Louisiana Legislative Session 2009 §  Louisiana Legislative Session 2008 §  Louisiana Legislative Session 2007 §  Louisiana Legislative Session 2006 §  Louisiana Legislative Session 2005 §  Louisiana Legislative Session 2004 §  Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) §  SB 543 - Mental Health Equitable Treatment Act of 2001 §  HIPAA §  HR 5311 – To amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals. §  SB 1899 – Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2001 §  LA Act 395 - Prior Authorization Program for Louisiana Medicaid patients §  SB 812 – Greater Access to Affordable Pharmaceuticals Act of 2001 §  SB 812 – Stabenow amendment §  Graham – Smith Amendment §  Senate Resolution 311 - Kyoto Treaty §  HR 1862 – Emerson-Brown Bill §  SB 1899 – Stem Cell Research §  Food and Allergy Bill  CIVIC ACHIEVEMENTS: Louisiana Junior Chamber of Commerce Political Advisor ‘04 United States Junior Chamber of Commerce  Clint Dunagan Award ;03 Louisiana Junior Chamber of Commerce State Officer of the Trimester ‘03 Louisiana Junior Chamber of Commerce Regional Director ‘03 Louisiana Junior Chamber of Commerce, Membership Vice-President ‘02/’01 United States Junior Chamber of Commerce Steve Little Award, Top Vice-President in the US ’01, United States Junior Chamber of Commerce International Senator # 70688 Boys & Girls Club of Louisiana, Advisory Board, ’00, ‘01 LCIW, Washington Correctional, Dixon Correctional, David Wade Correctional, Allen Correctional, CCA/Winnfield Correctional, Hunt Correctional, and Avoyelles  Junior Chamber of Commerce outside sponsor 2000-2007 Tri-Parish Junior Chamber, member Live Oak United Methodist Church, member Coalition for a Better Tomorrow ‘96/’97 Baton Rouge Junior Chamber of Commerce, 52nd President ‘96/’97 Charles Kulp Memorial Award, Top 50 Presidents in the US, US Junior Chamber of Commerce Larry Frost Memorial Award, Louisiana Junior Chamber of Commerce Officer of the Year, Baton Rouge Junior Chamber of Commerce Competed nationally in the “United States Junior Chamber Public Speaking Competition”, representing Louisiana Competed nationally in the “United States Junior Chamber Resume’ and Interview Competition”, representing Louisiana. 100 Member Recruiter Award, United States Junior Chamber