Nathan Whiteley
About Nathan Whiteley
Nathan Whiteley serves as the Assistant Vice President of Absence, Short Term Disability, and Return to Work Services at The Standard. He has extensive experience in disability benefits management, having held various leadership roles at Standard Insurance Company and The Standard since 2005.
Current Role at The Standard
Nathan Whiteley serves as the Assistant Vice President of Absence, Short Term Disability, and Return to Work Services at The Standard. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the organization from the Portland, Oregon area. In this role, he oversees various aspects of absence management and disability services, ensuring effective support for clients and their employees.
Previous Experience at Standard Insurance Company
Before joining The Standard, Nathan Whiteley worked at Standard Insurance Company in various capacities. He served as the Manager of Absence Management from 2010 to 2014, where he played a significant role in establishing the Short Term Disability and Leave of Absence team. He also held the position of Director of Disability Benefits from 2014 to 2022, and prior to that, he was the Supervisor of the Long Term Disability Claims Team from 2005 to 2010.
Education and Expertise
Nathan Whiteley earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Finance from Oregon State University, where he studied from 1998 to 2002. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his roles in absence management and disability services, allowing him to apply financial principles effectively within his current and previous positions.
Achievements in Absence Management
During his tenure in absence management, Nathan Whiteley has been instrumental in managing a team through significant growth and change. He played a key role in expanding the Absence Management Service Center, which increased by more than 100,000 covered lives and tripled its client base since late 2010. His leadership has contributed to the overall success and efficiency of the services provided.