Finding new
challenges to serve community is "where my heart lies," he says.
BY WILL MADDOX PUBLISHED
IN HEALTHCARE
BUSINESS JUNE 16, 2020 9:00 AM
LaMonte Thomas will be stepping down from
his role at insurance giant Cigna on July 11. Thomas began working with Cigna
in 1997 and took over as market leader in North Texas and Oklahoma eight years
ago.
In an email, he writes that he has been
reflecting on his career for the last several months, and has decided the
timing is right. “This was not an easy decision. Cigna has been a great company
to work for and it has given me enormous opportunities for personal and
professional growth over 23 years of service… it will not be easy to say
goodbye.”
Over the years, Thomas has graced the cover of
the Dallas 500, participated in a healthcare
panel about the future of healthcare insurance, and shared his love
of model trains for D CEO magazine.
Most recently, he shared
insights about dealing with the impacts of COVID-19 and discussed the
importance of being focused on customers, caring for employees mental health,
and finding the benefits of time at home. “That includes taking time out each
day to reflect on what I’m grateful for in life, listening to music, and having
relaxing dinners with my wife,” he said. “I think the silver lining is
that we have come to realize what truly matters in our lives and how important
it is to look out for one another.”
Thomas seemed to signal that he wouldn’t be
fading off into a quiet retirement, but will stay connected to the North Texas
community. “I am energized by the prospect of taking on new and exciting
challenges that will enable me to serve the community, which is where my heart
lies.”
Prior to his most recent role at Cigna, Thomas
has held roles at Cigna in human resources, sales operations and sales
management, sales manager in Richmond, Virginia.
Thomas has had leadership roles at
the Salvation Army of DFW and the Texas Diversity Council, as well as
numerous other roles in the community. The moment was ripe for him to move on,
he says. “But all things must come to an end at some point, and I have decided
that this is the right time in my life to move in a new direction.”
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