Gorman Named PIA National President

The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents has made David Gorman its president, succeeding Mark Suhr.

Gorman, of Dallas, founded Red Gorman Insurance Services in 2018 and has a long history of service to the independent insurance agent community holding various leadership roles in the PIA of Texas and PIA National.

Joining Gorman as national officers are Vonda Copeland of Manhattan, Kansas, as president-elect; Albert S. Pappalardo, Jr. of New Orleans, as vice president/treasurer; and Erin Dey of Portage, Michigan as secretary/assistant treasurer. Each officer will serve a one-year term through September 30, 2027.

Suhr will now serve as immediate past president.

PIA, a national trade association representing professional independent insurance agents and their employees, said Gorman plans to build on several of PIA’s key priorities including helping independent agents embrace technology and fostering collaboration among members by serving as a strong voice and conduit for PIA affiliates across the country.

“I see my role as a continuous link in moving the initiatives of previous presidents forward—building on the progress PIA has made in strengthening our collective voice, advocating for agents and helping them harness technology to better serve their customers,” Gorman said. . When I first became involved with PIA in Texas, I never imagined I would one day have the opportunity to serve as national president. It’s an honor, and I’m excited to help carry this work forward.”