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William Phillips ‘68
Vice President and Chief Security and Safety Officer
CNA Insurance
Chicago, Ill.


Bill’s position entrusts him with the safety and security of CNA employees and assets, a role he has earned with his proven track-record in national and international corporate risk management and consulting. He has testified before Congress on safety issues and regulations, is active on several American Society of Mechanical Engineers standard setting committees, and participates with the State Department’s Overseas Security Advisory Council. A fellow and former national president of the American Society of Safety Engineers, he has been recognized with the Award of Valor from the National Grain and Feed Association and as an International Person of Distinction from the Grain Elevator and Processing Society. He takes pride in the positive impact he makes on the lives of others, and enjoys the challenge of working across the corporation with a wide variety of leaders.

“Florida Southern College provided me with highly effective communication skills that are essential to, and a key for, success in business and careers.”