WILLIAM FLYNN

FLYNN--William J.

Mutual of America and its Board of Directors, together with its officers and employees, mourn the passing of William J. Flynn, Chairman Emeritus of Mutual of America, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 2, 2018. William J. Flynn joined Mutual of America as President in 1971. The following year, he was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, and in February 1982, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer. He retired from Mutual of America in 1994 but continued to serve as Board Chairman until 2005, when he retired from the Board and was awarded the honorary title of Chairman Emeritus. Mr. Flynn had an exceptional career and played a very significant role in Mutual of America's success over many decades. His many years of dedicated service to Mutual of America were distinguished by his visionary leadership, and driven by his unwavering belief in Mutual of America's mission to help those who dedicate their lives to helping others. An innovative leader with boundless energy, Mr. Flynn transformed Mutual of America from a small retirement association to become one of the most highly rated and respected financial services companies in the nation. As a result of his outstanding leadership, Mutual of America is known throughout the world for its willingness to address important issues, both domestically and internationally. Mr. Flynn was involved with numerous philanthropic organizations, and on the world stage, he played a critical role in bringing peace to Ireland. His personal commitment to addressing social issues is well known and admired, and he was honored by secular, political, and religious entities alike, both within the United States and abroad. Bill Flynn was the consummate professional and an outstanding executive, a dedicated and compassionate humanitarian, an innovative leader, and a gentleman who touched the lives of countless individuals both in the United States and abroad. We who were privileged to have known him will gratefully remember his wise counsel, exceptional insights, high ethical standards, moral courage and most especially, his friendship. He will be greatly missed. While we mourn his passing, we are grateful for Bill Flynn's immeasurable contributions to Mutual of America and our society. He serves as an inspiration for all who knew him. Bill Flynn, our friend and colleague, will be remembered with profound respect and affection. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Peg, his two children, William K. Flynn and Maureen Welsh, and his entire family, whom he dearly loved. John R. Greed Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Thomas J. Moran Chairman Emeritus Mutual of America Life Insurance Company