Allied Solutions promoted Mark Bugalski to senior vice president and chief growth officer effective January 1st. Bugalski most recently led the sales and marketing division for Allied’s Southern region covering 13 states.
“We’ve got a talented and deep sales and marketing team at Allied,” said Allied Solutions CEO Pete Hilger. “It’s a win-win when we develop and promote in-house talent to maintain continuity for our clients and customers. Mark is an industry leader and is well-positioned to support Allied’s continued growth and new market development.”
Bugalski has more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He joined Allied Solutions in 2004 and began his career at Allied's parent company, Securian Financial. Bugalski earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Iowa State University and is a Chartered Life Underwriter, a professional designation recognizing extensive knowledge of the life insurance industry and the underwriting process.
Over a 12-month period, Bugalski will partner with outgoing Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer David Underdale to ensure a smooth transition for clients and employees. Underdale plans to retire in December 2023 after a nearly 40-year tenure at both Allied Solutions and Securian Financial.