Julie M. Rogers
Hoover,Alabama
Summary
Results-driven executive with extensive experience in strategic leadership and operational excellence. Proven track record in driving growth, optimizing processes, and fostering team collaboration. Exceptional skills in strategic planning, financial management, and stakeholder engagement. Adaptable and reliable, consistently achieving high-impact results in dynamic environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President, Business Development Operations and Automation
ProAssurance
Birmingham, Alabama
01.2024 - Current
- Building and scaling high-performing Automated Business Unit (ABU) and Business Development (BD) Operations organizations, defining roles, establishing key results areas, and coaching team members to support long-term departmental growth.
- Led the launch of the organization’s inaugural rate-quote-bind platform, establishing a fully digital automated submission process that modernized the organization’s product delivery.
- Driving enterprise-wide process alignment and operational improvement, redesigning business development and automation workflows, systems, and reporting structures to increase efficiency, reduce variability, and strengthen the customer and agent experience.
- Advancing analytics and reporting maturity by developing integrated dashboards, performance metrics, and executive-level reporting that improved visibility into agency performance, automation efforts, business development effectiveness, and strategic decision-making.
- Strengthening cross-functional collaboration with regional teams in defining, designing, and implementing automated products and systems, optimizing shared services, and ensuring cost-effective, profitable product delivery.
- Directing strategic planning and financial oversight for ABU and BD Operations, creating, and managing budgets, monitoring market conditions, and delivering data-driven insights that shape national and regional business plans.
- Enhancing partner engagement through tailored presentations, coordinating BD strategies, and relationship management that support premium growth, profitability, and brand positioning.
Assistant Vice President, Business Development Services
ProAssurance
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Established and led the BD services operating framework, including process alignment, workflow governance, and standardized procedures that strengthened efficiency, accuracy, and cross-team coordination.
- Established and managed BD’s full analytics and reporting infrastructure, delivering actionable insights, performance dashboards, and data-driven recommendations that informed BD strategy and executive decision-making.
- Launched and operationalized the Broker Report Card and related Elite Partner Program, creating transparent performance evaluation, strengthening distribution relationships, and elevating partner accountability and engagement.
- Oversaw all BD agent related administrative functions, including contracting, commission processes, business planning and reporting, and all other agent support areas, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and a seamless agent experience.
- Oversaw executive-level presentation development, event planning, and information distribution, ensuring consistent communication and a strong departmental brand presence.
- Strategic Leadership Assignment
- Acquisition Integration Coordinator
- Led acquisition and integration strategy for the medical professional liability business, conducting gap analyses and executing comprehensive integration plans aligned with enterprise objectives.
- Developed Board-level memorandums and presentations, and reported integration goals, timelines, and outcomes to Executive leadership.
- Managed and tracked $20+ million in acquisition synergies, ensuring delivery of targeted financial and operational results.
Director, Data and Financial Analytics
ProAssurance
05.2017 - 10.2022
- Oversaw enterprise-level reporting and analytics for the Healthcare Professional Liability business ensuring accuracy, insight, and strategic alignment.
- Led high-performing team of data analysts, business intelligence developers, and scrum resources to deliver timely, high-quality analytics, reporting solutions, and data-warehouse enhancements.
- Drove data-informed decision making by analyzing trends, understanding business needs, and translating insight into actionable strategies.
- Spearheaded Data Governance initiatives to improve data accuracy, consistency, and quality across the organization.
- Directed successful implementation of an enterprise data warehouse, managed system integrations, strategic reporting, quality assurance and user acceptance processes, and external consultant performance, including contract negotiations.
- Strategic Leadership Assignment
- Enterprise Risk Management Coordinator
- Led cross-functional senior-leadership committees in collaboratively building, enhancing, and maintaining comprehensive Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program supported by robust documentation, disciplined execution, and organization-wide alignment.
- Presented ERM program maturity, achievements, and strategic advancement plans to rating agencies, reinforcing the organization’s risk posture and long-term stability.
Director, Financial Reporting
ProAssurance
Birmingham, Alabama
04.2014 - 05.2017
- Directed the preparation, review, and presentation of SEC filings of quarterly and annual financial reports including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, management discussion and analysis, financial statements, and footnotes.
- Oversaw the full financial reporting cycle, ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery to internal and external stakeholders.
- Presented consolidated financial results to executive leadership and key governance bodies, including the Executive Committee and Audit Committee.
- Maintained expertise in evolving financial reporting standards and regulatory requirements, proactively integrating new guidance into SEC filings, and ensuring ongoing compliance.
- Led team consistently meeting all internal and external reporting deadlines while partnering with auditors to maintain Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
- Modernized reporting processes by implementing cloud-based SEC reporting tools and leading XBRL adoption, taxonomy updates, and tagged financial disclosures.
Financial Manager
Southern Progress Corporation (Time Inc.)
Birmingham, Alabama
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Oversaw consolidated financial reporting and budgeting for multiple business divisions, managed $55M in profit and $22M in expenses, drove $7.2M in cost-containment initiatives, and provided direct supervision and development to senior and staff accountants.
- Corporate Accounting Manager
- January 2006 – January 2009
- Corporate Accounting Senior
- July 2004 – January 2006
Corporate Accounting Manager
Southern Progress Corporation (Time Inc.)
Birmingham, Alabama
01.2006 - 01.2009
Corporate Accounting Senior
Southern Progress Corporation (Time Inc.)
Birmingham, Alabama
07.2004 - 01.2006
Accounting Officer, Financial Reporting
SouthTrust Corporation
Birmingham, Alabama
05.2003 - 07.2004
Experienced Accountant
KPMG, LLP
Birmingham, Alabama
05.2002 - 05.2003
Staff Accountant
Arthur Andersen, LLP
Birmingham, Alabama
09.2001 - 05.2002
Audit Intern
Arthur Andersen, LLP
Birmingham, Alabama
12.1999 - 03.2000
Education
Master of Accountancy -
The University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama05-2001
Bachelor of Science in Accounting - undefined
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama05-2000
Skills
- Strategic Planning and Operational Leadership
- Business Development Strategy
- Enterprise Platform and Process Design
- Data Analytics, Reporting and Performance Measurement
- Cross-Functional Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
- Team leadership
- Coaching and mentoring
- Budget, Financial Oversight and Cost Management
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
Affiliations
- Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountant
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant, State of Alabama
Timeline
Vice President, Business Development Operations and Automation
ProAssurance
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Vice President, Business Development Services
ProAssurance
10.2022 - 01.2024
Director, Data and Financial Analytics
ProAssurance
05.2017 - 10.2022
Director, Financial Reporting
ProAssurance
04.2014 - 05.2017
Financial Manager
Southern Progress Corporation (Time Inc.)
01.2009 - 12.2010
Corporate Accounting Manager
Southern Progress Corporation (Time Inc.)
01.2006 - 01.2009
Corporate Accounting Senior
Southern Progress Corporation (Time Inc.)
07.2004 - 01.2006
Accounting Officer, Financial Reporting
SouthTrust Corporation
05.2003 - 07.2004
Experienced Accountant
KPMG, LLP
05.2002 - 05.2003
Staff Accountant
Arthur Andersen, LLP
09.2001 - 05.2002
Audit Intern
Arthur Andersen, LLP
12.1999 - 03.2000
Bachelor of Science in Accounting - undefined
The University of Alabama
Master of Accountancy -
The University of Alabama At Birmingham
Community Service
- Volunteer, Grace Klein Community, Feed BHAM, 2024, 2025
- Vice President of Finance, Market Noel, Junior League of Birmingham, 2016
- Assistance Vice President of Finance, Market Noel, Junior League of Birmingham, 2015
- Active member, Junior League of Birmingham, 2006-2017