Houldin is the president of Ericson Insurance Advisors, a second generation independent insurance agency with offices in Washington Depot, Connecticut; Boston; and New York City. 

“Spencer is a well-respected national spokesman for the independent agency system and the Big ‘I’,” says Robert Rusbuldt, Big “I” president & CEO. “From his early days as a young agent in Connecticut to his more recent efforts on national TV and on Capitol Hill where he has testified on behalf of the association on numerous occasions, Spencer is a stalwart leader and advocate on behalf of all agents. The Big ‘I’ is proud to announce that he is our new chairman-elect.” 

Houldin served as chairman of the Big “I” government affairs committee for three years starting in 2008, during which time he testified before numerous congressional committees on behalf of the association. He also represented the state of Connecticut on the Big “I” national board of directors from 2006 to 2008. 

In 2004, Houldin served as Independent Insurance Agents of Connecticut (IIAC) president. Throughout his career, Houldin has held seats on agent advisory councils for many insurance companies. Houldin is also active in his local community serving on the executive committees of Western Connecticut Health Network, which is a multi-hospital organization. He is also past president of the local rotary. 

“IIAC is extremely proud that Spencer is the Chairman-Elect of IIABA,” says Warren C. Ruppar, IIAC President. “Spencer is the future of independent agents. His ambition and drive leads him as he embraces new technology and innovations in marketing. Spencer is a proven leader on the state level and will continue that excellence in his role as Chairman-Elect for IIABA.”

Houldin earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at Lafayette College. He resides in Roxbury, Connecticut, with his wife, Carol, and two children.

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