The Standard promotes Linney and Kurz to national accounts roles

The Standard promoted Tracy Linney to assistant vice president of National Accounts Client Management and Jason Kurz to assistant vice president of National Accounts Sales within its Employee Benefits business.

Linney will oversee operational alignment, performance, and collaboration across National Accounts Client Management. She has been with The Standard for 20 years and previously held leadership roles in client management, sales operations, event planning, and field sales training.

Kurz will lead national account sales efforts and broker relationships as part of the company’s growth strategy. He joined The Standard in 2005 and most recently served as regional vice president for the Western Region.

“These leadership progressions demonstrate our commitment to investing in people who understand both strategy and application. Tracy and Jason have deep experience, strong leadership skills and a collaborative mindset that will help us continue to strengthen our National Accounts capabilities and support our long-term growth.” – Rick Johnstone, senior vice president of National Accounts Sales and Client Management at The Standard.