Tanya Uptegraph Runyon
About Tanya Uptegraph Runyon
Tanya Uptegraph Runyon serves as the Vice President of Sales for Institutional Markets at Transamerica, where she has worked since 2005. She specializes in retirement plan solutions and has over 19 years of experience in the field.
Work at Transamerica
Tanya Uptegraph Runyon has served as Vice President of Sales for Institutional Markets at Transamerica since 2005. In this role, she focuses on managing sales strategies and developing customized retirement plan solutions for various organizations. Her tenure at Transamerica spans 19 years, during which she has contributed to the company's mission of providing comprehensive retirement plan services. Runyon collaborates closely with financial advisors, third-party administrators, and consultants to enhance the retirement planning experience for clients.
Education and Expertise
Tanya Uptegraph Runyon earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the University of Mississippi, completing her studies from 1987 to 1991. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her expertise in retirement plan types, including 401(k), 403(b), 457, profit sharing, and nonqualified deferred compensation plans. Runyon's knowledge enables her to effectively manage and develop tailored retirement plan solutions for a diverse range of organizations.
Background
Before joining Transamerica, Tanya Uptegraph Runyon held the position of Vice President of Sales at Prudential Financial from 2001 to 2004. During her time at Prudential, she gained valuable experience in the financial services industry, which contributed to her subsequent success at Transamerica. Runyon's career has been characterized by a focus on retirement planning and sales, allowing her to build a strong professional reputation in the field.
Achievements
In her role at Transamerica, Tanya Uptegraph Runyon has played a significant part in helping over three million retirement plan participants save and invest for their future. Her contributions to the development of retirement plan solutions have positively impacted a wide range of organizations, from small businesses to large enterprises. Runyon's work emphasizes her commitment to enhancing the retirement planning landscape for clients and participants alike.