On December 13, 2012, the board of directors of National Western Life Insurance Company appointed Kitty K. Nelson to the position of Senior Vice President, Chief Actuary, effective January 1, 2013. She succeeds Paul D. Facey who is retiring from the company as of December 31, 2012. Mrs. Nelson (ASA, MAAA) joined the company in November 2002 and most recently served in the capacity of Vice President, Valuation Actuary.