Scott Names joined Church Mutual in June 2013 as chief information officer. His role was expanded formally in January 2016 with the added responsibility of overseeing all integrations and acquisition activities. In 2019, his role was again expanded to include oversight and management of the shared services organization. This organization has included information technology, claims, commercial operations, corporate services, innovation, data/analytics and risk control.
He earned his bachelor's degree in business administration and finance from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and a master's degree in business administration from Marquette University. Names also holds the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter designation.
He attends Highland Community Church in Wausau, Wisconsin, is active in youth ministries and serves on the Elder Board.