FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
EDUCATORS MUTUAL EXECUTIVE NAMED AS
“30 WOMEN TO WATCH”
Christie Hawkes Honored for Business Leadership, Personal and
Philanthropic Achievement
SALT LAKE CITY (May 14, 2010) – Educators Mutual
Insurance Association (EMIA), a nonprofit organization serving the needs of
Utah’s public schools and institutions for 75 years, today announced
Christie Hawkes, executive vice
president of corporate communications and provider relations, has been named as
one of “30 Women to Watch.” The recognition, which was bestowed by Utah Business magazine, honors 30 female
business leaders who are passionate, driven and
focused, take risks, break barriers and make a difference.
During her tenure with EMIA, Hawkes
has played a key role in the organization’s success. This has included nearly
doubling member’s equity, increasing customer satisfaction rankings to one of
the highest in the local industry, more than doubling enrollment in dental and
vision plans, strengthening relationship with partners and twice being named
Utah’s best insurance company.
“We are
fortunate to have such an exceptional member as part of our executive team who
leads our communications efforts, philanthropic work and advocates EMIA’s goal
to maximize its benefits while keeping premiums low,” said Steve Morrison,
Educators Mutual CEO. “As an effective leader, Christie is successful in all of
her endeavors as she influences people to work together to best serve the needs
of our members.”
Hawkes
began with Educators Mutual Insurance Association (EMIA) as a communication
specialist. She quickly climbed the corporate ladder with promotions to assistant
vice president, vice president and then two years ago to senior vice president
of corporate communications/provider relations, one of the organization’s
highest ranking positions.
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About Educators Mutual Insurance
Association
Educators
Mutual Insurance Association of Utah is a nonprofit organization, which has
been serving the needs of Utah’s employers for 75 years by maximizing heath
benefits while keeping premiums at a minimum. Educators Mutual offers insurance
benefits and services to government, public and higher education groups such as
Utah Transit Authority, Alpine School District and Bountiful City. Plans are
underwritten or provided by Educators Mutual Insurance Association of Utah;
Educators Health Care; Educators Health Plans Health; and Educators Health Plan
Life, Accident and Health. For more information about Educators Mutual
Insurance, visit www.educatorsmutual.com.
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