Joel Byars, LUTCF, CIC

Professional Experience

• 2002 to Present - Principal - Byars Thompson Buchanan Insurance & Financial Services, LLC
• 1999 to Present - President - Byars Thompson Buchanan Insurance Services
• 1988 to 1999 - Vice-President - Byars Insurance Services, Inc.
• 1986 to 1988 - Insurance Agent / Broker - Joel Byars Insurance Agency
• Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow (LUTCF) - American College
• Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) - The National Alliance

Professional Memberships

• 1990 - 1991 & 1991 - 1992 - Past President of Central Coast Association of Life Underwriters
• 2002 to 2003 - President of Central Coast Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors
• National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors
• Insurance Agents & Brokers of the West
• Independent Insurance Agents of America
• Association of Health Insurance Advisors

Community Activities

• 2000 to 2002 - Board President - Santa Maria Valley YMCA
• 1995 to Present - Board Member of Santa Maria Valley YMCA
• 1999 to Present - Secretary - Santa Maria Valley YMCA Foundation
• 1996 to 1998 Board Member - Santa Maria Noontime Kiwanis
• 1995 - Charter Member - Crosspoint Community Church
• 2007 to Present - Board Member - Elkhorn Homeowners Association
• 2008 to Present - Board Member of Santa Maria Valley Boys & Girls Club
• 2008 to Present - Board Member of Orcutt Youth Football League
• 2005 Santa Maria Valley YMCA Person of the Year
• 2005 to Present, Board Member Santa Maria Creekside Homeowners Association