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Leadership

Meet the people dedicated to doing good.

Like you, our senior leadership team feels privileged that their jobs enable them to make a difference in the lives of others every day. They bring a wealth of insurance, financial, business and leadership experience to GuideOne, but they also bring their passion for doing good and their fierce commitment to community. Our leaders are actively involved in local nonprofits, schools, churches and boards—organizations like yours—so they understand your dedication.

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GuideOne Senior Leadership Team

Ken Cadematori

President & Chief Executive Officer

With over 30 years of leadership and executive experience in finance and accounting, President and Chief Executive Officer Ken Cadematori brings profound insight and a dynamic vision to GuideOne.

Before stepping into his current role, Ken served as GuideOne’s chief financial officer, where he spearheaded the finance team and provided strategic oversight in critical areas such as investments, accounting, financial planning, reinsurance, reserving, capital management, procurement and facilities.

Ken earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Lycoming College and is a certified public accountant. His leadership is driven by a commitment to innovation, excellence and the advancement of GuideOne’s mission.

Travis Sheets

Senior Vice President & General Counsel

Travis leads GuideOne’s legal strategy, focusing on advancing corporate governance and ensuring regulatory compliance. As senior vice president and general counsel, he oversees a wide range of legal functions, provides counsel to support the company’s strategic objectives, and manages both the internal legal team and outside counsel.

Before joining GuideOne in 2024, Travis served as chief legal officer for BH Companies. His career also includes roles as vice president and deputy general counsel for American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company and senior counsel for HNI Corporation.

Travis earned a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School and a Bachelor of Arts in business administration and economics from Austin College. His expertise and leadership drive GuideOne’s commitment to integrity and strategic growth.

Adam Niebrugge

Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

As senior vice president and chief financial officer, Adam drives GuideOne’s financial strategy, overseeing accounting, finance, investments, reserving, capital management and reinsurance. His expertise ensures a solid financial foundation for the company’s long-term growth and stability.

Before becoming CFO, Adam led GuideOne’s actuarial team, where he directed enterprise risk management strategies and assessed financial risk exposures. His experience spans actuarial leadership roles, including reserving, pricing, planning and forecasting.

Adam holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and mathematics from Indiana University Bloomington and a master’s degree in actuarial science from Ball State University. With a focus on precision and innovation, Adam plays a key role in advancing GuideOne’s financial vision.

Troy Spoonemore

Chief Underwriting & Risk Officer

As chief underwriting and risk officer, Troy leads GuideOne’s commitment to underwriting excellence and risk management solutions across all business segments.

Since joining GuideOne in 1998, Troy has developed a comprehensive skill set through roles in claims, loss control, risk management and underwriting. His deep industry knowledge and innovative approach have been instrumental in shaping GuideOne’s success. Most recently, he served as vice president of technology and innovation strategy.

Troy holds an associate degree in applied science, business and information technology from Heald College. His leadership reflects GuideOne’s dedication to innovation, precision and sustainable growth.

GuideOne Board of Directors

 

BERNARD HENGESBAUGH, Chair

Former Chief Executive Officer, GuideOne Insurance; Retired Chief Operating Officer, American Medical Association; Retired Chief Executive Officer & Board Chair, CNA Financial

H. LYNN HORAK, Vice Chair

Retired Chief Executive Officer, Norwest Bank/Wells Fargo

DIANE BRIDGEWATER, Chair of the Audit Committee

Retired Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, LCS Holdings, Inc.

KEVIN FITZGERALD, Chair of Human Resources, Nominating and Governance Committee

Retired Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP

CAROL SANDERS, Chair of Risk Committee

Former Chief Financial Officer, Sentry Insurance Company

CARA HEIDEN

Retired Division Co-President, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

KENNETH CADEMATORI

President & Chief Executive Officer, GuideOne Insurance

MICHAEL HUGHES

Former President of Business Insurance, Liberty Mutual

WEI HUANG

Senior Vice President-Senior Client Investment Officer, Northern Trust Asset Management