Robert Keith Near

Background

Near, Robert Keith was born on August 3, 1945 in Des Moines. Son of Kellock Emmett and Julia Permella (Harper) Near.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Iowa, 1968.

Career

Sales representative, Iowa Paint Company, Des Moines, 1968-1969; from junior to senior pension underwriter, Principal Mutual Life Insurance Company (formerly Bankers Life), Des Moines, 1969-1980; senior training administrator, Principal Mutual Life Insurance Company (formerly Bankers Life), Des Moines, 1980-1982; assistant director recruiting and training, Principal Mutual Life Insurance Company (formerly Bankers Life), Des Moines, 1982-1985; director sponsored benefits, Principal Mutual Life Insurance Company (formerly Bankers Life), Des Moines, 1985-1991; 2d vice president new business development, Principal Mutual Life Insurance Company (formerly Bankers Life), Des Moines, since 1992. Instructor CLU Association, Des Moines, 1985-1987, International Foundation, Des Moines, 1987-1988. Instructor in employee benefits Drake U., Des Moines, 1988-1990.

Achievements

• Robert Keith Near has been listed as a noteworthy Insurance company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Little League, Des Moines, 1970-1974. Board directors Arts & Recreation Council, Des Moines, 1990-1991. Fellow Life Office Management Association.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, gardening, cooking, traveling.

Connections

Married Diana Mae Buttrey, September 24, 1983.

Father:

Kellock Emmett Near

Mother:

Julia Permella (Harper) Near

Spouse:

Diana Mae Buttrey