Type Of Business:
Membership support to the state property & casualty insurance guaranty funds.
Expertise:
Overall organizational leadership. Specific areas of expertise include strategic planning/implementation, public policy management, external representation and public speaking.
Major Product/SVS:
Our members compose a system created by state law that protects covered policyholders and claimants against losses if their insurance company fails. NCIGF provides insolvency support, information technology, communications and public policy management services to our members.
Favorite Business Publication:
Bloomberg Business Week, Forbes, Economist, Indianapolis Business Journal, National Underwriter, Business Insurance
Hobbies/Sports:
Spending time with family; Music; College Basketball; Politics
Education Degrees:
JD, Indiana University (1986); Master's Degree in Public Administration, Indiana State University (1981); Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Indiana State University (1979)
Affiliations Awards:
ASAE; Lacy Leadership Association
Place of Birth:
Indianapolis
Charity:
Theatre on the Square, Footlite Musicals, The Cabaret @ the Columbia Club
Number Of Years In Profession:
30
Number Of Years In Current Position:
5
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to drive, motivation to succeed and desire to provide quality service to the public.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession through a natural progression of events.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Leading the daily operations of the organization in support of the strategic objectives established by the NCIGF board of directors. Special emphasis includes educational interactions with federal and state policy makers on public policies that impact the consumers served by the state guaranty funds.
Awards/Honors:
Sagamore of the Wabash Award; Kentucky Colonel Award; The Arkansas Traveler Award
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Schmelzer intends to continue with this excellent vehicle for consumer protection.