Ryan Saul

Experience

• 

  PIPAC

  Dec 1997 - Dec 2012

  Chief Sales & Distribution Officer

  Led a team of 32 employees, driving growth, innovation, and operational efficiency for a broker sales force of more than 5,700 representatives across the Midwest focused on health, life, and annuities.• Increased the sales force by 180% through recruitment and management of the marketing program.• Developed and executed multi-year strategic plans backed by market analysis, increasing revenue by 70%.• Conducted SWOT and situational analysis to provide teams with actionable insights on market risks and opportunities.• Created standard operating procedures and performance management initiatives, as well as training programs for staff and the sales force. Show less

• 

  Saul Insurance

  Jan 2013 - Dec 2016

  Chief Executive Officer

  Founded and led a successful insurance and financial services agency, consulting with over 350 clients, including C-level executives and high-net-worth individuals. • Grew the agency to a portfolio valued at $5.8M through strategic partnerships and innovative client solutions.• Developed and led over 150 educational courses and seminars on key financial services, including wealth management and business planning.

• 

  Regions Bank

  Dec 2016 - Oct 2019

  Vice President

  Directed a high-performing team of 18 associates, focusing on market expansion, customer retention, and operational excellence. Spearheaded the design and execution of growth plans that propelled the company’s financial service offerings.• Increased account portfolio by 45% through strategic business development initiatives and operational realignment.• Championed product and sales training programs, leading to a 220% profit increase.• Streamlined regional banking operations, reducing expenses by 14% through labor cost reallocation. Show less

• 

  Modern Woodmen of America

  Oct 2019 - now

  Marketing Manager, Principal

  Lead national operations, managing over 1,000 representatives in driving aggressive growth and profitability. Deliver strategic oversight in partnership with the Board of Directors, formulating visionary strategies that enhanced brand positioning and customer loyalty.• Increased revenue by 38% through strategic initiatives and innovative customer acquisition tactics.• Drove a 40% improvement in team engagement, reducing turnover by 12%, through a culture of collaboration and inclusion.• Revamped total rewards strategy, achieving a 65% improvement in compensation system efficiency.• Delivered robust financial performance, overseeing P&L management to support sustained growth and profitability. Show less

• 

  University of the People

  Nov 2022 - Jul 2024

  Adjunct Faculty

  • Faculty teaching courses in the Department of Business; including courses Business Policy & Strategy, Leadership, Principals of Marketing, and Strategic Management.• Participates in on-line learning platform Moodle to facilitate class discussions, post grades, and receive class assignments from students.

• 

  The University of Arizona Global Campus

  Jun 2024 - now

  Associate Faculty

  Associate Faculty teaching graduate courses in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program in the Forbes School of Business and Technology. Effectively and consistently utilize expertise in subject matter by providing personal experiences and connecting course knowledge to real-world examples. Enhance course content and resources to encourage student comprehension and application of course learning outcomes. Consistently foster critical thinking through challenging students to elaborate on their thoughts, question their assumptions, examine biases, communicate in a clear and concise manner, and defend their positions throughout the course. Show less