Independent Insurance Agents of Texas announced that Kenneth Threlkeld, a long-time member of IIAT and founder of Threlkeld & Company Insurance in Tyler, Texas, was named the 2006 Republican of the Year from Texas by the National Republican Congressional Committee’s Business Advisory Council.
“IIAT is honored to have a strong leader such as Kenneth Threlkeld on its political action team. He works untold hours with state and federal legislators to further the causes of both the independent insurance industry and small business men and women,” said Frank Swingle, chairman of IIAT’s political action committee and IIAT president-elect.
Recognizing his dedication to supporting the legislative process, Threlkeld was honored earlier this year by IIAT at its 109th Annual Conference and Trade Show with the inaugural Paige Eiland Award for outstanding voluntary political action.
“Kenneth does the kind of grassroots work in politics that is so important and that most of us don’t do enough of. He clearly deserves this award,” said Robert Hempkins, IIAT president.
The 2006 Republican of the Year award is given to a select group of business and community leaders from each state that have championed the free enterprise system and supported the ideals of smaller government, lower taxes and less regulation.
The Republican of the Year award also qualifies Threlkeld as a nominee for the Business Advisory Council’s Congressional Medal of Distinction to be awarded later this fall.
Source: IIAT
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