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Gamma Iota Sigma

risk_management_insurance.pngAppalachian State University is the Rho Chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma (GIS), and we established our chapter in 1979.  Through GIS we actively participate in regional and national Gamma Iota Sigma events, and our Rho chapter hosted their 2013 International Conference.

GIS is an international professional collegiate insurance organization sponsored by the Brantley Center. The purpose of the organization is to promote, encourage, and sustain student interest in insurance, risk management, and actuarial science as a profession; to encourage high moral and scholastic attainments; and to facilitate the interaction and cooperation of educational institutions, industry, and professional organizations by fostering research, scholarship, and improved public relations.

Through regular meetings, guest speakers, and industry events, the GIS provides students with real-world exposure, networking, and the opportunity to build lasting friendships with classmates. Special industry-sponsored events such as job shadow days and Insurance Career Fairs are held each semester to acquaint the students with industry practices and foster industry relationships. 

See the calendar of events here.

See recordings of past events here.

Join the AppState GIS chapter:

Membership in GIS exposes students to many travel, networking and professional development opportunities.  Members must re-register each semester and include membership dues payable to AppState GIS.   Since the organization is open to RMI and Actuarial Science majors, Employee Benefits minors, and to all majors, students are encouraged to join GIS as soon as they can.  Students interested in joining GIS should contact the Faculty Advisor and stop by the Brantley Risk & Insurance Center, #3053 Peacock Hall.

Complete our AppState Rho chapter Membership Form:  HERE 

Questions? Contact us!

Faculty Advisor: Dr. David Marlett

Brantley Center Associate Director: Dillon Waschenbach

Current GIS Leadership

  

GIS President: Oliver Fogle

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GIS Vice Presidents

Vice President: Jack Cuddy

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Vice President- Membership- Anthony Lenardi

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Vice President- Marketing: Mary Jones

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Vice President- Events: Cecelia Cagle

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Director of Recruitment- Ashleigh Larson

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Club Liason to Actuary Science- Carolyn Coffey

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Club Liaison to College of Business Clubs- Charlie Fairchild

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GIS Co-Director of Community Service: Zach Needles

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Co-Director of Community Service: Sam Pasqua

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GIS Co-Director of Community Service: Aidan Moseley

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Director of Social Media: Brennan Tedder

Co-Director of Inclusive Excellence: Tina Lin

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Co-Director of Inclusive Excellence: Michael Woodard

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