Shari McConnell

Shari McConnell, CEBS, ARPC, is an accomplished professional in the retirement services sector, currently serving as Director of New Business Marketing at Transamerica since August 2025. Previously, Shari held the position of Director of Plan Sponsor Retention and Engagement at Corebridge Financial, where strategic programs and client retention initiatives led to growth in the Group Retirement business. During a substantial tenure at TIAA from June 2008 to December 2023, Shari advanced through various leadership roles in Acquisition Marketing, successfully developing B2B campaigns and strategies to enhance sales funnel effectiveness. Prior experience includes a Business Consultant role at AIG Retirement Services, where strategic input improved RFP quality, and a Pension Consultant role at VALIC, which involved liaising between sales teams and clients. Shari holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Tennessee at Martin.