Ronald E. Kirkland is senior vice president, director of sales for Aflac U.S. Mr. Kirkland joined Aflac in 1975 as a sales associate in Georgia. Since that time, he has held the position of district sales coordinator, regional sales coordinator, state sales coordinator, and most recently, vice president, West Territory director. Prior to being named territory director, Mr. Kirkland was the state sales coordinator for Missouri. During his tenure, new sales in Missouri more than doubled during a three-year period. This made Missouri one of Aflac's fastest-growing state operations. Mr. Kirkland is also credited with developing some of Aflac's leading regional and district sales coordinators, many of whom have gone on to lead other successful state operations.