Omari Aarons-Martin is the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer at NAAIA. He is responsible for the strategic development of the association’s 27+ year mission to diversify the insurance industry’s talent landscape at every level.

Prior, Omari served as Employee Enablement Strategy Leader for Liberty Mutual Insurance and at Macy’s in manager and director roles in learning and development, leadership development, and human resources before launching his management consulting practice on workplace inclusion and culture.

Omari holds a Bachelor of Arts from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio, and a Master of Divinity from Boston University School of Theology.

Ricky C. Jones is the National Board Vice Chair and Chair-Elect at NAAIA and Regional President, Enterprise Distribution & Agency Experience for Travelers. Over his forty-year career, Ricky has been responsible for driving transformational initiatives with a commitment to talent development and organizational effectiveness.

He is a member of the College of Business Advisory Board for Delaware State University.

Ricky has a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Illinois State University. He holds a Senior Claim Law Association designation for the American Education Institute.

Susan Johnson is the Treasurer and Vice Chair-Elect on the NAAIA National Board and serves as the Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer at The Hartford. Notably, under her leadership, The Hartford was recognized with the Catalyst Award in 2023, the premier global recognition of organizational DEI initiatives that drive representation and inclusion for women.

At NAAIA, Susan has served in various roles on the National Board, including as Programs Committee Chair and Secretary.

She is an alumna of Spelman College, where she earned her B.S. in Sociology and received a master’s degree in industrial and labor relations from Cornell University.

Jerald L. Tillman is the visionary founder of the National African American Insurance Association. With nearly 50 years of experience in the insurance industry, Jerald established NAAIA in 1997 to create a network for Blacks and African Americans and other racially diverse professionals in the industry, providing a platform for professional development, mentorship, and advocacy.

Jerald started with Aetna in 1974 and soon after founded the J.L. Tillman Agency. Having received numerous awards for his leadership and community service, Jerald was inducted into Insurance Business America’s Hall of Fame Class of 2020.

He is a proud graduate of Miami University (Ohio).