SFAA Elects New Board and Outlines Future Vision at 117th Annual Meeting
The Surety & Fidelity Association of America (SFAA) has elected its 2025–2026 Board of Directors and Executive Committee during its 117th Annual Meeting, setting a forward-looking vision focused on collaboration, innovation, and leveraging technology for the surety industry's future.
The Surety & Fidelity Association of America (SFAA) recently held its 117th Annual Meeting, a pivotal event that not only celebrated the achievements within the surety and fidelity industry but also set the stage for its future direction. SFAA Chair Mike Keimig and President & CEO Ryan Work emphasized the importance of collaboration and innovation in navigating the dynamic marketplace, highlighting plans to enhance the association's impact through new staff expertise, data analytics, and emerging technologies.
During the meeting, Ralph Pulver was honored with the 2025 Surety Platinum Award for his decades of leadership and service, while the Surety Association of Ohio and the San Diego Surety Association received the 2025 Silver Surety Awards for their excellence in member engagement and advocacy. Keynote speaker Sam Jordan provided insights into how technology and data-driven strategies could transform the surety industry, urging members to embrace these changes.
A significant outcome of the meeting was the unanimous election of the 2025–2026 Board of Directors and Executive Committee, comprising leaders from across the industry. This new leadership is tasked with steering the SFAA towards its vision of increased impact and innovation, ensuring the surety and fidelity industry remains robust and responsive to future challenges.
The SFAA's annual meeting underscores the critical role of the surety and fidelity industry in the U.S. economy, particularly in supporting infrastructure and construction projects. The association's focus on innovation and collaboration signals a proactive approach to addressing the evolving needs of its members and the broader market, ensuring the industry's continued relevance and growth.