BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee has promoted Ralph Woodard to the position of treasurer and chief risk officer. He previously served as controller and chief accounting officer.
In in his new role, Woodard will oversee investment management, operating and capital budgeting, corporate strategy and development, corporate planning and forecasting and enterprise risk management. He has more than 27 years of experience in various audit, accounting and financial roles.
“Ralph has built a track record of success in his previous roles during his many years of service to BlueCross,” said John Giblin, BlueCross chief financial officer. “In his new position, Ralph brings a depth of knowledge of our industry and organization, as well as more than 20 years of financial discipline, expertise and leadership.”
Woodard earned a bachelor of science in accounting from Auburn University and a master of business administration from Vanderbilt University’s Owen School of Business. He is a certified public accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Rains heads state offices
Fisher Brown Bottrell Insurance, Inc., has opened a Tennessee office in Nashville headed by Chattanooga native Parker Rains, a company vice president.