Board of Directors
President
Desire Galanos
United States Liability Insurance Group
Desiré is an underwriter in the commercial lines department at USLI focusing on different products that help small businesses primarily obtain insurance on the property and general liability side. She started her insurance career seven years ago after graduating from Bryant University with her finance and applied analytics degree. Desiré was accepted into Amica’s Future Leaders Program, where she was placed in a branch operation in Oregon, managing a team of customer service representatives, underwriting personal line products like auto, home, and umbrellas policies, and working on special projects. Her love for developing her team and innovation led her to work on different projects and teams across the country. Some of her biggest accomplishments were helping to evolve and expand the Amica Specialty Group department, develop, and grow new strategic partnerships, and work as a change management liaison for emerging technology and systems throughout the company.
Desiré believes in making an impact both inside and outside the office. She has worked with many non-profit organizations and currently sits on two boards; Greater Than an Oregon nonprofit that breaks down barriers for disadvantaged students through education and Junior Achievement of Central Virginia, another nonprofit that teaches financial literacy to K-12 students to equip them with skills for their future.
As a lifelong learner and insurance enthusiast, she has received four different designations expanding across underwriting and claims. One of her proudest achievements was becoming a CPCU designee in 2019. Desiré currently serves as the Chair of the Emerging Leaders Committee within the CPCU society and continues to make lasting connections by doing the work that positively impacts her community. Her passion for the insurance industry is fueled by the hope of bringing more young professionals and people of diverse backgrounds into the fold.
Secretary
Jessica Gregory
United Services Auto Association/USAA
Responsibilities include serving as the chief financial officer for the chapter, overseeing the annual budget, monitoring budget performance, records annual dues, preparing periodic financial statements, and handling all official records including general ledgers and tax returns.
Treasurer
Jessica Gregory
United Services Auto Association/USAA
Responsibilities include serving as the chief financial officer for the chapter, overseeing the annual budget, monitoring budget performance, records annual dues, preparing periodic financial statements, and handling all official records including general ledgers and tax returns.
Past President
Kyle McCoy
United Fire Group
Responsibilities include assisting the chapter President, arranging for a local conferment with national to recognize new designees, directing the committees and board in Circle of Excellence submissions, attending the Leadership Summit for chapter training, serving on the nominating committee, and arranging speaker for the monthly luncheons.
Scholarships
Kyle McCoy
United Fire Group
Responsibilities include assisting the chapter President, arranging for a local conferment with national to recognize new designees, directing the committees and board in Circle of Excellence submissions, attending the Leadership Summit for chapter training, serving on the nominating committee, and arranging speaker for the monthly luncheons.
