The Standard Promotes Doug Stearns to Second Vice President of Application and Solution Delivery Strategic Partner Management

PORTLAND, Ore. — Standard Insurance Company (The Standard) announced today that Doug Stearns has been promoted to second vice president of Application and Solution Delivery Strategic Partner Management.

In his new role in the IT organization, Stearns will lead management of The Standard’s strategic information technology partners who provide application life-cycle management of business-critical systems and deliver solutions for portfolio initiatives.

Stearns joined The Standard in 1993 and has held various leadership roles with responsibility for IT infrastructure, solutions and engineering as well as operations. Most recently, he was senior director of IT Application Solutions Delivery.

“Doug has a unique depth and breadth of senior leadership experience across IT at The Standard spanning more than 25 years,” said Cherri Roden, assistant vice president of Application and Solution Delivery at The Standard. “I’m excited to have him in this role and further refine how we effectively manage strategic partners to bring greater value to The Standard and our customers.”

Stearns earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and management from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington.

About The Standard

The Standard is a family of companies dedicated to helping customers achieve financial well-being and peace of mind. In business since 1906, we are a leading provider of financial protection products and services for employers and individuals. Our products include group and individual disability insurance, group life, dental and vision insurance, voluntary (employee-paid) benefits, absence management services, and retirement plans and annuities for employers and individuals. For more information about The Standard, visit standard.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn.

The Standard is the marketing name for StanCorp Financial Group, Inc., and its subsidiaries: Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Mortgage Investors, LLC, StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., StanCorp Real Estate, LLC, and StanCorp Equities, Inc.