Kindsvatter Dalling & Associates, Inc.

10/10/2026

Jason and Derek had a great breakfast with Senator Mark Huizenga and the NAIFA-Michigan group in Grand Rapids today. Timely legislative and election updates for insurance and financial advisors. Special thanks to the organizers, sponsors and everyone who attended.

09/25/2026

Five of our nation’s propane execs, including our own Derek Dalling, met with other propane industry leaders this week in Minneapolis. Commercial applications for propane, autogas, and industry safety were among the priorities.

08/27/2026

For no real reason other than Derek Dalling found himself in Baraga today for propane fire training, KDA is recognizing today as Jason Wadaga Day. For those wondering why we don’t celebrate Jason Wadaga Day on his birthday, Jason’s birthday is December 25th.

Also for those that don’t know, Jason was raised in Baraga which sits on the beautiful Keweenaw Bay and is home to Pettibone Lifts and Wadaga Road. Wadaga Road is home to The Drive-In and a state maximum security penitentiary - which seems fitting.

You can find the Wadaga jersey proudly on display at the 906 Bar in Marquette.

This is also the obligatory time to note Baraga is way better than L’Anse and the 906 Bar does not have a L’Anse jersey.

08/16/2026

Today we bid farewell to our longtime cleaning crew. After 7 years of cleaning the KDA firehouse, they are hanging up their mops and putting away their vacuums for the final time to pursue their respective studies at university. They started before they were even teenagers. We thank them and wish them well in their studies.

08/12/2026

Further proof our parents and grandparents probably did know best...MILK is the best energy drink and the best hydrating drink. Yep, that's right, milk is even better at hydrating than water! https://www.today.com/health/diet-fitness/milk-more-hydrating-than-water-rcna591213?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4bdbb5d78644b3a9d8c27

07/20/2026

The KDA team is ready to welcome our propane clients from Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio to the Great Lakes Propane Convention Kalahari Resort in Sandusky, Ohio.

06/25/2026

KDA is seeking a full-time Events Manager!

The Events Manager position is responsible for organizing and executing all aspects of professional conferences, events and meetings. The priority components of this position are to ensure all events run smoothly and meet our client expectations; to solicit and procure sponsorships to support events; to oversee events onsite; to work with and manage client planning aspects; and coordinate post event evaluations and assessments to assist in future event preparations.

If you are a warm and friendly person interested in meeting planning, more information can be found at our site: https://kdafirm.com/events-manager/

Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Position Summary: The Event Coordinator position is responsible for organizing and executing all aspects of professional conferences, events and meetings. The priority components of this position are to ensure all events run smoothly and meet our client expectations; to solicit and procure sponsorsh...

06/17/2026

France is the undisputed cheese capital of the world boasting over 1000 distinct varieties and the highest per capita cheese consumption globally. C'mon America! We can do better! Be sure to add cheese to your meal plan and grocery list!

06/17/2026

Today is Dairy Foods Awareness Day here in Michigan. In recognition of the dairy industry, here is some interesting trivia: Cheese is the most stolen food in the world...which makes it clear that the whole world loves dairy foods! And don't forget to enjoy an ice cream or froyo sundae today!

05/07/2026

KDA's Jason Wadaga served on a panel with other Midwest lobbyists today at the Great Lakes Credit and Collection Association conference in Grand Rapids to update the attendees on legislation that's critical to their industry.