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Preferred Mutual Promotes Valenza

NEW BERLIN—Preferred Mutual Insurance Company announced the appointment of Carol Valenza last fall to the position of senior manager, corporate communications.

“In her new role, Carol will continue to lead our communications strategy, further enhancing and upholding our brand presence and messaging with both our employees and external stakeholders. Additionally, Carol will further advance our community engagement efforts, ensuring our corporate values are reflected in the communities we serve,” officials said upon her appointment.

Since joining Preferred in December 2021 as manager, corporate communications, Valenza has been instrumental in strengthening both Preferred Mutual’s internal and external communications.

“Her efforts have also significantly contributed to building a stronger employment and product brand for Preferred Mutual. She has also been hands-on in leading the company’s community engagement efforts, strengthening its commitment to giving back and supporting the organizations and causes that make our communities home,” officials said.

Before joining Preferred Mutual, Valenza served as vice president of marketing and business development at First New York Federal Credit Union in Albany. She has earned degrees in marketing and journalism from the University of Florida.