Type Of Business:
Corporate conglomerate
Expertise:
Corporate training; Marketing the CEO and chairman; Strategic planning; Acquisitions and mergers
Major Product/SVS:
Financial analysis; Business development; Insurance and investment services
Hobbies/Sports:
Sports; Golfing; Traveling
Education Degrees:
Fellow, Life Management Institute; Graduate Studies, Southern Illinois University (1957); Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics, Illinois State University (1954)
Affiliations Awards:
Board Member, American Council of Life Insurance, Washington, D.C.; Board of Directors, Life Insurance Marketing and Research Association
Children's Names:
Troy, Tracey
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlights of his career were being named chairman, CEO, and president of Midland National Life Insurance Co. in 1992 and being named in Midland's National Life Hall of Fame.
Charity:
Co-Chairman, Memorial Hospital Fund Drive; Honor I-Man Award, University of Illinois; Former President, Riverton Athletic Club
Number Of Years In Profession:
45
Number Of Years In Current Position:
18
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his good fortune, education, and being at the right place at the perfect time.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession after serving in the U.S. military. He started at the company as a management trainee and worked his way up to president.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Serving as the chairman of his company; Training corporate personnel and senior officers
Education Certifications:
Chartered Life Underwriter; Fellowship, Life Office Management Association
Awards/Honors:
Hall of Fame, Midland National Life Insurance Company (2001)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Watson plans to work as a mentor.