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Jeff Smedsrud is senior vice president and chief strategic development officer for Independence Holding Company. He joined IHC in March, 2006. He is also chief executive officer of Community America Insurance Services, Inc, (CAIS) and IHC Health Solutions, both wholly-owned subsidiaries of IHC.
Jeff has more than 25 years experience in health insurance marketing and sales force management. Prior to leading CAIS and IHC Health Solutions, he was managing partner of CORE Marketing, a diversified Dallas-based direct marketing and association management company. Under his leadership, the company grew from less than 20 employees and $5 million in revenue to about 400 employees and $50 million. CORE was sold to a NYSE traded company in August 1998.
Prior to joining CORE, Jeff operated his own public affairs consulting company, focusing on issues related to the insurance industry, and management of grassroots programs for non-profits and trade associations.
Jeff worked on the White House Health Care Task Force, and has testified more than 100 times on insurance and health care issues before state and federal legislative committees. He has also been a featured speaker at numerous direct marketing seminars.
He is married, with four children, and is an active marathon runner. | 