Jerry Patterson

Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer

As Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Jerry Patterson has over 23 years experience in the financial services industry - most recently, more than 7 years in the individual and group insurance operations for The Principal Financial Group.  Prior to that, he has held various senior sales, marketing, and operational positions for a number of large financial services companies, including MetLife, Prudential, and Manulife.  Jerry also spent time in public accounting and tax law with BDO Seidman and Husch & Eppenberger early in his career.  Named to his current position in 2008, Jerry is currently responsible for the oversight of the U.S. insurance operations for Nippon Life Benefits.

He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin and his juris doctorate from Drake Law School.  He is a former active member of the Kansas and Missouri Bar Associations, and has held numerous positions with industry related or organizations over the years, including LIMRA and the Conference Board.

Jerry resides in New Jersey with his wife and two children.  He is an accomplished author, musician and photographer.