May 2016 Newsletter

This Month’s Speaker is

ABOUT OUR SPEAKER – Rhett O’Doski, co-founding partner of Advantage Consulting Team, LLC, has more than 20 years of experience in government and politics and has a proven track record of successfully representing clients on complex business matters with professionalism and integrity. O’Doski’s work inside State Government has positioned him as a trusted and valuable resource to state policy makers.

Mr. O’Doski has worked in the private sector since 2002 representing clients with a wide array of interests before the Legislature and state agencies. Mr. O’Doski’s practice has focused on appropriations, property and casualty insurance, health care, energy, technology and financial services.

Mr. O’Doski has a diverse background in government and politics. Prior to practicing in the public sector, Mr. O’Doski served as Senior Consultant to Former Insurance Commissioner Bill Nelson (current U.S. Senator) and Legislative Specialist to Former Chief Financial Officer Tom Gallagher. As the legislative lobbyist for the Department of Insurance under two administrations, Mr. O’Doski was responsible for development, coordination and passage of the Department’s legislative agenda and budget priorities.

Mr. O’Doski served four years as Chief of Staff to former State Senator Charles Williams.

He is a member of the Association of Insurance Compliance Professionals, Florida Association of Health Underwriters and Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists. A native of Bartow, Mr. O’Doski moved to Tallahassee in 1991, received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science from Florida State University, and made Tallahassee his home. He is married to Miami native Ivette Arango O’Doski, and they are the parents of one son, RJ O’Doski.

Outside of the office, Mr. O’Doski enjoys car racing and competes in the professional Grand Am/IMSA race series.

Lunch will be followed by a 2 hour CE class
presented by Matt Beatty
Employee Benefits Specialist with The Standard

Who have you asked to join, lately? Spread the word and help us GROW! Online and paper applications are available here.

Welcome to our newest member:
Maria Turk of Living Tree Financial Group, LLC
Cheryl Bornemann of Verus Health Partners
Michelle Howe of BB&T Insurance Services
Tony Tilelli of Sihle Insurance Group

We will be electing our 2016-2017 Board of Directors at this meeting. Here is the the proposed slate:

The Leading Producers Round Table formed in 1942 to recognize the successful underwriters of Accident & Health Insurance. Today, the LPRT committee is committed to making LPRT the premier program for top Health, Disability, Long-Term Care and Worksite Marketing Insurance producers, carrier reps, carrier management, and general agency/agency managers.
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Calendar of Events

Mark Your Calendar and Join Us Wednesday, May 18 from 5-7 at Dexter’s Winter Park for Happy Hour with CFAHU! $20 to attend. (Includes 2 drink tickets, appetizer’s and raffle tickets) Please email us at rsvp@nabipcf.org if you plan to attend.Thank you to our Sponsor:

Thank you to all who participated in the 3rd Annual CFAHU & NAIFA Central Florida Golf Tournament on Friday April 22, 2016 at Stoneybrook East Golf Club. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Russell Home.

Congratulations to CFAHU Past President, Ashley Kapostins and her husband, Jake on the birth of their beautiful baby boy, Ryder on 4/29/16!