CAS voting members (all Fellows, plus Associates who have been members for at least five years) will have the opportunity to vote on a slate of candidates for the CAS Board of Directors and CAS President-Elect, with online voting beginning on August 1, 2025. On that day, voting members will receive an email with a link to the online ballot. Completed ballots must be submitted online by August 30, 2025.
Below readers can learn about the candidates through the 100-word summaries they provided regarding their interest in running for CAS leadership positions.
More details about each candidate can be found in the Meet the Candidates section of the CAS website. Please contact Mike Boa with any questions or comments about the election process.
President-Elect Nominee
Kathleen C. Odomirok
FCAS 2005
I am passionate about leading the CAS to thrive, bringing strategic vision, strong leadership, and a commitment to collaboration, innovation, and professional excellence. Throughout my career, I have embraced opportunities to drive meaningful progress, from early volunteer roles to leadership positions in CAS governance, industry committees, and education initiatives. I believe in fostering connections, honoring our well-established professional standards, and ensuring the CAS remains adaptive in a rapidly evolving industry. Cultivating excellence for current and future members, reinforcing our profession’s impact, and fostering global connections are priorities I am excited to pursue. I am eager to lead the CAS forward.
Board Director Nominees
Shane Barnes
FCAS 2012
We are facing a shift driven by AI — a transformation unlike any we’ve seen in a while. I’ve led organizations through major innovations, including machine learning and cloud adoption. But this moment is bigger. The CAS must lead with urgency — evolving our education, empowering our members, and redefining our relevance in a rapidly changing world. I want to serve on the Board to help steer this course. With practical experience and a future-focused mindset, I’ll work to ensure actuaries don’t just adapt to AI — we thrive in it, and we help shape the industry.
Isaac Espinoza
FCAS 2007
With over 20 years of industry experience across insurance, reinsurance, and insurtech, I feel that I am well positioned in my career to give back to the organization that has greatly benefited me. Over the years, I’ve actively engaged in mentoring actuaries, participated in industry panels, and supported actuarial education. Currently, I volunteer on three CAS conference committees, the Spring, Annual, and Reinsurance meetings, where I have planned, presented, and/or moderated dozens of sessions. I aim to enhance CAS education, foster leadership skills, and align member development with emerging trends. I would be honored to serve on the CAS Board of Directors.
Kim Guerriero
FCAS 2015
I am committed to the long-term success and relevance of the actuarial profession, and I want to give back to the Society that has helped shape my career. Throughout my time as VP, I saw firsthand how engaged members are the heartbeat of a thriving Society. I envision a CAS where members, regardless of where they are in their careers, feel informed, heard, and valued. I am passionate about making the profession more accessible and well known. I am ready to help move the CAS forward in a way that is member-centered, accountable, and inclusive for our current and future members.
Bo Huang
FCAS 2005
I am a passionate CAS member based in Asia with a career that spans consulting, insurance, and reinsurance in multiple jurisdictions, each step deepening my commitment to our profession. Through years of volunteering with the CAS, I have seen firsthand the power of connection, education, and innovation to shape the future. I believe the CAS can lead globally and empower members to stay ahead of industry change. I bring energy, vision, and a global mindset to the Board. Together, we can build a more forward-thinking and inclusive CAS that equips actuaries everywhere to thrive and make a lasting impact.
Jamie Mills
FCAS 2008
I’m excited about the future, and I want to help shape it. I’m an experienced actuarial leader with over two decades in the profession and a long history of CAS volunteer service. I’ve served as part-chair of the Exam Committee and am currently chair of the RPM Seminar Planning Working Group. Professionally, I lead innovation-focused teams in pricing, automation, and AI. I’m passionate about education and committed to helping actuaries build future-ready skills in areas like AI, data science, and communication. I want to help the CAS strengthen its educational framework, attract top analytical talent, and deliver lasting value to members.
Dale Porfilio
FCAS 1997
I served as chief insurance officer of the Insurance Information Institute and president of the Insurance Research Council from 2021-2025. In these roles, I led the research and education activities, served as a media spokesperson, and presented at events and member companies. On July 14, 2025, I joined WTW to serve as senior director, head of personal and commercial lines business development for insurance consulting and technology. I previously worked at Genworth, Kemper, and Allstate for a total of 29 years. I earned my FCAS in 1997 and have been a member of the American Academy of Actuaries since 1996.
Sharon K. Robinson
FCAS 1992
I offer the CAS a rich history of influential leadership, enthusiastic advocacy for our profession, and confidence in the vision embodied in our strategic plan. I have invested in the profession through my service to the CAS, the AAA, IABA, and The Actuarial Foundation. As a CAS Board member, I will:
- Differentiate our brand in ways that resonate with the executive audiences that influence workforce strategy within their organizations.
- Leverage my experiences reaching diverse audiences in order to champion strategic expansion in global and market diversity.
Alisa Havens Walch
FCAS 2015
I truly believe in the CAS as the industry leader and gold standard for property and casualty insurance, and I appreciate the member-driven approach (collaborative work is my favorite kind). I have been a CAS volunteer since 2013 and a member since 2014. I feel ownership in the Society and want to help it succeed. Before switching over to academia, I worked for three years as a P&C actuary. Now I’m the actuarial program assistant director at UT Austin. I’m hoping that my background in academia will bring a perspective that will help the CAS maintain its pipeline of candidates.
