Mark Murray
About Mark Murray
Mark Murray serves as the Director of Retirement Education and Planning Services at Transamerica, where he has worked for 21 years. He has successfully coordinated communication and education services for large plan mergers and developed effective training programs, significantly enhancing participant engagement and enrollment.
Work at Transamerica
Mark Murray has served as the Director of Retirement Education and Planning Services at Transamerica since 2003. In this role, he has coordinated participant communication and education services for multiple plan mergers and transitions, which included managing the needs of over 20,000 participants. His leadership has contributed to significant increases in team performance metrics, including participation rates and average deferral amounts.
Education and Expertise
Mark Murray holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Pittsburg State University, where he studied Marketing from 1986 to 1990. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from Colorado State University between 2007 and 2009. He also holds several professional licenses, including Series 6, 63, 65, and 26, which enhance his expertise in retirement planning and financial services.
Background
Mark Murray has a background in retirement education and planning, with over two decades of experience in the field. His career at Transamerica has focused on enhancing participant engagement and education, particularly during significant organizational changes such as mergers. His efforts have led to the development of effective training programs and communication strategies.
Achievements
Mark Murray developed a retirement introduction program for New Employee Orientation that achieved over 76% enrollment among more than 17,000 newly hired participants annually. Additionally, he designed and conducted an off-site training program for consultants within a 250-person division, demonstrating his commitment to improving educational resources and team performance.