National Life Group appoints executive director, head of Do Good Fest®

Montpelier, VT - (November 5, 2024) National Life Group has appointed John Mullett as director of community relations. This position, which is focused on community and employee engagement, includes taking on the role of executive director of the National Life Group Foundation under President Beth Rusnock.

Mullett comes to National Life from Vox Radio Group, where he most recently served as vice president and general manager, overseeing budget management, marketing, community relations, recruiting, building talent and more. Prior to VOX Radio Group, he worked in Boston radio, serving as a marketing director and music director.

The National Life Group Foundation operates a $2.3 million budget focused on ending childhood hunger, supporting youth mental health and building community.

In addition to leading Foundation operations, Mullett will lead Do Good Fest®, National Life’s annual benefit music festival, which has raised more than $2 million over the past 10 years.

“It was through my radio career that I developed a passion for community relations and building events that drive philanthropic efforts,” Mullett said. “I’m thrilled to join National Life, it’s an honor to be a part of an organization that has such a deep understanding of the importance of giving.”

Though new to the role, in recent years, Mullett has been instrumental in the Vermont Do Good Fest operation, securing talent, negotiating contracts and managing key aspects of the day-of festival production.

“We were already familiar with John’s good work as a key partner in the success of Do Good Fest,” said Beth Rusnock, Head of Corporate Communications and Community Relations. “Having him officially join our team will only further National Life’s commitment to doing good in our communities.”

Mullett also serves on the board of Make-A-Wish Vermont.

Learn more here about National Life Group’s corporate philanthropy with programs that include LifeChanger of the Year, Do Good Heroes, a commitment to ending childhood hunger and supporting children’s mental health, among others.

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Contact: Daphne Larkin, corporate communications, National Life Group, 802.229.3607.

National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, founded in Montpelier, Vermont, in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, Texas, chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York.