Director of agency development
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Her entrepreneurial background led Elizabeth Powers to her ideal role at VIAA and within the industry. As director of agency development, Powers helps the owners of member agencies succeed by building a strong portfolio of services and resources to assist them in growing their businesses. Since Powers took on this role, VIAA has helped nearly 30 women form and grow their own independent agencies, and the network itself has grown to more than $165 million in premium. In addition, Powers manages VIAA’s carrier relationships and oversees the agency foundation.
Outside of VIAA, she sits on the board of St. Louis Independent Agents, which helps to educate the St. Louis community on the value of the independent channel, and also offers scholarships to the children and grandchildren of its members.
