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Speaker Bios and Course Descriptions

FRIday, AUG. 22nd

Jeremy Powers: 

JeremyPowers_CRPGallery_StaborStudios-6 (1).jpgJeremy Powers is the founder of Powers Insurance Experts and currently serves as the Director of Producer Development at Afore Insurance Services, which he joined in 2024. With over a decade of industry experience, Jeremy is known for his passion for education, personalization, and helping agents grow with purpose. His leadership has earned multiple local awards and helped build a thriving, community-focused agency. Jeremy lives in South Carolina with his wife Emily and their five children.

Course: Intentionality on 🔥 with the use of send out cards for network relationship building, claims process, social media growth : How to use intentional cards to build a stronger culture, create stronger referral relationships, and drive growth.  


Jason Sabo:

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Jason Sabo is an experienced Business Consultant with a proven record of helping agencies improve their sales, operational & workforce, strategic and financial management strategies.  Jason works with IIANC members to help them grow and take their agencies to the next level with increased revenue, improved workflows and long-term strategic planning. 

Prior to joining IIANC, Jason worked with OneAmerica as a regional sales director and Farmers Insurance as the agency business consultant. He also brings experience from working in an insurance agency as account executive for both personal and commercial lines books of business. Jason graduated from Franklin Pierce University with B.S. in Business Management.

Fun facts about Jason:

  • I have a beautiful wife named Emily, and two daughters named Harper and Kennedy
  • I Played Ice Hockey in college
  • I love spending time with my family outdoors hiking, camping, bike riding, & water skiing.  


Course: Finding your Best Fit:  Hiring the right person for the right seat is critical to building a high-performing team. This breakout session will explore how to incorporate assessments like Kolbe, Wonderlic, and Clifton Strengths into your hiring process to better understand candidates' natural strengths, cognitive abilities, and behavioral fit. Learn how to align roles with individual talents, reduce turnover, and build a more cohesive, productive team. Attendees will leave with practical strategies for integrating these tools into their recruitment and onboarding processes.




SATURDAY, AUG 23rd

Brian flynn:

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Brian is a senior vice president and director with McGuireWoods Consulting, assisting a diverse group of clients with government affairs strategies across the country. In addition, he represents clients before the legislature, local governments and executive branch agencies in South Carolina. Through his national practice, Brian works with S&P 500 companies to resolve regulatory and legislative issues impacting their business operations. In addition, he represents clients before the legislature, local governments and executive branch agencies in South Carolina.

With experience on a range of issues including energy, healthcare, transportation, pharmaceutical, alcohol, retail and non-profit advocacy, Brian has helped pass legislation related to emerging transportation, alcoholic beverage control laws and the energy industry. He has extensive experience in developing and implementing comprehensive government, grassroots and public affairs strategies for his clients.

Prior to joining McGuireWoods Consulting, Brian worked on a number of political and grassroots campaigns, and worked for Congressman Joe Wilson. Upon graduation from The Citadel, Brian took a commission in the Army as a Military Intelligence Officer. In 2010, he was deployed to Afghanistan with the 1-178th Field Artillery Battalion and served as the unit's Tactical Intelligence Officer. He is currently a Captain in the South Carolina Army National Guard and serves as the legislative liaison.

Brian lives in Columbia with his wife, where they are raising their two daughters.

Education

·         The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, BS, Business Administration, 2006

Publications

·         Author, "South Carolina Election Summary", McGuireWoods Consulting LLC, November 9, 2016

·         Author, "South Carolina Certificate of Need Law Remains in Force", April 15, 2014

Events

·         Moderator, South Carolina Election Recap and 2021 Legislative Outlook, November 9, 2020

Affiliations

·         Board Member, Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands