Legislative Panel
I-Day provides you with an opportunity to hear discussion on current legislative topics that will affect you in your business. You will also have an opportunity to have your questions answered in regard to legislative changes and industry trends.
Chris Molendorp - Missouri State Representative
Chris Molendorp is currently the Missouri State Representative for the 123rd District. In addition to his legislative duties, Rep. Molendorp is also a second generation Farmers Insurance Group Agency owner. Prior to becoming a State Representative, Chris served as Cass County Republican Party Chairman from 2000-2004.
Jay Wasson - Missouri State Senator
Jay Wasson, State Senator of the 20th District, is a life-long resident of Christian County. Previous to his current position as Senator, Wasson served as State Representative of the 141st District for eight years. In addition to his legislative duties, Wasson is also a real estate developer for over 25 years and served as mayor of Nixa from 1997 to 2002.
Mike Colona - Missouri State Representative
Rep. Michael Colona, represents part of St. Louis City (District 67). In addition to his legislative duties, Rep Colona is an attorney. Previously, he served as an adjunct professor of criminal justice for the University of Missouri- St. Louis. He currently serves on the Insurance Policy Committee, Crime Prevention Committee, Elections Committee, Local Government Committee, and Special Standing Committee on General Laws.
Larry Case - Executive Vice President, Missouri Association of Insurance Agents (MAIA)
Larry Case has been Executive VP for MAIA (largest insurance agents’ association in MO) since 1999. Before joining MAIA in 1992, Case was executive VP of the MO Association of Professional Insurance Agent. He also worked in the insurance industry as a commercial lines marketing representative for eight years, and spent nine years in state government, with the Missouri Department of Agriculture and Department of Economic Development.
Patrick Platter – Moderator - Neale & Newman, L.L.P.
Patrick J. Platter is an attorney with the Law Firm of Neale & Newman, L.L.P. in Springfield, Missouri. His focus is on work related injury litigation, administrative law, and general trial practice. He is the author of the ‘History, Administration and Jurisdiction of the Worker’s Compensation Law’ for the Missouri Bar desk book series.
