Colten Collier
About Colten Collier
Colten Collier is a Project Manager and Scrum Master with extensive experience in the insurance and financial services sectors. He has worked at Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance and PSCU, and has held various roles in business analysis and account management throughout his career.
Work at Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance
Colten Collier has served as a Project Manager Scrum Master at Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance since 2017. In this role, he oversees project management processes and implements Scrum methodologies to enhance team productivity and project outcomes. His tenure at the company spans seven years, during which he has contributed to various projects that align with the company's goals in the insurance sector.
Current Role at PSCU
In addition to his role at Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance, Colten Collier has been working as a Senior Scrum Master and Project Manager at PSCU since 2020. His responsibilities include leading agile teams, facilitating Scrum ceremonies, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects. His experience in this position has further developed his skills in project management and agile methodologies over the past four years.
Education and Expertise
Colten Collier obtained an Associate of Arts degree from Des Moines Area Community College, completing his studies from 2008 to 2010. He furthered his education at the University of Montana, where he earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration from 2005 to 2008. He also attended the University of Iowa. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his roles in project management and business analysis.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current positions, Colten Collier worked at several organizations. He served as a Business Solutions Developer at Farm Bureau Financial Services from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, he was a Business Analyst at Athene USA for one year in 2014. His career began at Marsh & McLennan Companies, where he worked as an Account Manager and Account Service Analyst from 2012 to 2014. This diverse experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of project management and business operations.
High School Education
Colten Collier completed his high school education at Valley High School, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. This foundational education set the stage for his subsequent academic and professional pursuits.