Gary Gorrell

District 5
Treasurer

Gary Gorrell has been a member of the board since 2022. He grew up in Dekalb County but has lived in Whitley County near Churubusco for the past five years. Gorrell is currently performing ALM at USAA Life. Before this, he spent 29 years at various companies, including Lincoln National Life insurance Company, Voya Financial, and Moody’s Analytics, growing from an associate actuary to senior actuary and head of corporate risk management. In these roles Gorrell was instrumental in developing risk management strategies as well as hedge development to make sure that the company’s risk management strategy was appropriate and in line with overall goals. Gorrell’s current position is working from home in Churubusco for USAA performing asset liability management to provide their members quality life insurance and annuity products at affordable prices. 

Gorrell graduated from Ball State University with honors, earning a bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, and is a fellow in the Society of Actuaries, as well as a member of the American Academy of Actuaries. 

Additionally, Gorrell has served as the treasurer and financial secretary for Resurrection Lutheran Church, was a member of the Church Council at Zion Lutheran Church, as well as serving as the treasurer for the Tri-County Swim League. 

Gorrell and his wife, Stephany, now enjoy raising guide dogs that people with blindness or low vision use to facilitate their ability to be mobile. They have raised more than 11 service dogs and the current service puppy is named Vernon. They have three kids (now adults) who have all moved out and have various jobs around the country. When asked why he serves on the NREMC board, he answered, “I enjoy being able to serve the community and making sure NREMC continues providing affordable electricity to our neighbors and neighborhoods.”