Since 2006, Kyle Mertz has worked to find the best strategic employee benefits solutions for his clients and their employees. Recently named Executive Vice President of TrueNorth’s Benefits & Financial Strategies division, Mertz oversees the strategic direction of the division, including business development, innovation, and leadership and colleague advancement, all pointing towards maximizing TrueNorth’s benefits and workforce solutions.
As a graduate of Drake University with a degree in International Business, Kyle remains active in Drake University alumni activities.
Kyle is an active member in his community where he volunteers with First Tee of Greater Des Moines. He currently serves on the Altoona City Council and is an executive committee member of the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). Mertz is a graduate of the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute and Altoona’s Leadership class. In 2010, Mertz was featured on the Des Moines Business Record’s 40 Under Forty list, honoring those who have achieved success early in their career and made a strong impact within the community.