Gleaner Life names Todd Warner new president and CEO

December 17, 2024

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 became Gleaner Life’s Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer in 2019.

Warner has deep family roots with Gleaner Life. His maternal grandfather was a leading 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. Todd’s mother, Sharon, lives in Blissfield as does his older brother who owns William O. Warner Insurance Agency.

Todd Warner graduated from Adrian College in 1986 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. He 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.

The unanimous appointment was reported Dec. 12 by Board of Directors Chair Margaret Noe, saying 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. “We have grown in such incredible ways that have served us well, and we will be forever grateful for your tenure from day one,” Noe said of Marti.

Founded in 1894, Gleaner Life Insurance Society is a nationally recognized not-for-profit fraternal benefit society. Gleaner assists its members in achieving their financial security goals through a broad range of life insurance and annuity financial solutions. As a fraternal organization, Gleaner provides volunteer opportunities and supports outreach programs. These make a difference in the lives of our members and the communities where they live, work and serve.