Debbi Sommers
About Debbi Sommers
Debbi Sommers is a Senior Project Manager at Massmutual Financial Group in Springfield, Massachusetts, with extensive experience in project management and insurance.
Current Position at Massmutual Financial Group
Debbi Sommers holds the position of Senior Project Manager at Massmutual Financial Group in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the full life cycle of project management across various product groups. This includes personal and commercial auto, homeowners, claims, life company, and enterprise-wide agency management. She ensures that all projects align with business goals, enhance visibility, and efficiently allocate resources from small initiatives to large-scale projects. Debbi also serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and partner to product managers, working to establish and achieve long-term strategies for each team.
Previous Experience at Farm Family Insurance
Debbi Sommers has extensive experience working for Farm Family Insurance in various capacities. From 2010 to 2013, she served as an Agent and Policyholder Advocate. Prior to this role, she spent 26 years as a Project Manager from 1990 to 2016. In these roles, she gained valuable experience in managing projects and advocating for policyholders, which set a strong foundation for her current position. Her long-term tenure at Farm Family Insurance highlights her deep understanding of the insurance industry and project management.
Early Career at Cover-all and Coverall Technologies
Debbi Sommers began her career at Cover-all and Coverall Technologies, where she worked as an Analyst and Systems Analyst from 1987 to 1990 in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. During her three years at these companies, she gained crucial analytical and technical skills that helped shape her career in project management. Her early roles focused on system analysis and provided her with a strong technical background, which she has leveraged throughout her professional journey.
Educational Background
Debbi Sommers has a strong educational background that supports her professional achievements. She holds a Master of Science from Marist College, which she earned from 1985 to 1987. Prior to her master's degree, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Management at Clarkson University from 1979 to 1983. She also attended Saugerties High School and furthered her knowledge in project management at the Project Management Institute. Her educational achievements are complemented by multiple certifications, including PMP, AINS, AIC-M, and ACS.
Notable Achievements
Debbi Sommers has been recognized for her exceptional contributions in the field of project management. She led a significant claims assessment project in partnership with Ernst & Young to evaluate business processes and determine strategies for staying competitive in the marketplace. In 2011, she received an Award of Distinction for her extraordinary contribution to the TAI life reinsurance system implementation. These achievements underscore her ability to lead complex projects and deliver impactful results.