Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and affiliated companies is a group of large US insurance and financial services companies based in Columbus, OH.

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As President of [Nationwide](/org/nationwide)’s retirement plans business, Eric brings more than 15 years of industry experience to his position, currently managing the team responsible for growing [Nationwide](/org/nationwide)’s retirement plans operation to $146 billion in assets under management. He is passionate about fostering a culture that embraces collaboration to bring value to [Nationwide](/org/nationwide)’s customers that meets and exceeds the unique retirement readiness needs of plan sponsors and participants.

Eric previously served as Senior Vice President of [Nationwide](/org/nationwide) Retirement Plans Distribution across both the 401(k) and 457 businesses. In this role, he led and grew a national team of 500 associates who were responsible for growing assets and helping more than 2.5 million participants prepare for and live in retirement.

He joined [Nationwide](/org/nationwide) in 2006 in life insurance marketing and soon after joined retirement plans marketing, assuming roles of increasing responsibility. In 2007, Eric was named vice president of [Nationwide](/org/nationwide) Retirement Plans Marketing for public and private sector, where he repositioned the brand from a product focus to a customer service experience. He acquired a breadth of business experience over the past 25 years serving in leadership roles at Quaker Oats and Warner Lambert, where he managed sales and marketing for consumer-packaged goods and over-the-counter products.

Eric earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Oklahoma and his Master of Business Administration degree from Northwestern University Kellogg Graduate School of Management. He holds the NASD Series 6, 26 and 65 licenses.

Outside of [Nationwide](/org/nationwide), Eric serves on the University of Oklahoma’s Board of Regents. He previously served on boards for the University of Oklahoma Price College of Business Finance Department, the National Association of Securities Professionals (NASP) and the Salvation Army.

Eric Stevenson

Vinita was recently elected as Chief Human Resource Officer for [Nationwide](/org/nationwide) Insurance. She joined [Nationwide](/org/nationwide) in 2004 and has supported multiple staff and business areas during her time with [Nationwide](/org/nationwide) including Senior Vice President, HR for Property & Casualty and Senior Vice President, HR for [Nationwide](/org/nationwide) Financial Services. She held various leadership roles with [AT&T](/org/att) before joining [Nationwide](/org/nationwide). Vinita is known for her strategic thinking, ability to build trusted partnerships and focus on results. She has demonstrated the ability to build strong people and culture strategies, and her breadth of business, HR knowledge and leadership experience, has continued to serve her well. Vinita is a sought-after mentor and coach due to her authentic and transparent approach to leadership. She invests in relationships at all levels of the organization and is committed to building a strong pipeline of future leaders.

Vinita holds a bachelor’s degree in organizational communication from [Wright State University](/org/wright-state-university-main-campus), with a previous Senior in Professional Human Resources certification. She has been recognized by Smart Business Columbus as a trailblazer and Who’s Who in Black Columbus. Vinita currently serves on the board for the Columbus Urban League and previously served on the board for the Ohio Foundation for Independent Colleges. She is a member of the Senior HR Executives Council, member of the Ohio State University Fisher Leadership Initiative Corporate Advisory Council, an executive advisor for the All Women’s Associate Resource Group (ARG) and a member of the African American women’s ARG, AWARE. Vinita is passionate about the art and promotes education and support for talented youth in the community.

Vinita Clements

Laura Titas is the senior vice president and chief data officer, responsible for leading Nationwide’s enterprise data office. 

Titas joined Nationwide from Dublin, Ohio-based quick-service restaurant chain Wendy’s, where she served as the chief digital experience and technology officer leading the company’s global technology center of excellence. She also served as a board member on the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and recently earned a 2020 Restaurant Business “The Power 20” leader selection.

Prior to Wendy’s, Titas worked as a managing director for Accenture Digital where she was responsible for the development of digital offerings globally. She also has financial services industry experience, having served at Rosetta as partner of the financial service industry business and partner of the customer insights and analytics practice.

Titas earned a bachelor of science in applied mathematics and a bachelor of arts in statistics from the University of Rochester.

Laura Titas

James Fowler is the Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at [Nationwide](/org/nationwide). James has over 25 years of experience in the technology industry, including stints at GE Capital and [JPMorgan Chase](/org/jpmorgan-chase).

At GE Capital, James was responsible for all technology related services used to originate, underwrite and operate the $350B portfolio of GE Capital. James managed a large annual budget, 4,400 global employees and 9,000+ contractors. James was charged by Senior Leadership Team to oversee multi year program to simplify and modernize the transactional systems used to originate, underwrite and operate $350B worth of assets. 

James funded and staffed agile development teams (User Experience, software development, DevOps and mobility) to deliver solutions using the FastWorks methodology. James centralized team of 200+ in two technology centers located in Detroit, MI and New Orleans, LA. James functionalized the 4,400 member technology organization across GE Capital. James eliminated P&L specific teams and redundant work. James developed strategy to move from over 70% outsourced to less than 50% outsourced in three years while keeping costs flat.

At [JPMorgan Chase](/org/jpmorgan-chase), James was the Chief Information Officer for Consumer & Community Banking. James was responsible for all technology for consumer businesses including retail banking, credit cards, mortgage banking, auto finance and home equity lending. James managed a $9B annual budget, 10,000+ global employees and 20,000+ contractors.

James has a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan and a MBA from [Harvard Business School](/org/harvard-business-school).

James Fowler completed a B.S. in Business Administration with a focus in MIS and Marketing from [Miami University](/org/miami-university). James then went on to complete a Masters in Business Administration and Management, General from [Xavier University](/org/xavier-university).

and Laura Titas - Chief Data Officer reports to James Fowler. They are on a team with Victor Muchiri - Associate, Michael Mahaffey - EVP, Chief Strategy & Corporate Development Officer, and Mark Howard  - EVP, Chief Legal Officer. James Fowler reports to Kirt Walker, CEO.

James Fowler

Debora Plunkett is a retired Federal Senior Executive who currently serves as a Director at [Nationwide](/org/nationwide). Debora has also served on the board of advisors for the New York State Cyber Security Advisory Board and as a board member for [JCPenney](/org/jcpenney). Plunkett Associates LLC is a cyber security consulting firm that they founded in 2016.

Debora Plunkett received their Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Business Administration and Management, General from The Johns Hopkins University. Debora then went on to receive their Master of Science - MS in National Security Strategy from the National War College. Lastly, they received their Bachelor's Degree in Natural Sciences from [Towson University](/org/towson-university).

Debora Plunkett

Craig Adams is the current Director at [Nationwide](/org/nationwide). Craig was previously self-employed before joining State Farm as an Agent Aspirant in February 2015. Craig then left State Farm to join [Prudential Financial](/org/prudential-financial) as a Financial Professional in December 2013.January 2010. At [Nationwide](/org/nationwide) Insurance, they worked their way up from Sr. Associate Agent to their current position.

Craig Adams attended the State University of New York College at Buffalo, where they earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology.

Craig Adams

Stephen Hirsch is the Director at [Nationwide](/org/nationwide). Stephen was previously the Associate Manager- Social Media at Aeropostale from July 2015 to October 2016. There, they were responsible for developing and executing social strategy across all platforms, overseeing a robust influencer program, creating social analytic recaps for department heads, invoicing and budgeting in the social department, and creating content and directing photographers for content creation. 

From December 2014 to July 2015, Stephen worked as a Participant Service Center Representative at John Hancock Financial Services where they assisted 60+ participants on a daily basis, worked closely with CRM to solve problems, and was in constant communication with administration team. 

 Stephen is also the Co-Founder of Stay Nice Apparel, LLC from February 2014 to January 2016. Lastly, they were a Retail Annuity Department Intern at New York Life Insurance Company from May 2013 to August 2013 and a Camp Counselor at YMCA from June 2010 to August 2012.

Stephen Hirsch obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Cairn University.

Stephen Hirsch

Chris Zhong is the Sr Associate at [Nationwide](/org/nationwide) and previous Innovation and Cloud Leadership - Technology Advisory at [Accenture](/org/accenture). Chris has also been the Founder, President, Board of Director at Blockchain Philanthropy Foundation since October 2017. Chris has a technology background and is skilled in Cloud Architecture, Cloud Migration, Container Technology and microservices architecture. Chris is also passionate about charities and philanthropy, and works to educate others about blockchain technology and its potential impact through BPF.

Chris Zhong

Brian Anderson is a partner at [Nationwide](/org/nationwide) and a former management associate in the company's Financial Leadership Rotation Program. Prior to joining [Nationwide](/org/nationwide), Anderson was an intern at [JPMorgan Chase](/org/jpmorgan-chase) in data analytics. Brian also worked as a venture fellow at Innovate Indiana Fund, where they served on the board of directors for Apex Therapeutics, Cause.it, and Fathom Voice. Anderson began their career as an intern in business development and M&A at Cephalon, Inc. (Teva Pharmaceuticals).

Brian Anderson has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Kelley School of Business at [Indiana University](/org/indiana-university), with a focus in finance and business analytics. Brian also has a B.A. in economics from [Colorado College](/org/colorado-college).

Brian Anderson reports to Kirt Walker, CEO. Some of their coworkers include James Fowler - EVP, Chief Information Officer, Amy Shore - Chief Customer Officer, and Ramon Jones - Chief Marketing Officer.

Brian Anderson

Victor Muchiri is currently an associate at [Nationwide](/org/nationwide). Prior to that, they worked as a senior analyst at [High Alpha Innovation](/org/high-alpha-innovation) from April 2021 to September 2021. There, they focused on conducting industry research and synthesizing findings specifically tailored to corporate partner needs. Muchiri also has experience working as a project manager and knowledge analyst. Victor worked as a project manager at Upstart from September 2021 to August 2022 and as a knowledge analyst at Turner Construction Company from November 2017 to March 2020.

They are on a team with Eric Stevenson - President, Retirement Plans, [Nationwide](/org/nationwide) Financial, Brian Anderson - Partner, and Mark Berven - President and Chief Operating Officer of [Nationwide](/org/nationwide) Property & Casualty. Victor Muchiri reports to Kirt Walker, CEO.

Victor Muchiri

Jeff Siaw is an associate at [Nationwide](/org/nationwide). Jeff was previously with the company as part of their Financial Leadership Rotation Program (FLRP), where they worked as a summer associate. Prior to that, Jeff was with [Formlabs](/org/formlabs) as a senior solutions specialist and Africans in Boston as the executive director. Jeff has also held the position of sales manager tier 1 at Spring Mobile.

Jeff Siaw attended The George Washington University School of Business and [Worcester State University](/org/worcester-state-university). Jeff is currently enrolled in HBX CORE, a program offered by Harvard Business School Online. This program focuses on business analytics, financial accounting, and economics for managers.

They are on a team with James Fowler - EVP, Chief Information Officer, Tim Frommeyer - EVP and Chief Financial Officer, and John L. Carter - President and Chief Operating Officer, [Nationwide](/org/nationwide) Financial. Their manager is Kirt Walker, CEO.

Jeff Siaw

Amelia Gandara is the Principal, Operations at Nationwide Ventures.

Amelia joined Nationwide Ventures in February 2018. Before joining the team, Amelia worked as a consultant for Launch Forth. 

Amelia Gandara

Josh Balicki is currently a Senior Associate at [Nationwide](/org/nationwide). Prior to this, they were an Investment Banking Vice President at JMP Securities LLC from June 2019 to July 2021. Josh was also an Investment Banking Associate at BMO Capital Markets from April 2017 to April 2019 and an Investment Banking Analyst at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey from March 2015 to April 2017. Additionally, Josh has experience as a Senior Consultant in the Financial Services Office at EY from January 2014 to March 2015 and as an Associate in Global Business Development at the Global Association of Risk Professionals from February 2013 to January 2014. Josh began their career as a Staff member in Audit and Assurance at BDO USA, LLP from September 2011 to January 2013.

Josh Balicki received a B.S. in Accountancy from Miami University and is certified by the PA Department of State as a CPA. Josh also holds certifications from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) in Series 63 and Series 79.



Josh Balicki

Julie Anna Potts is the President and CEO of the [North American Meat Institute](/org/north-american-meat-institute), where she leads the Institute in the implementation of all programs and activities for the association.

Potts was elected to the [Nationwide](/org/nationwide) board in 2021.

An agriculture veteran, Potts previously served the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) as its executive vice president and treasurer. Potts first joined AFBF in 2004, serving as general counsel until 2009. In 2009, she was named chief counsel of the Senate Agriculture Committee, serving under then-Chairman Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas. Earlier in her career, Potts was an associate in the environmental law groups of the Washington, D.C., law firms Mayer Brown, LLP, and Sonnenschein, Nath & Rosenthal. She also clerked for U.S. Magistrate Judge John M. Facciola in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia from 1997-1998. 

Potts earned her law degree at The George Washington University Law School in Washington, D.C., and her Bachelor of Arts in English at [Bryn Mawr College](/org/bryn-mawr-college) in Bryn Mawr, Penn. She is a trustee of The Pennsylvania State University and serves on the boards of Agriculture Future of America, the International Stockmen’s Educational Foundation and the International Meat Secretariat. Potts was also appointed to the USDA’s Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee in 2021.

Julie Anna Potts

Pamela Beall is executive vice president and chief financial officer of MPLX GP LLC, an affiliate of [Marathon Petroleum Corporation](/org/marathon-petroleum-corporation).

Beall was elected to the [Nationwide](/org/nationwide) board in 2021. She also serves on the board of directors of MPLX GP LLC, National Retail Properties, Inc., the board of trustees of the University of Findlay, and is a member of the Ohio Society of CPAs. Beall began her career with Marathon as an auditor and held several finance positions before transferring to USX Corporation as general manager, Treasury Services. She was vice president and treasurer at NationsRent, Inc. and OHM Corporation, and served on the boards of directors of System One Services, Inc. and Boyle Engineering. 

In 2002, Beall rejoined Marathon. She held leadership positions in Business Development, Corporate Affairs and Global Procurement. She also served as vice president of Products, Supply and Optimization, vice president, Investor Relations and Government and Public Affairs, president of MPLX GP LLC, and executive vice president, Corporate Planning and Strategy. Beall assumed her current position in 2016. 

Beall graduated from the University of Findlay with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. In 1984, she received her master’s degree in business administration from [Bowling Green State University](/org/bowling-green-state-university). She is a licensed certified public accountant in Ohio (non-practicing). She attended the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies in 2003.

Pamela Beall

Elisa Nicolas

Teri Vavricek

Nathan Laing

Jim Fowler

Zoheb Upade

Sparky Weilnau is a managing member of Weilnau Family Farms LLC, which specializes in the production of popcorn. Weilnau has also presided over George Weilnau Farm, LLC as president since 2010.

Weilnau was first elected to the [Nationwide](/org/nationwide) board in 2014.

He served the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation from 1997 to 2014 in a variety of roles, including trustee, treasurer and vice president.

Weilnau has served as Erie County commissioner, Milan Township trustee and chairman, and Erie Regional Planning Commission chairman. He is a member of the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association, Ohio Soybean Association, and Milan Chamber of Commerce.

Weilnau serves on the boards of the Milan Historical Museum and Sandusky/Erie County Community Foundation, and is a former council member of the District 5 Natural Resource Assistance Council for Clean Ohio.

Sparky Weilnau

Jeffrey Zellers is Chairman and President of K.W. Zellers & Son, Inc., a seasonal grower-packer-shipper of Arrow brand fresh salad vegetables.

Zellers was elected to the [Nationwide](/org/nationwide) board in 2007 and as vice chairman in 2019.

He serves as director of the Stark Community Foundation and My Community Health Center.  A leading advocate for food safety, he provided congressional testimony in support of the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996. Zellers is a former trustee, first vice president and treasurer of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, and represented Ohio on many committees for the American Farm Bureau Federation. He is a former member of the Stark County YMCA Board of Trustees and past president of The Leafy Greens Council. Zellers also served on a board advisory committee for United Bank.

Jeffrey Zellers

Michael W. Mahaffey is Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer of [Nationwide](/org/nationwide). In this role, Mike leads the development, communication and coordinated execution of enterprise, business unit and corporate function strategies to fulfill [Nationwide](/org/nationwide)’s mission and vision. This includes responsibility for competitive intelligence, macro-trends analysis, strategic planning, strategic initiatives and corporate governance to ensure aligned execution. In addition, Mike has responsibility for corporate development functions including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic partnerships.

Mike joined [Nationwide](/org/nationwide) in 2005 and has served as associate vice president, vice president and senior vice president of enterprise risk and capital management functions. He was named chief risk officer in 2008, and chief strategy officer in 2014. Prior to joining [Nationwide](/org/nationwide), Mike was a member of [Deloitte](/org/deloitte) Consulting's strategy and operations group where his practice areas included finance, strategy, operations, risk and capital management, and mergers and acquisitions. Prior to [Deloitte](/org/deloitte), Mike held several positions in corporate finance and financial systems management.

Mike is chairman of the board of the Risk Institute at The Ohio State University. He is the founding chairman, governance committee chairman, and member of the Executive Committee of the North American Chief Risk Officer Council, a group of chief risk officers of the largest insurers in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda. Mike also serves on the board of trustees of the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) where he is a member of the Finance and Audit Committee.

Mike holds an MBA in finance and corporate strategy from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, and a BBA in accounting from [Pepperdine University](/org/pepperdine-university).

Michael Mahaffey

John L. Carter brings more than 30 years of financial services industry experience to his role as president and chief operating officer of [Nationwide](/org/nationwide) Financial.

John joined [Nationwide](/org/nationwide) in 2005 as president of the [Nationwide](/org/nationwide) Financial Sales and Distribution organization, where he was responsible for the wholesale strategy and distribution of private sector retirement plans, life insurance, annuities, specialty markets and mutual funds through banks, independent broker dealers, regional firms and wirehouses. Through his leadership, John successfully implemented process improvements and distribution alignments to address unmet customer needs and improve the customer experience. 

John became president of the [Nationwide](/org/nationwide) Retirement Plans business in 2013. Under his tenure, Retirement Plans’ assets increased 75% from $80 billion to approximately $140 billion, sales grew by an average of $800 million per year to $14 billion, and we increased the number of members we serve by more than half a million participants.

Prior to joining [Nationwide](/org/nationwide), John was responsible for wealth management and managed accounts distribution through all channels, and oversaw the sales of mutual funds, variable annuities and managed accounts at [Prudential Financial](/org/prudential-financial). John also held executive positions with UBS and the former Kidder Peabody.

John’s advocacy for the retirement security of America extends to his board work with leading industry organizations. He is a trustee and board member of Employee Benefit Research Institute and previously served as the chair of the executive committee of the Insured Retirement Institute. In 2016 he joined the Board of Directors of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce. He frequently travels to Washington, D.C. to lend a voice to regulatory and industry conversations impacting retirement planning.

John holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration/finance from the University of Missouri.

John L. Carter

Kirt Walker is Chief Executive Officer of [Nationwide](/org/nationwide), a mutual company focused on protecting people, businesses and futures with extraordinary care. He was elected to this position in 2019, and in this role also serves as a member of the [Nationwide](/org/nationwide) Board of Directors.

Kirt initially joined the [Nationwide](/org/nationwide) family of companies in 1986. Prior to being elected CEO, he served for 10 years as President and Chief Operating Officer of [Nationwide](/org/nationwide) Financial.

During his first 23 years, he served in various leadership positions within the company’s Property and Casualty business, including President and COO of [Nationwide](/org/nationwide) Insurance and President of Allied Insurance, [Nationwide](/org/nationwide)’s former independent agency subsidiary.

Kirt’s leadership philosophy focuses on “The Four Ps”: People, Planning, Performance and Partnerships. This philosophy extends to driving an engaged, caring culture of associates that leads to better solutions for customers and other stakeholders.

Kirt is a graduate of [Iowa State University](/org/iowa-state-university) where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in management. He also holds a Master of Science in management with an emphasis in leadership degree from The American College.

Kirt is passionate about the community in which he works and lives. He advocates for the professional development and advancement of industry professionals as a board trustee for The Institutes, a property & casualty risk and insurance knowledge group. He also serves on the [American Red Cross](/org/american-red-cross) Board of Governors and the [Columbus State Community College](/org/columbus-state-community-college) Board of Trustees. Kirt previously served as a board member for the American Council of Life Insurers, Association of Ohio Life Insurance Companies, Mid-Ohio Foodbank, [American Red Cross](/org/american-red-cross) of Greater Columbus, [White Castle](/org/white-castle) restaurant company, New Albany Foundation and Greater Des Moines Partnership and as a trustee for Grand View College in Des Moines.

Past honors for his community involvement include being named CEO of the Year by Des Moines Business Journal and an Honored Ally by Stonewall Columbus, Central Ohio’s leading LGBTQ organization.

A native of Irvington, Iowa, Kirt was raised on a Century Farm, instilling the values of hard work and community responsibility that he carries forth today. His favorite pastimes include spending time with family, reading and rooting for the Cyclones.



Kirt Walker

Tim is executive vice president and chief financial officer of Nationwide. He leads the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), which includes Finance, Actuarial, Investment management and Nationwide Realty Investors (NRI). He is also chairman of the Nationwide Trust Company and NRI boards.

Prior to this role, Tim served as senior vice president and chief financial officer for Nationwide Insurance and Financial Services. He was responsible for the P&C and Financial Service organization’s financial operations and reporting, capital and risk management, strategic and operational planning support, actuarial services including pricing and reserving, as well as advanced analytics.

Tim began his career as an actuarial student focusing on risk management, pricing and profitability management. He rose through positions of increasing and adjacent responsibilities in operations, product, and business leadership. In previous roles, he served as chief financial officer of the retirement plans business, chief actuary for Nationwide Financial, and chief financial officer for NF, which included investor relations and transaction responsibilities while NF was a public company.

Tim is a mathematics graduate of Xavier University, a member of the American Academy of Actuaries and a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries. He also serves on the board of trustees of the Columbus Metropolitan Library and the board of the Women’s Care Center.

Tim Frommeyer

Frank Burkett III is President and CEO of Hill’s Supply, Inc., an independent dairy supply, equipment, and service company providing dairy solutions in Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Indiana, and Michigan.

Burkett was elected to the [Nationwide](/org/nationwide) board in 2021.

Burkett also co-owns and serves as Chief Operating Officer of Clardale Farms, Inc., a dairy farm and crop operation in Canal Fulton, Ohio. 

From 2007 to 2021, Burkett held several positions in the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, including serving as OFBF President from 2016 to 2021. He is a former board member of [Farm Bureau Bank](/org/farm-bureau-bank), OFB Health Benefits Plan and the Ohio Dairy Producers Association. 

Burkett received a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture from [The Ohio State University](/org/the-ohio-state-university), with a major in agricultural systems management and a minor in agricultural economics.



Frank Burkett III

Erik Ross

Amy Shore is Chief Customer Officer for [Nationwide](/org/nationwide). In this role, Amy is accountable for developing and executing [Nationwide](/org/nationwide)’s customer strategy to maximize customer acquisition and drive retention to ensure that [Nationwide](/org/nationwide) delivers on its mission. 

Most recently, she served as President, [Nationwide](/org/nationwide) P&C Sales & Distribution. In this role, Amy led P&C agency sales for [Nationwide](/org/nationwide). Her team oversaw staff sales supporting all channels, field sales operations for exclusive and independent agents, and relationship management for larger national agencies/brokers.

Amy has over 30 years of experience in the P&C industry, including over 20 years in varying leadership positions across [Nationwide](/org/nationwide). She has leadership experience in a variety of business functions including sales, underwriting, product/pricing, customer service and general management. She has served as executive sponsor for the [Nationwide](/org/nationwide) All Women’s Associate Resource Group and national chair of the company’s [United Way](/org/united-way) campaign.

Amy holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from [Bowling Green State University](/org/bowling-green-state-university). She also is a Chartered Property/Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU). Amy is actively involved in her local community. Currently, she serves on the boards of the Columbus Symphony and [Bowling Green State University](/org/bowling-green-state-university). She is a past board member and treasurer of [United Way](/org/united-way) of Delaware county and remains active in their Women’s Leadership network.

Amy Shore

Paul Wenger

Mark Howard is executive vice president and chief legal officer of [Nationwide](/org/nationwide). In this role, he leads the company’s trial, legal, government relations, compliance, corporate citizenship, and corporate governance functions.

Mark Howard 

Sara Martinez Tucker

Mark Berven is president and chief operating officer of [Nationwide](/org/nationwide) Property & Casualty, which includes agency-based and direct-to-consumer distribution, excess & surplus/specialty insurance, agribusiness insurance, claims, strategic partnerships, member solutions, and the commercial and personal lines organizations.

He previously served as [Nationwide](/org/nationwide)'s Chief Strategy and Product Management officer.

Mark joined [Nationwide](/org/nationwide) in 1994 and has held positions of increasing responsibility, including roles in claims and in personal and commercial lines underwriting. He has served as regional vice president in both the independent and exclusive agency channels, and previously served as senior vice president for Product and Pricing for all Property and Casualty operations.

Mark holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the [University of Northern Colorado](/org/university-of-northern-colorado) and also holds the designations of Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter and Associate in Claims.

Mark is active in a variety of nonprofit and industry-related organizations. He serves on the Board of the National 4-H Council, Insurance Information Institute and NAMIC. Mark is a past board chair of The Childhood League Center in Columbus, Ohio, and has been involved in the United Way of Central Ohio in various capacities.

Mark Berven

Jones has held numerous leadership roles including Regional Vice President of [Nationwide](/org/nationwide)'s Western US operations, Associate Vice President for the Office of the Chief Executive Officer, Marketing leader of [Nationwide](/org/nationwide)'s Property Casualty businesses, and most recently Financial Services Marketing leader. Ramon earned a bachelor of science degree in finance from [Villanova University](/org/villanova-university), and a master of business administration degree from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He serves as a board member of Directions for Youth and Family Services, a local nonprofit focused on at risk youth. He also serves on the board of the Mt. Carmel Foundation.

Ramon Jones

Suku Radia

Brent Porteus is a managing partner of the family-owned farming and agricultural business, Blair Porteus & Sons.

Porteus was elected to the [Nationwide](/org/nationwide) board in 2011, and is former board chairman of [Nationwide](/org/nationwide) Agribusiness Insurance Company.

In 2013, he was appointed by Governor John Kasich to serve a nine-year term on [The Ohio State University](/org/the-ohio-state-university) Board of Trustees. Porteus has held leadership positions with the Ohio Corn Growers Association, Ohio Corn Marketing Program and the National Corn Growers Association.

Porteus served as president of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation from 2008-2011 and held many leadership roles within the organization. He also represented the farm bureau on international trade missions.

Brent Porteus

Diane Koken is the current Director at [Nationwide](/org/nationwide). Diane has an extensive background in the insurance industry, having served as Commissioner of Pennsylvania Insurance Department, President of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, and Vice Chair of the International Commission on Holocaust Era Insurance Claims. Koken has also served as a board member for numerous companies and organizations.

Diane Koken received their JD from Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law and their BS Magna cum laude from Millersville University of Pennsylvania.

Diane Koken

Marc Howze

Michael Toelle is owner of T & T Farms, a diversified farming company, and was elected to the [Nationwide](/org/nationwide) board in 2013.

Toelle is a board member of CF Industries Holdings, Inc., and former board chairman and longtime board member of CHS, Inc., the largest cooperative business in the United States. He also served as a board member for Cenex, Inc., before it merged with Harvest States Cooperatives to create CHS in 1998.

He is past chairman of the CHS Foundation and previously served as a director for the Agricultural Council of America and Country Partners Cooperative.

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