AmeriLife Corporate Leaders

Jim Rowe

Jim Rowe
Corporate Counsel

Mr. Rowe's financial services experience (insurance, mutual funds and limited partnerships) spans 35 years. Prior to Mr. Rowe’s most recent association with AmeriLife, he was employed by insurance companies, mutual funds and broker-dealers in such capacities as General Counsel, Secretary, President and Director.

BA-Michigan State University,
JD-Michigan State University College of Law

years with the company

Heather Cranford

Vice President of Quality Assurance

Ms. Cranford has 18 years of experience in accounting, including three years in the life and health insurance industries. During that time, she has held positions as Controller and Audit Manager with leading companies. Ms. Cranford graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Accounting.

Over 3 years with the company

Charles Thalheimer

Charles Thalheimer
Marketing Director
Lead Reporting and Analysis

Mr. Thalheimer worked as an Actuary with Aetna Life and Casualty for 8 years. He spent the next 20 years with Allstate Insurance Company developing and managing all aspects of their lead generation program, including direct response marketing, direct to consumer lead generations, call centers, and direct distribution. Immediately prior to joining AmeriLife, he was President and Co-owner of a global consulting firm.

BS-Bowdoin College,
Fellow of the Society of Actuaries


Over 1 year with the company

Patrick Tolliver
Chief Information Officer

With over 10 years of experience in Information Technology and Compliance, Mr. Tolliver is a Certified Information Systems Auditor who is also Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control. Prior to joining AmeriLife, Mr. Tolliver provided consulting services to a variety of clients with a focus in the healthcare and insurance industries. Mr. Tolliver is a University of Central Florida graduate with a degree in Management Information Systems. 

Over 1 year with the company