ADRIAN  — Gleaner Life Insurance Society has appointed Todd M. Warner of Onsted as the 11th president and CEO in the society’s 130-year history. Warner previously served as Gleaner Life’s senior vice president, chief financial officer, and treasurer.

Warner has deep family roots with Gleaner Life. His maternal grandfather was a Gleaner agency manager in western Ohio. His father, the late Bill B. Warner, joined the agency and eventually became a senior vice president and chair of Gleaner’s board of directors. His mother, Sharon, lives in Blissfield, as does his older brother, who owns William O. Warner Insurance Agency.

Warner graduated from Adrian College in 1986 and spent 29 years in accounting and finance with Toledo-area hospital system Mercy Health Partners. His tenure included three years as the CFO and three years as COO of Mercy Health Physicians. He joined Gleaner Life’s board of directors in 2013, stepping aside after six years to fill Gleaner’s CFO and treasurer positions.

“My vision for Gleaner is to honor our legacy by building on our strong foundation and working together with our staff, agents, and other partners to develop the products and services our members need,” Warner stated. “By upholding our commitment to fraternalism, we will foster a supportive and united community.” 

He and his wife, Andrea, live in the Onsted area. He also serves with the Greater Lenawee Chamber of Commerce as treasurer and a board member.

Board chair Margaret Noe said she was “happy and excited and honored” to make the announcement. She also praised Kevin Marti, who served as interim president and CEO while a thorough search for a successor was conducted by Chicago-based insurance recruitment firm The Jacobson Group.

Founded in 1894, Gleaner Life Insurance Society is a nationally recognized not-for-profit fraternal benefit society that assists its members in achieving their financial security goals through a broad range of life insurance and annuity financial solutions.