SENATE RESOLUTION 47
(By Senator Oliverio)
[Introduced April 8, 2025]
Recognizing Brady Campbell as the 2024 recipient of the Earl S. Dillard Agent of the Year Award, presented to him by the Independent Insurance Agents of West Virginia for his outstanding contributions to the insurance industry and the state of West Virginia.
Whereas, The Earl S. Dillard Agent of the Year Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Independent Insurance Agents of West Virginia (Big I WV), recognizing an individual agent who exemplifies leadership, professionalism, service to the industry, and community involvement; and
Whereas, Brady Campbell, CIC, JD, has been named the 2024 Earl S. Dillard Agent of the Year by Big I WV, in recognition of his distinguished service to the insurance profession and his dedication to civic and community organizations throughout West Virginia; and
Whereas, A graduate of West Virginia University, Brady holds a Bachelor of Science in Wood Science, a Master of Science in Safety Management from the College of Engineering, and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the WVU College of Law; and
Whereas, Brady practiced law in Charleston for several years, representing clients in personal injury, criminal defense, and family law matters before transitioning into the insurance industry in 2015; and
Whereas, Brady began his insurance career as a commercial property and casualty producer for a national insurance agency, focusing on construction, manufacturing, emergency services, timber products, and trucking sectors. In 2018, he joined Mountain State, where he currently leads the General Commercial Division; and
Whereas, He has earned recognition as a Certified Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist from the Hartford School of Insurance and as a Certified Insurance Counselor through The National Alliance; and
Whereas, Brady is a dedicated industry leader, serving on the Big I WV Board of Directors, as Chairman of the Big I WV Young Insurance Professionals, and as Chairman of the West Virginia Trucking Association Board of Directors. He also lends his time and talents to the YMCA of Kanawha Valley and the Fairmont State Foundation as a board member; and
Whereas, Brady is a passionate supporter of his alma mater and an enthusiastic Mountaineer fan, having served as the WVU Mountaineer Mascot from 2006 to 2008, and not having missed a WVU home football game in 27 years; and
Whereas, A former Charleston City Councilman, Brady continues to embody the values of public service and civic responsibility; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby recognizes Brady Campbell as the 2024 recipient of the Earl S. Dillard Agent of the Year Award, presented to him by the Independent Insurance Agents of West Virginia for his outstanding contributions to the insurance industry and the state of West Virginia; and
Further Resolved, That the Senate commends Brady for his outstanding leadership, community service, and professional excellence in the field of insurance; and
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to Brady Campbell.