Directors

Chuck Norsch
Director
As Director of Corporate Benefits with industry experience since 1983, Chuck excels at creating custom designed solutions to meet clients’ needs. His areas of specialty include product development, medical plan design, cost management and marketing. He specializes in the Self Funding and the Fully Insured arenas and has experience on the insurance carrier side as well as the broker side of the business. He is currently a candidate for Registered Health Underwriter (RHU).
Education:
Stephen F. Austin State University, Bachelor of Arts
Years of Experience:
In the Insurance Industry since 1983
Professional Accreditations:
Group I Life and Health License
Memberships:
Dallas Association of Health Underwriters
Texas Association of Health Underwriters
National Association of Health Underwriters
Phone: 214.2405
Fax: 214.443.2424
E-mail: cnorsch@ipsadvisors.com

Ken Smith
Director
As the Director of Corporate Retirement Services, Ken brings over 18 years experience in the industry. He offers clients a breadth of knowledge in both Qualified and Non-Qualified Retirement Planning. Ken remains active in both industry associations and his local community. He holds a degree in Finance from the University of Arkansas.
Education:
University of Arkansas, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Years of Experience:
In the Insurance Industry since 1988
Professional Accreditations:
Group I Life and Health License
Memberships:
Dallas Association of Life Underwriters
Dallas Estate Planning Council
Estate Planning Council of North Texas
Phone: 214.443.6704
Fax: 214.443.2424
E-mail: ksmith@ipsadvisors.com

Jerry Thompson, CPA
Director
As Director of Operations for IPS Advisors, Jerry has been with IPS since 1993 and manages Accounting, Technology, Human Resources and Office Operations. Jerry has been working in Accounting and Operations Management since 1976.
Education:
Stephen F. Austin State University, Bachelors of Business Administration
Years of Experience:
In the field of Accounting since 1976
Professional Accreditations:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Phone: 214.443.2416
Fax: 214.443.2424
E-mail: jthompson@ipsadvisors.com
