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Stephanie Lundquist, Bryan Jordan join Securian Financial Board of Directors

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Securian Financial today announced the elections of Stephanie Lundquist and D. Bryan Jordan to its board of directors, further strengthening the company’s governance with two accomplished leaders who bring deep expertise in human capital strategy, financial services and corporate leadership. They assumed their director roles on April 1, 2026.

Lundquist is chief human resources officer at Cargill and a member of its executive team, where she leads global human resources strategy for more than 155,000 employees across 70 countries. A seasoned business and HR leader, she has extensive experience aligning people, culture and strategy to drive growth and innovation. Prior to joining Cargill in 2022, Lundquist spent more than 15 years at Target, where she held several senior leadership roles, including chief human resources officer and president of the company’s food and beverage business.

Jordan is chairman, president and chief executive officer of First Horizon Corporation, a financial services company with approximately $83 billion in assets and the parent company of First Horizon Bank, which operates more than 400 branches in 12 states in the southeastern U.S. He has led the organization since 2008 and previously served as chief financial officer at Regions Financial Corporation. His career also includes positions at First Union Corporation and KPMG. Jordan brings extensive experience in banking, capital markets and risk management, along with a strong track record of community and industry leadership.

“We are thrilled to welcome Stephanie and Bryan to Securian Financial’s board of directors,” said Chris Hilger, Securian Financial’s chairman, president and CEO. “Stephanie’s expertise in building high-performing, inclusive cultures and Bryan’s deep financial services leadership and strategic insight will be invaluable as we continue to grow and deliver on our purpose. Their perspectives will further strengthen our ability to serve customers and position our company for long-term success.”

Lundquist currently serves on the boards of Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, the Cargill Foundation and the CHRO Association, and she previously served as an independent director for Sysco, where she contributed to committees focused on compensation, technology and corporate social responsibility. Lundquist holds a bachelor’s degree in business and communication from Concordia College, and she has completed executive education in board governance at Harvard Business School.

Jordan serves on multiple corporate and nonprofit boards, including Memphis Tomorrow, Operation HOPE, the Mid-Size Bank Coalition of America (MBCA), the Memphis Medical District Collaborative (MMDC) and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine Board of Visitors. He is a member of the Bank Policy Institute (BPI) and the Tennessee Business Leadership Council (TBLC), and he is a co-chair of the Concordance First Chance Campaign. Jordan holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting from Catawba College in Salisbury, North Carolina.

ABOUT SECURIAN FINANCIAL

To be confident in your financial future, you need to trust the strength and commitment of the companies you choose to work with. For more than 145 years, the Securian Financial family of companies has been developing innovative insurance and retirement solutions to meet the evolving needs of individuals, families and businesses. Offered through partnerships with employers, financial professionals and affinity groups, our products help bring peace of mind to more than 23 million customers throughout the United States and Canada. We are trusted by our partners and customers to fulfill our purpose of helping to build secure tomorrows. For more information about Securian Financial, visit securian.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.

Securian Financial is the marketing name for Securian Financial Group, Inc., and its subsidiaries. Insurance products are issued by its subsidiary insurance companies, including Minnesota Life Insurance Company and Securian Life Insurance Company, a New York authorized insurer.

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Headquarters: St. Paul, MN
CEO: Chris Hilger
Employees: 5,500
Organization: PRI
Revenues: $8.2 billion (2024)
Net Income: $283 million (2024)

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651-665-7558
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