Springfield, IL  (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Springfield based Horace Mann Educators Corporation has named a new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.  President and CEO Marita Zuraitis announced Monday Ryan Greenier has been appointed to the position effective Oct. 1. He will succeed Bret Conklin, who will remain with the company through 2025 to assist with the transition.

“Ryan brings strong financial experience and expertise to the CFO role and will serve us well as we continue to deliver distinctive service to our customers, shareholders, agents and employees. Since joining the company, he has optimized our investment portfolio and balance sheet, played a critical role in the success of key transformational transactions, all while maintaining strong relationships with investors and rating agencies,” said Zuraitis.

Prior to being appointed Deputy CFO, Greenier held several leadership roles including Chief Investment Officer and Senior Vice President of Finance, Vice President of Corporate Finance, and Vice President of Investor Relations. Prior to joining Horace Mann, Greenier, a certified public accountant, held leadership roles at The Hartford in investor relations and investments, and began his career at Deloitte and Touche.

Greenier earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from Pace University and a Master of Business Administration in finance from the University of Connecticut.