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The Standard has announced an internal leadership promotion within its financial team, reinforcing its commitment to strategic financial oversight. Kevin Sherry, a long-tenured employee with over two decades of experience at the company, has been promoted to the role of Assistant Vice President and Treasurer.
The Standard has promoted Kevin Sherry to Assistant Vice President and Treasurer.
Sherry will provide strategic oversight for treasury operations and financial risk mitigation.
He joined the company in 2002 and has held various roles in Employee Benefits and Finance.
Sherry has been serving as a Senior Director in Corporate Finance since 2020.
He holds a bachelor's degree from Gonzaga University and an MBA from the University of Portland.
The promotion highlights the value of deep institutional knowledge and collaborative leadership.
In his new role, Sherry will provide leadership and strategic oversight for The Standard’s treasury operations. His responsibilities will include managing the company's banking structure, liquidity management, and financial risk mitigation strategies. His promotion from within underscores a career path built on a comprehensive understanding of the company's operations, having joined The Standard in 2002 as a claim examiner in Employee Benefits before transferring to Corporate Finance and Accounting in 2008.
Sherry's career at The Standard demonstrates a history of progressive responsibility. After starting in Employee Benefits, he moved to Corporate Finance as a treasury analyst. He has held several leadership roles within the department, most recently serving as Senior Director since 2020. His long tenure provides him with a unique and deep perspective on the company's financial strategies and operational needs.
“Kevin is a thoughtful and dedicated leader,” said Rob Erickson, executive vice president and chief financial officer at The Standard. “His deep institutional knowledge and collaborative approach continue to strengthen our financial operations.”
This internal promotion ensures continuity and experienced leadership for The Standard's treasury functions, supporting the company's mission of providing financial well-being and peace of mind to its customers.
Established in 1906, The Standard is a family of companies dedicated to helping customers achieve financial well-being and peace of mind. We are a leading provider of financial protection products and services for employers and individual customers. Our products include group and individual disability insurance, group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, group dental and group vision insurance, absence management and paid family leave services, retirement plans products and services and annuities for employers and individual customers.
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