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JM Wilson, headquartered in Portage, Michigan, made several new hires and promotions in offices across the country. Katie Priester Bird joined the company

People Moves: Burkhart to Lead Michigan Big ‘I’; J.M. Wilson Promotes 3, Adds VanderMaiden Jared Burkhart will be the next CEO of Big “I” Michigan (MAIA), the association announced. Burkhart joins the Big “I” team on May 3 and succeeds the current CEO, Bev Barney, who is retiring Aug. 31. Burkhart’s professional mission is to help others achieve at their highest level possible. He has been an association executive for the past eight years and a governmental policy professional for...

Michigan’s J.W. Wilson Adds Cole; Promotes 4 in Underwriting Posts December 18, 2020 Insurance broker and managing general agent JM Wilson has hired Laura Cole as assistant fleet underwriter in its Portage, Mich., corporate office. The company additionally has promoted four others in underwriting positions. Cole is responsible for assisting fleet underwriters on a wide variety of commercial transportation risks, as well as quoting new and renewal business, ...