Humana Military Healthcare Services’ Ray Pryor named ‘Chief Financial Officer of the Year’ by Louisville Business First

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Humana Military Healthcare Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Humana Inc (NYSE: HUM), is pleased to announce its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Raymond S. Pryor, Jr., was named ‘Chief Financial Officer of the Year’ by Louisville Business First during an awards ceremony June 23, 2011 at the Henry Clay in Louisville. The ‘Chief Financial Officer of the Year’ award recognizes those CFOs who exemplify excellence in leadership, professionalism, and business development.

As Humana Military’s CFO, Pryor played a pivotal role in a bidding strategy which secured a five-year contract to administer health benefits for uniformed personnel, retirees, and their families under the TRICARE program in southern United States.

“Ray possesses a unique combination of business acumen and leadership skills,” said Dave Baker, president and CEO of Humana Military. “Ray is highly regarded among our Humana Military family for his expertise, continuing dedication, and professionalism. It’s indeed a pleasure to congratulate Ray Pryor for a job well done!”

Pryor was one of three finalists for this award. He has been a principal member of the senior leadership of Humana Military since its inception in 1993, serving as CFO since 1994. Pryor is ultimately responsible for Humana Military’s financial performance and long-term fiscal strength, overseeing all financial management, accounting, actuarial, contract administration, resource sharing, and claims oversight activities. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Commerce from the University of Louisville and is a graduate of the Columbia University Graduate School of Business Executive Education program. Pryor also served in the United States Air Force attaining the rank of Sergeant.

About Humana Military Healthcare Services

Humana Military, a wholly owned subsidiary of Humana Inc. and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, has been a Department of Defense contractor for the administration of the TRICARE program since July 1, 1996. In August 2003, Humana Military was awarded the contract to provide health-benefits support and services to approximately three million active duty and retired military and their eligible family members in the 10-state South Region. For more information about Humana Military, please visit www.humana-military.com.

About Humana

Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, is a leading health care company that offers a wide range of insurance products and health and wellness services that incorporate an integrated approach to lifelong well-being. By leveraging the strengths of its core businesses, Humana believes it can better explore opportunities for existing and emerging adjacencies in health care that can further enhance wellness opportunities for the millions of people across the nation with whom the company has relationships.

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