NAVA names president and CEO

Catherine J. Weatherford replaces Mark Mackey, who in January announced that he would step down from the post.
AUG 22, 2008
NAVA Inc. today appointed Catherine J. Weatherford president and chief executive, effective Sept. 3. Ms. Weatherford replaces Mark Mackey, who in January announced that he would step down from the post. Since then, Mr. Mackey has continued leading the Reston, Va.-based variable annuity association and will remain with the group to assist in the leadership transition. Previously, Ms. Weatherford was executive vice president and CEO of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, the Kansas City, Mo.-based regulators’ association. She had held that position for 12 years.

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