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NAFIC and FFMA International FIC of the Year Award
2026 International FIC of the Year
Jake Ottinger
Modern Woodmen of America
NAFIC proudly recognizes Jake Ottinger of Modern Woodmen of America as the 2026 International FIC of the Year.
With 28 years of service to Modern Woodmen, Jake supports more than 100 fraternal activities annually across 10 chapters. His community work includes support for local schools, caregivers, senior meal programs and youth organizations.
Jake Ottinger with his 2026 International FIC of the Year award.
Jake addresses the fraternal financial community.About the Award
Member societies of the National Association of Fraternal Insurance Counselors (NAFIC) and The Fraternal Field Managers Association (FFMA) are eligible to award one top representative as that society's FIC of the Year. This award winner then becomes an eligible nominee for the International FIC of the Year (IFOTY).
To qualify as the IFOTY, they must meet three additional requirements: they must be a member of NAFIC for at least 5 years, be a dues-paying member, and have achieved a NAFIC production award. Once qualified, a selection committee from the NAFIC and the FFMA selects one candidate to receive the award.
These nominees maintain the highest standards of professionalism, honesty, fairness, and competence; know and adhere to all applicable insurance regulations; continue their education about the financial and fraternal elements of the field; empower and educate their members; and serve their society and community by putting others first.
Award Recipients
- 2026 Jake Ottinger — Modern Woodmen of America
- 2025 Brandon Chambers — Knights of Columbus
- 2024 Charles “Chaz” King III — Modern Woodmen of America
- 2023 Travis Schmitz — Catholic United Financial
- 2022 Jody Supak — Knights of Columbus
- 2021 Barbara Coats — Modern Woodmen of America
- 2020 Denise Degerstrom — Catholic United Financial
- 2019 Nicholas Lemoine — WoodmenLife
- 2018 Brian Zitzman — Catholic United Financial
- 2017 Steven Eaton — Modern Woodmen of America
- 2016 Peter Ryan — Catholic United Financial
- 2015 Douglas Supak — Knights of Columbus
- 2014 Travis Horrell — Woodmen of the World
- 2013 Werner Halfman — Catholic Life Insurance
- 2012 Wilbert Jost — Catholic Life Insurance
- 2011 Geraldine Martinez — Catholic Life Insurance*
- 2010 Penny McGuffee — Woodmen of the World*
- 2009 Chuck Frauendienst — Modern Woodmen of America*
- 2008 Randy Kolarik — Western Fraternal Life*
- 2007 Edward Bosch Sr — Catholic Order of Foresters*
*These recipients were awarded in partnership with the Fraternal Congress of America (NFCA), now the American Fraternal Alliance (AFA).
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