James Lanford

James Lanford is a seasoned professional currently serving as the Director & Actuary at The Standard, where they lead a team focused on economic risk and return measurements. Previously, they held multiple roles at the University of Pennsylvania, including Administrative Coordinator and Associate Director for Conference Operations. Their earlier experience includes positions at StanCorp Financial Group and Northwestern University, where they honed their skills in actuarial analysis and conference management. James earned a BA in Mathematics from Northwestern University, enhancing their analytical capacity in the financial sector.