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
| 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 |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| 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 |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| 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 |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| 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 |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
CFO & Senior Vice President, US Insurance Group |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Senior Vice President & Chief Actuary |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Chief Compliance Officer & Senior Vice President |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Chief Information Officer |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Executive Vice President |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Executive Vice President, Retirement Services |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Executive Vice President, Enterprise Services |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| 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 |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Executive Vice President and General Counsel |
Current |
| Fisher Scientific International Inc. |
Vice President |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Executive Vice President |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Senior Vice President, Large Corp Markets |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Senior Vice President, Retirement Services |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Senior Vice President, Distr, Retirement Services Division |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Senior Vice President, Marketing & Sales |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Senior Vice President, Corp Services |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Senior Vice President & Head, Business |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Senior Vice President, Corporate Human Resources |
Current |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Corporate Vice President |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Senior Vice President & General Auditor |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Senior Vice President, Enterprise Marketing |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Senior Vice President, Retirement Services |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Senior Vice President |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Senior Vice President, Marketing & Sales |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Senior Vice President, MIS |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Senior Vice President & Deputy General Counsel |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Senior Vice President, Mergers & Acq |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Senior Vice President, Retirement Services |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Senior Vice President, Retirement Services |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Senior Vice President, Enterprise Services |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Senior Vice President, Investments |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Senior Vice President, Corp HR |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Senior Vice President |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Senior Vice President, Corp Tax |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Senior Vice President & Assistant Secretary & Deputy General Counsel |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Senior Vice President, Marketing & Sales |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Senior Vice President, Corp Services, Corp Communications, State Govt Relations & Savings Products |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Senior Vice President, Marketing |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Vice President, Govt Relations |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Vice President, Structured Settlements |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Vice President, Mergers & Acq & Actuary |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Vice President & Actuary |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Vice President, Corp Finance & Treasurer |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Corporate Vice President, Retirement Services Division |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Vice President, Retirement Services |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Vice President, Distr |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Corporate Vice President, Retirement Services Division |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Vice President, Retirement Services & Actuary |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Vice President, IIG Prod, Marketing & Sales |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Vice President, Product Development |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Vice President, State Govt Relations & Policyholder Relations |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
AVP Talent Acquisition |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Vice President, IIG Prod, Marketing & Sales |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Assistant Vice President, E, Business |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Vice President, Disability Income Insurance |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Vice President, Retirement Services |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Vice President, Enterprise Services |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Vice President & Head, Annuity Sales |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| 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 |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Vice President, IIG Prod, Marketing & Sales |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Vice President, Community Relations |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Assistant Vice President, Corp Communications |
Current |
| Internoded, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Boston Red Sox |
|
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Managing Director, Institutional Sales, Northeast |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| 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 |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Director, Corp Communications |
Current |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Director, Corp Communications |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| 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 |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| 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 |
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 |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Standard & Poor's |
President |
Former |
| AllianceBernstein Holding LP |
Head of AllianceBernstein Fixed Income |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| 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.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| 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 |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| 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 |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| 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 |
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National Television Documentary Finds Fear Mixed With Newfound Optimism Among Americans Approaching Retirement
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Insurers Jump into the e-Signature Ring
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Crandall to Be MassMutual CEO
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MassMutual appoints chief executive officer
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MassMutual Announces New CEO
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WGL announces management changes
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McCallister to become CEO at WGL Holdings
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WGL Holdings CEO to retire in October
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WGL Holdings, Washington Gas Confirm Changes in Leadership Team
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Crandall to Be MassMutual CEO
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Roger Crandall to Become Chief Executive Officer of MassMutual Effective January 1, 2010
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