The NAIFA Governance Committee consists of 12 NAIFA members and is chaired by NAIFA Past President Lawrence Holzberg, LUTCF, LACP, Brokerage Director at Coastal Wealth in Boynton Beach, FL, a loyal member since 1990.

“The NAIFA Governance Committee has nominated a very strong group of candidates for NAIFA’s Secretary, Treasurer, and Trustee positions,” Holzberg said. “The large number and extraordinary quality of the applicants this year made the nominating decisions particularly difficult. It is a testament to the strength of NAIFA that so many highly talented members want to volunteer their time and talents to ensure the continued success of our association. I sincerely hope they all continue their dedicated support of NAIFA and will continue to offer their leadership and services when occasions arise. On behalf of the Governance Committee, I would like to whole-heartedly congratulate Secretary candidate John Wheeler, Treasurer candidate Paul Dougherty, and Trustee candidates R. Jan Pinney and John D. Richardson. You have the complete confidence and full support of the committee, and we look forward to your strong leadership.”

Douglas B. Massey, LUTCF, FSS, CLU, ChFC, Owner of Doug Massey Financial Services in San Angelo, TX, a loyal member since 1987, will serve as NAIFA’s 2025 President. 

Douglas Massey is a registered representative with OFG Financial Services, Inc., where he has been since 1992. His practice specialties include retirement planning and life insurance. His company’s focus is on near-retirees and retirees. It also does a significant amount of business in the non-profit and 403(b) market.

A NAIFA member since 1987, Massey has served as Chair of the IFAPAC Committee, was on the NAIFA-TX board of directors from 2008-2014 and was President of NAIFA-TX from 2012-2013.

He has attended every NAIFA Congressional Conference since the meeting’s inception and has attended every NAIFA-TX Legislative Day since 1991. He is one of the key contacts for Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz and Rep. Michael Conaway.

Massey is an IFAPAC Defender (monthly contributor), as well as a contributor at several events each year. Over the years, he has recruited and sponsored many NAIFA members and has encouraged past members. He has moderated LUTCF and FSS classes and is a Leadership in Life Institute (LILI) graduate.