Shawn Bengtson

Shawn Bengtson has extensive experience in finance and risk management, currently serving as EVP & Chief Risk Officer at WoodmenLife since May 2001, with a history of roles including VP & Chief Investment Officer and Securities Portfolio Manager. Prior to WoodmenLife, Shawn Bengtson held academic positions such as Visiting Assistant Professor of Finance at Creighton University and Dean of Graduate Programs at College of Saint Mary. Early career experience includes leadership roles at Bellevue University and Mutual of Omaha. Education includes a Ph.D. in InterDepartmental Area of Business from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and an Associate of Science in Mathematics and Statistics from York University - Nebraska.