On January 15, 2013, the board of directors of Midwest Holding Inc. appointed a new Vice Chairman, a new Chief Executive Officer and several Vice Presidents. The company's board of directors named Travis R. Meyer, Vice-Chairman. Meyer, one of the company's founders, had served as President since the company's beginning in 2003.

Mark A. Oliver was named Chief Executive Officer. He previously served as Vice President and Treasurer of Midwest and CEO of its life insurance subsidiaries. Chance M. Klasek, was promoted to Vice President, Financial Reporting.

He joined Midwest in 2011 and oversees all financial reporting for the company and its subsidiaries. Previously, Klasek worked for KPMG, LLP as a Senior Auditor. Michael T. Mason, was named Vice President and Controller.

Mason joined Midwest during 2012 after serving as Controller of WINhealth Partners. Todd C. Boeve was named Vice President, Agency and Corporate Secretary. Boeve joined the company in January, 2010.

He has served in various capacities during his tenure, most recently as Agency Secretary, charged with the management of the various marketing activities of the company and its subsidiaries. Allison J. Fredericks, formerly the company's Director of Human Resources, was named Vice President, Director of HR. Fredericks also serves as President of Hot Dot Inc., a subsidiary of Midwest.