Keith Mays, MBA
About Keith Mays, MBA
Keith Mays, MBA, is a Regional Director at Modern Woodmen of America, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in financial services, having held various leadership roles at companies such as New York Life Insurance Company and Principal Financial Group.
Work at Modern Woodmen of America
Keith Mays serves as the Regional Director at Modern Woodmen of America, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he works directly with members to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their goals. He also coaches and mentors a team of financial representatives in both Charlotte and Upstate South Carolina. Mays engages in reviewing and adjusting financial plans over time to ensure they meet the evolving needs of members.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Before joining Modern Woodmen of America, Keith Mays held various positions in the financial services sector. He worked as a Partner at New York Life Insurance Company from 2019 to 2022 and served as Regional Managing Director at Principal Financial Group from 2014 to 2018. His earlier roles include Eastern Division Recruiting and Sales Director at Genworth Financial from 2010 to 2013 and Brokerage and Sales Director at Mass Mutual Financial from 2008 to 2010.
Military Background
Keith Mays served in the US Army as a Linguistic Interrogator from 1996 to 2000, specifically in the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. This experience contributed to his leadership skills and ability to work under pressure.
Education and Expertise
Keith Mays holds an MBA from Auburn University, where he studied Business. He also earned a BA in Organizational Communication from the University of South Alabama. Additionally, he studied Spanish at the Defense Language Institute from 1996 to 1997. His educational background supports his expertise in financial planning and communication.
Coaching and Mentoring
In his current role, Keith Mays focuses on coaching and mentoring financial representatives. He emphasizes the importance of helping members define their goals, assess their financial situations, and create adaptable financial plans. His approach includes ongoing reviews and adjustments to financial strategies to ensure they remain relevant to members' needs.