Story Ideas
See our Story Ideas to learn about The Standard's insights and perspectives on topics such as return to work/stay at work, compliance, retirement readiness, paycheck protection and annuities.
Media Inquiries
The Standard’s public relations professionals assist the media by facilitating interviews with executives and experts, providing background information and serving as company spokespeople.
Please direct all media inquiries to:
Bob Speltz, Senior Director Community and Public Relations
P: 971.212.9549
Melissa Wilmot, Public Relations and Social Media Manager
P: 971.403.6984
Expert Biographies
Paul Garofoli
Regional Sales Director, Individual Annuities
Rich Lane
Vice President Individual Annuities Sales and Marketing
Mark MacGillivray
Director of Financial Institutions, Individual Annuities
John Williams
Regional Sales Director, Individual Annuities
Adam Aschoff
Regional Director – GSI, Individual Disability Insurance
Chris Coy
Regional Director, Individual Disability Insurance
Jill Frohardt
Second Vice President, Individual Disability Insurance Sales
Jeremy Horner
Vice President, Individual Disability Insurance and Corporate Development
Patricia Lynch
Regional Director, Individual Disability Insurance
Sue Schweitzer
Second Vice President, Individual Disability Insurance, Underwriting and Operations
Patrick Sheehan
Regional Director – GSI, Individual Disability Insurance
Bob Speltz
Executive Director of The Standard Charitable Foundation and Senior Director of Community Relations
Jessica Bolar
Senior Product Manager, PFML
Jennifer Gassaway
Senior Product Manager
Charles Glassman, M.D.
Associate Medical Director
Dan Jolivet
Workplace Possibilities Practice Consultant
Melissa Oliver-Janiak
Second Vice President Total Rewards, Human Resources
Jung Ryu
National Accounts Practice Leader
Brenda Smith
Senior Director, Workplace Possibilities
Jeff Smith
Workplace Possibilities Practice Consultant
Katrina Smith
National Practice Leader, Absence Management
Debra Villar
Manager, Disability Management Resources
Evelyn Wilkins-Green
Director of Clinical and Rehabilitation Services
Kent Bartell
Director of Investment Research
Steve Chappell
Vice President of Distribution, Retirement Plan Sales
Ted Schmelzle
Second Vice President, Retirement Plan Services
Ken Waineo
Senior Director, Institutional Products
Jody Meth Yashinsky
Senior Director, Retirement Plan Recordkeeping Product Management
Assets
The brandmark and signature are available for digital or print. Using the blue version is always preferred.
Brandmark Blue
Use for files that will be accessed digitally, including websites, email, digital presentations or other digital media.
Brandmark Blue
Use for items that will be printed in color, including printed presentations, documents, brochures, flyers, giveaways, banners, signs or promotional items.
Brandmark Black
Use for items that will be printed in black and white, including printed presentations, documents, brochures, flyers, giveaways, banners, signs or promotional items.
