Nov 8, 2023
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Celebrate National STEM Day with Group 1001 Employees
Today is National STEM Day celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics skills! At Group 1001, hundreds of our employees have STEM degrees that have led them to rewarding and important careers.
STEM Day was created because studies revealed that U.S. students were not keeping up with other countries in these disciplines. This day recognizes and promotes the importance for all ages to explore these exciting fields that are changing our world. Nearly all STEM careers are on the U.S. Labor Department’s 10 fasting growing occupations.
To align with Parity Week by Gainbridge®, events celebrating women in sports, we are featuring women in STEM careers at Group 1001.
Amy Johnson, AVP, IT, started her career in operations. “As an operations leader, I was passionate about building motivated, high-performing teams and recognized the vital role technology played in achieving this. Through technology, I was able to develop ways to enhance the team's knowledge, skills, and efficiency and enable a culture of collaboration. For me, this was the cornerstone of providing high-quality service to our clients. As technology began to evolve, I became increasingly interested in pursuing a career centered on delivering the technology solutions necessary to support the business and eventually moved into IT as a Program Manager. This career path led me to my current role as a Business Solutions Partner supporting annuity operations.”
Ashley Baechle, Director, IT, loves being able to utilize technology to solve business problems in her role. “Someone early in my career said, ‘work smarter, not harder.’ Finding solutions that do just that makes me walk away at the end of the day feeling accomplished.”
Lindsay Fulmer, AVP, Principal Technology Strategy, was planning on majoring in business until she tried computer programming, which led her to focus on information systems. “I find business change and evolution to be exciting and intellectually stimulating. Helping people with business challenges and developing creative, strategic solutions is the core of what I do. I love to facilitate process improvements within the organization, which make us more successful, and creates competitive advantages.”
Advice to Students Interested in a STEM Career
According to Amy, “Find what excites you and pursue opportunities to practice your skills. Talk to your parents and teachers about ways to engage with individuals who work in your field of interest and job shadow for careers that interest you. Take risks, push boundaries, and don't be afraid of making mistakes!”
Lindsay emphasized the importance of having diversity in the field. “Diversity brings unique perspectives and alternate ways to address challenges and is critical in developing creative solutions.”
“If you have a passion for STEM, follow it,” said Ashley. “There were times when I questioned if I was good enough to succeed when the coursework became difficult. It was easy to fall into a negative head space and compare myself to those getting higher marks in school or passing exams quicker than me. Keep with it during those struggles because passion and drive along the way get you where you are meant to be.”
Group 1001 is fortunate to have numerous employees focused on STEM roles to ensure our sustained growth, innovations, and stability.
Check out our careers page for exciting job opportunities.
Feb 8, 2024
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Celebrating Black History Month
Every February, the United States honors the contributions, sacrifices, and achievements of Black Americans who have helped shape the nation. We’ve asked several Group 1001 employees how they celebrate Black History Month and what it means to them.
Black History Month originally started as National Negro History Week in...
Dec 4, 2023
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Group 1001 Employees Make a Difference: Celebrating International Volunteer Day
International Volunteer Day is Tuesday, December 5, celebrating solidarity through volunteering. The day focuses on driving positive change through volunteering. With an inspired focus on giving back, Group 1001 is always actively seeking to contribute to the communities in which we operate. Our priority is to have a p...
Oct 2, 2023
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Each year, we celebrate National Hispanic American Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. At Group 1001, we appreciate our diversity and strive t...
Sep 18, 2023
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Indy Women in Tech’s Jessica Maginn Awarded Fundraiser of the Year
Congratulations to Jessica Maginn, Marketing Communications Coordinator for Indy Women in Tech (IWiT), for being named Fundraiser of the Year by OneCause’s Raise Awards!
This award acknowledges “the rock stars among us, who aspire and inspire us each and every day. These individuals live out the organization’s mission, ...
Sep 14, 2023
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Group 1001 Women Help Build Home for Family
Ten women from Group 1001 joined together for one goal: to help build the foundation for a deserving family’s home in Lebanon, Ind.
In August, Habitat for Humanity of Boone County visited the Zionsville office to speak about its mission and volunteer opportunities as part of the company’s 1001 Hours of Impact. Group 10...
Sep 13, 2023
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1001 Hours of Impact Campaign Exceeds 1500 Volunteer Hours
On July 19 Group 1001 launched 1001 Hours of Impact to engage and unite employees in an ongoing corporate initiative through volunteering and impactful team events. In just six weeks, our employees went above and beyond to secure more than 1500 volunteer hours!
More than 215 employees in 11 different states volunteered...
Sep 7, 2023
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Indy Women in Tech Summit Shares Strategies for Success
The Indy Women in Tech (IWiT) Summit took place Wednesday, August 30 in Indianapolis. Twenty-two employees from Group 1001 (including volunteers) attended the Summit, thanks to complimentary tickets from IWiT. More than 190 attendees in total enjoyed the session. The Summit was part of Rally, a three-day global innovat...
Aug 21, 2023
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Waltham Office Completes Successful Back-to-School Backpack Drive
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” – Arthur Ashe, Former Pro Tennis Player
This quote describes the recent volunteer activity undertaken in Waltham as employees donated supplies, assembled and filled backpacks, loaded trucks, and delivered 255 fully-stocked backpacks to families in need with el...
Aug 21, 2023
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Employees Are Making an Impact by Volunteering
Our employees are making an incredible impact in their communities through volunteering. Outside 1001 Hours of Impact, many have dedicated their time, energy, and passion to various causes close to their heart. Whether it was lending a helping hand at local shelters, participating in environmental clean-ups, or support...
Aug 17, 2023
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1001 Hours of Impact - Gleaners Food Bank Recap
Group 1001 employees have achieved 850+ hours across the company for 1001 Hours of Impact!
August 9 and 11, 100 employees joined over two days for a combined 284 hours to make a difference for food-insecure Hoosiers across 21 counties. We partnered with Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana for its drive-thru food distribution...
Aug 17, 2023
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Group 1001’s Gu Xie Is Leading the Organization to Be Data Centric in Decision Making
Gu Xie, Head of Data Engineering for Group 1001, is already making huge waves as he approaches one year on the job, leading the transformation of the organization to become data-centric. Gu built an innovative platform from the ground up, focused on new capabilities and data to enable analytic outcomes and empower team...
Aug 2, 2023
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Group 1001 Employees Are Helping Their Communities
Our employees are making an incredible impact in their communities through volunteering. Outside 1001 Hours of Impact, many have dedicated their time, energy, and passion to various causes close to their heart. Whether it was lending a helping hand at local shelters, participating in environmental clean-ups, or support...
Jun 18, 2023
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Celebrating Father's Day
When Michael Nichols was a little kid growing up in Daytona Beach, Florida, the sport of NASCAR was something he picked up by osmosis. He didn’t just take in the sport because he lives 10 miles from Daytona International Speedway, he was consumed by it. So, like any father would, Mike Nichols leaned into his son’s pass...
May 30, 2023
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Brothers Serve in Army Reserves and Work Together at Group 1001
Military Appreciation Month
As we celebrate Military Appreciation Month, two brothers deserve recognition for serving the United States Army and Group 1001. Josh Satterfield, Senior Manager for Clear Spring Life & Annuity Company (CSLAC) and Delaware Life, and brother Isaac Satterfield, Team Lead for Delaware Life, ...
May 14, 2023
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Celebrating Mother's Day
The story of how Nick Sanchez became a race car driver starts with his mom, Shanie Sanchez, and a Google search. From the time Nick was a small child, he wanted to drive anything with four wheels and an engine: the family's John Deere, ATV, golf cart, etc. So, as Nick tells it, Shanie got on Google and searched, “...
