Plourde to Lead Sales at DailyAccess

DailyAccess Corporation, a national provider of retirement plan and benefits services, has announced the appointment of Gary A. Plourde as Senior Vice President of Sales and Distribution. 

According to a press release, the newly created role will be responsible for the company’s sales, institutional channel, distribution relationships, and marketing and will report to Tommy Thomasson, President and CEO of DailyAccess Corporation.  Plourde, who has more than 21 years of experience in the retirement industry, most recently served as Senior Vice President, National Sales Manager for Retirement Services and Institutional Investment Management at SunTrust Banks.  He previously served as Regional Sales Manager for Great-West Life.  

“As we continue to expand both organically and through acquisitions, Gary will help lead our sales efforts and accomplish our company’s strategic objectives,” said Thomasson.  “His success in developing and leading sales teams will benefit our financial advisor partners, institutional relationships, subsidiaries and stakeholders.” 

Plourde will assume his new role on August 10, 2009.