Announcing the 2026 NAIFA-Texas Board of Directors

NAIFA-Texas is proud to announce the members of its 2026 Board of Directors. This distinguished group of leaders—comprising both newly elected and returning members—will guide the association in advancing our mission and serving financial professionals across the state throughout the coming year.

2026 NAIFA-Texas Board of Directors

• President: Joe Neal Kerr (Austin)

• President-Elect: Karen Easterling (Austin)

• Secretary/Treasurer: Joseph P. Hernandez, FIC, FICF (Corpus Christi)

• Immediate Past President: Rick Demko, CLU, ChFC, RICP, LUTCF, LACP (Houston)

• Director: Andrea Ames (Austin)

• Director: Dereck Blair (Amarillo)

• Director: Ian Escalante (El Paso)

• Director: Carrie D. Sayre (Fort Worth)

• Director: David W. Webb, CSA, LUTCF (Nacogdoches)

We invite all members and industry partners to stay connected by following NAIFA-Texas on social media for updates and announcements. The official installation of the 2026 Board of Directors will take place during the 2026 NAIFA-Texas Annual State Conference, to be held this coming March in San Antonio.

We look forward to an inspiring year of leadership, collaboration, and continued growth.