William Roderick
About William Roderick
William Roderick is a Manager of Sales Support at Modern Woodmen of America, where he has worked since 2000. He has held various roles within the organization, including Marketing Manager and Divisional Field Manager, and has a strong academic background in Public Affairs and Humanities.
Current Role at Modern Woodmen of America
William Roderick serves as the Manager of Sales Support at Modern Woodmen of America, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he leads a team that focuses on providing support to financial representatives and managers. His responsibilities include developing systems, tools, and language that enhance sales effectiveness. This role builds on his extensive experience within the organization, where he has contributed to various aspects of sales and marketing.
Previous Experience at Modern Woodmen of America
William Roderick has a long history with Modern Woodmen of America, having joined the organization in March 2000. He progressed through several key positions, including Divisional Field Manager from 2005 to 2010 and Marketing Manager from 2010 to 2016. In these roles, he was instrumental in promoting life insurance sales ideas and concepts, as well as identifying and communicating best practices in the sales process.
Educational Background
William Roderick has an extensive educational background. He studied at Augustana College, where he earned an A.B. in Humanities and Political Science from 1981 to 1985. He later attended The University of Iowa, obtaining a Master of Arts in Public Affairs from 1990 to 1992. His early education was completed at Hinckley-Big Rock High School, where he graduated from 1977 to 1981.
Professional Experience at Augustana College
Before his tenure at Modern Woodmen of America, William Roderick worked at Augustana College. He served as the Admissions Counselor and Assistant Dean of Admission from 1985 to 1990. He later became the Director of the Alumni Admissions Program, a role he held from 1994 to 1997. His work at the college involved engaging with prospective students and managing admissions processes.