David Nielsen

David Nielsen was Senior Director, Strategic Content/IMPACT at the American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI).

Kym Housley

NAIFA-Oregon President Kym Housley is from Junction City, Ore.

Khari Cook

Khari Cook is Senior Analyst, Research at the American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI). He is primarily responsible for data analysis of life insurers’ quarterly and annual statutory filings, along with company product line and investment survey data.

Kathleen Coulombe

Kathleen Coulombe served as the Senior Vice President, Federal Relations, for the American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) until 2026. She was involved in public policy issues on Capitol Hill that impact the life insurance industry.

Jeff Chernoff

NAIFA-Florida President Jeff Chernoff is from Tampa, Fla.

Curt Leonard

Curt Leonard is Regional Vice President, State Relations at the American Council of Life Insurers. He is responsible for state legislative and regulatory affairs in Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, and South Carolina. He also leads ACLI’s state advocacy team on issues of genetic science and long term care insurance. He joined ACLI in 2003.

Brian Bayerle

Brian Bayerle is Senior Actuary for the American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI). Brian’s responsibilities include actuarial matters related to regulation of reserves, nonforfeiture values, and risk-based capital. Prior to joining ACLI in 2017, Brian worked for a life insurance company and a consultancy.