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Last Fiscal Year Sales:$17.4B
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Dow Jones Description

MassMutual Financial Group is a marketing name for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and its affiliated companies and sales representatives. MassMutual and its subsidiaries have more than $505 billion in assets under management at year-end 2007. Assets under management include assets and certain external investment funds managed by MassMutual's subsidiaries. Founded in 1851, MassMutual is a mutually owned financial protection, accumulation and income management company headquartered in Springfield, Mass.

President and Chief Executive Officer, MassMutual International LLC
Elaine A. Sarsynski
Number of Employees 31,000
Contact Information

1295 State Street

Springfield, Massachusetts 01111-0001

www.massmutual....

(413) 788-8411

NAICS Code Direct Life Insurance Carriers: 524113

Recent Events

  • MassMutual Approves $1.23 Billion Dividend for Policyholders

    11/04/09 - Stock Split / Dividend - View Story

  • BRIEF-Moody's downgrades MassMutual's insurance financial strength rating to Aa2

    11/02/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story

  • MassMutual Retirement Services Adds to Taft-Hartley Sales Team

    9/03/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - Director - View Story

  • MassMutual names director of sales, business development

    9/01/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - Business Development - View Story

  • MassMutual elects director

    9/02/09 - Board Member - Entering - View Story

  • Madoff-linked funds sue AFG, other insurers

    8/13/09 - Lawsuit Filed - View Story

  • MassMutual appoints chief executive officer

    6/28/09 - Board Member - Entering - View Story

  • Crandall to Be MassMutual CEO

    6/30/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - CEO - View Story

Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Elaine A. Sarsynski President and Chief Executive Officer, MassMutual International LLC
Stuart H. Reese Chief Executive Officer
Roger W. Crandall President & Chief Operating Officer
Elizabeth A. Ward Senior Vice President & Chief Enterprise Risk Officer
Gregory E. Deavens CFO & Senior Vice President, US Insurance Group
Isadore Jermyn Senior Vice President & Chief Actuary
Margaret Sperry Chief Compliance Officer & Senior Vice President
Michael Foley Chief Information Officer
Michael T. Rollings Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Oleksiw Executive Vice President
Frederick C. Castellani Executive Vice President, Retirement Services
James E. Miller Executive Vice President, Enterprise Services
John V. Murphy Executive Vice President
Mark D. Roellig Executive Vice President and General Counsel
Toby J. Slodden Executive Vice President
Anne Melissa Dowling Senior Vice President, Large Corp Markets
Beverly A. Holmes Senior Vice President, Retirement Services
Bill O'Grady Senior Vice President, Distr, Retirement Services Division
Burvin E. Pugh Senior Vice President, Marketing & Sales
Colin C. Collins Senior Vice President, Corp Services
David W. O'Leary Senior Vice President & Head, Business
Debra A. Palermino Senior Vice President, Corporate Human Resources
Douglas J. Janik Senior Vice President & General Auditor
E. Thomas Johnson Senior Vice President, Enterprise Marketing
Edmond F. Ryan Senior Vice President, Retirement Services
Elroy Chan Senior Vice President
J. Spencer Williams Senior Vice President, Marketing & Sales
Jonathan Picoult Senior Vice President, MIS
Kenneth S. Cohen Senior Vice President & Deputy General Counsel
Larry N. Port Senior Vice President, Mergers & Acq
Leo J. Polverini Senior Vice President, Retirement Services
M. Dale James Senior Vice President, Retirement Services
Mary P. Robinson Senior Vice President, Enterprise Services
Michael D. Hays Senior Vice President, Investments
Nancy M. Roberts Senior Vice President, Corp HR
Paul T. Pasteris Senior Vice President
Richard D. Bourgeois Senior Vice President, Corp Tax
Stephen L. Kuhn Senior Vice President & Assistant Secretary & Deputy General Counsel
Steven S. Holstein Senior Vice President, Marketing & Sales
Theresa H. Forde Senior Vice President, Corp Services, Corp Communications, State Govt Relations & Savings Products
Thomas Johnson Senior Vice President, Marketing
Anne S. Kandilis Vice President, Govt Relations
Charles E. LeDoyen Vice President, Structured Settlements
David W. Carlson Vice President, Mergers & Acq & Actuary
Douglas J. Jangraw Vice President & Actuary
Edward M. Kline Vice President, Corp Finance & Treasurer
Eric H. Wietsma Corporate Vice President, Retirement Services Division
Gary Masse Vice President, Retirement Services
Hector Maury Vice President, Distr
Ian W. Sheridan Corporate Vice President, Retirement Services Division
James S. Collins Vice President, Retirement Services & Actuary
Jeffrey Carleton Vice President, IIG Prod, Marketing & Sales
John Carlson Vice President, Product Development
John L. Abbott Vice President, State Govt Relations & Policyholder Relations
Kathy McCormack-Battersib AVP Talent Acquisition
Kennedy W. Lane Vice President, IIG Prod, Marketing & Sales
Marie Politis Assistant Vice President, E, Business
Melissa Millan Vice President, Disability Income Insurance
Pamela J. Delaney Vice President, Retirement Services
Patricia R. Gootzit Vice President, Enterprise Services
Richard LaVoice Vice President & Head, Annuity Sales
Ricky A. Swaye Vice President, Corp Services
Rob Stingle Vice President
Robert F. Haran Vice President, IIG Prod, Marketing & Sales
Ronald A. Copes Vice President, Community Relations
Sue Tougas Assistant Vice President, Corp Communications
William Noyes Managing Director, Institutional Sales, Northeast
Carol A. Leary Director Emeritus
Jim Lacey Director, Corp Communications
Mark DiGiorgio Director, Corp Communications
Ann Ortolano
Gary F. Baker Head, Strategic Distribution
Jeff Peltier Financial Planner
Joe W Scheid
Nicholas B Gavalas Agent
Rick Fitzke
Walker L. Wellford Agent

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
James H. DeGraffenreidt Jr. Board of Directors
John F. Maypole Board of Directors
Kathleen A. Corbet Board of Directors
Marc F. Racicot Board of Directors
Patricia Diaz Dennis Board of Directors
Raymond W. Leboeuf Board of Directors
Robert A. Essner Board of Directors
Robert M Furek Board of Directors
Roger G. Ackerman Board of Directors
Thomas C. Barry Board of Directors
William B. Ellis Board of Directors
William B. Marx Board of Directors
William T. Spitz Board of Directors

Organization Position Status
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company President and Chief Executive Officer, MassMutual International LLC Current
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Chief Executive Officer Current
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Chairman Current
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Board of Directors Current
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company President Former

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company President & Chief Operating Officer Current
Babson Capital Management LLC Chairman Current
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Board of Directors Current
Babson Capital Management LLC President & Chief Executive Officer Former
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Co-Chief Operating Officer, Chief Investment Officer & Executive Vice President Former
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Executive Vice President Former

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Babson Capital Management LLC Chief Risk Officer Current
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Senior Vice President & Chief Enterprise Risk Officer Current
Babson Capital Management LLC Managing Director Former

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company CFO & Senior Vice President, US Insurance Group Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Senior Vice President & Chief Actuary Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Chief Compliance Officer & Senior Vice President Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Chief Information Officer Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Executive Vice President Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Executive Vice President, Retirement Services Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Executive Vice President, Enterprise Services Current

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Oppenheimer Funds, Inc. President Current
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Executive Vice President Current
Oppenheimer Funds, Inc. Chairman Current
Oppenheimer Funds, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Former

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Executive Vice President and General Counsel Current
Fisher Scientific International Inc. Vice President Former

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Executive Vice President Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Senior Vice President, Large Corp Markets Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Senior Vice President, Retirement Services Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Senior Vice President, Distr, Retirement Services Division Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Senior Vice President, Marketing & Sales Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Senior Vice President, Corp Services Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Senior Vice President & Head, Business Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Senior Vice President, Corporate Human Resources Current
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Corporate Vice President Former

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Senior Vice President & General Auditor Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Senior Vice President, Enterprise Marketing Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Senior Vice President, Retirement Services Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Senior Vice President Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Senior Vice President, Marketing & Sales Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Senior Vice President, MIS Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Senior Vice President & Deputy General Counsel Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Senior Vice President, Mergers & Acq Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Senior Vice President, Retirement Services Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Senior Vice President, Retirement Services Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Senior Vice President, Enterprise Services Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Senior Vice President, Investments Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Senior Vice President, Corp HR Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Senior Vice President Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Senior Vice President, Corp Tax Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Senior Vice President & Assistant Secretary & Deputy General Counsel Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Senior Vice President, Marketing & Sales Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Senior Vice President, Corp Services, Corp Communications, State Govt Relations & Savings Products Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Senior Vice President, Marketing Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Vice President, Govt Relations Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Vice President, Structured Settlements Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Vice President, Mergers & Acq & Actuary Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Vice President & Actuary Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Vice President, Corp Finance & Treasurer Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Corporate Vice President, Retirement Services Division Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Vice President, Retirement Services Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Vice President, Distr Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Corporate Vice President, Retirement Services Division Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Vice President, Retirement Services & Actuary Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Vice President, IIG Prod, Marketing & Sales Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Vice President, Product Development Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Vice President, State Govt Relations & Policyholder Relations Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company AVP Talent Acquisition Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Vice President, IIG Prod, Marketing & Sales Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Assistant Vice President, E, Business Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Vice President, Disability Income Insurance Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Vice President, Retirement Services Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Vice President, Enterprise Services Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Vice President & Head, Annuity Sales Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Vice President, Corp Services Current

Rob Stingle was graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting in 1986. He is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Internal Auditor. Rob is the Vice President - Associate General Auditor at MassMutual Financial Group where he has responsibility for directing the domestic and international auditing operations of the MassMutual companies. Rob has over 16 years of experience auditing in the insurance industry having previously worked as Vice President - Internal Audit at the Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (formerly Allmerica Financial Corp.), and with Price Waterhouse's Insurance Services Industry Group. A retired fighter pilot, Rob flew A-10 Warthogs for 13 years which included tours in Bosnia and Iraq.

Organization Position Status
Allmerica Financial Vice President Current
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Vice President Current
The Hanover Insurance Group Inc. Vice President Current
University of Connecticut Bachelor of Science Degree In Accounting Former

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Vice President, IIG Prod, Marketing & Sales Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Vice President, Community Relations Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Assistant Vice President, Corp Communications Current
Internoded, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Boston Red Sox Former

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Managing Director, Institutional Sales, Northeast Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Director Emeritus Current
United Financial Bancorp, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Board of Directors Former

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Director, Corp Communications Current
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Director, Corp Communications Former

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Director, Corp Communications Current
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Director, Corp Communications Former

Ann Ortolano is a Managing Director and founding partner of Sageview Consulting who brings more than 20 years experience in benefits and compensation. Sageview?s clients rely on Ann expertise in both insurance and benefits to develop strategies to implement cost effective benefit programs that reduce costs and attract and retain quality employees. Working closely with leading insurance carriers and providers nationwide, she brings the best solutions to her clients resulting in significant cost savings and streamlined administrative processes. Sageview?s clients consist of companies from 2 to over 1,000 employees. She specializes in the areas of medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending accounts, 125 plans, pension, 40l(k), 403(b), 457 plans as well as specialized benefit programs and arrangements for executives and ownership. In addition, Ann works with clients to offer innovative voluntary programs in life, accident, long term disability and long term care. Prior to Sageview Consulting, Ann was the Vice President, Benefits and Compensation for Madison Square Garden where she was responsible for all phases of employee benefit planning, design and implementation for over 9,000 employees, many of whom were represented by 33 unions. These benefit programs included health, life, disability, pension, 40l(k) plans and executive benefit programs as well as worker?s compensation and unemployment plans. Ann worked closely with the NBA and the NHL on all team benefit programs. During her career, Ann worked with such well known companies as Mass Mutual, Marsh & McLennan and Reed Elsevier. Ann holds a Masters in Science (MS) degree in Industrial Labor Relations from Cornell University / Baruch College. She earned her BA from Queens College and holds a Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designation from the Wharton School of Pennsylvania / International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans. She holds health, life, property & casualty and securities licenses.

Organization Position Status
Sageview Consulting Managing Director Current
Sageview Consulting Partner Current
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Current
National Basketball Association Former
National Hockey League Former
Baruch College MS Degree In Industrial Labor Relations Former
Queens College BA Former
Baruch College Degree In Industrial Labor Relations Former

Organization Position Status
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Head, Strategic Distribution Current

Jeff Peltier, Regional M&A Advisor has experience working with business owners. His professional experience includes working as a Financial Planner for Mass Mutual Financial Group where he attained his Series 6, Series 63 and Group One Licenses. He also owns and operates a mortgage company that specializes in commercial and business financing. Jeff is licensed with the Texas Savings and Loan Department and also with the Texas Real Estate Commission. Jeff currently works with an international network of Associates that are dedicated professionally to the sale and purchase of on-going businesses as well as a consulting service for buyers, investors, and entrepreneurs. Jeff currently resides in Houston, Texas.

Organization Position Status
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Financial Planner Current
Plexus Associates, Ltd. Regional M&A Advisor Current

Mr. Scheid is a Financial Services and Insurance Professional contracted with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual). He is a native of Phoenix, Arizona, currently residing in Chandler. Mr. Scheid graduated from Arizona State University in 1987 with Bachelor of Science degree in Real Estate Finance. He began his Financial Services practice in 1994 and has spent his entire career with MassMutual. Mr. Scheid specializes in strategic planning and asset management. He is a three-time Qualifying Member of the Million Dollar Round Table (1998, 2003, 2004), a three-time MassMutual Leaders Club Qualifier (1997, 1998, 2002) and winner of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors "National Sales Achievement Award" and "National Quality Award". Mr. Scheid is also a member of the Society of Financial Services Professionals and the 100 Club of Arizona Board of Directors. In addition, he is the co-founder of the Family Business Forum at Arizona State University. Mr. Scheid also currently serves as the Vice President of The Professional Advisory Team, which is a 501(c)3 that works with the families of injured police officers and firefighters. Joe W. Scheid is a registered representative of and offers securities, investment advisory and financial planning services through MML Investors Services, Inc.

Organization Position Status
Arizona State University Co-Founder Current
Strategic Financial Concepts Registered Representative Current
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Current
Arizona State University Bachelor of Science Degree In Real Estate Finance Former

Nicholas B. Gavalas, General Agent of The South Carolina Agency for MassMutual Financial Group, is a 1972 graduate of The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina. He began his career as an agent with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company in 1972, and became General Agent of The South Carolina Agency in 1985. Since that time, the agency has had a continued growth rate, and is now rated in the Top Ten of the company's agencies. The South Carolina Agency has been the recipient of numerous company and industry awards, including: The American College Professional Growth Award, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996 and 1995; MassMutual Master Agency Growth Award; The Chairman's Trophy for Outstanding Performance 1998 and 1996. The South Carolina Agency was also honored last year with the Retirement Services Product Leader Award. Most Recently, MassMutual awarded Gavalas with two of the eight national Blue Chip Community Service Awards at the MassMutual Leader's Club Convention. A $10,000 grant was presented to The Gavalas-Kolanko Foundation (GKF) and the Zonta Foundation of Charleston, Inc. respectively, on behalf of Gavalas. MassMutual established the Awards to recognize and financially support the volunteer work of the company's general agents, agents, and agency employees.

Organization Position Status
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Agent Current
Gavalas-Kolanko Foundation General Agent of the South Carolina Agency for Massmutual Financial Group Current

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Disability Resource Group, Inc Regional Vice President Current
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Current
Naifa-Colorado Board of Directors Current
MetLife, Inc. Former
Allstate Insurance Company Former
University of Colorado Former

As a long-time friend of Dr. Jerre Freeman, Walker has been familiar with the work of the World Cataract Foundation for many years. A native of Memphis and a graduate of Rhodes College, he is a career agent with the Mass Mutual Financial Group. In 1986 Walker received his CLU designation, and is a Life Member of the Million Dollar Roundtable. During his business career he has served voluntarily in leadership roles with many organizations, including the Memphis Red Cross, Sales and Marketing Executives, Society of Financial Service Professionals, and the Kiwannis Club. In September of 2003 he was named "Kiwannian of the Year."

Organization Position Status
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Agent Current
World Cataract Foundation Director Current
Society of Financial Service Professionals Former
Rhodes College Former

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Washington Gas Co. CEO Current
Alliance to Save Energy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Current
Aeg Capital LLC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Washington Gas Light Holdings Current
WGL Holdings, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Current
Washington Gas Light Co. CEO Current
Maryland Public Schools President, Baltimore City Current
Washington Gas Co. Chairman Current
Intelitool, Inc. Chairman Current
Washington Gas Light Co. Chairman Current
WGL Holdings, Inc. Chairman Current
Maryland Public Schools Board of Directors Current
DC College Success Foundation Board of Directors Current
MedStar Health Inc. Board of Directors Current
Harbor Bankshares Corporation Board of Directors Current
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Board of Directors Current
Crab Run Gas Co. Chairman & CEO Former
Washington Gas Light Co. President Former
Washington Gas Co. President Former
Washington Gas Light Co. Chief Operating Officer Former
Washington Gas Resources Corp. Chairman Former
Washington Gas Light Co. Member, Board of Directors Former
WGL Holdings, Inc. Director Former
Yale College Bachelor of Arts Degree Former
Yale College Degrees Former

John F. Maypole became a director effective December 17, 2004.. Mr. Maypole has, for the past 19 years, served as an independent consultant to various corporations and providers of financial services. Mr. Maypole is also a director of MassMutual Financial Group, Church and Dwight Co., Inc. and Dan River Inc.

Organization Position Status
Knoll, Inc. Chairman Current
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Board of Directors Current
Dan River, Inc. Director Current

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Board of Directors Current
Standard & Poor's President Former
AllianceBernstein Holding LP Head of AllianceBernstein Fixed Income Former

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Board of Directors Current
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation Board of Directors Current
Allied Capital Corporation Director Current
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Director Current
Visitors Board of Directors Current
American Insurance Association Chief Executive Officer Former
American Insurance Association President Former
Siebel Systems, Inc. Director Former

Organization Position Status
AT&T Services Inc Senior Vice President Current
SBC Services, Inc Current
Girl Scouts Board of Directors Current
The Regents Board of Directors Current
Entravision Communications Corporation Board of Directors Current
UST Inc. Board of Directors Current
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Board of Directors Current
Nantucket Parent, LLC Board Member Current
AT&T Services Inc Assistant General Counsel Former
Federal Communications Commission commissioner Former
Sb&C, Ltd. Former
University of California Graduate Former

Organization Position Status
PPG Industries, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Business.com, Inc. board member Current
ITT Corporation Board of Directors Current
Praxair Inc. Board of Directors Current
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Board of Directors Current
PPG Industries, Inc. Chairman & CEO Former
PPG Industries, Inc. president Former
PPG Industries, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Former
PPG Industries, Inc. executive vice president Former
Praxair Inc. Director Former
PPG Industries, Inc. Director Former
University of Illinois M.B.A. Former

Organization Position Status
Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Corporation Chairman Current
The Children's Health Fund Corporate Council Chair Current
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Board of Directors Current
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Former
Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories President Former
Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Corporation Chief Operating Officer Former
Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing Former
University of Chicago master's degree Former
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America member Former

The company's CEO, Robert M. Furek, is an experienced manager, with extensive corporate experience, having successfully managed large companies in the food and beverage industries. Currently, he is a partner of Resolute Partners, LLC, a private equity investment firm. He was the President and CEO of Heublein, Inc., and was responsible for sales, marketing, manufacturing, research and foreign subsidiaries. He is a former member of the Board of Directors of Dexter Corporation, and is currently on the board of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. He has a B.A and a honorary M.A. from Colby College an M.B.A. from Columbia University and is a graduate of the Senior Executive program of Stanford University's Graduate School of Business Administration.

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Resolute Partners, LLC Partner Current
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Board of Directors Current
Catelectric, Inc. CEO Former
Columbia University M.A. Former
Columbia University B.A Former

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Corning Incorporated Chief Executive Officer Current
Surferess Current
Corning Incorporated Chairman Current
The Brink's Company Board Director Current
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Board of Directors Current
The Business Council Board of Directors Current
Dow Corning Corporation Director Current
The Pittston Company Director Current
Corning Museum of Glass Board of Directors Current
The Brink's Company Compensation and Benefits Committee Member Current
Corning Incorporated President Former
Corning Incorporated Chief Operating Officer Former

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Board of Directors Current

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Scr-Tech Board of Directors Current
Renegy Holdings, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Board of Directors Current
Northeast Utilities chief executive officer Former
Northeast Utilities Chief Financial Officer Former
McKinsey & Company, Inc. Consultant Former
Renegy Holdings, Inc. Chairman Former
Northeast Utilities Chairman Former
University of Maryland Ph.D. In Chemical Engineering Former

Organization Position Status
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Board of Directors Current

William T. Spitz, age 56, has been a Trustee of the Company since August 2007. He was Vice Chancellor for Investments and Treasurer of Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee from 1985 to July 2007. As Vice Chancellor for Investments at Vanderbilt Mr. Spitz was responsible for managing the University's $3.5 billion endowment. He was also a member of the Senior Management Group of the University, which is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the institution. During his tenure, the Vanderbilt endowment earned returns in the top 5% of a broad universe of endowments for multiple time frames. While at Vanderbilt, Mr. Spitz: conducted asset allocation studies and implemented detailed investment objectives and guidelines, developed a comprehensive risk management plan, invested in approximately two hundred limited partnerships in five illiquid assets classes, selected new custodians for both the endowment fund and the University's charitable remainder trusts and implemented a more aggressive approach to working capital management which increased returns by 2% per annum. In addition, Mr. Spitz was also on the faculty of Vanderbilt University as Clinical Professor of Management-Owen Graduate School of Management. He has also held various high-level positions with successful asset management companies and has served on the Board of several companies, including Cambium Global Timber Fund, The Common Fund, Diversified Trust Company and the Bradford Fund. He has also served on multiple advisory committees, including Acadia's Opportunity Funds Advisory Boards, on which he served from 2001 to July 2007. Mr. Spitz is a published author and frequent speaker at industry conferences and seminars.

Organization Position Status
Acadia Realty Trust Board of Directors Current
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Board of Directors Current

Executive News

  • MassMutual Announces Election of Cathy E. Minehan to Its Board of Directors

    PR Newswire via Yahoo! - 9/01/09 - View Story

  • Veteran Investment Professionals from Vanderbilt University Join Diversified Trust Company

    Business Wire - 8/20/09 - View Story

  • Latina Leaders to Receive National and Regional Awards at National Conference

    PR Newswire - 8/13/09 - View Story

  • MassMutual Retirement Services Call Center Wins 'Best in Class' Award for Second...

    Reuters - 7/15/09 - View Story

  • National Television Documentary Finds Fear Mixed With Newfound Optimism Among Americans...

    Reuters - 7/14/09 - View Story

  • National Television Documentary Finds Fear Mixed With Newfound Optimism Among Americans Approaching Retirement MassMutual data also finds recession has sparked dramatic changes in retirement planning

    Broadcast Newsroom - 7/14/09 - View Story

  • National Television Documentary Finds Fear Mixed With Newfound Optimism Among Americans Approaching Retirement

    PR Newswire - 7/14/09 - View Story

  • Insurers Jump into the e-Signature Ring

    Insurance Networking - 7/01/09 - View Story

  • Crandall to Be MassMutual CEO

    Insurance Networking - 6/30/09 - View Story

  • MassMutual appoints chief executive officer

    MassLive - 6/28/09 - View Story

  • MassMutual Announces New CEO

    Finance Tech Online - 6/26/09 - View Story

  • WGL announces management changes

    TradingMarkets - 6/26/09 - View Story

  • McCallister to become CEO at WGL Holdings

    Washington Business Journal - 6/26/09 - View Story

  • WGL Holdings, Washington Gas Confirm Changes in Leadership Team

    Reuters - 6/25/09 - View Story

  • WGL Holdings CEO to retire in October

    CNBC - 6/25/09 - View Story

  • WGL Holdings (WGL) Confirms Succession Plans For New Executive Management Team

    Street Insider - 6/25/09 - View Story

  • WGL Holdings, Washington Gas Confirm Changes in Leadership Team

    Business Wire - 6/25/09 - View Story

  • Crandall to Be MassMutual CEO

    On Wall Street - 6/24/09 - View Story

  • Roger Crandall to Become Chief Executive Officer of MassMutual Effective January 1, 2010

    PR Newswire via Yahoo! - 6/22/09 - View Story

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