A Word From The President
Julie Parks
NABIP Florida President 2026-2027

 

I am honored to serve as your NABIP Florida President.

I’ve been involved with NABIP for six years – first in Metro Detroit and, since 2022, with Central Florida. This association has shaped my career and connected me with a community passionate about the work we do and the clients we serve.

I joined because I believe in NABIP’s mission: advocating for agents and brokers, elevating professionalism and ensuring people have access to knowledgeable, ethical professionals.

Our greatest strength is our membership, the independent agents, brokers and industry professionals who help people navigate a complex healthcare system every day. You are why this organization exists.

As State President, I am committed to listening, encouraging participation and supporting the volunteers who make this association successful. Leadership is never about one person – it is about a team.

I am honored to serve alongside our Board of Directors, Chapter Presidents, Committee Chairs, Vice Chairs and Executive Directors.

I welcome your feedback, including the difficult conversations. Growth requires them.

If you’re interested in serving at the local or state level, please reach out. We need engaged leaders willing to step forward.

Together, we will continue building an association that is strong, inclusive, engaged and focused on the future.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve.

– Julie Parks , NABIP Florida President 2026-2027

 

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Welcome New Members

Al Shelton – Miami
John Ryan – Jacksonville
Melissa Botley – Palm Beach
Jessica Curtis – Central Florida
Jesse Hobbs – Broward County
Carles Antonell – Central Florida
Reinaldo Betancourt – Miami
Andre Brown – Capital Area
Adriana Gonzalez – Broward County
Luzclarivel Herrera – Tampa Bay
Nicholas Leonard – Capital Area
Christine McKnight – Capital Area
Liliana Piantini – Gulf Coast
Luis Rodriguez – Gulf Coast
Pedro Sanchez – Central Florida
Diana Tavara – Broward County
Jacqueline Taylor – Capital Area
Melissa Woodburn – Central Florida
Laurie Anderson – Central Florida
Michelle Johnson – Central Florida
Shanna Ford – Tampa Bay
Lewis Cochius – Jacksonville

Membership Milestones

35 years Cindy Dropeski- Central Florida
30 years Matt Dinkel – Southwest Florida
20 years Wendy Shreve – Central Florida
10 years Cherie Meguess – Capital Area
10 years Pam Giles – Central Florida
5 years Christine Barber – Capital Area
5 years Kim Steadman – Capital Area
5 years Sophie Gutierrez – Palm Beach
5 years Brenda Dirkse – Jacksonville
5 years David Reber – Tampa Bay
5 years Jacob Reber – Tampa Bay

1 year Brendan Well – Central Florida
1 year Stevan Collins – Gulf Coast
1 year Greg Firmbach – Gulf Coast
1 year Joseph Gannon – Broward County
1 year Michele Amrom – Palm Beach
1 year Marlin Woods – Central Florida
1 year Katisdley Gonzalez – Miami
1 year George Calleja – Miami
1 year Chad Cookler- Palm Beach
1 year Angelica Velasco – Miami
1 year Carlos Chaves- Central Florida
1 year Darry Schroader- Tampa Bay
1 year Ary Evans – Broward County
1 year Logan Strain – Southwest Florida
1 year Elena Johnson – Capital Area
1 year Howard Gertner- Palm Beach