Experience

Athene

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Account Management - Sales

  • Nov 2018 - Present

  West Des Moines, Iowa

• Director, Enterprise Solution Partners

  • Jul 2015 - Present

  West Des Moines, Iowa Dedicated to the coordination, execution and overall integration of acquired companies, blocks and new business lines, and leading high-impact, cross-functional business projects. Partner with all areas within the company, building knowledge and relationships with leaders.  - Responsible for management and coordination of pre- and post-acquisition activities and other strategic programs impacting Athene’s merger and acquisition Finance functions.  - Assists management with development… Show more Dedicated to the coordination, execution and overall integration of acquired companies, blocks and new business lines, and leading high-impact, cross-functional business projects. Partner with all areas within the company, building knowledge and relationships with leaders.  - Responsible for management and coordination of pre- and post-acquisition activities and other strategic programs impacting Athene’s merger and acquisition Finance functions.  - Assists management with development and execution of complex project plans and manage work according to defined project/program objectives.  - Function as a consulting unit that helps management identify departmental challenges and solve for them.  - Develop process and workflow for Finance teams with milestones and timelines required to achieve deal-specific value and synergies, to execution of the tactical plans, to providing a clear roadmap for ongoing ownership to complete the transaction.  - Provide thought leadership to issues, risks and dependencies pre- and post- acquisition, developing solutions, and driving decision making and escalation across multiple stakeholders to close issues or complete open items.  - Support the entire change lifecycle: research, design, testing, implementation, lessons learned.  - Identifying improvements in acquisition processes/techniques and implementing best practice methodologies.



Farm Bureau Financial Services

• United States
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Information Technology

  • Aug 2013 - Jun 2015

  West Des Moines, IA  -Primary responsibilities are focused on continuously improving IT Asset Management-related processes to increase service levels and manage risk to FBL.  -Lead for the creation and adoption of a comprehensive IT asset, contract, and financial Management programs that will be effective and sustainable to manage the infrastructure that supports the delivery of IT services to the business.  -Liaison with legal, management and business departments within the corporate office for the… Show more  -Primary responsibilities are focused on continuously improving IT Asset Management-related processes to increase service levels and manage risk to FBL.  -Lead for the creation and adoption of a comprehensive IT asset, contract, and financial Management programs that will be effective and sustainable to manage the infrastructure that supports the delivery of IT services to the business.  -Liaison with legal, management and business departments within the corporate office for the development of a vendor management “lifecycle” program including policy, standards and procedures.  -Lead efforts to effectively manage inventory costs to avoid unnecessary expenditures through procurement while managing continuous IT changes associated with evolving business initiatives and technology.  -Responsible for FBL’s leased hardware and technology service program. Work directly with sourcing vendor to procure, negotiate price and distribute program to the FBL agent distribution.  -Responsible for FBL’s Mobile Policy development and implementation. Demonstrate cost savings by negotiating with mobile service providers and enforcement of company policy.

• Director, Financial Management

  • Jun 2010 - Aug 2013

  West Des Moines, IA  -Chief of Staff for Chief Financial Officer.  -Lead project manager for CFO, executive management team and corporate counsel during the sale of FBL Financial Group’s subsidiary life insurance company. Company liaison to outside merger and acquisition counsel, buy-side companies and investment bankers.  -Collaborate with organizational business units to gain knowledge, share business unit goals and minimize Chief Financial Officer and Chief Investment Officer’s time in achieving… Show more  -Chief of Staff for Chief Financial Officer.  -Lead project manager for CFO, executive management team and corporate counsel during the sale of FBL Financial Group’s subsidiary life insurance company. Company liaison to outside merger and acquisition counsel, buy-side companies and investment bankers.  -Collaborate with organizational business units to gain knowledge, share business unit goals and minimize Chief Financial Officer and Chief Investment Officer’s time in achieving final disposition and achieve company goals.  -Monitor and evaluate projects and periodic deliverables for Chief Financial Officer and Chief Investment Officer.  -Develop financial presentations and reports for various audiences including, board of directors, senior management, rating agencies, investors, and various internal committees.

• Director, Mutual Fund and Investment Product Sales

  • Sep 2006 - Jun 2010

  West Des Moines, Iowa  -Oversee and manage the Farm Bureau Life and EquiTrust Life variable product sub-account platform & asset allocation programs.  -Oversee and manage the overall marketing of FBL’s three proprietary mutual funds to the FBL agency distribution by assessing, developing, and implementing product enhancements, development of next generation products and developing investment resources via internal and external support to the FBL agency distribution.  -Develop and execute an annual… Show more  -Oversee and manage the Farm Bureau Life and EquiTrust Life variable product sub-account platform & asset allocation programs.  -Oversee and manage the overall marketing of FBL’s three proprietary mutual funds to the FBL agency distribution by assessing, developing, and implementing product enhancements, development of next generation products and developing investment resources via internal and external support to the FBL agency distribution.  -Develop and execute an annual business and marketing plan for EquiTrust Mutual Funds. Present quarterly progress and sales reports to the EquiTrust Mutual Fund, EquiTrust Investment Management Services, and EquiTrust Marketing Services Boards of Directors.  -Oversee and Chair the Due Diligence Committee for the Farm Bureau Life and EquiTrust Life variable product sub-account platforms and asset allocation programs in regard to platform management, due diligence review and the product development and ongoing product support.  -Serve as the main liaison between FBL distribution and the Securities department regarding EquiTrust investment philosophy and direction to ensure familiarity with the overall investment strategies employed by the portfolio managers and to keep all parties apprised of the current overall environment.  -Manage the participation/selling agreements and serve as the relationship manager with the asset management firms and 3rd party consultants.

• Broker Dealer / Market Conduct Manager

  • Aug 2004 - Sep 2006

  West Des Moines, IA  -Research and implement changes in the regulatory environment affecting the company’s businesses and make recommendations determining impact, training needs, and how this will happen to ensure implementation occurs.  -Manage the ongoing education of Home Office staff and the agency force regarding compliance with industry rules and company directives, i.e. legislative developments, regulatory requirements, policy implementation, etc. including preparing courses.  -Oversaw the… Show more  -Research and implement changes in the regulatory environment affecting the company’s businesses and make recommendations determining impact, training needs, and how this will happen to ensure implementation occurs.  -Manage the ongoing education of Home Office staff and the agency force regarding compliance with industry rules and company directives, i.e. legislative developments, regulatory requirements, policy implementation, etc. including preparing courses.  -Oversaw the preparation of quarterly FINRA regulatory inquiry responses.  -Participated in departmental and inter-departmental task groups and committees to provide compliance expertise and direction to ensure all practices and procedures are in compliance with governmental rules and regulations (FINRA, SEC, etc.).  -Responsible for policies and procedures to be updated to contain the most current and accurate information. Provide timely written communications to Home Office and field producers regarding the changing regulatory environment through Home Office publications.  -Manage the development of oversight reports used to monitor internal controls and sales practices relating to mutual fund and variable product sales. Define and document monitoring criteria and follow-up procedures.



Principal Financial Group

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Compliance Analyst

  • Jun 1996 - Aug 2004

  Des Moines, Iowa Area - Responsible for the compliance management of Princor’s Registered Investment Adviser. - Reviewed and approved of new products and services of the Registered Investment Adviser. - Assisted the CCO in developing Princor's broker dealer compliance policies and procedures to ensure that broker/dealer and investment advisor activities comply with relevant SEC, FINRA, MSRB and state rules and regulations. - Regularly identified changes in applicable rules and regulations that impact the… Show more - Responsible for the compliance management of Princor’s Registered Investment Adviser. - Reviewed and approved of new products and services of the Registered Investment Adviser. - Assisted the CCO in developing Princor's broker dealer compliance policies and procedures to ensure that broker/dealer and investment advisor activities comply with relevant SEC, FINRA, MSRB and state rules and regulations. - Regularly identified changes in applicable rules and regulations that impact the Firm's compliance program. - Analyzed Firm processes, services and products; provide ongoing guidance to ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements. - Conduct periodic risk assessments and test the effectiveness of compliance policies, controls and written supervisory procedures. - Review advertising, sales literature, slide presentations, website content and due diligence requests for various products, services and entities for compliance with applicable SEC and FINRA rules. - Project lead manager on various compliance initiatives. - Evaluate and provide guidance, research, and support to compliance officer and senior management. - Manage the participation/selling agreements and serve as the relationship manager with the asset management firms and 3rd party consultants. Show less