NAFA Announces the Retirement of Kim O’Brien
January 20, 2015 by Janet Terpening, Director of Operations, NAFA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 20, 2015
NAFA Announces the Retirement of Kim O’Brien
WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 20, 2015 -The National Association for Fixed Annuities (NAFA) announces the retirement of Kim O’Brien, President & CEO, from the organization effective Friday, January 16, 2015.
An ardent advocate for fixed annuities with 10 years at the helm of NAFA, Ms. O’Brien dedicated a large portion of her career to the fixed annuity industry. O’Brien played a key role in leading the membership of NAFA in promoting fixed annuities in her work with legislators and key members on Capitol Hill.
NAFA will continue its mission and dedication to promoting the awareness and understanding of fixed annuities and their benefits to consumers. “NAFA is well-positioned for significant growth, due in part to Kim’s vision and leadership. We are confident Kim’s successor will have all the tools, staff, and resources needed to exceed NAFA’s goals in the future,” said S. Christopher Johnson, Chairman of the Board of Directors.
The NAFA Board of Directors has begun the process of finding a replacement to fill the position of Executive Director. During the transition, Janet Terpening, Director of Operations, will take over the duties being vacated by Ms. O’Brien.
ABOUT NAFA:
NAFA, the National Association for Fixed Annuities, is the premier trade association exclusively dedicated to fixed annuities. Our mission is to promote the awareness and understanding of fixed annuities. We educate annuity salespeople, regulators, legislators, journalists, and industry personnel, about the value of fixed annuities and their benefits to consumers. NAFA’s membership represents every aspect of the fixed annuity marketplace covering 85% of fixed annuities sold by independent agents, advisors and brokers. NAFA was founded in 1998.
Media contact:
Janet Terpening
Director of Operations
National Association for Fixed Annuities
1155 F Street Suite 1050
Washington, DC 20004
janet@nafa.com
414-332-9306
www.nafa.com
