LEADERSHIP
This is the executive team that led EMC through 2021: (left to right) Scott R. Jean, President and Chief Executive Officer; Executive Vice Presidents: Elizabeth A. Nigut, Todd A. Strother, Meyer T. Lehman.
Meet Our New Senior Vice Presidents
Ann M. Collins, M.B.A., CPA, Chief Financial Officer
Bringing over 28 years of experience and expertise in the financial field to EMC, Collins previously served as chief financial officer and senior vice president of Continental Western Group. As CFO, Collins provides strategic financial analysis to EMC business partners and oversees financial reporting to all external regulatory bodies.
Sharon R. Cooper, M.A., CPCU, Chief Marketing Officer
Cooper previously served as global head of business communications for Munich Re, chief communications and marketing officer at Selective Insurance Group and has 20+ years of marketing experience. In this newly created role, Cooper oversees all marketing and communications strategy and activity, including the areas of advertising, branding, community involvement and public relations.
Teresa L. Miller, CCP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Miller joined EMC in 1985 and has greatly contributed to EMC’s culture and success by putting our team members first for over 25 years. She most recently served as vice president—team member lifecycle. In her new role, Miller oversees all human resources strategy and activity, including the areas of organizational effectiveness, talent acquisition, talent management and total rewards.
Sean A. Pelletier, J.D., Chief Compliance Officer
Pelletier started in the corporate legal department almost 20 years ago, helping to develop EMC’s first formal compliance program. He’s also led the government relations program and the EMC Insurance Foundation before being named vice president—compliance and government relations in 2019. In his new role, Pelletier oversees all compliance strategy and activity, including the areas of administration, corporate risk, facilities, government relations and vendor management.
Meg M. Weist, J.D., Chief Claims Officer
Weist joined the Des Moines branch claims operation as a practicing attorney in 1992. She’s served as claims coverage counsel at corporate office, the home office claims superintendent and vice president—claims & litigation management before being named vice president – claims operations in 2019. In her new role, Weist oversees all claims strategy and activity, including the claims operational transition.
Officers
President and Chief Executive Officer
Scott R. Jean, FCAS, MAAA
Executive Vice Presidents
Meyer T. Lehman, FCAS, MAAA
Elizabeth A. Nigut, J.D.
Todd A. Strother, J.D.
Senior Vice Presidents
Ian C. Asplund, M.S., FCAS, MAAA, CERA, Chief Strategy Officer
Ann M. Collins, M.B.A., CPA, Chief Financial Officer
Sharon R. Cooper, M.A., CPCU, Chief Marketing Officer
Daniel C. Crew, CPCU, CIC, CRM, Chief Underwriting Officer
Bradley J. Fredericks, M.B.A., FLMI, Chief Investment Officer
Phil R. Lucca, CPCU, Chief Field Officer
Teresa L. Miller, CCP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Sean A. Pelletier, J.D., Chief Compliance Officer
Joe R. Riesberg, Chief Information Officer
Lisa A. Simonetta, J.D., Chief Claims Officer (retiring May 2, 2022)
Meg M. Weist, J.D., Chief Claims Officer
Vice Presidents
Karey S. Anderson, CFA
Melissa J. Appenzeller, CPCU, FCAS, MAAA
Evans Chang
James D. Clough, ARe
Robert A. Coon, M.B.A.
Derek D. Dunnagan, CPCU, FCAS, AIAF, ARC
Krista M. Dusak, M.B.A., CUA
Larry G. Hamling, CPCU, CPA, AIAF, Controller
Jessica J. Hendricks, M.B.A., CPCU, CIC, AU
Ronald D. Herman, M.S., CPA, AIAF
Erik J. Keninger, CPCU, API, AU, AIM
Laks Krishnamoorthy
Cindy G. McCauley, CPM
Angela S. Noble
Frederic J. Papendick Jr.
Sanja Plynaar, M.B.A., CPCU, CIC, AU
Kelvin B. Sederburg, ACAS, MAAA, Appointed Actuary
Robert G. Seiler, CEBS
Lucréia M. Smith, M.B.A., CPCU, AINS, API
Mondale W. Smith, M.B.A., M.S., CPCU, AIAF, AIDA, ARe, ARM, AU-M, CSP, OHST
P. Bryon Snethen, CPCU, ARM, CSP, AU
Bruce E. Stanley
Douglas S. Van Zanten, J.D., CPCU
Carey R. Verschuure, CIA, CISA, Chief Audit Officer
Steven T. Walsh, CPA
Matthew G. Wentzel, CPCU, AIM
Deidré N. Williams, MIS, CCMP, CSM
Damon B. Youmans
Regional Vice Presidents
Rob J. Friedman, CPCU, CIC, ARe
David R. Young, M.B.A., CPCU, AU, ARM-P, AIAF, CFA
Branch Vice Presidents
Ryan B. Adams
Gary D. Alford, CPCU, ARM, ARe, AIM, AU
Craig A. Bruder, M.B.A., CPCU, ARM, ACI, CAWC
Coleman W. Cummins, CPCU, AU, AIM
Matthew J. Fellers, CPCU, AU
Paula J. Finkelman, AU
Philip A. Goedde, CPCU, CIC (retiring May 2, 2022)
Greg Harrington, CPCU, CSRM, AU, ARM
Paulette J. Johnson, CPCU, AU, AIS, INS
Douglas P. Lincoln, CPCU, CLU, AU, ChFC, AINS
John W. Mitchell, CPCU
Mark C. Neubauer
Marilyn R. Ternes, CPCU, AU
Tanya R. Wentzel, M.P.A., CPCU, CIC, AU
Assistant Vice Presidents
Steven J. Albaugh, APA
Joshua J. August, CPCU, CIC, AU
Katie A. Bleil, CPCU
Douglas L. Brinkman, CPCU, CSP
Dion C. Brown, J.D., CPCU, ChFC, ARC, AIC
Sarah L. Buckley, APR
Kenneth D. Cumpston Jr., CPCU, AFSB, ARe
Chad Dannewitz, AINS
Tamara L. Evans, CPCU, SCLA-Gold, AIM, AIC, ACS
Brian C. Fuller, AIC
Pavan Goteti, M.B.A, CSP-SM, CSPO
Joseph A. Gullo
Michael A. Hand, AFSB
Casey L. Harvey, CPCU, ARe
Lee D. Henderson, J.D., CIPP/US
Benjamin P. Herman, CPA, AFSB
Michael W. Lester, CPA
Brady J. Mallon
Thomas A. Monnier, AIC
Jeffrey B. Monson, CPA, CPCU, AIAF, ARe
Sheri L. Oleshko, ACAS
Sarah J. Paoli
Brent L. Rickabaugh, CPCU, AU
Linda E. Rivera
Dawn M. Rizzi
Sandra C. Smith, M.B.A., ARM
Ryan J. Springer, J.D., AFSB
Erin F. Stober, CPCU, CIC, AU, AINS
Barbara A. Sullivan, CPCU, AIC
Matt W. Trost, FCAS
Chad B. Veach, CPCU, CSP, ARM
Dalith Wells, CPCU, CIC, API
Current as of March 15, 2022
Board of Directors
Chair of the Board
David J.W. Proctor, J.D.
Practicing Attorney and Shareholder
Bradshaw, Fowler, Proctor & Fairgrave, P.C.
Des Moines, Iowa
Board Members
Thomas W. Booth
Retired Open Innovation Leader
Lennox International, Inc.
Boulder, Colorado
Nora M. Everett, J.D.
Retired Chairman of Principal Funds and President, Retirement Savings & Income Solutions
Principal Financial Group
Des Moines, Iowa
Matthew D. Griffin, J.D.
Head of Legal Department
College Board
Brooklyn, New York
Steven G. Jacobs
Co-Founder, Principal and President
BCC Advisers
Des Moines, Iowa
Ronald W. Jean, FCAS, MAAA
Retired Executive Vice President for
Corporate Development
EMC Insurance Companies
Altoona, Iowa
Scott R. Jean, FCAS, MAAA
President and CEO
EMC Insurance Companies
West Des Moines, Iowa
Bruce G. Kelley, J.D., CPCU, CLU
Retired CEO
EMC Insurance Companies
Des Moines, Iowa
Richard Koch, Jr.
President and Owner
Koch Office Group
Des Moines, Iowa
J. Thomas Lockhart, M.B.A.
Financial and Accounting Consultant
Golden Valley, Minnesota
Mary O’Gorman Murray, CPCU
Retired Reinsurance Broker and Chief Administrative Officer
Towers Perrin Reinsurance
Media, Pennsylvania
David S. Ziegler
Owner and CEO
Ziegler’s Ace Hardware
Elgin, Illinois
Retirements
- Lisa Hamilton, Senior Vice President – Chief Brand Officer, October
- Jerry Harlow, Vice President – Minneapolis Branch, June
- Jenifer Mercer-Klimowski, EMCNL Senior Vice President – Corporate Counsel & Secretary, August
- John Schumacher, Vice President – Des Moines Branch, October