Alex Williams

COUNTRY Financial is a member of Ragan's Communication Leadership Council.

Alex Williams is a dedicated servant leader with nearly 30 years of experience in the insurance and financial services sectors. Alex has honed his expertise primarily in internal communications and banking. He currently holds the position of Corporate Communications Manager at COUNTRY Financial, a Fortune 1,000 company.  He is also the Chief Communications Evangelist for Rednaxela Communications – a consulting firm he launched in 2019 to help non-profit organizations achieve their communication objectives.

Alex's academic credentials include an MBA from the Jack Welch Management Institute and a BS in Public Relations from the School of Communications at Illinois State University. As a lifelong learner, he has also earned the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designations. Additionally, Alex is a proud graduate of the Multicultural Leadership Program (MCLP) whose mission is cultivating leaders to make significant impacts in both community and business leadership roles.

Beyond his professional achievements, Alex is deeply committed to community service. He has served in many leadership roles within Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and he is an elected official in his third year on the McLean County Unit 5 Board of Education.

In his free time, Alex enjoys cycling, a passion that has taught him valuable lessons applicable to the business world. Just as in cycling, where one must plan routes, persevere through challenging weather conditions, navigate traffic, and tackle rough terrains, Alex applies the same principles of strategic planning, resilience, adaptability, and problem-solving in his professional life.

As a featured panel speaker at the upcoming Employee Experience Conference, Alex brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for enhancing employee engagement and communication within organizations.