(Oklahoma City, OK) – American Fidelity Assurance Company recently promoted seven Colleagues to vice president and assistant vice president positions.

Those promoted to vice president are Gary Aker, American Fidelity Eductional Services; and Keith Fitzsimons, Financial Management Services. New assistant vice presidents are Amanda Martinez, American Fidelity Educational Services; David Reed, Strategic Development; Deena Teehee, Association and Worksite Division; Michelle Lynch, Strategic Development; and Ana Gomez, Life Division.

About American Fidelity Assurance Company
American Fidelity Assurance Company is a third-generation, family-owned organization providing insurance products and financial services to education employees, trade association members and companies throughout the United States and across the globe. Founded in 1960, it has grown to become one of the largest private, family-owned life and health insurance companies in the United States. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, American Fidelity has more than 1,500 employees in 26 locations across the nation. It was named to Fortune magazine's 2008 list of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in America for the fifth straight year and also is on Computerworld magazine's list of the "Best Places to Work in IT." In addition, it has been ranked by Training Magazine as one of the Top 125 Companies in America for employee training. Since 1982, American Fidelity has been rated "A+" (Superior) by A.M. Best Company, one of the nation's leading insurance rating services.