Randall Raner, General Agent of The Northern New England Agency, is pleased to announce that Holly Knight has joined The Agency as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Holly joins the agency with over 10 years of experience in financial services, most recently working as the Director of Education & Engagement for Sapers & Wallack, Inc. with headquarters in Newton, Massachusetts. There, Holly oversaw the financial wellness programs for nearly 6,000 employees of the firm’s corporate clients and was responsible for content creation and delivery of financial education, tracked employee behavioral metrics, presented a report of her findings to the client, and created a program improvement plan to exceed determined goals. In addition to her role at Saper & Wallack, Holly also taught an Honor’s Introduction to Business class at the University of New Hampshire (UNH).
Receiving her bachelor’s degree in economics from SUNY Potsdam and her master’s degree in education from Goddard College, Holly is passionate about leadership development and believes that helping others unlock their own potential and supporting their growth is a key factor in the success of the individual and the organization. She is also an active community member, serving as the Co-Chair for the Boston chapter of Women in Pensions’ Network (WiPN), as well as the Co-Vice Chair on the Board of Trustees at Goddard College.
In her free time, Holly enjoys snowboarding, adrenalin adventures and cooking. Holly lives in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.