Carolyn Watley was appointed this week to the Jackson County Missouri Pension Plan Board of Trustees. The purpose of this 11-member board is to establish rules and to interpret and administer Jackson County’s pension plan. Carolyn is VP of Community Engagement for the Employment Benefit Division of CBIZ and has served in a variety of roles in her 30 plus years with the company ranging from Office Manager to Manager of Corporate Accounts to Chief Facilitating Officer. In 2000, Carolyn became the President of CBIZ Benefits & Insurance Services in KC before serving in her current role. Her involvement in the community extends well beyond the workplace, as Carolyn has held a variety of civic roles in organizations including Board Chair of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, KC Rising Steering Committee, KCPS Foundation, MCC Foundation First Tee Foundation, KC Campus for Animal Health, Police Foundation of Kansas City and the KC MLB Urban Youth Academy.
“Carolyn’s deep roots in Jackson County businesses and communities make her an excellent addition to this Board of Trustees,” said Wendy Doyle, United WE President and CEO. “Carolyn shares our vision to increase gender diversity on boards and commissions and we look forward to seeing her great work on the Jackson County Pension Board.”
Carolyn holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration from Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. She has four children, Shelby, Lori, Matthew and Ellen.