Bart Kollen
About Bart Kollen
Bart Kollen is the Workplace Solutions Transition Office Work Stream Lead at MassMutual Financial Group, with extensive experience in operations and customer service across various financial institutions.
Title
Bart Kollen serves as the Workplace Solutions - Transition Office Work Stream Lead at MassMutual Financial Group in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States.
Professional Experience
Bart Kollen currently works at MassMutual Financial Group, leading the Workplace Solutions - Transition Office Work Stream since March 2019. Previously, he held the role of Deputy Commissioner at the State of Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development from 2016 to 2019. Kollen served as Vice President at Voya Financial from 2009 to 2015 in New York. Earlier, he worked as Chief of Staff at ING Insurance Americas in the Netherlands from 2007 to 2009. His tenure at ING included directing operations at ING USFS Retirement Services and ING USFS Customer Service.
Industry Expertise
Bart Kollen has a robust background in financial services and economic development. He directed operations at ING USFS Retirement Services and Customer Service, focusing on customer service and operational efficiency. He held roles such as Vice President at Voya Financial and Chief of Staff at ING Insurance Americas. His expertise extends to managing underwriting and claims at Nationale-Nederlanden and contributing to economic development initiatives in Connecticut.
Education
Bart Kollen studied Public Affairs at Indiana University Bloomington in 1995. He later achieved a Master's degree in Public Affairs and Public Administration from Leiden University, studying there from 1990 to 1997.
Nonprofit and Community Involvement
Bart Kollen served as Treasurer at Elementary School De Kring from 2008 to 2009. In this role, he managed the financial responsibilities of the school, demonstrating his commitment to community service.