Jon R. Jennings

Chief Operating Officer

Jon Jennings is the chief operating officer at Delta Dental of Missouri, which also does business in South Carolina as Delta Dental of South Carolina. He joined the organization in 2016, and currently directs the company's operations, including its customer service, claims and project management teams.

He previously served on the company's senior leadership team as chief actuary and vice president of underwriting, directing all aspects of underwriting, actuarial, client reporting and project management.

Mr. Jennings has more than 20 years of experience in the dental and vision benefits industry. He previously served in a variety of underwriting and actuarial roles at Ameritas in Lincoln, Nebraska, including as director and assistant actuary for group business with a focus on pricing, reserving and growing strategic partnerships.

Mr. Jennings is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries and a Member of the American Academy of Actuaries. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in physics from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota. He was recognized for his outstanding volunteer contributions by the National Association of Dental Plans as the recipient of the Evelyn Ireland Volunteer Award in 2021 and 2023.