Our Leadership Meet Our Leadership Team

Our WoodmenLife leaders guide our mission of serving our members through their expertise and dedication.

Executive Officers




National Board of Directors



Senior Vice Presidents and Vice Presidents

Portrait of Charles R. Driffill

Charles R. Driffill

Senior Vice President & National Sales Manager

Portrait of Lynn L. Espeland

Lynn L. Espeland

Senior Vice President, General Counsel

Portrait: Ken R. Knaub

Kenneth R. Knaub

Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer

Portrait of Tim K. Buderus

Timothy K. Buderus

Vice President, WFS Operations & President, Woodmen Financial Services

Portrait of Jeremy S. Carroll

Jeremy S. Carroll

Vice President, Sales

Portrait of Jacob M. Day

Jacob M. Day

Vice President & Chief Investment Officer

Portrait of Annette M. Devine

Annette M. Devine

Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer

Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer

Michael M. Hemenway

Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer

Portrait: Lori E. Howard

Lori E. Howard

Vice President, Marketing

Portrait of Lee A. Janecek

Lee A. Janecek

Vice President & Chief Underwriter

Portrait: Rob J. LaMagna-Reiter

Rob J. LaMagna-Reiter

Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer

Portrait: Lance R. Larsen

Lance R. Larsen

Vice President, Additional Distribution

Portrait of Kelly A. Liberty

Kelly A. Liberty

Vice President, Strategic Initiatives

Portrait of Daniel R. Molony, Jr.

Daniel R. Molony, Jr.

Vice President, Fraternal

Portrait of Pam A. Mortenson

Pam A. Mortenson

Vice President & Strategic Planning Officer

Portrait: Nic C. Olari

Nicholas C. Olari

Vice President, Chief Compliance & Privacy Official

Portrait: Kyle W. Savage

Kyle W. Savage

Vice President, Sales & President, Woodmen Insurance Agency

Portrait of John A. Sharp

John A. Sharp

Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, Secretary

Portrait of Blake D. Warneke

Blake D. Warneke

Vice President & Chief Actuary

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Uniting hardworking Americans to secure their financial future while strengthening our communities and country.

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WoodmenLife Medicare Supplement plans are not connected with or endorsed by the U.S. government or the federal Medicare program.

NOTE: In some states, Medicare Supplement certificates (all plans in CO) are available to those eligible for Medicare due to a disability, regardless of age. In VA, Plan A is available to those under 65 with a disability.

Securities are offered through Woodmen Financial Services, Inc. (WFS), 1700 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68102, member FINRA/SIPC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society (collectively “WoodmenLife”). Securities other than the WoodmenLife Variable Annuity are issued by companies that are not affiliated with WoodmenLife. This material is intended for general use with the public. WFS is not providing investment advice for any individual or any individual situation, and you should not look to this material for any investment advice. WFS has financial interests that are served by the sale of these products or services.

WoodmenLife Extras are available to members. An individual becomes a member by joining our shared commitment to family, community and country, and by purchasing a product. These extras are not contractual, are subject to change and have specific eligibility requirements, such as length of membership, number of qualifying members in household and/or qualifying event.

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A+ Financial Rating

Effective Feb. 1, 2024, WoodmenLife is rated A+ Superior, the second highest ranking out of 13, by AM Best for our financial strength and operating performance. For the latest Best’s Credit Rating, access www.ambest.com

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This company was issued a secure rating by the A.M. Best A+ Superior Company

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