The AmFed Team

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The AmFed Team

Billy Roberts, President and Chief Executive Officer

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Billy founded AmFed in 1992, and has assembled a unique management team that has enabled AmFed to achieve its phenomenal growth. Billy is a graduate of Mississippi College, and he has received a CPCU, Associate in General Insurance, and Associate in Management designations. He is a former president of the Mississippi Chapter of the CPCU Society and was the first chairman of the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Assigned Risk Pool Advisory Board.
Mike Richardson, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

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Mike has the perspective of management of insurance operations from a varied background. His years of experience within insurance companies and retail agencies, his organizational skills, and his attention to detail have made him invaluable in managing the Underwriting and E&S divisions of AmFed. He holds the Associate of General Insurance certification, has served on the executive committee of the Independent Insurance Agents of Mississippi (IIA of Mississippi), and is a past president of the Young Agents of the IIA of Mississippi.
Brenda VanVelkinburgh, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer

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Brenda helped start AmFed in November 1992 by establishing the Information Systems department. She currently manages the day to day operations of the department. Brenda began her career in information systems with Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company after graduating from Mississippi State University with a B.S. degree in Computer Science. Brenda has been recognized as one of Mississippi’s 50 leading Business Women by the Mississippi Business Journal. She serves as Vice Chair of Communication Information and Technology of Mississippi (cit.ms).
Greg McLemore, Chief Financial Officer

Greg joined AmFed in 2001 to lead the financial and accounting divisions. His invaluable experience has provided the financial and budgeting skills necessary to guide AmFed into the future. He earned a Bachelor of Professional Accountancy degree from Mississippi State University. He is a Certified Public Accountant and holds an Associate in Insurance Accounting and Finance certification.
Ron Riggan, Executive Vice President, Underwriting

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Ron is a well-respected and experienced underwriter who helped formulate and implement underwriting goals for the company. He holds a BA and masters degrees from Mississippi State University, and also has received the CPCU designation. His career began with F. W. Williams State Agency, a managing general agency for USF&G, and his service with USF&G included assignments as Assistant General Manager in the Atlanta, GA office and General Manager of the Des Moines, IA office.

 

Company Photos


Accounting
From left to right: Tiffany Lewis, Lakeisha Claiborne, Chris Anderson,
Richie Camp, Pearl Patrick, Glenna Morgan, Brenda Guy, Betty Meyer
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Audit
From left to right: Steve Phillips, Melissa Hewitt, Vivian Monistere,
Bill Halford, Charity Welch, Juanita Griffin, Charlotte Lewis, Patricia Wilson,
Gaye Pace, Kevin Killough, Corinthian Jackson
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Fulfillment Center
From left to right: Dery Mitchell, Kathryn Sampley, Brenda VanVelkinburgh,
Shirley Rainer, Maidie Perez, Anita Longo, Kalashari Bell, Dwight Crouther
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Insurance Services

From left to right: Claude Persons, Lynda McNamee, Cindy Randall,
Edna Jackson, Paulette Watts, Glenda Korn, Robie Hlavac,
Teresa Miller, Tammy Vernon, Jenneth Price

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Marketing
From left to right: Malorise Martin, Harold Adcock, Deanine Bullock
Jerry Horner, Sammye Ward

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Underwriting

From left to right: Ann Lloyd, Kim Beard, Roberta Hayman, Madelyn Strozier,
Pat Colton, Misi Moreland, Kristi Brown, Brenda Ramage, Cindy Giddy, Marie Myers,
Jerilyn Fleming, Betty Good, Ron Riggan, Vicky Tindall, Mitch Miller, George McDonald

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