Albert T. Annexstad
Albert T. Annexstad | |
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| Alma mater | Minnesota State University, Mankato |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Spouse | Cathy Annexstad |
| Children | Thomas Annexstad Patti Marinovich |
Albert T. Annexstad is an American businessman and philanthropist.
Early life
[edit]Minnesota-born Annexstad graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato.[1]
Career
[edit]Annexstad started his career in marketing at the Federated Mutual Insurance Company in 1965.[2] He served as its President and Chief Executive Officer from 1999 to 2012, and as its Chairman from 2000 to 2012.[1][2] He retired in 2012.[2]
Annexstad was inducted into the Minnesota Business Hall of Fame in 2006.[3] He was the 2010 recipient of the Horatio Alger Award from the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans.[1]
Philanthropy
[edit]Annexstad co-founded the Annexstad Family Foundation with his wife in 2000.[2] Through their foundation, they give scholarships to Big Brothers Big Sisters alumni who attend college.[2]
He serves on the Board of Trustees of Gustavus Adolphus College.[1] He was the 2005 recipient of an honorary doctorate from the college.[2]
Personal life
[edit]Annexstad has a wife, Cathy.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "2010 Horatio Alger Award Winner: Albert T. Annexstad". Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans. Retrieved November 10, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f g Jackson, Jeffrey (June 15, 2012). "Owatonna-based Federated Insurance announces retirement of Al Annexstad". Owatonna People's Press. Owatonna, Minnesota. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
- ^ Kelly, Patricia (July 1, 2006). "Al Annexstad". KYCR. Archived from the original on September 12, 2015. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
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