The Trusted Choice Independent Insurance Agents of Oklahoma (IIAO), the state’s largest insurance and property casualty agents association, have named Denise Johnson its new president and chief executive officer. Johnson succeeds Dan Ramsey who is retiring September 1st after 15 years leading the association. Johnson, who served as chairman of the IIAO board of directors in 2010, is a principal partner of ECI Insurance in Piedmont, an independent agency founded by her father in 1964.
“I am truly humbled to be selected to serve as president and chief executive officer of the Trusted Choice Independent Insurance Agents of Oklahoma,” Johnson said. “I have served on the board of directors for some time, and my term as chairman certainly will aid in my transition to managing the association on an everyday basis. I am ready for the challenge and look forward to building upon the outstanding member services and education programs of our association, while also working with our members and their customers in whatever manner is necessary.”
Johnson is a graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma. She and her husband, John, have three daughters and reside in Yukon.
