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This list showcases the top United States based President operating in the Insurance space. If you think a President is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on editor@beststartup.us.
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Kevin Moore
President of KRM Interests
Kevin Moore has 10 years experience as an angel/opportunity investor and operator. Prior to that, he has over 15 years of progressive technology i-banking, corp dev, and CFO experience at startups and $Bn corporates.
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About KRM Interests: KRM Interests is the Investment holding company.
Richard McCathron
President of Hippo Insurance
Richard McCathron is the President at Hippo Insurance.
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About Hippo Insurance: Hippo Insurance is an InsurTech company that uses technology to help homeowners maintain their properties.
Darin McCarthy
Vice President, Claims of Hippo Insurance
Darin McCarthy serves as head of claims at Hippo Insurance.
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About Hippo Insurance: Hippo Insurance is an InsurTech company that uses technology to help homeowners maintain their properties.
Cynthia Powell
Sr Executive Vice President of External Affairs of Root Insurance
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About Root Insurance: Root Insurance is a property casualty insurtech that offers personalized, affordable coverage in an app.
John Downey
Vice President, Information Security of Root Insurance
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About Root Insurance: Root Insurance is a property casualty insurtech that offers personalized, affordable coverage in an app.
Jim Kellner
President of Artizan Internet Services
Jim Kellner served as president of insurance software provider Applied Systems, Inc. since 1997, and was CEO until September 2011. He was instrumental in building Applied Systems to an acquisition exit value of $1.8B.
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About Artizan Internet Services: Artizan Internet Services, LLC is the leading provider of web-based solutions for the insurance industry.
Barry Vandevier
Chief Information Officer, Senior Vice President of Asurion
Barry is responsible for Asurion’s expanding IT portfolio of support and services, including Business and Enterprise Architecture, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Application Development, Front and Back Office Operations, and Asurion’s Mobile Applications (AMA) business. Barry began his career as an industrial engineer interning with American Airlines, where he was focused on business process optimization and staffing algorithms for most aspects of airport operations. He later joined Sabre as a software developer, supporting agency and hotel reservation products before moving to the company’s Travelocity division, as a lead software developer. During his tenure at Travelocity, Barry was instrumental in the creation of the online agency’s site functionality and was ultimately named Chief Technology Officer, responsible for all decisions about the site’s technical direction and architecture. Barry was later named CIO of Sabre, where was responsible for Sabre’s technology organization supporting its Software-as-a-Service businesses in agency distribution, airline products and reservation services, and hospitality services. Barry earned a bachelor of science in industrial engineering from Oklahoma State University and an MBA from Southern Methodist University.
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About Asurion, Asurion: Asurion helps people get the most out of their technology by providing expert help and product insurance and warranties.
Ramanujam Rao
Vice President of Asurion
Ram has been in the software industry for around 20 years, His current responsibilities includes, driving global enterprise cloud strategy and adoption, development of the data lake-based enterprise analytics platform to support traditional reporting, BI, predictive modeling and data science. He is also accountable for Asurion global technology strategy, R&D and technology innovation. Prior to Asurion, he was CTO at Nationwide Insurance. He is a published author and an active speaker. Ram has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, M.S. in Computer Science and M.B.A. from Ohio State University. He has an Executive Certificate from MIT, Sloan
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About Asurion: Asurion helps people get the most out of their technology by providing expert help and product insurance and warranties.
Greg Newton
Vice President Product Engineering of Asurion
Greg leads the software engineering efforts for Asurion’s Soluto premium tech help business. Under his leadership, his team recently drove the next-generation upgrade of our internal customer engagement platform called “Soluto Connect,” which helps Asurion tech experts provide faster, more accurate technical support and technical problem resolution for our clients’ customers. This, in turn, has led to a better overall experience for customers. Greg joined Asurion’s Technology organization in 2013 as senior director of application development and delivery for Asurion’s Soluto premium tech help product. His team developed and maintained the technical product roadmap and work with project portfolio management to ensure quality control for all Soluto-related projects. Prior to joining Asurion, Greg led software development teams in the technology industry, including start-ups, mid-sized and Fortune 100 companies. Greg holds a Bachelor of Science and Master’s degrees in computer science from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
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About Asurion: Asurion helps people get the most out of their technology by providing expert help and product insurance and warranties.
Andrew Cecere
President, Chief Executive Officer & Director of U.S. Bancorp
Mr. Andrew Cecere is Vice Chairman of the Board, Chief Financial Officer of U.S. Bancorp. Until that time, he served as Vice Chairman, Wealth Management and Securities Services of U.S. Bancorp since the merger of Firstar Corporation and U.S. Bancorp in February 2001. Previously, he had served as an executive officer of the former U.S. Bancorp, including as Chief Financial Officer from May 2000 through February 2001.
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About U.S. Bancorp, US Bank: U.S. Bancorp is a financial holding company, offers banking, investment, mortgage, trust, and payment services and products for its clients
Jennie P. Carlson
Executive Vice President, Human Resources of U.S. Bancorp
Ms. Carlson is Executive Vice President, Human Resources, of U.S. Bancorp. Ms. Carlson, 54, has served in this position since January 2002. Until that time, she served as Executive Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of U.S. Bancorp since the merger of Firstar Corporation and U.S. Bancorp in February 2001. From 1995 until the merger, she was General Counsel and Secretary of Firstar Corporation and Star Banc Corporation.
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About U.S. Bancorp: U.S. Bancorp is a financial holding company, offers banking, investment, mortgage, trust, and payment services and products for its clients
Daniel Crozier
Senior Vice President Operations of U.S. Bancorp
Dan Crozier is Vice President and Head of Capital Markets Operations for US Bancorp Investments, Inc. and U.S. Bank, N.A. Municipal Securities Group. Dan’s responsibilities include all middle and back office areas supporting the firm’s underwriting and institutional business. In addition, Dan is responsible for securities control and plays a leadership role in the firm’s activities for Financial Responsibility Rule requirements and is a leader for the firm’s T+2 preparation effort. Dan has been with US Bancorp since 2011. He is based in New York, but also spends considerable time in the firm’s Minneapolis/St Paul and Charlotte offices. Dan started his career at Dean Witter Reynolds, Inc., and later worked at Banc of America Securities as Vice President of Fixed Income Middle Office in San Francisco and First Vice President and Head of Operations at WaMu Capital Corp. in Seattle. Dan is a member of the SIFMA’s Capital Markets Operations Committee, Regulatory Capital and Margin Committee and Municipal Operations Committee, as well as the SIFMA Think Tank and Red Group. Dan is also a member of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York Wholesale Advisory Group. Dan is a former President and board member of the Securities Operations Association of San Francisco. Dan holds licenses in Series 7, 24, 27, 52, 53, 63 and 99.
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About U.S. Bancorp: U.S. Bancorp is a financial holding company, offers banking, investment, mortgage, trust, and payment services and products for its clients
Mark G. Runkel
Executive Vice President & Chief Credit Officer of U.S. Bancorp
Mr. Runkel is Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer of U.S. Bancorp. Mr. Runkel, 38, has served in this position since December 2013. From February 2011 until December 2013, he served as Senior Vice President and Credit Risk Group Manager of U.S. Bancorp Retail and Payment services credit risk management, having served as Senior Vice President and Risk Manager of U.S. Bancorp Retail and Small Business credit risk management from June 2009 until February 2011. From March 2005 until May 2009 served as Vice President and Risk Manager of U.S. Bancorp.
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About U.S. Bancorp: U.S. Bancorp is a financial holding company, offers banking, investment, mortgage, trust, and payment services and products for its clients
Tonya Peterson
Assistant Vice President of U.S. Bancorp
Tonya M. Peterson, PfMP, PMP, LSSGB, CSM is a Sr. Project Portfolio Manager for the enterprise technology team within US Bancorp responsible for strategic leadership, portfolio management, process improvement, methodology direction, resource management, and project management. Tonya is also a Mentor, Consultant, Coach, and Instructor. She has over 20-years of experience within the public and private sectors in the Information Systems area. Her expertise encompasses PMO operations, portfolio, program, and project management, continuous improvement, quality direction, productivity metrics, instruction, and organizational efficiency. She is proficient in capacity planning, technical guidance, strategic planning, and outsourcing. Tonya is writing her first two manuscripts on influencing project success and building a leadership organization
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About U.S. Bancorp: U.S. Bancorp is a financial holding company, offers banking, investment, mortgage, trust, and payment services and products for its clients
Malik Nabulsi
Vice President of H.I.G. Capital
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About H.I.G. Capital: H.I.G. Capital is a global private equity and alternative assets investment firm with $42 billion of equity capital under management.
Alex Caluza
Vice President of H.I.G. Capital
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About H.I.G. Capital: H.I.G. Capital is a global private equity and alternative assets investment firm with $42 billion of equity capital under management.
Vice President of H.I.G. Capital
Navneet Alag is the vice president at H.I.G. Capital.
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About H.I.G. Capital: H.I.G. Capital is a global private equity and alternative assets investment firm with $42 billion of equity capital under management.
Larry Godec
Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer of First American
Larry Godec is Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of First American Financial. In that capacity, Godec oversees the strategic architecture, business process management, applications development, data center operations, infrastructure and core technologies that support the business. Godec started with First American in 1999 as the Chief Information Officer for First American Tax Service Company located in Dallas, Texas. In 2001, he moved to the corporate office in Santa Ana, California as the Chief Information Officer for First American Title Insurance Company. Godec has more than 25 years of experience in all facets of information technology. Prior to First American, Godec held senior technology management positions at Nissan North America and Dr Pepper/Seven-up. Godec has a B.S. in Mathematics from Colorado State University. He has been involved in numerous professional and community organizations including Southern CA CIO Forum, CIO Executive Governing Board, Society of Information Managers, Data Administration Management Association and Software AG International Users Group, where he served as president for two years.
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About Avasant, First American: First American provides financial services through its Title Insurance and Services segment and its Specialty Insurance segment.
Mark E. Rutherford
Senior Vice President, Human Resources of First American
Mark Rutherford joined First American in June 2008 as senior vice president of Human Resources. In this role, he leads a team of professionals who support more than 15,000 employees in the U.S. and abroad. A seasoned human resources leader, Rutherford has extensive experience in the functional components of HR, including organizational design, strategic planning, compensation, talent acquisition, benefits, executive coaching, and leadership development. Prior to joining First American, Rutherford was a principal of Baypoint Partners, a Southern California-based consulting firm, where he worked with a diverse set of clients from industries that include technology, software, manufacturing, consumer products, mortgage banking, and data information. His background also includes serving as vice president, Human Resources for global storage company Quantum Storage Solutions Group and as senior director, Human Resources at Western Digital Corporation. Rutherford holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Georgia, as well as a master’s degree in organization development.
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About First American: First American provides financial services through its Title Insurance and Services segment and its Specialty Insurance segment.
Prahalad Thota
Senior Vice President, Head of Enterprise Analytics & Data Science of Wells Fargo
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About Wells Fargo: Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company with $1.3 trillion assets providing banking, insurance, and investments.
Avid Modjtabai
Senior Executive Vice President & Head of Consumer Lending of Wells Fargo
Avid Modjtabai is a senior executive vice president and head of consumer lending for Wells Fargo & Company. In this role she is responsible for home lending, auto lending and consumer credit. Avid Modjtabai is a 21-year veteran of Wells Fargo where she has served in a number of diverse leadership roles. Prior to her current role she was the chief information officer and head of the technology and operations group with responsibility for the core technology functions of the company including data centers, enterprise architecture, application development, information security and technology governance. Avid Modjtabai has served as Wells Fargo’s director of human resources, led the Internet Services Group and held management positions in consumer deposits and the investment group. Before joining Wells Fargo, she was a consultant with McKinsey & Company where she focused on strategy initiatives in financial services. Avid Modjtabai was named one of the “Most Powerful Women in Banking” and the “Top 25 Women to Watch” by U.S. Banker and the American Banker. She received the “Ellis Island Medal of Honor,” for her outstanding personal and professional achievements and her commitment to preserving the richness of heritage. She serves on the board of trustees for The Branson School and is an advisory member of the Columbia Business School Social Enterprise Program and Stanford Center on Longevity. Avid Modjtabai holds a master’s degree from Columbia University and a bachelor’s degree from Stanford University. As a member of Avnet’s board of directors, Avid Modjtabai serves on the Audit Committee and Corporate Governance Committee.
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About Wells Fargo: Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company with $1.3 trillion assets providing banking, insurance, and investments.
Hope A. Hardison
Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, and Human Resources Director of Wells Fargo
Hope A. Hardison, Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), and Human Resources Director assumed her CAO role in September 2015. She has been HR Director since September 2010. As CAO, Hardison manages Human Resources, Corporate Communications, Marketing, Government & Community Relations, the Innovation Group, and Enterprise Data & Analytics, overseeing the company’s brand, communications, reputation management, and stakeholder engagement efforts. In her role as Human Resource Director, Hardison leads a team that develops and implements people strategies to support Wells Fargo’s business objectives, as well as the management of compensation and benefits, human resource service centers, systems and payroll, finance, team member relations and assistance, talent management, learning and development and diversity for more than 266,000 Wells Fargo team members. Hardison is a 22-year veteran of Wells Fargo. From 2008 to 2010, she served as the head of Compensation and Benefits and was responsible for managing benefits, executive and team member compensation and mergers and acquisitions. She also managed international team member compensation and benefit programs. She has held numerous finance, strategic planning and compensation roles since joining Wells Fargo in 1993. She holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Swarthmore College and has done graduate work in applied economics and statistics at the University of California, Santa Cruz
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About Wells Fargo: Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company with $1.3 trillion assets providing banking, insurance, and investments.
Steven Macko
Executive Vice President and Head of Technology, Media & Telecom of Wells Fargo
Steven Macko leads the Industries Group at Wells Fargo Capital Finance, which includes Technology Finance, Specialty Finance, Lender Finance, and Flatiron Capital. Macko joined Wells Fargo Capital Finance in 1998 and established its San Francisco office in 1999. Prior to joining Capital Finance, Macko spent several years at Ernst & Young, PWC, and Strome Investment Management, an alternative investment strategy hedge fund. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
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About Wells Fargo: Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company with $1.3 trillion assets providing banking, insurance, and investments.
Laura Fontana
Vice President, Product Strategy, Distributed Ledger Technology Program of Wells Fargo
Laura Fontana is currently a vice president and product strategist for Wells Fargo’s Innovation Technology team. She is responsible for supporting the distributed ledger technology program, exploring promising commercial opportunities across Wells Fargo’s diversified businesses and with a variety of business partners and consortia in the larger financial services industry.
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About Wells Fargo: Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company with $1.3 trillion assets providing banking, insurance, and investments.
Agus Sudjianto
Executive Vice President, Head of Corporate Model Risk of Wells Fargo
Agus Sudjianto is an executive vice president and head of Corporate Model Risk for Wells Fargo, where he is responsible for enterprise model risk management. His technical expertise and interests include quantitative risk, particularly credit risk modeling, machine learning and computational statistics.
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About Wells Fargo: Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company with $1.3 trillion assets providing banking, insurance, and investments.
Nathan Susanj
Vice President, Head of NLP & Speech Capabilities Development of Wells Fargo
Nathan Susanj is the VP, Head of NLP & Speech Capabilities Development at Wells Fargo.
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About Wells Fargo: Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company with $1.3 trillion assets providing banking, insurance, and investments.
Helen Beckschi
Vice-President and US Privacy Officer of Wells Fargo
Helen Beckschi, Vice-President and US Privacy Officer, is responsible for the overall governance and oversight of Wells Fargo’s US privacy program.
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About Wells Fargo: Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company with $1.3 trillion assets providing banking, insurance, and investments.
Brian Pearce
Senior Vice President, Enterprise Artificial Intelligence of Wells Fargo
Brian Pearce is senior vice president of enterprise artificial intelligence at Wells Fargo. During his time at Wells Fargo, he and his teams have led large, multichannel efforts such as mobile remote deposit, Apple Pay, P2P payments, transfers, bill pay, and the launch of an online brokerage platform, and he previously served as the head of the mobile banking function.
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About Wells Fargo: Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company with $1.3 trillion assets providing banking, insurance, and investments.
Geanie Asante
Vice President, Value Stream Delivery Manager of Wells Fargo
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About OAACC, University of the Cumberlands, Wells Fargo, Wells Fargo: Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company with $1.3 trillion assets providing banking, insurance, and investments.
Charles Scharf
President and CEO of Wells Fargo
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About Wells Fargo: Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company with $1.3 trillion assets providing banking, insurance, and investments.
Michael J. Loughlin
Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer of Wells Fargo
Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer Michael J. Loughlin oversees all risk-taking activities at Wells Fargo, including credit, market, operational, compliance, information security (including cyber risk), and financial crimes risk management. He is also involved in issues such as liquidity, capital, profit planning, and compensation. As the leader of the Corporate Risk group, which includes 5,000 team members, he serves on the Wells Fargo Operating and Management Committees and is based in San Francisco. Mike assumed his role as chief risk officer in 2006. Previously, he was responsible for credit approval, policy, and reporting for Wholesale Banking. A banking professional with 36 years of experience, he joined the company in 1986 after Wells Fargo acquired Crocker Bank. Before serving as head of credit for Wells Fargo Wholesale Banking, he was responsible for the private banking business of Private Client Services, headed systems and operations for the Wholesale Banking unit, and held other positions within Commercial and Corporate Banking including head of U.S. Corporate Banking and Regional Vice President in the Santa Clara Valley Regional Commercial Banking Office. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of California at Berkeley. Mike serves on the board of directors for Students Rising Above, an organization dedicated to helping low-income, first-generation college students realize their potential by guiding and supporting them through college graduation and into the workforce.
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About Wells Fargo: Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company with $1.3 trillion assets providing banking, insurance, and investments.
Kimarie Matthews
Senior Vice President, Wells Fargo Virtual Channels Social Care & Capabilities of Wells Fargo
As the senior vice president, social for Wells Fargo’s digital channels group, Kimarie Matthews is responsible for leveraging social technologies to extend Wells Fargo’s ability to support customers, including servicing customers in social channels, building customer community and testing concepts to bring bankers and customers together in social environments. Her programs deliver business benefits that include increased customer satisfaction and brand sentiment and increased website traffic through organic search results.
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About Wells Fargo: Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company with $1.3 trillion assets providing banking, insurance, and investments.
Daniel Ayala
Global Remittance Services Group Head, Executive Vice President of Wells Fargo
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About Wells Fargo: Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company with $1.3 trillion assets providing banking, insurance, and investments.
Albert Hwu
Vice President, International Treasury Consultant of Wells Fargo
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About Wells Fargo: Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company with $1.3 trillion assets providing banking, insurance, and investments.
Soleil Dolce
Vice-President of Information Security Management of Wells Fargo
Soleil Dolce has been serving as Vice-President of Information Security Management at Wells Fargo since June 2018.
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About Wells Fargo: Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company with $1.3 trillion assets providing banking, insurance, and investments.
Bonnie Saunders
Vice President,National Client Service Manager of Wells Fargo
Bonnie Saunders serves as vice president of national client service manager at Wells Fargo.
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About Wells Fargo: Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company with $1.3 trillion assets providing banking, insurance, and investments.
Jason G. Pollack
Vice President; Public Power Relationship Manager of Wells Fargo
Jason Pollack is a Vice President on the Public Power team within Wells Fargo’s Government and Institutional Banking group. As the west coast Relationship Manager, he is responsible for new business development and client management for western region municipal utilities.
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About Wells Fargo: Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company with $1.3 trillion assets providing banking, insurance, and investments.
John Shrewsberry
Senior Executive Vice President of Wells Fargo
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About Wells Fargo: Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company with $1.3 trillion assets providing banking, insurance, and investments.
Cristal Brawley
Vice President ,Senior Content Strategist, User Experience Design Lead of Wells Fargo
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About Wells Fargo: Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company with $1.3 trillion assets providing banking, insurance, and investments.
Sunil Pandya
Senior Vice President of Wells Fargo
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About Wells Fargo: Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company with $1.3 trillion assets providing banking, insurance, and investments.
Sunil Pandya
Senior Vice President of Wells Fargo
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About Wells Fargo: Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company with $1.3 trillion assets providing banking, insurance, and investments.
Dennis Glass
President & Chief Executive Officer of Lincoln Financial Group
Dennis R. Glass is president and chief executive officer of Lincoln Financial Group. He serves as a director on the Board of Directors for Lincoln National Corporation. He is also president and serves on the Board of the principal insurance subsidiaries of Lincoln Financial Group. Glass was president and chief operating officer of Lincoln Financial Group from April 2006 until July 2007. Previously, Glass served as president and chief executive officer of Jefferson Pilot Corporation, which merged with Lincoln Financial in 2006. Prior to joining Jefferson Pilot in 1993, Glass held executive-level finance and investment positions in the insurance and investment industries. Glass currently serves on the Board of the American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) and its Executive Committee. He also co-chairs the ACLI’s CEO Steering Committee on Prudential Issues and serves on several other committees. Glass has served on other industry boards and has been active in numerous charitable and civic activities. Glass is an alumnus of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where he received a bachelor of arts degree in 1971 and a master’s degree in business administration in 1973.
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About Lincoln Financial Group: Lincoln Financial Group is a Fortune 500 company offering a diverse range of financial services and solutions.
Ellen Cooper
Chief Investment Officer & Executive Vice President of Lincoln Financial Group
Ellen Cooper is Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer for Lincoln Financial Group and is a member of the company’s Senior Management Committee. Cooper is responsible for setting, implementing and providing strategic oversight and management of Lincoln’s investment strategy. She serves as the primary investment officer on all investment related matters to the Board of Directors and senior management team. Cooper joined Lincoln Financial in 2012 from Goldman Sachs Asset Management, where she served as managing director and global head of the insurance strategy. Prior to Goldman Sachs, Cooper was the chief risk officer for AEGON Americas. She has also served in insurance consulting roles at Ernst & Young, LLP and Towers Perrin. Cooper holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Actuarial Science from Temple University, as well as CERA, CFA and FSA designations.
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About Lincoln Financial Group: Lincoln Financial Group is a Fortune 500 company offering a diverse range of financial services and solutions.
Kenneth Solon
Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer, Head of Administrative Services of Lincoln Financial Group
Kenneth S. Solon is executive vice president and chief information officer for Lincoln Financial Group and is a member of the company’s senior management committee. Solon is responsible for enterprisewide Information Technology, Administrative Services and the Digital Business Group. Previously, Solon served as Head of Shared Services and was responsible for Customer Service for Lincoln’s Individual Life, Individual Annuity and Retirement Plan Services business lines, Licensing, Commissions and Claims. Solon joined Lincoln in 2008 with extensive experience in domestic and global strategy formulation, planning and implementation, information systems and customer service. He spent the first 13 years of his career with Chase Manhattan Banking Corporation and the subsequent nine years with Prudential Financial Inc. While at Chase, he managed Operations and Information Technology functions domestically, as well as in Europe and Asia. At Prudential, Solon led the company’s Operations and Information Technology areas for the public conversion from a mutually held insurance company to a publicly traded organization, as well as leading the customer service area for Individual Life Insurance. Solon received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware. He holds FINRA Series 6 and 26 Registrations.
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About Lincoln Financial Group: Lincoln Financial Group is a Fortune 500 company offering a diverse range of financial services and solutions.
Vinod Mitta
Vice President – Pharmaceuticals of Oscar Health
Vinod Mitta is the Vice President at Oscar Health.
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About Oscar Health: Oscar is a health insurance company that offers individual and family plans, medicare advantages, and small group products.
Patrick Gallagher
President and Chief Executive Officer of Gallagher
J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr. began his career with Gallagher as an intern in 1972, started working for the company full time in 1974 as a Production Account Executive and was promoted to Vice President-Operations in 1985. He was elected to the Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Board of Directors in 1986. In 1990, he was named President and Chief Operating Officer and, in 1995, was appointed Chief Executive Officer by the Board of Directors. In 2006 he was appointed Chairman of the Board. Mr. Gallagher joined the Board of Trustees of the American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters in 2003, and serves on the Board of Founding Directors of the International Insurance Foundation and the Board of Directors of InnerWorkings, Inc. In addition, he serves on the Advisory Council of Boys Hope/Girls Hope and the Board of Advisors for Catholic Charities, and is a member of The Economic Club of Chicago, the Executives Club of Chicago and the Commercial Club of Chicago.
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About Gallagher, Gallagher: Gallagher is an international insurance brokerage and risk management services firm.
Nick Kuntz
Vice President of Risk Management of Gallagher
Nick Kuntz is a Vice President with Construction Risk Solutions, LLC. Nick’s primary focus is helping construction and energy contractors optimize their risk management based opportunities for both operational and financial gain. Nick’s client relationship history includes an impressive list of nationally and internationally recognized names, most of which are recognized for their pursuit of the title of best-in-class. Before making the transition to the brokerage risk management world, Nick worked for large construction companies, first as a union laborer while obtaining his degree in safety, then as a safety manager quickly moving up the ladder within the fast paced metro New York City construction market.
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About Gallagher: Gallagher is an international insurance brokerage and risk management services firm.
James Durkin
President, Employee Benefit Consulting and Brokerage of Gallagher
James W. Durkin, Jr. joined Gallagher as an Employee Benefits Account Executive in 1976. He assumed responsibility for the Employee Benefits sales team in Chicago in 1982 and was promoted to President of Gallagher’s Benefit Consulting and Brokerage operations in 1985.
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About Gallagher: Gallagher is an international insurance brokerage and risk management services firm.
Zeb Holt
Area President – South Florida of Gallagher
Zeb Holt is the South Florida Area President and Managing Director for Gallagher Alternative Risk. Zeb is tasked with leading a highly specialized team of commercial and public-entity retail brokers based in Southern Florida in addition to leading Gallagher’s alternative risk solutions niche practice group. Zeb enjoys the challenge of his work, having to constantly keep up with the changing needs of his clients and developing new products and services to best serve them everyday. Zeb is an extremely active professional who is constantly on the move for both work and personal enjoyment. Having logged over 30,000 miles so far this year, travel throughout North America, the Caribbean and Europe is a regular part of Zeb Holt’s life. He frequently travels for his work with Gallagher to visit clients throughout the United States and for their clients operations across the globe in cities such as London, Munich, Zurich, Bermuda and Cayman. Zeb has been fortunate to experience such a diverse range of experiences throughout his travels. The most memorable of which includes a three week journey throughout Turkey with his wife and tracing Ernest Hemingway’s footsteps in Paris, France. Zeb Holt takes full advantage of each cities offerings. Whether it is exploring the new wineries in Napa Valley, Great White Shark diving in the Farallon Islands, white water rafting and musky fishing in the Northern Woods of Wisconsin to scuba diving in the Cayman Islands, Zeb is constantly looking for a new adventure.
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About Gallagher: Gallagher is an international insurance brokerage and risk management services firm.
Joel Cavaness
President, U.S. Wholesale Brokerage of Gallagher
Joel D. Cavaness joined Gallagher in 1986, working as a marketing representative in Gallagher’s St. Louis office. Joel worked his way up to an Area Vice President by 1990 and in 1996, he moved to Itasca as President of International Special Risk Services, Inc. In 1997, he was named President of RPS and in 2000 he was appointed a Corporate Vice President of Gallagher.
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About Gallagher: Gallagher is an international insurance brokerage and risk management services firm.
Jim Smallwood
President of Gallagher
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About Gallagher: Gallagher is an international insurance brokerage and risk management services firm.
Anthony J. Kuczinski
President and Chief Executive Office of Munich Reinsurance
Tony Kuczinski is president and CEO of Munich Reinsurance America, Inc., (Munich Re). He has overall responsibility for Munich Re’s property and casualty reinsurance and specialty insurance businesses in the US. He has over 35 years of industry experience and has been with Munich Re since 1989. Tony serves the insurance industry through participation in a number of organizations including The Institutes, Reinsurance Association of America, American Insurance Association and St. John’s University School of Risk Management Advisory Board. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, New York and New Jersey State Societies of Certified Public Accountants.
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About Munich Reinsurance: Munich Reinsurance is a risk management group that offers insurance and reinsurance.
Jill Beggs
President of Excess & Surplus Lines – Munich Re Specialty Insurance of Munich Reinsurance
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About Munich Reinsurance: Munich Reinsurance is a risk management group that offers insurance and reinsurance.
Kenneth Rosen
Executive Vice President, Chief Claims Officer of Allstate
Kenneth Rosen serves as executive vice president and chief claims officer at Allstate Insurance.
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About Allstate: Allstate offers a protection product through multiple brands & diverse distribution channels, including auto, home, life & other insurance.
Glenn Shapiro
President of Allstate
Glenn Shapiro is President of Allstate Personal Lines, overseeing product, claims, operations, risk, finance and distribution. He is focused on expanding Allstate’s trusted advisor strategy, accelerating the use of telematics and building an Integrated Digital Enterprise. From 2016 to 2017, Shapiro served as Chief Claims Officer for the Allstate Insurance Company. Prior to joining Allstate in 2016, Shapiro was Executive Vice President and Chief Claims Officer at Liberty Mutual Commercial Insurance. Shapiro has 30 years of experience in the insurance industry. He has held a number of senior leadership positions in strategy and operations and has been at the forefront of leveraging predictive modeling and digital capabilities in insurance. Shapiro serves on the board of SitStayRead, a Chicago nonprofit dedicated to promoting a culture of
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About Allstate: Allstate offers a protection product through multiple brands & diverse distribution channels, including auto, home, life & other insurance.
John Rhodes
Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer of Allstate
John Rhodes is chief risk officer for Allstate Insurance Company. In this role, he is responsible for coordinating enterprise risk and return management practices and decisions throughout the company. This includes leading the Enterprise Risk and Return Management Committee, which determines economic capital requirements, establishes risk guidelines and monitors actual performance. Rhodes and his team work to enhance risk and return management by further embedding the use of economic capital in decision-making, enhancing model governance and expanding operational risk management. Before joining Allstate in 2015, Rhodes was senior vice president and chief risk officer for Lincoln Financial Group, a provider of retirement planning and life insurance products to individuals and employers. He provided strategic direction and oversight of Lincoln’s enterprise risk management, equity risk management, corporate actuarial and business resilience functions. From 2009 to 2012, he was Lincoln’s head of equity risk management. Earlier in his career, Rhodes served in a range of risk management roles with ING U.S. Financial Services (now Voya), JPMorgan Chase and GE Capital. After graduating from the United States Naval Academy, Rhodes served as an officer in the U.S. Navy. He earned his MBA from New York University’s Leonard Stern School of Business.
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About Allstate: Allstate offers a protection product through multiple brands & diverse distribution channels, including auto, home, life & other insurance.
Andy Scurto
President of ISCS
As president, Andy Scurto is responsible for ISCS’s corporate vision and strategic direction. The founder of ISCS, his deep understanding of both insurance and IT has led to SurePower Innovation’s incorporation of uniquely rich insurance flexibility and capabilities, over its three-generation development. Andy is a rarity among company presidents in reserving significant time to work in the trenches with customers. He notes, “If I weren’t solving client business challenges, I wouldn’t be in this business.” His strategic decisions for SurePower Innovation are informed by this continued customer contact and knowledge of both the large, strategic issues and the minutiae of the insurance business learned through more than 25 years working specifically with insurance industry systems. Andy is passionate about technology and continually exploring how the newest technology developments can provide practical benefits for the insurance industry. He speaks frequently at industry conferences and publishes in industry publications. Andy received his bachelor’s degree in computer engineering from San Jose State University. ISCS tenure: Since founding in 1994
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About Guidewire Software, ISCS: ISCS provides software and services to the P&C insurance industry.
John T. Riley
Vice President of Major Accounts of ISCS
John Riley brings more than 30 years’ experience in the insurance business to his support of effective communication between ISCS and its clients. Having founded and served as president/CEO of two multi-line insurance carriers, John brings an understanding of the challenges and demands of the insurance executive’s role. Prior to ISCS, John served as vice president of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a division of the TATA group, where he specialized in the insurance business and was responsible for TCS’s Insurance Development Center. He also has served in senior management for a major health insurer. John received his bachelor’s degree in business administration, with majors in insurance and economics, from University of Iowa. He is a Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU). ISCS tenure: Since 2007
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About ISCS: ISCS provides software and services to the P&C insurance industry.
Neeraj Sahni
Senior Vice President, Cyber Risk of Willis Towers Watson
Neeraj is a national cyber resource for Willis Tower Watson’s efforts on Network Security, Privacy and emerging Technology risks using Blockchain and Crypto assets. With broad understanding of enterprise security and knowledge of evolving regulatory laws pertaining to data privacy, he aligns very closely with the insurance markets who understand the complexities within Cyber and Tech E&O risk providing optimal risk transfer solutions for his clients. He was formally Director of Insurance at Kroll and Cyber Underwriter at AIG. Named a 2015 Power Broker by Risk and Insurance Magazine, Neeraj is a frequent speaker at cyber conferences and contributes on data security issues via social media and publications. He holds a Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering and received his Masters in Business Administration from Loyola University Chicago.
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About Willis Towers Watson: Willis Towers Watson is a global advisory and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth.
Robert Henley
President, NVR Mortgage of NVR
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About NVR: NVR, Inc. (NVR) is a homebuilder in the United States.
Jeffrey Martchek
President, Homebuilding Operations of NVR
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About NVR: NVR, Inc. (NVR) is a homebuilder in the United States.
David Graf
Chief Executive Officer & President of TRANZACT
As TRANZACT’s lead executive since 2003, David ensures that the company’s philosophies and strategies, which are based on clear, open and honest communications with corporate partners, suppliers, clients and employees, are in place during every process and at every level. Before joining TRANZACT, David was President of Mosaic Performance Solutions North America (formerly Paradigm Direct), a direct marketing services company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Mosaic Group, Inc. Mr. Graf co-founded Paradigm Direct in 1997, which became part of Mosaic in December 2000.
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About TRANZACT: MG LLC, a provider of sales and marketing services to insurance companies that does business as Tranzact
Andy Nelson
Executive Vice President of TRANZACT
Since 2003, Andy has been the co-manager of TRANZACT’s Insurance Division, focusing on the division’s marketing efforts. He has spent his entire career in direct marketing and has deep expertise in both digital and offline channels. Previously, Andy worked as Senior VP of Cross Media, an integrated direct marketing company, where he ran the company’s publishing vertical and managed its strategic relationships with leading online companies, ad networks and publishers. Previously, Andy held various leadership positions in the direct marketing industry, including President of RMS, a multi-channel marketing services company.
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About TRANZACT: MG LLC, a provider of sales and marketing services to insurance companies that does business as Tranzact
Karyn Furstman
Vice President Customer Experience of Safeco Insurance
Karyn Furstman a results-oriented, operationally focused Customer Experience Executive managing complex, high-profile strategies, business initiatives and solutions in order to achieve profitability and long term customer loyalty. I am energetic, passionate, and hard working, excel at solving problems, while being resourceful and a connector of people. I am consistently chosen to drive high priority, cross-functional strategic businesses that leverage my unique skill set of customer experience, operational efficiency, and learning solutions that drive results. I have diverse and exceptional leadership skills that are authentic, which engage and inspire employees. I am a Certified Customer Experience Professional (CCXP) and past Chair of the Customer Experience Professionals Association (CXPA) which further demonstrates my passion for the customer. I am Lean certified and a Six Sigma Master Black Belt. I have led direct to consumer and business to business to consumer (B2B2C) transformations.
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About Designit, Safeco Insurance: At Safeco Insurance, we understand your time is precious – and so is the life you’ve worked hard to build.
Rand Harbert
Senior Vice President of State Farm Insurance
Rand Harbert is Senior Vice President at State Farm.
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About State Farm Insurance: State Farm is a insurance company that offers insurance and financial services.
Brandon Cruz
Co-Founder,CTO & President of GoHealth
Brandon Cruz is the Co-Founder and President of GoHealth, the nation’s most comprehensive online portal for health insurance. In 2001, Cruz co-founded Norvax, Inc. which later became GoHealth. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Systems Developer at Lante Corp. in Chicago. Cruz is recognized throughout the technology industry as an influential thought leader, and speaks regularly on topics related to technology, health insurance and business operations. He is a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization and serves on the board of Techweek and Imerman Angels. In 2013, Cruz was a Midwest winner of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Cruz holds a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from Miami University in Ohio.
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About GoHealth, NVX Holdings, Inc.: GoHealth is an online portal for finding health insurance coverage, allowing users to compare health insurance quotes and purchase online.
Kenneth Stecher
President of Cincinnati Financial
Kenneth W. is a President at The Cincinnati Insurance Companies.
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About Cincinnati Financial: Cincinnati Financial Corporation offers property and casualty insurance, its main business, through The Cincinnati Insurance Company.
Michael Sewell
Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President and Treasurer of Cincinnati Financial
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About Cincinnati Financial: Cincinnati Financial Corporation offers property and casualty insurance, its main business, through The Cincinnati Insurance Company.
Jim Streicher
Vice President Operations, Personal Lines of Cincinnati Financial
Jim Streicher is a Vice President Operations, Personal Lines at The Cincinnati Insurance Companies.
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About Cincinnati Financial: Cincinnati Financial Corporation offers property and casualty insurance, its main business, through The Cincinnati Insurance Company.
Martha Gallo
Executive Vice President and Chief Auditor of American International Group
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About American International Group: American International Group operates as a global insurance company.
Frank Carni
Senior Vice President and Head of Auto Claims of Farmers Insurance Group
Frank Carni serves as senior vice president and head of auto claims at Farmers Insurance.
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About Farmers Insurance Group: Farmers Insurance Group is an insurer group of automobiles, homes, and small businesses.
Abder Boukour
Vice President & Chief Architect of Farmers Insurance Group
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About Farmers Insurance Group: Farmers Insurance Group is an insurer group of automobiles, homes, and small businesses.
Philip A. Teeter
Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer of Pacific Life
Mr. Teeter joined Pacific Life as a technology consultant for the Annuities & Mutual Funds Division in 1995. In 1998, he accepted a position as assistant vice president, Technology for policy administration systems. He was promoted to vice president, Technology in 2000. In April 2010, Mr. Teeter was promoted to senior vice president and chief technology officer in the Retirement Solutions Division, the successor of the Annuities & Mutual Funds Division. He is responsible for the division’s Technology and Operations departments, overseeing the development of custom software/installation, customization and support of packaged software, desktop computing support, hardware and software, as well as, the maintenance and infrastructure of all application systems required to support the business requirements for contract administration, sales, and marketing. Prior to joining Pacific Life, Mr. Teeter worked in banking operations and management with Union Bank from 1978 to 1980. He worked for Executive Life Insurance Company from 1981 to 1993 in various management positions including vice president, Information Services and Technology.
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About Pacific Life: Pacific Life Insurance is an American insurance company that provides life insurance products, annuities, and mutual funds.
James T. Morris
Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer of Pacific Life
Mr. Morris is chairman, president and chief executive officer of Pacific Life Insurance Company, and its parent companies Pacific Mutual Holding Company and Pacific LifeCorp. He is only the 14th chief executive officer in the company’s 145-year history. Mr. Morris was a summer actuarial student from 1981 to 1982 with Transamerica Occidental prior to joining Pacific Life in 1982 as assistant actuary, Special Marketing. He progressed through a series of management positions within the Life Insurance Division and was elected senior vice president, M-Operations in 1996. He was responsible for business relations with M Financial Group, a leading life insurance producer group that designs and markets individual life insurance products to the upscale market in collaboration with Pacific Life. In 2002, he was promoted to executive vice president, heading up the Life Insurance Division of Pacific Life. In April 2005, Mr. Morris was promoted to executive vice president and chief insurance officer. His role was expanded to include the Annuities & Mutual Funds Division and Pacific Select Group, in addition to the Life Insurance Division. Mr. Morris was promoted to chief operating officer in January 2006. On April 2, 2007, Mr. Morris became Pacific Life’s president and chief executive officer.
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About Pacific Life: Pacific Life Insurance is an American insurance company that provides life insurance products, annuities, and mutual funds.
Tony Premer
Senior Vice President of Real Estate Investments of Pacific Life
Mr. Premer serves as senior vice president, Real Estate Investments with responsibility for the company’s debt and equity investments in commercial real estate. In this role, Mr. Premer directs strategy for investments in mortgage loans, real estate securities, and wholly owned or joint venture investments in commercial real estate properties and funds. He also oversees the asset management function in Real Estate Investments that administers assets for Pacific Life, its affiliates, and third parties. Before he joined Pacific Life in 1993, Mr. Premer held positions with a private REIT in Southern California and as a senior real estate consultant for the firm now known as Deloitte & Touche.
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About Pacific Life: Pacific Life Insurance is an American insurance company that provides life insurance products, annuities, and mutual funds.
Andrew Oleksiw
Senior Vice President of Corporate Development of Pacific Life
Mr. Oleksiw joined Pacific Life in 2007 as senior vice president, Business Development. In this role, he led the Corporate Business Development Unit which was established to pursue new business opportunities for Pacific Life. Over the past several years, his role has been expanded to include responsibility for the management and development of Pacific Asset Management and Pacific Asset Advisors LLC. With these responsibilities, his title changed to senior vice president, Corporate Development. Mr. Oleksiw began his business career at NationsBank and First Union. At both institutions, he held a number of senior level management positions in capital markets, international banking, private banking, and credit and risk management. After 15 years in the banking industry, Mr. Oleksiw joined MassMutual Financial Group where he became an executive vice president in charge of International, Large Corporate Markets, and Mergers and Acquisitions/Corporate Development. He was also president and CEO of MassMutual International, Inc. Just prior to joining Pacific Life, he headed MetLife’s Asia Pacific operations.
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About Pacific Life: Pacific Life Insurance is an American insurance company that provides life insurance products, annuities, and mutual funds.
Edward R. Byrd
Senior Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer of Pacific Life
Mr. Byrd currently serves as the senior vice president and chief accounting officer to Pacific Life and several of Pacific Life’s other companies. He is also the chief financial officer of the Pacific Life Foundation. In his current role, Mr. Byrd oversees accounting and financial reporting for the entire enterprise, as well as Corporate Financial accounting operations, financial reporting systems and strategic initiatives. He is also chair of the company’s disclosure committee and a principal contact for accounting and financial reporting matters with independent auditors, rating agencies, and regulators. In 1990, Mr. Byrd joined Pacific Life as assistant vice president, Audit, following several years of management experience in audit, internal control, and general accounting. Mr. Byrd was promoted to vice president, Corporate Audit and Financial Planning in 1991 and he was promoted to vice president and controller in 1992. In 2003, he added the title of chief accounting officer and was promoted to senior vice president in 2006. Mr. Byrd joined Deloitte in 1978 serving as a staff auditor and audit manager. He joined Boeing in 1984, serving as manager of General and Cost Accounting and manager of Internal Audit. During that time he had international assignments in Rome, Italy, and Sydney, Australia.
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About Pacific Life: Pacific Life Insurance is an American insurance company that provides life insurance products, annuities, and mutual funds.
Adrian S. Griggs
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of Pacific Life
Mr. Griggs was promoted to executive vice president and chief financial officer for Pacific Life in April 2012. As chief financial officer, he has responsibility for Pacific Life’s accounting, audit, tax, and treasury functions, and he also serves on Pacific Life’s management committee. As of January 2016, Mr. Griggs assumed responsibility for Pacific Asset Advisors LLC, Pacific Asset Management, and corporate development. Mr. Griggs joined Pacific Life in 1994 as an assistant vice president in the former Institutional Products Division where he was responsible for the coordination of financial reporting and planning. In 1999, he was promoted to vice president in the Retirement Solutions Division, where he assumed responsibility for developing, directing, and managing the division’s financial, budgeting, planning, and compliance operations. Mr. Griggs was promoted to senior vice president, Finance and Compliance in 2008, and in 2009 assumed responsibility for the oversight of the division’s two newly-formed departments: Institutional and Structured Products and Risk Management. In this capacity, he oversaw and was responsible for the development and presentation of financial results, business planning and risk management strategies. Mr. Griggs is also chief executive officer of Pacific Select Distributors, LLC (“PSD”). PSD is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, and a registered broker/dealer with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Prior to joining Pacific Life, Mr. Griggs worked as a certified public accountant with Deloitte & Touche specializing in the insurance and financial services industry.
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About Pacific Life: Pacific Life Insurance is an American insurance company that provides life insurance products, annuities, and mutual funds.
Chris van Mierlo
Chief Marketing Officer & Senior Vice President of Sales of Pacific Life
Mr. van Mierlo serves as chief marketing officer and senior vice president of Sales in the Retirement Solutions Division. In this role, he provides oversight, strategic direction, and leadership to the Sales and Marketing departments of the Retirement Solutions Division. Mr. van Mierlo began his career at Pacific Life in 1995 as assistant vice president and national sales manager for the Life Insurance Division in the variable product area. In 2000, Mr. van Mierlo was promoted to vice president, National Accounts for the Annuities & Mutual Funds Division. He was responsible for managing all aspects of new and existing relationships across the division’s distribution channels and regional lines. Prior to joining Pacific Life, Mr. van Mierlo served as national sales manager, Variable Life for Nationwide Life Company. He began his career in the financial services industry in 1986 with Mutual Service Corporation in Detroit, Michigan.
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About Pacific Life: Pacific Life Insurance is an American insurance company that provides life insurance products, annuities, and mutual funds.
Dewey P. Bushaw
Executive Vice President of Retirement Solutions Division of Pacific Life
Mr. Bushaw joined Pacific Life’s Annuities Division in 1994 as national sales manager with responsibility for the field wholesaling area. Prior to joining Pacific Life, Mr. Bushaw had 12 years of experience in sales and marketing of variable annuities and mutual funds. In 1997, he was promoted to vice president with oversight of the internal and field sales management, broker/dealer national account relations, product development, strategic planning, and conference planning. In 1999, Mr. Bushaw was further promoted to senior vice president, National Sales. In July 2005, Mr. Bushaw was promoted to a new position as chief marketing officer. In this role, Mr. Bushaw oversees all sales and marketing functions for Pacific Life’s Retirement Solutions Division. Mr. Bushaw was promoted to executive vice president of the Retirement Solutions Division in January 2009. He is accountable for the development, distribution, marketing, administration, and profitability of Pacific Life’s annuity and mutual fund product lines.
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About Pacific Life: Pacific Life Insurance is an American insurance company that provides life insurance products, annuities, and mutual funds.
Richard Vrieling
Senior Vice President of Corporate Information Technology of Pacific Life
Mr. Vrieling currently leads the Corporate Information Technology department. He is responsible for directing all aspects of the division and enterprise shared services technology strategies and operations, including business applications services and solutions, infrastructure and data centers. Additionally, Mr. Vrieling is responsible for desktop and open systems functions for the Life Insurance Division as well as supporting Pacific Life’s remote subsidiaries, including Aviation Capital Group and Pacific Life Re. Mr. Vrieling is a member of the Information Technology Management Committee, which is responsible for enterprise IT strategy and governance. Prior to his current position, Mr. Vrieling was vice president, Information Technology for the Investment Management Division from 2008 – 2011. He was responsible for the division’s information technology strategy, operations, and systems used to manage and support the companies’ investment portfolios. Mr. Vrieling assumed additional responsibilities in June 2009 as vice president, Investment and Product Operations. He was responsible for all middle and back office operational functions, including post trade fixed income and derivatives activities, cash processing, and cash and asset reconciliations. Mr. Vrieling began his career at Pacific Life in 1986 as a programmer/analyst in the Investment Systems area of the Management Information Systems department. He transferred to the Securities Division in 1987. Mr. Vrieling progressed through a number of promotions with increasing responsibilities, and in 1995 was named director, assuming responsibility for Securities Systems. Under his leadership, Mr. Vrieling began a modernization of the Securities Division computing and technology solutions, and was named assistant vice president, Securities Systems in 1997.
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About Pacific Life: Pacific Life Insurance is an American insurance company that provides life insurance products, annuities, and mutual funds.
Mary Ann Brown
Executive Vice President, Corporate of Pacific Life
Ms. Brown currently serves as executive vice president, Corporate, and is chief executive officer of both Pacific Select Fund and Pacific Funds. Her responsibilities include overseeing Pacific Life’s general account investment teams, Enterprise Risk Management, Pacific Life Fund Advisors, and Pacific Life Re, headquartered in London. Ms. Brown joined Pacific Life’s Life Insurance Division in 2005 as senior vice president, Finance and Product Development and joined the Corporate Division of Pacific Life in 2006. Ms. Brown’s actuarial career began at Canada Life Assurance in Atlanta in 1980. She was then employed with Tillinghast/Towers Perrin from 1983 to 1996, consulting in most areas of life, annuity, and health insurance industry products, strategy, and actuarial appraisals. She was the lead principal for variable products and managing principal of the New York and Washington offices. In 1996, she joined Swiss Re New Markets as director of Worldwide Life Reinsurance and CEO of Atlantic International Reinsurance Company. In 1998, Ms. Brown joined MetLife, Inc. as president of New England Products and Services, heading Product Management for individual life, annuity, and small group products for all MetLife companies. She also chaired Security First Group and MetLife’s reinsurance companies, serving on the boards of RGA and separate account funds. In 2002, she was appointed chief actuary of MetLife, heading Risk Management and Valuation of over $250 billion of liabilities worldwide. From 2000 to 2007, she served on the board of the National Association of Variable Annuities and was its chairman in 2004 and 2005. In 2015, she was inducted into the Insured Retirement Institute’s Hall of Fame for leadership and vision to advance the retirement income industry.
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About Pacific Life: Pacific Life Insurance is an American insurance company that provides life insurance products, annuities, and mutual funds.
Richard J. Schindler
Executive Vice President of Life Insurance Division of Pacific Life
Mr. Schindler is responsible for and oversees all aspects of the Life Insurance Division. He was promoted to executive vice president of the Life Insurance Division in 2014. Mr. Schindler began his career at Pacific Life in 1990 after working for several insurance carriers over a 20 year period. He served as branch manager for ten years in Pacific Life’s Kansas City branch office. In 2000, Mr. Schindler was promoted to vice president, Branch Offices. He oversaw the successful merger of the FINRA and branch office channels into the regional life insurance office distribution channel in 2002. During this merger he assumed the role of vice president, Independent Producer Channel. In 2006, Mr. Schindler was promoted to senior vice president and chief marketing officer of the Life Insurance Division. In this role, he was responsible for all life insurance sales and marketing functions.
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About Pacific Life: Pacific Life Insurance is an American insurance company that provides life insurance products, annuities, and mutual funds.
Dawn M. Trautman
Senior Vice President of Product & Strategy Management of Pacific Life
Ms. Trautman serves as senior vice president of the Life Insurance Division. In this role, she is responsible for the Life Insurance Division’s product, marketing, underwriting, information technology, and strategic planning functions. Ms. Trautman joined Pacific Life as a program manager in 2001, overseeing the new business improvement program and the merger of the two primary go-to-market distribution channels. In 2003, she was promoted to director and in 2004 was promoted to assistant vice president, Sales and Marketing Operations. She launched the first field productivity program across 22 regional offices and facilitated efficiency initiatives across the Life Insurance Division’s distribution channels. In October 2006, Ms. Trautman was promoted to vice president and in April 2010, was promoted to senior vice president. Ms. Trautman began her career with Prudential Insurance Company in 1987 and held various positions in the IT and marketing research departments. Her responsibilities included managing policy administration, member services, and direct marketing information systems for a large group health insurance account. After nine years, Ms. Trautman assisted with the transition of the group health insurance systems to the Hartford Insurance Group. In 1997, Ms Trautman joined the consulting firm, Accenture, managing large systems integration and business improvement projects for New York Life and Pacific Life.
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About Pacific Life, Pacific Life: Pacific Life Insurance is an American insurance company that provides life insurance products, annuities, and mutual funds.
Tod Nasser
Senior Vice President of Investment Management of Pacific Life
Mr. Nassar serves as senior vice president, Investment Management. In his current role he oversees the general account and advises Pacific Life’s product divisions and subsidiaries on product design, investment opportunities, and hedging strategies. Mr. Nasser joined Pacific Life in 1991 as assistant vice president, Asset/Liability Management in the Pension Investments area. He was promoted to vice president, Asset/Liability Strategies in 1995, and in 2004 he was named chief derivatives officer with responsibility for managing and coordinating all aspects of the use of derivatives at Pacific Life. In 2005, Mr. Nasser joined Investment Management as vice president, Portfolio Management with responsibility over Pacific Life’s general account portfolios. Mr. Nasser was promoted to senior vice president, Investment Management in 2008. In 2010 the Investment Management Division was integrated into the Corporate Division. Prior to working for Pacific Life, Mr. Nasser was employed by First Boston Corporation as vice president in charge of strategy for municipal bond sales and trading. He was also head strategist for Financial Futures and Options.
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About Pacific Life: Pacific Life Insurance is an American insurance company that provides life insurance products, annuities, and mutual funds.
Carol R. Sudbeck
Senior Vice President of Corporate of Pacific Life
Ms. Sudbeck serves as senior vice president, Corporate, with oversight of Human Resources, Corporate Information Technology, Facilities, and Public Affairs. In this role, she has overall responsibility for all HR areas, including talent management, HR business partners, total rewards and facilities. Ms. Sudbeck also oversees the brand management and public affairs functions for Pacific Life, including the brand advertising program. Effective January 2016, she assumed responsibility of Corporate Information Technology. Ms. Sudbeck serves on Pacific Life’s Management Committee and is Vice Chairman of the Pacific Life Foundation. Ms. Sudbeck joined Pacific Life in 1994 and became director of finance in the Annuities & Mutual Funds Division in 1995. In 1996, she was promoted to assistant vice president, Finance and Training, with responsibilities for financial reporting and accounting functions, as well as the design and development of training programs for the division. Ms. Sudbeck was promoted to vice president of Operations in 1999 and then joined the Corporate Division as vice president, Corporate Audit, in 2002. In 2007, Ms. Sudbeck joined the Human Resources Department as vice president, Talent Acquisition and Development, with responsibility for overseeing the company’s recruiting and onboarding services, executive and management development, training and educational programs, and custom solutions to support the company’s workforce requirements. She was promoted to senior vice president in 2010. Prior to joining Pacific Life, Ms. Sudbeck worked as an auditor with Price Waterhouse specializing in the insurance and financial services industry.
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About Pacific Life: Pacific Life Insurance is an American insurance company that provides life insurance products, annuities, and mutual funds.
Thomas Gibbons
Senior Vice President of Tax of Pacific Life
Mr. Gibbons serves as senior vice president, Corporate Treasury, Tax, and Enterprise Consulting. In this role, he oversees the company’s corporate treasury, tax, information security, and business continuity operations as well as other strategic corporate initiatives. Mr. Gibbons joined Pacific Life as vice president, Tax in 2004. Prior to joining Pacific Life, he served as a tax partner for Deloitte & Touche from 1998-2004 and was responsible for the Western Region’s Insurance Tax Practice. From 1995 to 1998, Mr. Gibbons served as a tax director for an insurance unit of General Electric Capital Corporation. Mr. Gibbons’ experience includes managing various aspects of insurance company corporate operations including cash and liability management, capital transactions, investment products, corporate taxation, information security, business continuity, and enterprise risk management.
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About Pacific Life: Pacific Life Insurance is an American insurance company that provides life insurance products, annuities, and mutual funds.
Lorene Gordon
Senior Vice President of Operations & Program Management Office of Pacific Life
Ms. Gordon joined Pacific Life in 1995 and was promoted to vice president of Operations and Program Management Office for Pacific Life’s Retirement Solutions Division (RSD) in 2004 and to senior vice president on April 1, 2015. In this role she has overall responsibility for the service and administration of all RSD lines of business, ensuring exceptional service to financial advisors, brokers and contract owners. Ms. Gordon is also responsible for the oversight and direction of the Program Management Office which drives the division’s strategic initiatives. She oversees two Third-Party Administrator outsourcing relationships for Mutual Funds and Institutional & Structured Settlement products. Under her direction, RSD’s call center has been the recipient of several DALBAR Awards for service excellence. Ms. Gordon began her career with E.F. Hutton & Company, Inc. and later joined Eden Financial. With over 25 years of experience in insurance and financial services, she has extensive knowledge in sales and marketing, product development, operational compliance, and administration. She is an active member and former chair of the Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) Operations and Technology Senior Steering Committee, which seeks to shape industry change and automation.
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About Pacific Life: Pacific Life Insurance is an American insurance company that provides life insurance products, annuities, and mutual funds.
Kathy Melgar
Assistant Vice President, Product Delivery of Pacific Life
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About Pacific Life: Pacific Life Insurance is an American insurance company that provides life insurance products, annuities, and mutual funds.
Howard Hirakawa
Senior Vice President of Investment Advisor Operations of Pacific Life
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About Pacific Life: Pacific Life Insurance is an American insurance company that provides life insurance products, annuities, and mutual funds.
Joseph E. Celentano
Senior Vice President & Chief Risk Officer of Pacific Life
Mr. Celentano was named Chief Risk Officer in 2012 and serves as senior vice president, Enterprise Risk Management. In this role Mr. Celentano oversees the development and implementation of the company’s risk strategy and risk appetite across all business lines and is responsible for identifying, assessing and prioritizing risks across the organization and chairs the Enterprise Risk Committee. He also oversees the maintenance and use of the company’s economic capital model. Mr. Celentano joined Pacific Life in 1992 as assistant vice president, Product Management, in the Institutional Products Division. In 1999, he was promoted to vice president, Structured Products, and was named senior vice president, Product Management, for the Investment Management Division in 2006. Prior to joining Pacific Life, Mr. Celentano held positions at Travelers Insurance Company and CIGNA in Hartford, CT. Mr. Celentano also has served as an adjunct professor at the University of California, Irvine in the areas of accounting and investments.
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About Pacific Life: Pacific Life Insurance is an American insurance company that provides life insurance products, annuities, and mutual funds.
Callum King
President & Co-Founder (Founding CEO) of Brightside
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Nicki Livanos
Vice President of AXA Group
Nicki Livanos is Director at AXA Equitable.
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About AXA Group, Equitable Holdings: AXA is a French multinational insurance firm that focuses on global insurance, investment management, and other financial services.
Darren Nix
Founder, President of Steadily
Darren is a cofounder at Steadily.com. Previously he cofounded Interviewed (YC S15) and Leaky (YC S11) and Silver Financial (not-YC S06).
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About Steadily: Steadily is offers fast, affordable landlord insurance to rental property owners.
Datha Santomieri
Co-Founder, Vice President of Steadily
Datha Santomieri is the co-founder and vice president of Steadily.
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About Steadily: Steadily is offers fast, affordable landlord insurance to rental property owners.
Alan M. Harrington
Senior Vice President of Entaire Global Companies
Alan M. Harrington, JD is a Senior Vice President with Entaire Global Companies, Inc. and President of Entaire subsidiary Global Financial Distributors. Al’s prior positions have included SVP of Variable Distribution at Old Mutual Financial Network where he was responsible for the direction and management of OMFN’s domestic variable insurance distribution business. Additionally, he was SVP of Banc One responsible for fixed annuity and traditional life insurance marketing; SVP & General Counsel of Fortis Life Insurance Company where he was responsible for the legal affairs and managed care strategy for the health insurance operation; and VP & Associate General Counsel for AEGON. Al started his career as a trial lawyer in Texas where he remains an active member of the Texas State Bar and is licensed to practice in the Northern District of Texas. Besides his law degree from Loyola University in New Orleans he earned a B.S. from the State University College of NY in Buffalo, NY. Al is a licensed insurance agent.
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About Entaire Global Companies: Entaire Global Companies, Inc. is a diversified financial services holding company
Andrew Toy
CTO & President of Clover Health
Andrew is currently the Chief Technology Officer of Clover Health, a technology oriented Medicare Advantage company focused on changing healthcare by developing models and interventions that improve member outcomes. Prior to Clover, Andrew was a Product Management Director at Google working in the Google Cloud team and was responsible for Developer Platform and Intelligence features. Previously, he was the Product Director for Android for Work – the enterprise platform for Android. Andrew joined Google in 2014 via the acquisition of Divide where he was co-founder and CEO. At Divide, Andrew helped drive the company’s founding vision of bringing Work and Play together on a single device with no compromises. Divide raised over 25MM in venture funding before being acquired by Google. Before co-founding Divide in 2010, Andrew was VP of Mobile and Syndication Technology at MTV Networks. In this role, he provided technological leadership for digital distribution of Viacom content, serving cable brands including MTV, VH1, Comedy Central, and Nickelodeon. Prior to joining MTV Networks, Andrew headed mobile application development for Morgan Stanley, where he specialized in mobile security as well as fixed-mobile convergence telephony. Before Morgan Stanley, Andrew was chief architect for Jarna Inc., a startup focused on enabling mobile workflows on event-based platforms. Andrew holds both a B.S. and M.S. in Computer Science from Stanford University, where he has also served as an associate lecturer.
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About Clover Health, Divide: Clover is a healthcare technology company helping members live their healthiest lives with its Medicare Advantage plans.
Karen Schecht
Claims Vice President / Chief Claim Officer for Encompass Brand of Encompass
Karen joined Allstate from CNA in 2000, bringing nearly 30 years of property casualty leadership experience and industry knowledge in both the exclusive and independent agency channels. Since her initial role as Encompass Casualty Director, she has progressed through various leadership roles within the organization, including Senior Claim Field Director for the State of Florida. She now leads the Encompass Claims team, which consists of seven regional claims offices across the U.S., supporting the independent agency channel in servicing the protection needs of consumers through the EncompassOne® Policy. Karen earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Elmhurst College and holds the Casualty Claims Law Associate designation.
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About Allstate, Encompass: Encompass is a national insurance company providing high quality personal insurance.
Dan Maloney
Vice President of Encompass
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About Broadbean, Encompass: Encompass is a national insurance company providing high quality personal insurance.
Dan Marinberg
Senior Vice President & General Counsel of Vertical Bridge Holdings
Dan Marinberg is the Vice Mayor at Miami Shores Village.
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About Miami Shores Village, Vertical Bridge Holdings: Vertical Bridge is a private owner and manager of wireless communication infrastructure.
Johnny Crawford
Senior Vice President of Development of Vertical Bridge Holdings
Johnny R. Crawford is the Senior Vice President of Development at Vertical Bridge.
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About Optima Towers, Vertical Bridge Holdings: Vertical Bridge is a private owner and manager of wireless communication infrastructure.
