NAIFA Selects Lorri Ragan as Assistant VP of Communications
Contact:
Lee Allen, Vice President of Communications and Marketing, NAIFA
(703) 770-8112 (office)
(703) 336-2462 (mobile)
FALLS CHURCH, VA ― February 7, 2008 ― The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), the nation’s largest financial services membership organization, today announced that it has hired Lorri Lee Ragan, APR, as Assistant Vice President of Communications. In this role, Ragan will assist Lee Allen, Vice President of Communications and Marketing, in executing the overall communications and marketing functions as called for in NAIFA 21, the association’s strategic plan. In addition, she will manage the award-winning magazine, NAIFA’s Advisor Today, and oversee many of the organization’s publishing functions.
Ragan has 21 years of experience in communications and public relations. Prior to joining NAIFA, Ragan served as Director of Communications for the American Land Title Association, where she was Editor-in-Chief of the bimonthly magazine, managed the association’s public awareness campaign, and led the association’s communications efforts. Previously, she worked for the International Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus, as well as the American Society of Association Executives.
“With Lorri’s hire, we have substantially reinforced our communications resources, a major focal point of the NAIFA 21 plan,” said John J. Healy, CAE, NAIFA CEO. “As we go forward, our new communications team will develop a consistent strategy across NAIFA to build the organization’s brand, create and communicate the value of membership, and provide the kind of service our members need,” said Healy.
Effective immediately, Lorri Ragan can be reached directly at 703-770-8203, or via email at lragan@naifa.org.
About NAIFA: Founded in 1890 as the National Association of Life Underwriters, the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors comprises nearly 800 state and local associations representing the business interests of 60,000 members nationwide. Members focus their practices on one or more of the following: life insurance and annuities, health insurance and employee benefits, multiline, and financial advising and investments. NAIFA’s mission is to advocate for a positive legislative and regulatory environment, enhance business and professional skills, and promote the ethical conduct of its members. Visit NAIFA’s website at www.naifa.org.