The Standard Names Cherri Roden Assistant Vice President of Application and Solution Delivery

PORTLAND, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Standard Insurance Company (The Standard) announced today that Cherri Roden has been named assistant vice president of Application and Solution Delivery.

In her new role, Roden will be responsible for providing strategic business solutions that meet the needs of companywide business units in a cost-effective, efficient and secure manner.

Most recently, Roden was second vice president of Product Management and Agility where she was responsible for leading the product management team for the Employee Benefits division as well as the Agility line of business. Previously, Roden was second vice president of Corporate Communications and a director of Business Relations in IT.

Before joining The Standard in 2009, she managed her own consulting firm for 20 years, engaging in multiple strategic technology initiatives within a variety of industries.

“Cherri brings a wealth of business acumen and technology experience to this role,” said Greg Chandler, vice president of Information Technology at The Standard. “I’m pleased she will be part of the IT senior leadership team that helps us realize the transformational strategies of our business.”

Roden earned her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Communications from the University of Arkansas.

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 www.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, Inc., StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., StanCorp Real Estate, LLC, and StanCorp Equities, Inc.