J. Philip Casey – Chairman, Commercial Services Group and President and CEO, Explore Information Services
J. Philip Casey is Chairman of Altegrity’s Commercial Services Group and President and CEO of Explore Information Services, the leading provider of data solutions to the insurance industry. For more than two decades, property and casualty insurers have relied upon Explore for innovative solutions that effectively identify risk and reduce underwriting costs. Explore is a trusted source of data to more than 150 carriers across the country, including 14 of the top 20 personal lines insurers.
Mr. Casey has served as the leader of Explore since the company was acquired from The Schwan Food Company in late 2005. He was promoted from Vice President and General Manager to President of the business in December 2008, in recognition of the business’s strong performance and its importance to the corporation’s overall growth plans.
Mr. Casey had led Explore since 1998 after starting at the company as the Director of Sales and Marketing in 1995. Before coming to Explore, Mr. Casey served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing with Primenet Data Systems, Inc. from 1994 to 1995 and held a similar position with Jordan Industries, Inc. from 1991 to 1993. He was with Lifetouch, Inc. from 1984 to 1991, starting as Vice President Market Development – Senior Division and advancing to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer – Senior Division in 1987. Prior to 1984, Mr. Casey held senior marketing and sales positions with Official Airline Guidelines, Inc. and American Airlines.
Mr. Casey has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Bethany College and a Master of Business Administration degree from Northwestern University.
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Steve W. Webb – Senior Vice President and General Manager, Explore Information Services
Steven W. Webb is senior vice president and general manager for Explore Information Services. He joined the company in December 2006 and was previously the company’s vice president of market development.
Mr. Webb is responsible for leading Explore’s efforts to define, develop, and commercialize organic growth initiatives and to identify new opportunities to extend Explore’s existing products. Prior to joining Explore, Mr. Webb spent 14 years in a variety of marketing and business leadership roles at 3M Company, both in the U.S. and in Europe.
Mr. Webb has a Master of Business Administration degree in Marketing from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from Luther College. He is a Certified Public Accountant and is trained as a Six Sigma Master Black Belt.
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Tom D. Eggenberger – Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Explore Information Services
Tom Eggenberger is vice president of sales and marketing for Explore Information Services. He joined Explore in 1996 and has served as the company’s sales and marketing leader for the past 12 years.
Explore’s successful suite of insurance data products has provided consistent growth for the division and a prestigious list of customers, including 14 of the nation’s top 20 personal lines insurers.
Mr. Eggenberger has more than 25 years of experience in high-technology, vertical market sales. He has held prior sales and marketing leadership positions with PrimeNet Data Systems, Lifetouch, Jostens, and Unisys.
Mr. Eggenberger has a business degree from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Jon G. Hemze – Director of Operations, Explore Information Services
Jon Hemze is director of operations of Explore Information Services, the leading provider of data solutions to the insurance industry.
As director of operations, Mr. Hemze is responsible for information technology, quality assurance, and information security at Explore. He started with the company in 2000 as a business systems analyst and was promoted to senior manager of operations in 2005, responsible to implement the structure and process to facilitate growth. In recognition of the company’s stability and growth, he was promoted to director of operations in 2008.
Mr. Hemze draws on his nearly 16 years of software development experience to deliver data solutions to the insurance industry.
Mr. Hemze received his technology education from Minnesota State University, Mankato.
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Cliff J. Adel – Director of Government Affairs, Explore Information Services
Cliff Adel serves as director of government affairs for Explore Information Services. Mr. Adel is involved in the strategic planning and day-to-day management of Explore’s relationships with state governments and industry associations.
Prior to joining Explore, Mr. Adel served as General Manager of Automated Equipment LLC from 2005 to 2008. There, he was responsible for the strategic planning and all aspects of the daily operations of the food service equipment manufacturer.
Prior to Automated Equipment, Mr. Adel was the CFO of Schwan’s Global Consumer Brands from 2001 to 2004. In that role, he was responsible for the development of global information systems, controls, and reporting for Schwan’s $1 billion frozen food business operating in North America and Europe. He began with the Schwan Food Company in 1993 and held various roles of increasing importance, including Controller of the technology business, of which Explore was a part.
Mr. Adel worked for the public accounting firm of Larson Allen from 1988 to 1993 in the areas of audit and accounting for manufacturing and financial institutions.
Mr. Adel has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from St. Cloud State University and is a Certified Public Accountant.
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Anne E. Pearson – Human Resources Manager, Explore Information Services
Anne Pearson is the Human Resources Manager for Explore Information Services. Ms. Pearson possesses several years of recruiting and HR expertise working with high-growth technology companies. Her primary focus with Explore is on recruiting and on-boarding, performance management, and employee engagement and development programs.
Prior to Explore, Ms. Pearson held human resources positions with technology and predictive analytics firms, such as Fair Isaac Corporation and Enclarity.
Ms. Pearson holds a Bachelor of Science degree from St. Catherine University.
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Judy A. Beauchamp – Controller of Explore Information Services
Judith Beauchamp is the Controller of Explore Information Services. As Controller, Ms. Beauchamp is responsible for the company’s financial reporting, forecasting, and annual business plan.
Ms. Beauchamp has more than 15 years of accounting experience, in both the public and private sectors, working for such diverse companies as KPMG Peat Marwick, Bank of America, Kemper Real Estate Management Company, ENRON, and Westaff.
Ms. Beauchamp has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from California State University, Chico, and is a Certified Public Accountant.
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