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The Standard Hires Elizabeth Cushing as Second Vice President and Chief of Staff for Employee Benefits

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Standard welcomes Elizabeth Cushing as second vice president and chief of staff for Employee Benefits.

Cushing joins The Standard with more than 25 years of experience in organizational and leadership development, performance management and executive coaching. She previously held roles at Booz Allen Hamilton, Slalom and Korn Ferry.

At The Standard, Cushing will serve as critical advisor and strategic partner to the Employee Benefits executive team, monitoring key initiatives across various functions and departments as well as overseeing designated operational decisions and implementation.

“Elizabeth’s proven track record, diverse experience and people-centered approach will help our organization move swiftly as our scope and scale continue to grow,” said David Payne, vice president of Employee Benefits at The Standard.

Cushing graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and earned a Master of Business Administration degree in strategy from Georgetown University.

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 and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, group dental and group vision insurance, voluntary and supplemental benefits, absence management and paid family leave services, retirement plans products and services and annuities for employers and individuals. For more information about The Standard, visit standard.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

SOURCE: The Standard

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Melissa Wilmot
The Standard
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971.403.6984

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Headquarters: Portland, OR
CEO: Dan McMillan
Employees: 5,232
Organization: PRI

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