OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston
Mutual Life Insurance Company, a national provider of insurance
solutions for individuals and at the workplace, announced today the
appointments of Jennifer Helms, Vice
President - Strategic Project Management Office (SPMO), Innovation
Lab and Information Technology (IT) Operations (interim), and
Andrew Sherwood, Director -
Innovation Lab. The SPMO and Innovation Lab were introduced last
year with the mission to analyze scenarios within the
organization and then test and implement solutions throughout the
company.
"We're pleased to have Jen and Andrew in the Boston Mutual Life
family – they will be leaders in driving continuous improvement in
the customer and employee experience across our organization," said
Paul A. Quaranto, Jr., Chairman, CEO
and President at Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company. "With both
of their extensive backgrounds, innovative mindsets, and undeniable
passion for customer experience, they will be large contributors to
Boston Mutual Life's future success."
Jennifer Helms and Andrew Sherwood will be large contributors to
Boston Mutual Life's future success.
Jen Helms brings over 15 years of
industry experience to her role. Prior to joining Boston Mutual
Life, Helms served as Vice President at Onyx Data Solutions,
overseeing strategic projects and operations, and held a variety of
positions in customer experience and enrollment services at Lincoln
Financial Group. She is a member of the Omaha Business Ethics
Alliance and the Organizational Development Network. Helms has held
several volunteer leadership roles associated with alumni efforts
at the University of Nebraska Omaha, including Greek Life Advisor
Board Director and President of the Financial Corporation Board of
Directors. Helms holds a bachelor's degree in business
administration management from the University
of Nebraska Omaha, and a master's degree in business
administration from Cameron University
in Lawton, Oklahoma.
In her role, Helms is responsible for overseeing the company's
SPMO department and Innovation Lab. Following the November 2020 acquisition of the IT Operations
area at Onyx Data Solutions, she also leads the newly
insourced IT Operations department at Boston Mutual Life as interim
Vice President.
Andrew Sherwood has an extensive
background in project management, teaching, and leadership. Prior
to Boston Mutual Life, he has served as a Senior Scrum Master
completing development work on web applications, vendor software
installation, data modeling, analytics, and reporting. In various
capacities, Sherwood led portfolio leadership teams, responsible
for ongoing product development, best practices, reviews, and
mentorship. He is an Adjunct Professor and Director of MBA for
Midland University's MBA program as well as leads the designing and
implementation of the graduate Project Management Certificate
programs. Sherwood holds a master's degree in business
administration from Creighton
University in Omaha,
Nebraska, a master's degree in science from Peru State College in Peru, Nebraska, and a bachelor's degree in
political science from University of Nebraska
Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska,
as well as various project-oriented certifications.
In his role, Sherwood is responsible for the build out and
design of the Innovation Lab processes and teams, leading the
day-to-day operational responsibility of the team, and oversight of
project work.
Helms and Sherwood are both part of the company's Omaha-based staff. The office in Nebraska is the first non-sales office in
Boston Mutual Life's history outside of organization's headquarters
in Canton. To learn more about
Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company, please visit
https://www.bostonmutual.com/.
About Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company
Founded as a progressive life insurance company in 1891, Boston
Mutual Life Insurance Company is a national carrier that provides
insurance solutions designed for working Americans and their
families, as well as enrollment and billing options at the
workplace. With its home office based in Canton, Massachusetts, as a mutual company,
Boston Mutual Life is dedicated to acting in the best interests of
its policyholders, producers, employees, and its communities. For
more information, please visit www.bostonmutual.com or contact
your Boston Mutual Life representative. Follow the company on
Facebook (/BostonMutualLifeIns) or LinkedIn
(/company/boston-mutual-life-insurance).
Media Contact
Meredith D'Agostino
Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company
meredith_dagostino@bostonmutual.com
(800) 669-2668 x276
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