About Us
We are educators, insurance agents, and financial services leaders committed
to cultivate the next generation of professionals to ensure a strong future for our industry.
Our mission is to help develop a workforce for Kansas educated in the wide range of possibilities in the financial services sector by facilitating scholarships, curriculum development, and mentorship.
To learn more, view our overview guide here.
We work directly with the following Kansas universities:
Emporia State University
Fort Hays State University
Kansas State University
Pittsburg State University
University of Kansas
Washburn University
Wichita State University
Our Board Members
![John-Guyot](https://kifsef.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/61ee44c5-40ae-42b2-b49b-33bf7485fe9f_medium.jpg)
Chair
Security Benefit
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Vice Chair
Department Head and Professor of Personal Financial Planning
Kansas State University
![David Sollars](https://kifsef.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/sollars-david.jpg)
Member
Washburn University
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Secretary
Security Benefit
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Member
Kansas Insurance Commissioner
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Member
MarksNelson
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Member
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
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Member
Federal Home Loan Bank
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Treasurer
Security Benefit
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Member
Farmers Alliance
Member