Appointments Were Announced On October 21st
Laura M. Casamento
Preferred Mutual Insurance Company is proud to announce the appointment of Laura M. Casamento, Ed.D. to the Board of Directors.
Laura Casamento brings more than 25 years of experience in leadership roles across corporate and higher education sectors, with a strong background in strategic finance, organizational transformation, and community development. She is also a valuable addition to the board’s Compensation and Benefits Committee.
Casamento most recently served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Utica University, where she spearheaded numerous initiatives that led to institutional growth, including achieving university status, improving student success, and enhancing the university’s reputation through key partnerships. She also led record-breaking fundraising efforts and expanded opportunities for local workforce development.
In addition to her experience in higher education, Casamento has an extensive background in the financial sector, having served as President and COO of Herkimer County Trust. During her time there, she successfully guided the bank through a period of growth and played a pivotal role in its eventual sale.
“We are honored to welcome Laura Casamento to our board,” said John C. Mitchell, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Preferred Mutual Insurance Company. “Her extensive experience in both leadership and community engagement will be instrumental as we continue to pursue our strategic objectives and impact our community.”
Nicole C. Woodall
Preferred Mutual Insurance Company is proud to announce the appointment of Nicole C. Woodall, CPA to the Board of Directors.
Nicole Woodall brings over 25 years of experience in tax accounting, consulting, and compliance services across a variety of industries, including entertainment, media, communications, consumer industrial products, and manufacturing. With extensive experience working with Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies, Woodall will be a key contributor to the board and will serve on its Audit and Risk Committee.
Woodall currently serves as a partner at Citrin Cooperman, having recently joined the firm following a successful tenure as a Tax Partner at Baker Tilly US, LLP. She has experience in advising clients on income tax reporting for financial accounting purposes and has led multi-state and federal income tax compliance projects for large C corporations, partnerships, and other entities. Throughout her career, Woodall has demonstrated leadership in managing tax provision audits, collaborating on complex compliance projects, and guiding teams to create innovative tax solutions for a wide range of clients.
“We are thrilled to have Nicole Woodall join our Board of Directors,” said John C. Mitchell, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Preferred Mutual Insurance Company. “Her deep knowledge of tax strategy and compliance, coupled with her leadership in the field, will be instrumental as we continue to pursue our mission.”
