American Academy of Actuaries Honors Stephen Kellison with Jarvis Farley Service Award

WASHINGTON – The American Academy of Actuaries presented Stephen Kellison, MAAA, FSA, with the 2014 Jarvis Farley Service Award during a ceremony held earlier today at the organization’s Annual Meeting and Public Policy Forum. He was recognized for his contributions to the actuarial profession through his numerous volunteer efforts throughout his career.

“This year, the Jarvis Farley Service Award is presented to one of the Academy’s most dedicated, longest-serving and devoted volunteers, Stephen Kellison,” said Academy President Tom Terry, who presented the award to Kellison. “Steve has served on Academy boards and committees for nearly 25 years. He has shown particular dedication to the Actuarial Standards Board, serving as its chairperson from 2008 to 2010, vice chairperson for operations from 2010 to 2012, and vice chairperson for finance from 2012 to 2014. He chaired the Academy’s Social Security Committee from 1990 until 1993, and has served on practice councils covering pension, life, and risk management issues.
 “Steve inspired many others in these positions,” said Terry. “Following in the footsteps of his mentor Jarvis Farley, Steve has been an untiring Academy volunteer whose work greatly benefited the profession.”

The Jarvis Farley Service Award honors actuaries whose volunteer efforts on behalf of the Academy have made significant contributions to the advancement of the profession. The Academy established the award in 1991 to honor one of its most dedicated volunteers, Jarvis Farley, a charter member of the Academy and an invaluable resource for the profession.


The American Academy of Actuaries is an 18,000+ member professional association whose mission is to serve the public and the U.S. actuarial profession. The Academy assists public policymakers on all levels by providing leadership, objective expertise, and actuarial advice on risk and financial security issues. The Academy also sets qualification, practice, and professionalism standards for actuaries in the United States.

Media Only: For a digital photograph of Stephen Kellison, contact David Mendes, assistant director of communications, public affairs, at the American Academy of Actuaries, at 202.384.2075 or mendes@actuary.org.